Category: Library Events

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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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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Top 5 Ways Your LIbraries Contribute to Sustainability

Libraries are sustainable!

With Earth Day being celebrated later this month, University Libraries is proud to be participating in Texas State’s Sustainability Expo on Thursday, Apr. 13 in the LBJ Student Center Ballroom. Come visit our table and bring a book to swap! Libraries strive to be eco-friendly and there are many ways that Texas State’s University Libraries …

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Open Educational Resources - A set of Workshops With OpenStax sponsored by University Libraries and OpenStax

Library grant opportunity announced at OER faculty event

University Libraries (UL) announced the launch of a non-monetary grant opportunity at its recent Open Educational Resources (OER) faculty event. The openTXST grant is an opportunity for faculty and staff to get support as they transform their projects or courses into experiences based on OER. Applications are currently being accepted through Friday, April 14th. Consideration …

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Open Education Week

Celebrate Open Education Week with University Libraries!

Open Education is a concept that is student-centered and utilizes tools, resources, and practices that are open (free from monetary, legal, and other limitations) for collaboration adaptation and revision thus bridging the gaps of access, equity, and representation. You can learn more about Open Education week via the Open Education Global website. OE Global is …

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Valentines package with book inside.

This Valentines Day, go on a blind date with a book!

Love is Blind!  Find your new favorite book through the Alkek Library’s Blind Date with a Book activity. University Libraries staff and students have curated a fantastic variety of books for you to choose from – if you’re ready to take the plunge! Books are found on portable shelves on the main floor of Alkek. …

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Visit our TechSpots this Valentines day for a treat and a chance to win a great prize!

Hey Bobcats! Stop by our TechSpots today, Valentines Day, Feb. 14, 2023, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to get a sweet treat and enter to win one of three great prizes! Fire HD* Plus tablet Bluetooth Earbuds Stanley Tumbler Visit all four campus TechSpots to increase you chances of winning. Jowers Center (Room 201) …

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Dr. Kelly Damphousse shares stories with Kelly Visnak and others at the Open Educational Resources event.

Open Educational Resources lead to student success!

At a recent campus event, Texas State’s University Libraries (UL) partnered with OpenStax to highlight stories of student success resulting from the use of Open Educational Resources (OER) as seen from the perspectives of faculty, college deans, administrators, and librarians from Texas State and the surrounding areas. This event was one of several initiatives UL …

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This Banned Books Week... Read A Banned Book! ALA.ORG/BBooks ALA American Library Association

Join Texas State University Libraries in celebrating your freedom to read!

Join the University Librarians in our Freedom to Read: Bobcat Banned Books Week! Delve into the most challenged books from 2021, grab a bookmark, or write a recommendation for your peers on the 3rd floor of Alkek. And don’t forget to take a book home with you to read, too! In addition to Banned Books …

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Many love-inspired events in Alkek for Valentine’s Day!

We love our campus family and this Valentine’s Day we are showing how much with some great activities happening throughout the day. We’re having an #AlkekParty in Alkek One with many great hands-on activities for you to do, games to play and fun to be had. And there are other activities happening throughout the library …

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