Tag: Open Access/Open Education

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Library team preserving decades of academic scholarship

Completing those theses, dissertations, and capstone projects is a monumental achievement for masters and doctoral students. These academic projects not only demonstrate student mastery of the research process and of the topic of their work, they also contribute to the greater body of research advancing scholarly exploration of their findings. Today’s Texas State students ensure …

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Open Education Week

Celebrate Open Education Week with us!

Open Education Week (March 4-8) is fast approaching!   Great topic – I mean, who doesn’t want to learn to make their classes more affordable and engaging for students? But terrible timing as it’s the week before spring break AND in the middle of midterms   But that’s all the more reason to stop and breathe …

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TXST Open Datathon

Register for our inaugural TXST Open Datathon

A Love Data Week event for students We’re thrilled to invite you to the inaugural TXST Open Datathon competition—an opportunity for students at Texas State University to immerse themselves in the world of open data resources, data science, and innovation. Please read the full program information here to learn more about the event details and …

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Judges wanted for Open Datathon hosted by TXST University Libraries

Calling all faculty and research scholars!  The Open Scholarship team at Texas State’s University Libraries (UL) is thrilled to extend a warm invitation to all faculty and research staff to participate in our inaugural Open Datathon as a competition judge. The Datathon will provide a journey into the dynamic world of data science and analytics …

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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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University Libraries offers presentation options on Open Educational topics

University Libraries is excited to offer an exclusive presentation series focused on Open Scholarship! Choose one or more of the most applicable presentations for your faculty or department. Open scholarship promotes knowledge equity, increases the readership of your work, and promotes research impact across the globe. University Libraries has a variety of experts that can partner …

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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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New open resource tool features help users engage with content

Open Resource Interface Update  When I started as the Open Educational Resource (OER) Librarian over a year ago, I quickly found myself with more browser tabs open than I care to admit. Facilitating requests for Open Educational Resources felt a bit like a treasure hunt, one much like a National Treasure move where you uncover …

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Peer Review Week September 25-29, 2023 Resources

Peer Review Resources

Thank you so much for following along with our Peer Review Week journey! As the peer review process grows and changes, it is important for everyone involved to stay up to date on information and training. Here at the library, we’ve created a special guide to help you start your research, which can be found …

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Peer Review Issues: Predatory Journals and Ethics

Save yourself and your peers from becoming prey   The reality of life in academia is that to obtain and maintain a faculty position, or even to become a competitive candidate for admission into a top graduate school, you must publish original research. In this world, it is the sad truth that your worth as …

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