Study Day: Dec 13, 2017
Take a break with the Libraries and the Wellness Center for Study Day on Wednesday, December 13! 11AM-2PM @ Information Commons First Floor (LSC) Libraries: DIY buttons & snowflakes Wellness Center: Coloring, snacks, winter crafts, and massages 11AM @ Lewis Library (WTC) Libraries: puzzles, games, and light refreshments 11AM-2PM @ Terry Student Center (WTC) Wellness […]
The Library Catalog is Changing
In January we’ll be updating the look and feel of our library catalog, as well as adding some new features. The catalog will work better on mobile devices and get you to the top-used resources more quickly. Start typing in your search, and you’ll get some suggested searches and information types to choose from. Once […]
Chill with the Dean: December 5 & 7
Don’t have a meltdown before finals! Take a break at the Libraries! Craft snowflakes, enjoy wintry treats, and chat with Marianne Ryan, Dean of University Libraries. Tuesday, December 5, 2017 • 1-3PM LSC • Klarchek Information Commons Thursday, December 7, 2017 • 12-2PM WTC • Lewis Library
Open Access Week: Ebooks
Open Access Ebooks In the world of open access publishing, open access journals are the most common format for disseminating scholarly research, while publication of open access monographs – ebooks that are available for free online – has lagged behind. However, the momentum behind open access ebooks is building, and there are some interesting developments […]
Open Access Week: Open Educational Resources
A key element in the Open Access movement is the development of Open Educational Resources, or OERs. Open Educational Resources are educational materials that are in the public domain and open to anyone to use, adapt, and share. OERs are often thought of as free online textbooks, but this category of materials can also include […]
Open Access Week: “Open in order to…”
“Open in order to _____.” That’s the theme of the 10th International Open Access Week, October 23-29, 2017. In April, Nick Shockey wrote, “This year’s theme is an invitation to answer the question of what concrete benefits can be realized by making scholarly outputs openly available. ‘Open in order to…’ serves as a prompt to […]