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What do Archives and water features have in common? Today you can find one on our mini golf course in our Reading Room! For Master the Midterms Week the Library is hosting a novel mini-golf course! Putt your way through the U of I Library, under the graphic novels, between the movable shelves, and around the magazines. Visit the map room, where you can putt your way across the world! Take a “shelfie” as you “master” the Library of Congress organization system by putting between the books. The final hole is as challenging as returning your books on time! Enter your scorecard at the end of the course to be entered to win one of several prizes!

Location: Library

Vandal Giving Day 2018 continues until 7:29 PM (PST) today! Did you know that the library was voted the Best Study Spot on the University of Idaho Moscow campus? With the MILL, Vandal Drop-In Tutoring, workshops, the CDIL, and an Audio/Visual Lab, it has a little bit of everything to serve any students needs. Your gift helps with the continued support of student success at U of I. 

Ella Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 - June 15, 1996)

Today is the birthday of the Queen of Jazz, Ella Fitzgerald. In 1982, the University of Idaho was honored to have her perform at the University’s Jazz Festival. The night of her concert, there was a university basketball game, during her set she scat into one song that the Vandals had won the game. Her appearance at the University is one of pride for those who were fortunate enough to attend the concert and those who have heard about it. 

In our collections, we are lucky enough to hold some of Ella Fitzgerald’s belongings. Currently, a turquoise dress and a wig worn by Ella are on display in Los Angeles at the Grammy Museum for their exhibit on Motown.

This #MountainousMonday we’re looking out over the horizon towards a bright future with our newly appointed Library Dean Ben Hunter! Welcome Ben!

It’s not too late to apply to lead our team! First consideration for the Head of Special Collections position closes Monday, 4/22! For more information or to apply, please visit here https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/25868. 

One hundred and thirty years ago today, Idaho Territorial Governor Edward A Stevenson signed Council Bill number 20 creating the University of Idaho!