About the Silverfish

The Silverfish is the newsletter for students of the Information School at the University of Washington. It is published bi-monthly by a student staff. We actively seek contributions including articles, artwork, poetry and short stories. If you are interested in contributing or have an idea for a piece, please contact us.

The Silverfish content is protected by copyright law, and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, or otherwise utilized without the prior written consent of the author. Copyright is retained by the author. All rights reserved.

Opinions expressed in The Silverfish are solely those of the author, not of the newsletter’s staff as a whole or the administation of the Information School. Please direct comments to the Silverfish.

The name of the newsletter is derived from an insect. Silverfish (Lepisma saccharina) have inhabited the earth for over 300 million years. They are pests of paper products and prefer food containing starch such as the glue found in book bindings and photographs. Silverfish are found throughout the United States and the world. They are the traditional nemesis of librarians.