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The Alkek Library and The Wittliff Collections host a variety of events and workshops throughout the year. Events range from fun activities, like game nights, to information literacy workshops and author readings.
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Upcoming Events & Workshops
- Location:
- Online; Zoom
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Tara Spies Smith, ts20@txstate.edu
- Campus Sponsor:
- University Libraries
Come see how we can make custom library research course guides for your classes including databases, books, H5P activities, and embedded basic research tutorials, and more. Join Open Licenses Librarian Tara Spies Smith as she walks you through how this works.
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- Location:
- Alkek 105; Alk105
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Kira Wright-Leal, kirawright@txstate.edu
Zachary Wohlstein, zachary@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- University Libraries
Learn to edit video and audio, including: making cuts, generating graphics, replacing a green screen, and enhancing audio quality in Premiere Rush and Premiere Pro. No experience required for this immersive five day workshop!
The class will meet twice a week for two weeks. There is a 3rd day set aside for office hours to meet with the instructor if needed. YOU MUST ATTEND ALL 4 TUESDAY AND THURSDAY MEETINGS.
Upon completion of this workshop, you will receive a micro-credential badge in Canvas. Click here for more information
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The class will meet twice a week for two weeks. There is a 3rd day set aside for office hours to meet with the instructor if needed. YOU MUST ATTEND ALL 4 TUESDAY AND THURSDAY MEETINGS.
Upon completion of this workshop, you will receive a micro-credential badge in Canvas. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Alkek Library Conference Halls (441/442); Alk 441/442
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Ashlynne Gooch, a_g642@txstate.edu
- Campus Sponsor:
- University Libraries
Take a study break and join in the fun as we play board and card games and just have some fun while we make connections with other fun people. We'll serve snacks and provide the games.
- Location:
- Alkek Library Room 204; 204
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Kristin Van Diest, kvandiest@txstate.edu
- Campus Sponsor:
- University Libraries
Join us as we celebrate the opening of our new reading room location! Drop in to Alkek 204 and meet the Special Collections & Archives team at University Libraries. We will have examples of our current projects, provide brief orientations, and converse over refreshments. Stop by anytime between 3-6 and stay as long as you like!
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- Location:
- Online; Zoom
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Isabelle Antes, isabelle.antes@txstate.edu
- Campus Sponsor:
- University Libraries
This quick introduction to Open Resource Databases, Repositories, and Websites will help you find resources to include in your course or research including Textbooks, Journal Articles, and Digital Learning Objects.
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- Location:
- Alkek Main Floor
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Ashlynne Gooch, a_g642@txstate.edu
- Campus Sponsor:
- University Libraries
Join us in the library for some much needed puppy therapy! Divine Canines are bringing their dogs for you to cuddle and pet. There's no other stress relief like it!
- Location:
- Online; Zoom
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Tricia Boucher, squirrel@txstate.edu
- Campus Sponsor:
- University Libraries
Increased student engagement has been shown to increase persistence and retention. Yet students disengage when they don't see how what they're learning is relevant or useful to their own lives. Open Pedagogy techniques and assignments can increase student engagement in your class by making coursework more meaningful - come learn how!
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