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Research Smarter: Library Research Tools & Strategies Webinar Series

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Join us for practical sessions designed to help you find, access and use scholarly and clinical information more effectively.

Abigail Goben awarded two IMLS grants

Friday, September 11, 2026

Abigail Goben, professor and data management librarian and data policy advisor, has been awarded two grants from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Goben and Dorothea Salo, faculty at the Information…

Recent Faculty Promotions

Friday, September 11, 2026

Kristyn Caragher – 8/16/26 Kristyn has been promoted to associate professor with tenure. Kristyn is the liaison librarian to the College of Engineering and two departments in the College of Liberal Arts and…

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Workshops & Events

Oct 23 2026

Short Reads Book Club with Asian American Resource and Cultural Center

Friday, 5:30 pm–7:30 pm

Asian American Resource and Cultural Center

Oct 27 2026

New CINAHL in 30 Minutes: An online workshop

Tuesday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

Oct 27 2026

Choosing the Right Publishing Venue: Maximize Impact, Avoid Predatory Journals

Tuesday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

Online via zoom

Oct 29 2026

Your Scholarly Impact: Exploring Research Metrics from the H-index to Altmetrics

Thursday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

Online via Zoom

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