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Special Collections & University Archives Open House

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PSU Library Special Collections & University Archives is pleased to invite the PSU community, alumni, and the public to an Open House on Friday, October 24, from 2-5pm, in Library 180. See highlights of PSU history and rare treasures from our collections, including Medieval manuscripts, our Galileo manuscript, and Salvador Dali’s illustrations for a 1969 … Continue reading the article: Special Collections & University Archives Open House →

Incorporating Open Educational Resources into Your Classes

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Library Dean Marilyn Moody invites members of the campus community to join Library faculty and staff for a webcast on open educational resources (OER). The webcast, “8 Steps to Implementing Open Educational Resources,” will be Friday, October 17, 10:00 to 11:30am, in Library Room 160. Please RSVP through our online form. The continued increase of textbook … Continue reading the article: Incorporating Open Educational Resources into Your Classes →

Special Collections & University Archives at 2014 Oregon Archives Crawl

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Each year, to highlight the many fascinating archives and heritage sites in our area, the archivists of Portland gather at three area locations and invite the public to visit each spot and learn about our region’s rich collections. More than 25 local institutions are participating in the 2014 Oregon Archives Crawl, including PSU Library Special Collections … Continue reading the article: Special Collections & University Archives at 2014 Oregon Archives Crawl →

Workshop: Literature Review Research for Theses and Dissertations

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A complete literature review conducted in an efficient and organized manner can set the stage for success in a large research project like a thesis or dissertation. These sessions, led by librarian Kim Pendell, will get students started on comprehensive searching and tracking of research for their literature review. Dates & Locations Thursday, October 23, … Continue reading the article: Workshop: Literature Review Research for Theses and Dissertations →

Library Special Collections Participates in Knight Foundation News Challenge

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This summer, the Knight Foundation posted an open call for ideas and asked, “How might we leverage libraries as a platform to build more knowledgeable communities?” PSU Library Special Collections joined more than 600 other people and organizations to propose possible solutions. “Let Knowledge Serve the City: Using Special Collections to Build a Holistic Cycle … Continue reading the article: Library Special Collections Participates in Knight Foundation News Challenge →

Workshop: Organizing Your Information

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Join librarian Michael Bowman and learn how to efficiently review and manage information of all types. This covers software such as RSS readers, read later programs, note taking and storing applications, and citation management software. Tuesday, October 21, 3-4:30pm Library Room 220J (on the second floor, near the front of the building) All students, faculty, … Continue reading the article: Workshop: Organizing Your Information →

Digital Badges for Creativity and Critical Thinking

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Librarian Emily Ford is leading a project on digital badges as part of the Provost’s Challenge of reTHINK PSU. The purpose of Digital Badges for Creativity and Critical Thinking is to procure a digital badge system, create a digital badge curriculum to certify and acknowledge skills attainment for creativity and critical thinking, and deploy this curriculum … Continue reading the article: Digital Badges for Creativity and Critical Thinking →
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