05/06/25

La Biblioteca d'Humanitats "Joan Reglà" incorpora una col·lecció especialitzada del Read Japan Project

The University of Valencia, through its Library and Documentation Service, has added an important donation from the Read Japan Project: a collection of 182 books in English on Japanese history, culture, politics, and society, now available at the "Joan Reglà" Humanities Library.

🇯🇵 The Read Japan Project is an international initiative led by the Tokyo Foundation for Policy Research, with the support of the Nippon Foundation, aimed at promoting knowledge and understanding of Japan in universities around the world.

The presentation event will take place on Tuesday, June 10, at 10:45 a.m., in the Event Room of the Humanities Library, and will feature representatives from the Read Japan Project, as well as participating faculty and library staff.

The event will conclude with performances by Mila Villanueva, who will recite haikus, and Noelia Juan Nogués, who will play a flute piece by a Japanese composer.

A unique opportunity to experience Japanese culture through books, music, and poetry.

🔗 You can check the Asian Studies guide here.

24/05/25

Celebration of the First International Library Staff Week

From May 12 to 16, 2025, the Libraries and Documentation Service of the University of Valencia hosted, with the support of UVinternacional, its first International Staff Week for Librarians, a meeting that brought together library professionals from European universities in our city.

The participants’ presentations can be found on the event website. This article is accompanied by a video that showcases some images and recordings captured throughout the week, highlighting memorable moments from this enriching experience.

22/05/25

Reservation of spaces for lunchtime available for up to 24 hours

The maximum reservation time for study spaces during lunch hours is 1 hour. To validate your reservation, it is mandatory to collect a slip from the front desk. Any space not clearly marked with this slip or exceeding the allowed time may be made available to other users. We appreciate your cooperation.

06/05/25

Exhibition: "Sacred Spaces"

The Rediscovery of the Maya Cities in the 19th Century: Teobert Maler in the Yucatán Peninsula

The exhibition presents a selection of photographs by the Austro-German architect and photographer Teobert Maler, who documented ancient Maya cities in the late 19th century. His images highlight panoramic views, architecture, and sculptures from the regions of Yucatán and Campeche, revealing the grandeur and cultural richness of the Maya civilizations.

Maler’s photographs not only showcase the impressive pre-Hispanic architecture, but also capture the presence of the present-day descendants of the Maya, reflecting the continuity of their traditions and cultural heritage.

🗓 Opening: Thursday, May 8
📍 Venue: Biblioteca d'Humanitats "Joan Reglà" – Ground floor

29/04/25

UV card to access the Humanities Library

From April 30th to June 27th, it will be mandatory to show the UV card to access the Humanities Library.