UH Libraries is pleased to introduce Cougar Collections, a new video series featuring the rare and unique research collections you can find at UH Special Collections. In the inaugural episode, Processing Archivist Kevin Kinney shares a few compelling themes of the Red Adair Collection. Special collections and archives contain primary source materials, the ingredients of

Kate Carter, coordinator of Open Education Services, and Natalia Kapacinskas, teaching and learning librarian, have been selected as the 2025 recipients of the Rooks Early Career Librarian Fellowship. The Rooks Fellowship supports a librarian for three years in the pursuit of career development and research. Use of funds includes, but is not limited to, professional

Robin Nelson Downes, former Director of University of Houston Libraries, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, in Houston, Texas. He was 93 years old. Downes was named Director in 1980, a position he held until his retirement in 1997. Under Downes’ leadership, computer technology became the foundation for library operations, elevating the Libraries as a driver of digital initiatives at the University. He was central to implementing digitization of the card catalog and other academic content.

University of Houston Libraries is now accepting applications for the Open Education Incentive (OPEN) Program. The OPEN Program includes a variety of funding opportunities to support engagement with open educational resources (OER) and open educational practices.   Instructors can apply for the following award categories: Textbook Affordability Incentive: Instructors can receive funds to replace a required