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{{Short description|Library in Alaska, United States}}
[[File:Consortium Library University of Alaska Anchorage.jpg|thumb|The UAA/APU Consortium Library, built in 1973, and enlarged and renovated 2002–2004, serves both [[University of Alaska Anchorage|UAA]] and nearby [[Alaska Pacific University]].]]

The '''UAA/APU Consortium Library''' (Consortium Library) is a joint library serving the [[University of Alaska Anchorage]] and [[Alaska Pacific University]], established in 1973 and refurbished in 2004.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Brannon|first1=Page|title=How many years has the library been open?|url=http://ask.consortiumlibrary.org/faq/142571|website=Consortium Library|publisher=UAA/APU Consortium Library|access-date=24 April 2018}}</ref> According to self-reported statistics from 2016, the library has approximately 728,000 volumes on site and averages 12,000 visitors per week during the academic year.<ref>{{cite web|title=About the Library - Statistics|url=https://consortiumlibrary.org/about/statistics.php|website=Consortium Library|publisher=UAA/APU Consortium Library|access-date=24 April 2018}}</ref> The library has the furthest north permanent Foucault pendulum in North America.<ref>{{cite web|title=UAA Consortium Library - Foucault Pendulums|url=http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMAZP_University_of_Alaska_Consortium_Library|website=Waymarking.com|publisher=Waymarking|access-date=24 April 2018}}</ref><br>

The library houses special collections, such as the Alaska Resources Library and Information Services (commonly known as ARLIS<ref>{{cite news|last1=Caldwell|first1=Suzanna|title=Need a wolf fur? A puffin pelt? All you need is a library card and a visit to the ARLIS library|url=https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/article/need-wolf-fur-or-puffin-pelt-all-you-need-library-card-and-arlis-library-can-help/2015/10/06/|access-date=24 April 2018|agency=Anchorage Daily News|publisher=ADN|date=28 September 2016}}</ref>) and a large archive dedicated to preserving Alaskan history and the history of the Pacific Northwest.<ref>{{cite web|title=About Us - Archives and Special Collections|url=https://archives.consortiumlibrary.org/about-us/|website=Archives and Special Collections|publisher=UAA/APU Consortium Library|access-date=24 April 2018}}</ref> In 2020, the Archives and Special Collections won national recognition when awarded the [[John Sessions Memorial Award]] from the [[American Library Association]] for its creation of consolidated access to documents relating to labor.<ref>[https://rusaupdate.org/2020/04/labor-collections-of-the-archives-and-special-collections-of-the-uaa-apu-consortium-library-wins-john-sessions-memorial-award/ Labor Collections of the Archives and Special Collections of the UAA/APU Consortium Library wins John Sessions Memorial Award.] American Library Association, ''RUSA Update.''April 6, 2020.</ref>
The archives also retain materials related to celebrations of historical events in Alaska, such as the centennial celebration of the naming of [[Denali|Mt. McKinley]] (now known as Denali).<ref>{{cite news|last1=Besl|first1=Joseph|title=Denali National Park: Three stories, 100 years|url=https://www.thecordovatimes.com/2017/09/17/denali-national-park-three-stories-100-years/|access-date=24 April 2018|agency=The Cordova Times|date=17 September 2017}}</ref>

The architect of the original building was [[CCC/HOK Architects and Planners]] of Anchorage.<ref>Alison K. Hoagland, ''Buildings of Alaska'' (New York: Oxford University Press, 1993)</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{Official Website|https://consortiumlibrary.org/}}
* [https://archives.consortiumlibrary.org Archives and Special Collections]

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