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Stress less, connect more with the libraries

Feb. 8, 2021

As we welcome you back to campus and continue to Protect Our Herd, we invite you to join us in the following collective online space where together, we Library Buffs can capture, read and engage with one another’s voices and experiences.

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University Libraries join the Digital Public Library of America

Feb. 1, 2021

Thousands of historic collection items held by the University of Colorado Boulder Libraries are now available for researchers to access through the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA).

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Champions of open educational resources eligible for annual award

Jan. 28, 2021

The Office of Academic Affairs and the Open CU Steering Team are accepting nominations for the annual Open Educational Resources (OER) Champion Award.

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University Libraries continues to partner with CHA on Difficult Dialogues series

Jan. 26, 2021

The University Libraries is partnering with the Center for Humanities & the Arts to present Difficult Dialogues: Power, a series that brings people together to discuss challenging issues. Panelists will discuss the responsibilities that come with power, the invisible costs of power and more.

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Lauren Klein to speak on data feminism

Jan. 21, 2021

Data is a powerful tool that enables governments, organizations and individuals to improve the quality of people’s lives. But have you ever wondered who is gathering this data, for whom and with whose interest in mind? In February, the Department of Information Science and the Center for Research Data and...

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Educators can request library support for their courses

Jan. 15, 2021

The University Libraries offer a variety of learning opportunities — workshops, consultations and course sessions for students, faculty, staff and community members. We invite educators to connect with us about integrating these opportunities into their courses. Request a research seminar for your class or group Request research sessions, where a...

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Five things to know about using the libraries for January 2021

Jan. 7, 2021

Welcome back, Buffs! We hope everyone has enjoyed a healthy and happy winter break. As we move into the spring semester, the University Libraries remain committed to assisting you with your research needs during this period of remote instruction. Here’s what you need to know: Borrowing Library Materials CU Boulder...

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Access the libraries' digital newspaper collections

Jan. 6, 2021

Did you know the University Libraries subscribe to thousands of news outlets and more than 50 databases that keep tabs on regional, national and international current events? CU Boulder affiliates with an IdentiKey have access to digital publications such as the New York Times , the Wall Street Journal ,...

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CUATL Ep. 16: Cataloging the library experience, one subject heading at a time

Jan. 3, 2021

When we think of librarians, we think of the people ready to answer your reference questions, visit and instruct your classes, help you locate source material and curate the collections you rely on. “What I do is mostly considered public services,” said Art and Architecture Librarian Alex Watkins. In order...

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CUATL Ep 14: Anti-racism resource guides and academic libraries

Dec. 18, 2020

In June 2020, in response to the police killings of George Floyd , Breonna Taylor and many other Black people and people of color, the University Libraries, like many others, felt the strong need to take action. A group of librarians came together to create an anti-racism resources guide ...

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