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Mon, 10/10/2022

KU Libraries to host an open access event, discuss journal deals

KU Libraries will host a virtual talk on open access at KU in celebration of International Open Access Week on Wednesday, Oct. 26. ...

Tue, 10/04/2022

KU Libraries to host reception celebrating Spencer Research Library’s latest exhibit, “Keeping the Books”

KU Libraries will host a reception on Tuesday, Nov. 1 to celebrate Kenneth Spencer Research Library’s current exhibition, “Keeping the Books: The Rubinstein Collection of the Orsetti Family Business Archive.”...

Tue, 09/06/2022

Nominations for the 2023-24 KU Common Book now open

Nominations for the 2023-24 KU Common Book are now open. All members of the KU community are invited to participate by suggesting book recommendations through the online nomination form. ...

Tue, 08/30/2022

KU Libraries acquire institutional license to web-based systematic review program

The University of Kansas Libraries have acquired a one-year institutional license to Covidence, a web-based systematic review software. KU Libraries’ license will allow researchers with a KU or KU Medical Center email address to use Covidence through KU’s Covidence account free of charge for a year rather than paying per...

Mon, 08/22/2022

KU Libraries present new exhibition highlighting disability studies

The University of Kansas Libraries’ newest exhibition, “Expanding The Canvas of Disability,” will open on September 22 in Watson Library’s Haricombe Gallery. The exhibition highlights the research and creative work of disability scholars across disciplines at KU. ...

Tue, 08/16/2022

KU common book instructor resources are now available

Resources for educators are now available on the Common Book website, where instructors will find a variety of assets that support teaching the 2022-23 KU Common Book, “Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the Twenty-First Century,” edited by Alice Wong. ...

Fri, 08/12/2022

KU Libraries now accepting nominations for open access award

The David Shulenburger Office of Scholarly Communication & Copyright is now accepting nominations for the annual Shulenburger Award for Innovation & Advocacy in Scholarly Communication. ...

Wed, 05/25/2022

KU University Senate approves resolution supporting open access

KU’s University Senate unanimously approved a resolution adopting principles of open access at the university. ...

Thu, 05/05/2022

KU Libraries announce winners of 64th annual Snyder Book Collecting Contest

Each winner received a cash prize and a gift card from contest co-sponsor Jayhawk Ink. Cash awards are made possible by an endowment fund created by Mrs. Snyder. First place winners in each division are eligible to compete in the National Collegiate Book Collecting Contest, which awards a top prize...

Tue, 04/12/2022

Faculty and Instructor Programming for the 2022-23 Common Book, “Disability Visibility”

KU Libraries, the Hall Center for the Humanities and the Division of Academic Success are excited to kick-off the 2022-23 Common Book, “Disability Visibility” by Alice Wong, at Red Hot Reading on Friday, April 15 at The Commons. This program will be followed by a series of workshops and discussions...

Tue, 04/05/2022

KU Libraries to host the Snyder Book Collecting Contest awards ceremony

KU Libraries will present the winners of the annual Snyder Book Collecting Contest at an awards ceremony on Thursday, April 21, featuring Danny Caine, author and owner of Raven Bookstore, as the keynote speaker. ...

Wed, 03/30/2022

KU Libraries announce 2022 Alyce Hunley Whayne Visiting Researchers

KU Libraries are excited to announce the recipients of the 2022 Alyce Hunley Whayne Visiting Researchers Travel Award. Kristin Schodorf of Sedan, Kan., and Sandra Jackson-Opoku of Chicago were selected for their interest in furthering their study of the history of the African American experience in Kansas. ...

Wed, 03/09/2022

KU Libraries reach agreement with the Public Library of Science to waive author fees for KU researchers

KU Libraries has joined a partnership with the Public Library of Science (PLOS) that waives author fees for Lawrence campus researchers. ...

Tue, 03/08/2022

KU Libraries announce the 2022 Textbook Heroes cohort in celebration of Open Education Week

In celebration of Open Education Week, March 7-11, the University of Kansas Libraries and the Shulenburger Office of Scholarly Communication & Copyright are pleased to announce the 2022 Textbook Heroes cohort. Textbook Heroes are members of the KU community who have taken extraordinary initiative to increase access to and affordability...

Tue, 03/01/2022

KU Libraries accepting entries to Snyder Book Collecting Contest

KU Libraries announces an open call for entries to its annual Snyder Book Collecting contest, which awards KU undergraduate and graduate students for their collections of books, digital items, graphic novels, music, and film that share a particular subject, topic, or theme. ...

Thu, 02/24/2022

KU Libraries' "Sitting in a Circle" exhibition to open March 10 in Haricombe Gallery

The University of Kansas Libraries will open a new exhibition in Watson Library’s Haricombe Gallery on March 10. “Sitting in a Circle” showcases the creative work and reflections generated by students and faculty as they engage with the 2021-22 KU Common Book, “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the...

