🌍 Mark your calendar for UT GIS Day 2025 at the University of Texas Libraries — a dynamic afternoon of geospatial insights, discovery, and community. 🗺️ TUE, 11/19, Noon-5p. PCL

Details/registration: ow.ly/kF8N50XrfuS

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Celebrate Tejana storytelling at the Texas Book Festival! 🇲🇽📚
El Orgullo de ser Tejanas — Sun, Nov 9 · 1–1:45 PM · Leamos Tent.
Sponsored by the Benson Latin American Collection.
#TexasBookFestival #books #utlibraries
🔗 https://ow.ly/w5FN50Xkl8s

Wrangling data from digital archives? Learn how to bring order to chaos with Tropy, a free tool for organizing and describing your research photos. Perfect for digital humanists and researchers managing image-heavy projects. FRI, Noon, PCL. https://ow.ly/wuUV50Xj7R4

Bridging borders through knowledge.

LLILAS connects scholars across the Americas, sharing open access to research, conference proceedings, and publications exploring Latin American studies.

Explore LLILAS in Texas ScholarWorks → https://hdl.handle.net/2152/7099

#OAWeek #OpenAccess

Access for all.

The National Deaf Center works to close gaps in education and employment for deaf individuals through evidence-based research — shared openly for maximum impact.

Discover more: https://hdl.handle.net/2152/80030

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The John L. Warfield Center ) is dedicated to the intellectual, political, artistic, and social development of people of African descent throughout Africa and the African Diaspora.

Discover research and creative works from across disciplines:
https://hdl.handle.net/2152/6038

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Ready to turn data into delicious insights? 🍩 Join us for Data & Donuts — a fun, relaxed workshop where we’ll explore how SQL meets open-source relational databases like MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL and SQLite. FRI, 10/24, noon. Hybrid. https://ow.ly/cVZP50XfHTP

Centering Latino voices.

The Latino Research Institute builds and shares data-driven insights on issues affecting Latino communities in Texas and beyond.

Their open archive empowers researchers, activists, and policymakers alike.

🔗 https://hdl.handle.net/2152/84332

#OAWeek #OpenAccess

🌿 Grow something good! The PCL Fall Plant Sale is back with fresh greenery to brighten your home or office — and every purchase helps fight hunger through the Austin Empty Bowl Project and World Central Kitchen. Bring your love of plants and leave with purpose! 🌱💚 WED, 10/22, 8a-1p. PCL Plaza.

Language saves lives.

Hindi Urdu for Health develops innovative materials that help medical professionals communicate more effectively in Hindi-Urdu, promoting care across cultures.

Explore their open resources on Texas ScholarWorks → https://hdl.handle.net/2152/64261

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Who owns our knowledge?

This Open Access Week, we’re spotlighting communities whose work and wisdom enrich Texas ScholarWorks — and the world.

Join us in exploring the power of sharing research, culture, and ideas openly.

🔗 https://ow.ly/Vs3X50Xec7b

#OAWeek #OpenAccess

Turn ideas into visuals! 👁️‍🗨️ Learn how to craft stunning graphics and tell your story with Canva — from quick social posts to polished academic designs. Creativity made simple. FRI, Noon, PCL. https://ow.ly/Wt9p50XbReh

🔍 Ever wanted your research to simply find you, instead of the other way around? Dive into the magic of AI-assisted discovery, and let intelligent tools like Microsoft CoPilot open doors to sources you didn’t even know existed. THU, 10/16, noon, virtual. https://ow.ly/CHlP50Xb2Li

Robert H. McDonald Appointed Senior Vice Provost and Director of the University of Texas Libraries www.infodocket.com/2025/06/10/r... #libraries #librarians

Breaking news: Robert H. McDonald has been appointed Senior Vice Provost & Director of the UT Libraries, effective August 16, 2025.

A leader in digital strategy & academic innovation, McDonald brings deep experience to his new role.

Welcome to the Forty Acres!

More: lib.utexas.edu/about/news/r...

Global Perspectives on Librarianship from lorraine j. haricombe — Association of Research Libraries lorraine j. haricombe will retire from her position as vice provost and director of the University of Texas Libraries at the end of August after leading the libraries for almost...

Lorraine J. Haricombe is retiring as vice provost & director at @utlibraries.bsky.social. In her interview, she shares career highlights, open access wins, and advice for new leaders.

Read it here: www.arl.org/blog/global-...
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📢 Big news: UT's Architecture & Planning Library has been renamed to honor John S. Chase, Texas’ 1st Black licensed architect & 1st Black graduate of UT’s School of Architecture. Celebrate a legacy of breaking barriers & building community. 🏛️

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