Drexel Libraries Announces Author Funding for Open Access Publishing
Submitted on January 18, 2022 - 3:45PM
The Libraries now offers support for Drexel scholars to help cover the cost of article processing charges required to publish in many Open Access journals.
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ScholarSip 10th Anniversary Celebrations Begin with “Food for Thought” from Drexel Professor Franco Montalto
Submitted on January 13, 2022 - 10:17AM
The fall event, held December 6, 2021, not only marked the 10th anniversary year of ScholarSip, but it also marked the return to limited in-person gatherings.
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Dr. King Week of Service and Engagement 2022 Booklist
Submitted on January 12, 2022 - 4:36PM
In celebration of Dr. King Week of Service & Engagement, the Lindy Center for Civic Engagement and the Drexel Libraries collaborated to compile a reading list so you can learn about issues of race, racial equity, and civil rights as you explore his legacy.
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Now Online: Drexel Libraries’ 2021 Annual Report
Submitted on January 6, 2022 - 8:31AM
Explore the Drexel University Libraries' new online Annual Report for 2021 and find out more about our most recent work to support the University’s missions and ambitions.
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Dean's Update: A Time to Gather...and Test Old Ways in New Environments
Submitted on November 18, 2021 - 2:52PM
This month, the Dean of Libraries reminds us to slow down and give thanks and gratitude for friends, family, colleagues—and of course the Libraries.
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Drexel Libraries Resumes On-Campus Intellectual Wellness Program
Submitted on November 17, 2021 - 2:18PM
The Libraries is excited to resume its on-campus intellectual wellness program later this month.
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ScholarSip Turns 10 & Returns to Building Community In Person
Submitted on November 17, 2021 - 2:03PM
The Drexel Libraries is excited to celebrate 10 years of ScholarSip with its first in-person "food for thought" event since December 2019.
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Faculty & Students Join the Drexel Libraries Efforts to Promote Open Access
Submitted on November 11, 2021 - 1:48PM
Each year, the Drexel Libraries seeks new opportunities to increase awareness of the benefits of Open Access (OA) across campus, including through Open Access Week activities and events.
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Dean's Update: The Importance of Communication in Times of Change
Submitted on October 22, 2021 - 9:04AM
Communication is a core driver of change. This month, Dean Nitecki shares examples of how the Libraries is looking to positive, open communication to explain changes to services, resources and facilities for the 2021/2022 academic year.
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WKDU Exhibit Reception Features the DJs (Past & Present) Behind the Station
Submitted on October 21, 2021 - 10:30AM
Drexel faculty, staff, students and alumni gathered together in the W. W. Hagerty Library to share stories about WKDU Philadelphia 91.7 FM during the public opening of the exhibit WKDU: 50 Years of Student-Run Radio.
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Drexel Libraries Unveils New Systems to Enable Preservation & Discovery of Drexel’s Digital Objects and Research Output
Submitted on October 20, 2021 - 3:41PM
The Drexel Libraries launched two online systems to deepen engagement with the University’s archival collections and research assets: the Drexel University Archival Collections platform and the Drexel Research Discovery portal.
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2021 Open Access Week Events to Feature Case Studies & Stories from Drexel Students, Faculty & Staff
Submitted on October 20, 2021 - 3:26PM
Join the Drexel University Libraries for a series of virtual events and discussions that explore the importance of sharing research and ways to adopt and utilize open resources in teaching and research during 2021 Open Access Week.
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DEI SPARK! Staff Event Focuses on Accessibility in the Library and Creating Accessible Content
Submitted on October 12, 2021 - 3:14PM
The Drexel Libraries' new internal staff event series will feature sessions about issues of diversity, equity and inclusions in libraries and are intended to deepen personal and professional connections to them.
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Dean's Update: The Libraries’ return to modified old environments and adjustments to create new academic experiences
Submitted on September 17, 2021 - 11:04AM
This month, Dean Nitecki toasts the start of a new academic year and explores what the phrase "return to campus" means for the Libraries after 18 months of decreased in-person activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Welcoming New & Returning Dragons to the Drexel Libraries: Services for Fall 2021
Submitted on September 14, 2021 - 3:14PM
Learn more about what’s new – and what’s the same – in the Drexel Libraries this fall.