Wed, 02/16/2022

KU announces selection of the 2022-23 Common Book

The University of Kansas’ Common Book program is pleased to announce that the 2022-23 selection is Disability Visibility: First-person Stories from the Twenty-First Century, edited by disability rights activist Alice Wong. This anthology of personal essays by disabled people explores the complexities of the contemporary disabled experience, challenges assumptions, deepens...

Tue, 02/15/2022

KU units partner in support, leadership of Paper Plains Literary Festival

Several University of Kansas units are partners and sponsors of the Paper Plains Literary Festival, which will be held April 8-9, 2022, at Liberty Hall. The festival’s recently announced lineup features celebrated authors Angeline Boulley, Sarah Smarsh, and Colson Whitehead as headlining keynote speakers. ...

Tue, 01/25/2022

KU Libraries now accepting applications for Sprints Week 2022

The University of Kansas Libraries are now accepting applications for Sprints Week 2022 — a program that offers faculty and academic staff the opportunity to team up with librarians on a research or teaching project. ...

Thu, 12/09/2021

KU Libraries, The Commons to host presentation by author Andrew Hoffman on January 13

The University of Kansas Libraries and The Commons will present the Engaged Leaders Series, a virtual lecture program on Thursday, January 13, featuring author Andrew Hoffman. In his keynote address, which is open to all KU faculty, staff and students, Hoffman will discuss the research around his book, “The Engaged...

Tue, 11/23/2021

KU Libraries name Letha Johnson University Archivist

The University of Kansas Libraries announce that Assistant Librarian Letha Johnson has been selected to serve as University Archivist, responsible for curating all items that help preserve the history of KU. Currently, Johnson works for KU Libraries as curator of the Kansas Collection. She previously served as the associate archivist...

Tue, 11/02/2021

KU Libraries announce 2021 Shulenburger Award for Innovation & Advocacy in Scholarly Communication

During International Open Access Week, October 25-29, KU Libraries granted the 2021 David Shulenburger Award for Innovation & Advocacy in Scholarly Communication to two recipients — the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare and KU Assistant Specialist & Introductory Course Director Dr. Meggie Mapes. ...

Mon, 08/23/2021

KU Libraries, Spencer Museum present exhibition highlighting work of Kansas artist and art therapist Mary Huntoon

The University of Kansas Libraries, in collaboration with the Spencer Museum of Art, will open a new exhibition in Kenneth Spencer Research Library on August 23. “Mary Huntoon: Artist & Art Therapist” features collection objects from both KU Libraries and the Spencer Museum. ...

Fri, 08/06/2021

KU Libraries, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences present digital exhibition: “A Story of Research”

The University of Kansas Libraries, in partnership with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, created a new digital exhibition featuring the story of the KU Research Excellence Initiative (REI). “A Story of Research” highlights the REI effort, which was made possible through the generosity of select College alumni funders...

Mon, 03/08/2021

Rare Jayhawk images from University Archives face off in March Madness bracket challenge

Ever since the term “Jayhawk” was coined in 1848, University of Kansas enthusiasts have crafted creative images of the mythical bird. In celebration of the iconic mascot, the University of Kansas Libraries will host a Jayhawk March Madness competition in alignment with the 2021 NCAA men’s basketball tournament, March 14-April...

Fri, 01/15/2021

KU Libraries accepting applications for research, teaching grant opportunities focused on "Generous Thinking"

The University of Kansas Libraries are pleased to announce several research and teaching grant opportunities for KU faculty and academic staff. In conjunction with Kathleen Fitzpatrick’s upcoming Jan. 27 presentation to the KU community, the Research Sprints and Information Literacy mini-grant committees welcome applications that expand upon Fitzpatrick’s vision of...

Fri, 12/11/2020

KU Libraries, The Commons to host presentation by author Kathleen Fitzpatrick on Jan. 27

The University of Kansas Libraries and The Commons will host a keynote presentation by Kathleen Fitzpatrick, author of “Generous Thinking: A Radical Approach to Saving the University,” on Wednesday, January 27, 9:30 a.m., via Zoom. ...

Fri, 11/20/2020

KU Libraries announce winter schedule for 2020-21

The University of Kansas Libraries will continue to keep all locations open and services active throughout the remainder of the fall 2020 semester and winter intersession, with the exception of the university-wide winter break closure. ...

Wed, 10/21/2020

KU Libraries receive $350,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities

The University of Kansas Libraries are pleased to have received a $350,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The NEH Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections grant will help improve the physical environment in the collection storage areas of Kenneth Spencer Research Library — meeting a long-term goal of the...

Mon, 10/12/2020

KU Libraries to celebrate Open Access Week with virtual office hours

The University of Kansas Libraries will celebrate the 13th annual International Open Access Week October 19-23 by offering virtual office hours for KU faculty, staff and students to learn about the benefits of open scholarship and practices. ...

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