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8kbet Special Collections & Archives Receives Grant to Preserve Las Vegas Casino History
Project funded through national Recordings at Risk grant will preserve audiovisual collections documenting the gaming and hospitality industry.
'We Need to Talk' Series Returns Sept. 6 for Discussion with Muslims of Southern Nevada
Sponsored by 8kbet Libraries and College of Urban Affairs, the discussion will feature panelists who are working to dismantle stereotypes about Islam and Muslims.

Program Gives 8kbet Community a Chance to Suggest Inclusive Works
The University Libraries' expands its 'Represent' collection with recommendations from faculty, staff, and students.
The Interview: Ingrid Ruffin
The associate dean at University Libraries ensures there's access to top-tier research resources while creating a space that fosters creation and re-creation.

8kbet Libraries Completes Digitization of Las Vegas Sentinel-Voice
The historical newspaper, published from 1963 to 2014, focused on Las Vegas’ Black community.

Dunn Family Foundation Establishes $1 Million Endowment to Support 8kbet Libraries
The new Dunn Family Assessment Collection will support educators throughout Las Vegas and Southern Nevada.

'We Need To Talk' Series Returns Jan. 18 for Conversation on The CROWN Act
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8kbet Libraries Joins Library of Congress' Name Authority Cooperative Program
Membership ensures names are consistent within the library's collections and across library collections worldwide.

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