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University Libraries Launches New CU Scholar

Jan. 21, 2020

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...

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OER Training with $250 Stipend Open to CU Boulder Educators

Jan. 16, 2020

The University Libraries are offering educators affiliated with the university the opportunity to participate in a two-part Open Educational Resources (OER) professional development experience and to receive a $250 stipend recognizing their engagement. This opportunity is sponsored by Open CU , a project funded by a grant from the Colorado...

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Open Access Week 2019 Displays Impact Through Art

Oct. 22, 2019

This week only, there is a VR screen mimicking the movements of passersby in ATLAS, birds flying out of a cage in the Recreation Center, and a doorway leading onlookers toward a world of infinite possibilities of discovery and knowledge in the Engineering Center. In Norlin Library, students elaborate on...

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CUATL Ep. 5: Open Access At CU Boulder

Oct. 21, 2019

This transcript of the CU at the Libraries episode “Open Access At CU Boulder” has been rewritten for the University of Colorado Boulder Libraries news site. Press play to listen to this episode below or find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Introduction: I...

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Open Access Week 2019 Art & Events: October 21-25

Oct. 10, 2019

For the 12th annual International Open Access Week (Oct. 21-Oct. 25) the University Libraries will be hosting a series of informational and interactive events that will engage the campus in conversations around the importance of open and equitable scholarship, and introduce hands-on skills related to open access (OA) publishing. The...

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Open Access Artistic Interpretations Call for Proposals

Aug. 22, 2019

To recognize the upcoming International Open Access Week (Oct. 21, 2019 - Oct. 25, 2019), the University Libraries will commission six artistic installations that will be displayed in locations across campus. CU Boulder faculty, staff, and students are invited to submit proposals for the creation of an engaging artistic and/or...

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Apply For OER Course Adoption Initiative By July 1 2019

June 20, 2019

We are pleased to invite University of Colorado Boulder educators to apply by July 1, 2019, to participate in a Course OER Adoption Initiative . All educators with AY19-20 paid appointments, including instructors/senior instructors, temporary/permanent faculty, and graduate part-time teaching instructors, are invited to apply. Selected participants will adopt an...

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Open Education Week: March 4-8, 2019

March 1, 2019

Open Education Week is a celebration of the global Open Education Movement. Its goal is to raise awareness about the movement and the impact of open educational resources (OER) on teaching and learning worldwide. Faculty, students, and staff from universities and colleges throughout the state are holding events at their...

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2019 Colorado Open Scholars Summit: March 1

Feb. 11, 2019

Have you ever considered the challenges in tenure and promotion in the context of open access? The second biennial Colorado Open Scholars Summit will discuss challenges in tenure and promotion within the current scholarly landscape and the role—or potential role—of open access within the tenure and promotion process. A state-wide...

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New Journal Offers Innovative Approach to Science Research

Jan. 10, 2019

With the launch of the Living Journal of Computational Molecular Science (LiveCoMS) , academic publishing continues to evolve in the digital age. ChBE Associate Professor Michael Shirts is one of the researchers behind the project, working with initial funding and support provided by the University of Colorado Boulder Libraries. Shirts...

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