Library patrons at Texas State use the Start Your Research search tool on the University Libraries website an average of 84,000 times a month during the fall and spring semesters. On the surface, it seems like a simple tool, but behind the scenes there is a complex web of systems and administrators that work together …
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Hey Bobcats! The semester is winding down. Are you feeling overwhelmed? We know that schoolwork can cause stress and anxiety, but the library is here to help! Led by students, created for students, the new Peer Research Coaching program at Alkek Library explores ways for students to learn from each other and work together collaboratively …
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Last week’s solar eclipse was a lesson in celestial alignment as the earth, moon, and sun were in perfect alignment in our region for just a few fabulous moments. We are happy to let you know that the cosmos is aligning for you in the research world as well. This week, April 15th – 19th …
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Texas State University has recently joined The Carpentries, a global community committed to enhancing computing and data skills through interactive workshops. The Carpentries is a fiscally sponsored project of Community Initiatives. They teach skills that are immediately useful for researchers, using lessons and datasets that allow researchers to quickly apply what they have learned to …
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Completing those theses, dissertations, and capstone projects is a monumental achievement for masters and doctoral students. These academic projects not only demonstrate student mastery of the research process and of the topic of their work, they also contribute to the greater body of research advancing scholarly exploration of their findings. Today’s Texas State students ensure …
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A new state-of-the-art video production studio is coming to the Alkek Library, and it’s unlike any you’ve seen before. Phase I of the Alkek Laboratory of Immersive Arts and Sciences, or ALIAS, is set to launch in the fall of 2024 thanks in part to a grant from a grant from the Albert and Margaret …
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What is BrowZine? BrowZine is a robust tool that allows you to browse thousands of scholarly journals available through Texas State University Libraries (UL). All that is needed is a wifi connection. How do I use it? You can access it from your tablet, smartphone or computer workstation. There is a downloadable mobile app available …
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Open Education Week (March 4-8) is fast approaching! Great topic – I mean, who doesn’t want to learn to make their classes more affordable and engaging for students? But terrible timing as it’s the week before spring break AND in the middle of midterms But that’s all the more reason to stop and breathe …
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We’re partnering with the IDEA Center to help undergraduates learn how to get opportunities to do real research. Join us for a workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 3-4:30 p.m. and learn about Summer Research Opportunities for Undergraduates. If you have ever been told by a professor that you should take part in research while you …
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A Love Data Week event for students We’re thrilled to invite you to the inaugural TXST Open Datathon competition—an opportunity for students at Texas State University to immerse themselves in the world of open data resources, data science, and innovation. Please read the full program information here to learn more about the event details and …
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