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2025 Annual Report
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2025 Annual Report
University of Virginia Library
Letter from John Unsworth
The Library's 2025 annual report is the first to be produced only in digital form: the Library's tradition of producing these reports in print has finally been overtaken by increased prices for paper and postage. Nonetheless, I think you will find this report as readable, informative, and well-designed as its predecessors. This report also marks another transition — a change in Library leadership, with my retirement and the appointment of Leo Lo as the 17th University Librarian. Looking back at the list of University Librarians, I feel a special kinship with the 10th Librarian, Harry Clemons, for whom Clemons Library was named.
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A notable year
Visitors flooded to the newly renovated Shannon Library, the University Librarian retired and a new Dean of Libraries — an expert in AI literacy — joined us in September, we mourned the passing of a former UVA president who loved the Library, and we celebrated our most successful fundraising campaign ever.
John Unsworth retires after years of commitment to UVA and higher education
Q & A with Dean of Libraries Leo S. Lo
Campaign donors honor the future with nearly $100 million in gifts to the Library
A year in Shannon Library
In memoriam: John T. Casteen III
A Library for the present and the future: Growth & change
UVA Library explored new frontiers in research, acquisitions, and programming.
The colors are brilliant, and the poisons are real
He escaped the Holocaust as a child. His son donated his belongings to Special Collections
Collections grow to meet University needs
Removing barriers: Advancing digital accessibility across the Library
Artist in residence creates “An Atmosphere Akin to Freedom”
Supporting academics and education
UVA Library’s mission is to provide access to accumulated knowledge.
Library expertise supports faculty projects, in and out of the classroom
Digitizing Charlottesville’s African American newspapers
Negotiated publishing rates saved UVA authors nearly $1.5 million in 2024
Data rescue: New Library guide is a lifeline
Something for everyone: Activities & events
In addition to advancing learning, UVA Library also strives to strengthen our community.
Rocking out in the Library
A year of ghoulish intrigue and mystery
A little help for the caregivers among us
Keen for zines: The DIY artform is on the rise in UVA Library
A special place: Exhibitions, art, & spaces
UVA has six library locations, each with unique places to study, learn, and create.
Through a Harlem Renaissance poet’s garden, and into her work and life
Rehousing a vital collection for Tibetan Buddhism
Early observatories, modernism, a bicentennial celebration, and “the greatest remaining private collection” of its kind
‘Free to Be’: Shannon art installation investigates our shared Charlottesville landscape
Visitors flooded to the newly renovated Shannon Library, the University Librarian retired and a new Dean of Libraries — an expert in AI literacy — joined us in September, we mourned the passing of a former UVA president who loved the Library, and we celebrated our most successful fundraising campaign ever.
John Unsworth retires after years of commitment to UVA and higher education
Q & A with Dean of Libraries Leo S. Lo
Campaign donors honor the future with nearly $100 million in gifts to the Library
A year in Shannon Library
In memoriam: John T. Casteen III
A Library for the present and the future: Growth & change
UVA Library explored new frontiers in research, acquisitions, and programming.
The colors are brilliant and the poisons are real
He escaped the Holocaust as a child. His son donated his belongings to Special Collections
Collections grow to meet University needs
Removing barriers: Advancing digital accessibility across the Library
Artist in residence creates “An Atmosphere Akin to Freedom”
Supporting academics and education
UVA Library’s mission is to provide access to accumulated knowledge.
Library expertise supports faculty projects, in and out of the classroom
Digitizing Charlottesville’s African American newspapers
Negotiated publishing rates saved UVA authors nearly $1.5 million in 2024
Data rescue: New Library guide is a lifeline
Something for everyone
In addition to advancing learning, UVA Library also strives to strengthen our community.
Rocking out in the Library
A year of ghoulish intrigue and mystery
A little help for the caregivers among us
Keen for zines: The DIY artform is on the rise in UVA Library
A special place: Exhibitions, art, & spaces
UVA has six library locations, each with unique places to study, learn, and create.
Through a Harlem Renaissance poet’s garden, and into her work and life
Rehousing a vital collection for Tibetan Buddhism
Early observatories, modernism, a bicentennial celebration, and “the greatest remaining private collection” of its kind
‘Free to Be’: Shannon art installation investigates our shared Charlottesville landscape
People and data
collections & data
arrivals & departures
lectures & grants
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©2025 by the Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia
Written and produced by staff of the University of Virginia Library
Illustrations by Watermark Design
Images: Dan Addison, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, Tom Daly, Sue Donovan, Stacey Evans, Elysé Girard, Peggy Harrison, Jeff Hill, Katie Stoops Photography, Meg Kennedy, Jacquelyn Kim, Leo Lo, Philip McEldowney, Amber Reichert, Matt Riley, Holly Robertson, Ruobing Su, Sanjay Suchak, Josh Thorud, MaKshya Tolbert, University of Virginia Library Digital Production Group, University of Virginia Visual History Collection, John Unsworth, Maria Villanueva, Amanda Wyatt Visconti
Every effort has been made to produce an accurate report. If you notice errors or omissions, or have questions or comments, please contact UVA Library Communications at
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