The days are getting shorter, the leaves are in need of raking, and there’s a distinct chill in the air which can only mean one thing: time for CHILI! On Thursday, Nov. 6th from 3-4 pm the library is happy to present the 7th Annual Library Chili Cookoff! There will be categories for best vegetarian, judge’s choice, and […]
Continue readingIn yesterday’s post, Mike Lange discussed his experiences with open access publication. There is another set of open access information available for faculty: open educational resources. What is an Open Educational Resource (OER)? An open educational resource (OER for short) is a curriculum item that is freely available for use. In general, it is released […]
Continue readingToday, we’re going to feature the Open Access movement from the faculty/researchers’ perspective. The implications of OA for scholarly research are wide-ranging, and interest in pursuing OA initiatives crosses all disciplinary lines. How Open Access will shape the future of scholarly communication remains to be seen, but most in the academic community have a thought […]
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Open Access Button Yesterday, Sean wrote about some of the basic ideas surrounding OA and also introduced some of the groups working toward greater access to research. The Right to Research Coalition (R2RC) is one of these, and it is entirely student-driven! Focused on their statement as a call for action, the R2RC works to […]
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Welcome to Open Access Week! This week, the MIC will be celebrating Open Access (OA) and broadcasting the role OA plays in today’s research as well as the impact it can have for students and faculty.Throughout the week, we will be exploring the many issues surrounding this new paradigm for distributing and accessing scholarly research. […]
Continue readingWhat do a calligrapher, typewriter salesman, co-owner of a family business, peace corps volunteer, and college professor have in common? They all went on to become president of Champlain College. Remarkably, only eight men have held the position in the 136 years of the College’s existence. A new exhibit in the Tower Room of Miller […]
Continue readingSeptember 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month! In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month we have set up a display of books at the Miller Information Commons. If you have a chance come on over and check it out! Please check out the links below to find out more about Hispanic Heritage. […]
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Reach Out! This year Conflict Resolution Month in Vermont is once again reaching out to leadership, professionals, students, and the public. All over the State of Vermont, through free workshops, book displays, speakers, proclamations, and public facilitations, Conflict Resolution is the conversation. Below are just some of the scheduled events for this October. Please check […]
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Monday, Sept. 22 through Friday, Sept. 26 Special Event: Banned Books Kick-Off during Roundtable with hosts Chuck Bashaw & Lindsey Rae Monday, Sept. 22 at 12:15pm in Fireside Lounge Greetings provocateurs, creative minds, and proponents of free-speech — Every year, we join forces during Banned Books Week to celebrate the importance of the First Amendment and […]
Continue readingIn remembrance of the attacks on the United States on September 11,2001, a display was set up in the library. For more information please visit the links below. National September 11 Memorial &Museum Grief and Celebration at the 9/11 Memorial National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial