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Spring 2021 Research Data Series

By SKennedy on | Permalink The University Libraries has launched a new Research Data Series, a new collection of workshops meant to familiarize faculty, staff, and students alike with different data-based skills needed to carry out research. This semester, we will offer five workshops, focusing on a range of topics from research data management to text analysis to…
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Libraries Releases Spring 2021 Online Workshop Schedule

By SKennedy on | Permalink The University Libraries has announced the Spring 2021 Online Workshop schedule, featuring more than 30 events covering a wide variety of topics utilizing tools and software for students and faculty. The complete list workshops can be found on the Libraries website. Students and faculty are encouraged to RSVP early. These free workshops…
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How the Libraries can support student research in your course

By SKennedy on | Permalink The Libraries offers flexible ways to incorporate research support in your courses. For students, research can be overwhelming at the best of times. Libraries faculty are here to partner with you to make research fun, and help students through every step of the research process no matter the circumstances.  Librarians offer virtual “Meet…
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Apply Now To Join The Open Educational Resources Faculty Learning Group

By SKennedy on | Permalink The University Libraries, in conjunction with the Office of Information Technology, the Office of Online Education, the Faculty Center, and the UNLV Bookstore, invite faculty of all ranks and classifications to apply for the OER Faculty Learning Group. Information regarding stipends, participant expectations, and the application process can…
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Upcoming We Need To Talk Episodes Postponed

By SKennedy on | Permalink In light of rising COVID-19 rates in Nevada and Gov. Steve Sisolak’s order to limit in-person gatherings, the remaining three episodes of the We Need To Talk: Discussions on Racism For A More Resilient Las Vegas series will be postponed.  “We are proud of the conversations that have taken place in the first four episodes in the series,” said…
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Virtual Conference on Children’s and Young Adults’ Holocaust Literature Nov. 18

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Virtual Conference on Children’s and Young Adults’ Holocaust Literature Nov. 18
Join the Teacher Development & Resources Library, Sperling Kronberg Mack Las Vegas Holocaust Resource Center, and the Gayle A. Zeiter Literacy Development Center on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 4 p.m. for this virtual conversation with a panel of noted authors of Holocaust literature for children and young adults. In a time when…
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Trenton Carson Selected Winner of Lied Library 20th Anniversary Logo Contest

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Lied Library 20th Anniversary Logo Trenton Carson The University Libraries has selected Trenton Miles Carson as the winner of the Lied Library 20th Anniversary Logo Contest. Carson, a junior graphic design major, was the favorite from approximately 20 entries that were submitted during the Spring 2020 semester. "Trenton's logo design…
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Libraries Presents Five Open Access Awards for Use of Digital Scholarship

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In celebration of International Open Access Week, the University Libraries is presenting the third annual UNLV Open Access Awards. This year's honorees represent a variety of units and researchers across campus. College or School With The Most Digital Scholarship@UNLV Participation Winner: College of Sciences With more than 100 full…
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UNLV Open Article Fund: Two years supporting UNLV authors

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Since July 2018, the University Libraries has been supporting OA publishing with the UNLV Open Article Fund. Between July 2018 through June 2020, the University Libraries: Supported 52 UNLV authors, from 15 different departmentsPaid the award to 37 different open access journals from 11 different publishers. Some of the most recent…
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Use your ORCID iD to support open access scholarship

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Did you know that having and using an ORCID iD can help support your open access scholarship? ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor Identifier) is a 16-digit number that distinguishes you from other researchers, ensuring your work is recognized. ORCID is increasingly required by funders and publishers, including open access publishers. …
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