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Watson Library Centennial time capsule to be displayed, archived

The contents of a Watson Library Centennial time capsule will be displayed at a reception 3-4 p.m. Nov. 20 in the Spencer Research Library prior to submission into University Archives.
Liam Kille accepts the top honor at the LibArt reception.

LibArt winners crowned among program’s largest turnout

KU Libraries’ LibArt program, a year-round, juried exhibition of student art in library spaces, celebrated its 14th year with a reception recognizing student artists and awarding cash prizes. This year’s show, which runs August to May, features 146 pieces throughout five KU Libraries locations, the largest display in program history.
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Reducing barriers nets Raj Bhala 2024 Shulenburger Award

Spurred on by a desire to increase affordability for students and to broaden access for international colleagues shut out by costly paywalls, Raj Bhala worked with a team at KU Libraries to openly publish his widely used textbook on international trade law. He is the recipients of the 2024 Shulenburger Award for Innovation & Advocacy in Scholarly Communication.
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KU Libraries activities to recognize Open Access Week

KU Libraries will mark International Open Access Week (Oct. 21-27) with a trio of activities demonstrating the importance of open access resources and their availability at KU.

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