Tag: Library service

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Library instruction evolving to meet the needs of digital learners

It wasn’t long ago that beginning a literature review required a physical visit to the library and flipping through the pages of The Reader’s Guide to Periodical Literature. The most efficient search engine of the day was present in human form—reference librarians who staffed busy service desks and led bibliographic instruction sessions for visiting classes.    …

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Xuan Zhou

Data curation specialist helps researchers navigate the research data management maze

“I love numbers!” From the time she first discovered Research Data Management as a new and developing field, Xuan Zhou realized that this occupation was the right fit for her. Thus began the journey that led her to Texas State University as the first Research Data Curation Specialist for University Libraries (UL) where she provides …

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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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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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Library Wikidata project elevates visibility of Texas State research

Have you ever wondered why something you search for on the web appears as the first or second entry of your query? There are many contributing factors, but the formulation of structured linked data through Wikidata can play a key role in moving a name, place, resource, etc. to the top. With this goal in …

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Alkek One MakerSpace Experts, Noah Brock, William Cates

MakerSpace experts help people find their inner artist

Remember running home from elementary school with an art project tucked proudly under your arm? Back then, hands-on creativity was a way of life. While those days may be a distant memory, the Alkek Library has a place where students, faculty, and staff can still explore their imaginations, roll up their sleeves, and make stuff. …

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New audio book collection now available through TXST Library!

University Libraries is excited to announce its fantastic new collection of audiobooks now available to Texas State library patrons. The collection is easy to use and access through OverDrive’s newest online mobile application called Libby. This Texas State is a pilot for e-book audio resources and currently includes 140 titles including current best-sellers and classics. …

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Library resources and services are everywhere…or anywhere!

You’ve gotten your assignment and you are ready to start your research. Or, you need someone to help you figure out where to look for resources to help you work on an assignment or study for an exam. What do you do? Well, you go to the library, of course. But in today’s world, you …

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