In June 2010, the Washington State Historical Society, the University of Utah’s J. Willard Marriott Library and the University of Michigan Library all entered milestone records into WorldCat using the WorldCat Digital Collection Gateway. The 400,000th milestone record, a record titled, Golden-cheeked Warbler 1, was entered by the University of Utah’s J. Willard Marriott Library (www.worldcat.org/oclc/614416763 ). The record, Golden-cheeked Warbler 1, is a sound recording and part of the Western Soundscape Archive.
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Jul 152010
The American Institute of Graphic Arts exhibition, 50 Books/50 Covers, is now open in the Special Collections Gallery on the 4th floor and presents the best books and covers of 2008. This international traveling exhibition recognizes excellence in book design and production and is considered one of the country’s most prestigious book exhibitions. An opening reception is scheduled for July 22nd from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
The Utah American Indian Digital Archive (UAIDA) is a gateway to the best resources regarding Utah’s Indian tribes. With articles, books, government documents, tribal documents, oral histories, photographs, and maps pertaining to the Northwestern Shoshone, Goshute, Paiute, Utah Navajo, White Mesa Ute, and Northern Ute Indians.
Jul 092010
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (kuer) – As the human population grows, studies show that human-caused noise is growing too. The roar of automobile and airplane traffic extends across the landscape, and even reaches into remote environments. Scientists are starting to wonder what sort of effects this might have on animal species. Jeff Rice reports for the Western Soundscapes radio series.