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Drexel Libraries Announces Virtual & In-Person Events for Fall 2021
Submitted on September 14, 2021 - 2:52PM
The Drexel Libraries is excited to announce the return of in-person events for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. We invite you to join us for this mix of in-person and virtual programming throughout the year.
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Drexel Libraries to Launch New Online Systems to
Deepen Engagement with University Archival Collections & Research
Assets
Submitted on September 13, 2021 - 1:39PM
This fall, the Drexel Libraries will formally launch two new systems: the Drexel University Archival Collections platform and the Drexel Research Discovery portal.
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Scheduled Outage: Libraries Online Resources Unavailable Sept. 8, 2021
Submitted on August 24, 2021 - 8:30AM
Due to scheduled system upgrades, on- and off-campus access to the majority of the Libraries’ online resources will be unavailable from to 8:00 PM on Wed., Sept. 8, 2021.
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Drexel Libraries Upgrades the EZBorrow Interlibrary Loan System
Submitted on August 12, 2021 - 1:43PM
On August 12, 2021, the Libraries migrated EZBorrow to a new technology platform that makes it even easier to borrow books and other physical materials from libraries in the region.
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15 Books & Other Resources to Celebrate Juneteenth
Submitted on June 16, 2021 - 3:41PM
To celebrate Juneteenth, staff from the Drexel University Libraries offers a list of recommended books, films, plays, and museum exhibits for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and others to explore.
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Dean's Update: Developing an Inclusive Infrastructure
Submitted on June 10, 2021 - 11:47AM
This month, Dean Nitecki reflects on recent Libraries events and projects that help build supportive and inclusive resources, services and systems for identifying and retrieving information resources.
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2020/2021 ScholarSip Series Concludes with Discussion on Drexel’s Partnership with SEPTA to Fight COVID-19
Submitted on June 8, 2021 - 11:49AM
During the Spring 2021 ScholarSip event, Drexel Engineering Professor Chris Sales discussed Drexel University’s new partnership with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to study and develop measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on public transit.
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Archived “Philly Sounds” Inaugurates Libraries Diversity Webinar series
Submitted on June 8, 2021 - 11:48AM
On June 3, the Drexel Libraries launched its newest “Promoting Diversity through Drexel’s Archival & Special Collections," with a virtual tour and discussion about the Drexel Audio Archives and the Sigma Sound Studios Collections.
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Equity in Action: Libraries Staff Share Insights from Professional Development Course
Submitted on June 3, 2021 - 11:48AM
This spring, six Drexel Libraries staff completed the virtual course Equity in Action: Fostering an Antiracist Library Culture.
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Drexel University Launches New Archival Collections Database
Submitted on June 3, 2021 - 11:48AM
The Libraries recently migrated to a new archival collections system that brings together finding aids from the University Archives, the College of Medicine and the Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University, all in one place.
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Scheduled Outage: DragonSearch & My Library Account Unavailable May 29 – 30, 2021
Submitted on May 19, 2021 - 8:29AM
DragonSearch and individual My Library Accounts will be unavailable May 29 through May 30, 2021 due to scheduled vendor maintenance.
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Dean’s Update: Challenges for Higher Education to Deliver Its Mission of Open Dissemination of Knowledge
Submitted on May 10, 2021 - 1:31PM
In this month's Dean's Update, read about some the challenges universities face to connect the global community with scholarship and how the Drexel Libraries continues its work to support that mission.
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Drexel Libraries Demonstrates the Impact of Giving During the 24 Hours of Impact
Submitted on May 7, 2021 - 10:54AM
The Libraries joined colleges and academic units across the University for the annual 24 Hours of Impact. This year, the Drexel Libraries demonstrated the impact donations made with a live virtual tour of the Drexel Family Digital Archive.
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Technology Insights on Improving Access to Drexel Research
Submitted on May 6, 2021 - 2:30PM
Read this interview with Heather Cai, Manager for Library Integrated Technology Systems, to learn about progress made to launch the research services platform, Esploro.
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2021 Virtual Celebrating Drexel Authors Event Draws International Crowd
Submitted on April 30, 2021 - 12:25PM
On April 27, members of the Drexel community came together for the ninth annual Celebrating Drexel Authors event, held virtually via Zoom.
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