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Feature stories for library patrons

Systemic Review

Unlocking the Power of Systematic Reviews: Your Comprehensive Guide at University Libraries

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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TXST University Libraries invites you to participate in the Open Datathon

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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GIS Day, November 16 at Alkek One 9 am to 3 p.m.

GIS Day is happening in Alkek One!

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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First Gen Proud

Can I Be the First Researcher? A Panel on First Generation Experiences in Research

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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The Carpentries

Become a certified data instructor by The Carpentries

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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Upgrades to Texas State Institutional Repository provide new features

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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SCHOOL - Science Core Heuristics for Open Science Outcomes in Learning

Please help develop training materials for Open Science!

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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International Open Access Week, October 23-29, 2023 #OAWeek

University Libraries celebrates open access week with informative workshops

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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Henna Punjabi and Ryan Barber at InstructureCon conference in 2023

Library instructional designer leading H5P technology users in the U.S. region

In the digital age, instructional design requires an understanding of technology and how it can be used to streamline and facilitate learning. Today’s students often prefer to engage with interactive online tools where they can learn at their own pace and according to their own schedules.  At Texas State University, library leaders realized that they …

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Ghosts in a library

We’ve got spirits! Yes we do!!

With Homecoming and Halloween on the horizon, the Alkek Library has planned many spirit-filled activities over the next few weeks. Be sure to come by and get in the spirit with us! National Transfer Student Week Oct. 16-20 – Visit the Transfer Student Display. We love our transfer students and we’ve partnered with the Transfer …

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