We are excited to announce a new way of requesting new resources for University Libraries. Our Collections Team has created a new tool, Recommend a Resource, to replace the former purchase suggestion form. The new tool is a single interface form that is easy to fill out. It asks you to provide as much identifying …
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A group of Texas State student veterans recently gathered to celebrate the launch of the Journal of Interactive Veteran Experiences (JIVE)! This innovative digital journal shares the stories and experiences of the student veterans through an interactive immersive storytelling platform. The event highlighted student veteran and military-connected authors in the newly opened ALIAS Virtual Production Studio. …
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# 3: Develop Your Research Topic Our Peer Research Coaches are extensively trained to assist and support students beginning the research process. Is this your first research paper? Maybe feeling overwhelmed? We can help! #2: Walk-In Support, 7 days a week Our Peer Research Coaches are here every day, and ready to help. No appointment …
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As Texas State expands its course offerings across campuses, offers more courses online, and partners with other institutions, it is crucial to consider our students and how we can support their success. The implementation of Open Educational Resources (OER) in your course materials and projects is one research-supported way that faculty can support student success. …
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We are excited to announce the upcoming TXST University Libraries Research Data Services (RDS) Workshop Series designed to enhance your knowledge and skills in data analysis and visualization using a variety of powerful tools. These workshops are ideal for students, faculty, and staff who are eager to explore different methods of managing, analyzing, and visualizing …
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Grab your lunch, hop on Zoom, and learn something new with us! We’re excited to announce a new workshop series designed just for faculty. We will explore various aspects of instruction and research and provide valuable information about library support and collaboration opportunities. Join us each Tuesday, Sept. 10-Nov. 19 as we tackle pertinent academic …
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Hey Bobcats! We’ve made it easier than ever to print the documents you create or need for your classes and to manage your printing account. You simply Send&Print! Here are questions & answers to tell you how it works: Do I have to pay for my printed pages? Students begin each semester with a $25 …
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Welcome First Year Bobcats! We’re bringing the outside to the inside where it is air conditioned and fun! Please join us for our Alkek Lawn Games, a fun way to explore and discover the services and resources in the library while playing games and meeting new people. Here’s the plan: Grab your game map and …
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Coming off our highly successful May workshop with The Carpentries, Texas State’s University Libraries (UL) is excited to announce that registration is now open for the second two-day data skills workshop happening in July. Texas State students, faculty, and research staff are invited to participate in this online workshop. Space is limited, so be sure …
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We are pleased to announce a new service team in the Alkek Library. Our Peer Research Coaching service will be delivered by a specially trained group of library student employees who will help students with foundational research and reference support. Similar to the subject-specific tutors from The Study and the Writing Center as part …
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