Have you heard about open textbooks or open courseware? UT’s Student Government Association worked with the University Libraries over the last year to launch an award recognizing instructors who use open educational resources, including free and openly licensed textbooks, in their courses. On Tuesday, April 18, the SGA Open Education Awards will be presented to … Continued
The third annual Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week (GPSAW) will take place April 3-7. The Tennessee Teaching and Learning Center, Graduate School, and UT Libraries are coming together to sponsor many great social events and professional development activities during this week. Check out the full GPSAW schedule here. Here is the list of library-sponsored … Continued
Is your instructor using an open textbook or other open educational resource so that everyone in your class can access teaching and learning materials? Nominate your instructor for the Student Government Association’s Open Education Award. What makes open educational resources open? OERs are created by teachers and faculty and are licensed openly so that anyone … Continued
Samantha Mathews joined UT Libraries in May 2016 as a Senior Library Associate in Acquisitions and Continuing Resources. When you check out a book, Samantha or someone in her department likely ordered and processed it. Watch or read more to hear about Samantha’s exciting hobbies (hint: it involves the circus). Where were you born and … Continued
Underground steam pipes next to Hodges Library are scheduled for replacement. Work will begin March 13 and continue through the summer of 2017. During the project: Both ground floor entrances to Hodges Library will remain open. The sidewalk along Volunteer Blvd., between Melrose Ave. and the pedestrian mall, will be closed throughout the project. The … Continued
UT Libraries is excited to introduce #UTKLibPets! Follow UTKLibraries on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or our blog to meet the beloved pets of library staff. Tag us to share your adorable pet photos, or for an extra challenge, snap a photo of your pet sporting UT orange! Name: Ruby Maybeline Breed: Blue Heeler Age: 8 Likes: … Continued
Corey Halaychik, assistant professor and head of acquisitions and continuing resources at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Libraries, has been named the recipient of the 2017 ProQuest Coutts Award for Innovation. Halaychik is recognized for his leadership in streamlining the licensing of electronic resources through the University of Tennessee master agreements program and for co-founding … Continued
Beginning with a gift from the legendary film director Clarence Brown in 1973, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Libraries began assembling an impressive collection of screenplays, shooting scripts, movie posters and other items documenting the careers of East Tennesseans who have made their careers in film. A selection of memorabilia is currently on display in … Continued
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Libraries invites East Tennessee non-profit organizations to register for a free workshop on finding and accessing the latest research. At a half-day event, February 22 in the John C. Hodges Library, participants will receive one-on-one research assistance and access to peer-reviewed journals. Attendees will learn how to find data and … Continued
Date: Wednesday, February 15 Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Location: A004 Blount Hall (BLNT) The Office of Research and Engagement, in partnership with the University of Tennessee Libraries and the Graduate School, is pleased to announce the return of the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Lunch Series to be held in room A004 of … Continued