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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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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Have you ever wanted to develop your own video game? Alkek One is offering a Game Development workshop for Texas State University! The workshop is free and open to all Texas State students, faculty and staff, but the class is limited, so be sure to register as soon. This workshop will span over the majority …
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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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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 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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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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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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Come on down to the first floor of Alkek on Thursday, Sep. 8 between 1 and 4:30 pm and help us celebrate Alkek One’s birthday! We want everyone to celebrate two full years of innovation, collaboration, learning, and fun. There will be music and food! Enjoy pizza and cupcakes while supplies last. We all know …
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Whether you need inspiration to study or an opportunity to take a study break, the library has a space or event for you between now and the end of the semester. Sometimes you need a place to go to focus on those projects and final exams and sometimes you need something to do to de-stress …
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