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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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University Libraries (UL) is pleased to announce the reactivation of the Texas State’s subscription to Scopus. Scopus is the largest abstract and citation database of high-quality, peer-reviewed literature in scientific journals, books, and conference proceedings. It includes added functionality to identify research trends, locate potential research collaborators, and view metrics at the journal, document and …
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The University Libraries (UL) provides support for Systematic Reviews, fostering evidence-based research for the Texas State University research community. A Systematic Review is a research activity that synthesizes evidence using articles or papers as its data set. It is typically used to understand all research on a highly specific research question by following a …
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Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey into the realm of data science and analytics? The Open Scholarship team at University Libraries is excited to announce the upcoming Open Datathon, your golden ticket to dive into the world of data-driven insights, problem-solving, and innovation right here on campus. Whether you’re a seasoned data …
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Students from the Texas State’s Society of Geographical Information Science (SOGIS) along with the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies and University Libraries are hosting this year’s celebration of GIS Day on Thursday, November 16. The organizers invite everyone on campus to come learn, network and have fun with us as we explore how GIS …
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University Libraries is excited to host this event as part of First Gen Week! Has anyone ever told you that to make the most of your time at Texas State University, you need to take part in research? After hearing this, did you feel lost with no one to turn to? If so, this panel …
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We are excited to announce that Texas State University has become a member of The Carpentries! The Carpentries is a global community of volunteers who develop and teach interactive, hands-on workshops on computing and data skills, addressing basic training needs that are unmet in most disciplines. As part of our Carpentries membership, the Research Data Services …
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The Texas State University Libraries are excited to announce a significant upgrade to our institutional repository, the Research and Scholarship Repository. Our repository utilizes DSpace, one of the most widely used open-source repository platforms. The recent migration from DSpace version 6 to DSpace version 7 represents a notable enhancement with several key improvements. DSpace 7 …
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Join a NASA Transform to Open Science Training (TOPST) initiative. The Science Core Heuristics for Open Science Outcomes in Learning (SCHOOL) project is actively developing seven Open Science learning modules. NASA SCHOOL project is looking for participants to join the Open Science Team to help develop one of the learning modules. Specifically, we’re seeking …
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This week at the library we will be celebrating International Open Access Week by thinking about the theme Community Over Commercialization. But first, the basics! What is Open Access? Open access is an international movement that defines a set of principles and practices to promote the free access and distribution of academic resources. Have you …
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