Open Access & Open Education News

Learn how Shelly Miller, a professor of Mechanical Engineering at CU Boulder and faculty in the Environmental Engineering Program, is using the libraries' institutional repository CU Scholar to make her research on the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 through instruments available to the public during the pandemic.

This is a special audio documentary affiliated with Opentober , a month-long celebration of open access at the University Libraries—and a reminder that we as citizens have the right to an open and responsive system of government for the welfare and wellbeing of the communities they represent. The University Libraries...

Unlocking COVID-19 through Open Access is a video series produced by the University Libraries and the Center for Research Data & Digital Scholarship that highlights CU Boulder faculty and researchers using the open access publishing model to make their work on COVID-19 more accessible to the public. Morteza Karimzadeh, an...

Did you know the University Libraries spend more than $10 million every year to maintain access to subscription resources? Test your knowledge of the value of some of the resources the University Libraries provide. Along the way, you will learn more about the value provided by purchased subscription resources and...

The University Libraries and the Center for Research Data & Digital Scholarship (CRDDS) are excited to announce a new educational workshop mini-series for students and researchers interested in learning more about Open Access (OA) publishing. The mini-series Open Scholarship for Beginners is part of Opentober 2020 , a month-long celebration...

We're seeking artistic or creative projects that explore the impact of Open Access (OA) publishing for knowledge seekers and knowledge providers. Submissions are eligible for prizes and will be showcased in an online gallery during October.

We are pleased to invite University of Colorado Boulder faculty to apply by July 20, 2020 to participate in the 2020–2021 Course OER Creation/Adaptation Initiative . All faculty, including Instructors and Senior Instructors, who currently have paid appointments through and including the spring 2021 semester are invited to apply as...

Matthew Burrows , lecturer with the International English Center, is the recipient of the 2020 CU Boulder Open Educator Award from the University Libraries and the University of Colorado Student Government. This award recognizes his commitment to customizing and tailoring educational content to enhance classroom learning and engagement. Lecturer Matthew...

Open Education Week is a celebration of the global Open Education movement. It aims to raise awareness and showcase the impact of Open Education on teaching and learning worldwide. Celebrate Open Education Week with the University Libraries Open Educational Resources (OER) Leads, and fellow CU Boulder educators, by joining us...

CU Boulder’s institutional repository now has a new, more modern look. CU Scholar is the place for faculty, students, and staff to deposit their academic works created during their time at the university. The repository provides free and worldwide access to one’s work and is maintained by the University Libraries...