UT Libraries

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 🔗 ow.ly/LRwR50Xkl8p

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. ow.ly/48Nc50Xj7QY

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 → 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: hdl.handle.net/2152/80030 #OAWeek #OpenAccess

Ready to turn data into delicious insights? 🍩 Join us for Data & Donuts — we’ll explore how SQL meets open-source relational databases like MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL and SQLite. FRI, 10/24, noon. Hybrid. ow.ly/vAsl50XfHTQ

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. 🔗 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. 🌱💚 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. See their open resources on Texas ScholarWorks → hdl.handle.net/2152/64261 #OAWeek #OpenAccess

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. 🔗 ow.ly/qgcv50Xec7c #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. ow.ly/JthZ50XbReg

🔍 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. ow.ly/x9wT50Xb2x9

Get ready to explore Earth’s stories in code 🌍✨ At the Geosciences Hackathon, minds unite to sculpt computational models that trace change — from the pulse of geohazards to the sweep of deep time. Join the challenge. OCT 7-10. Info: ow.ly/XEqr50X7Ujv

🔍 Ever wondered how to unlock the power of existing data for your research? Learn strategies for finding, vetting, and harnessing datasets you didn’t have to collect yourself. FRI, 10/3, noon, virtual. ow.ly/p3rC50X3Mqb

Ready to take your research further? Learn how to navigate the Pivot Database to uncover funding opportunities, connect with collaborators, and match your profile to the right grants. TUE, 9/30, 2:30p, Virtual. ow.ly/SZ5Q50X3LwO

TOMORROW: Data & Donuts – Introduction to Text as Data Using Python! Whether you're curious about computational text analysis or you want hands-on Python experience, this session will walk you through treating text as data using open source tools. ow.ly/7hGg50X2cBT

🧠 Curious how AI can help you generate research reports? Join us for "AI & Research: Generating Research Reports Using AI," WED, 9/24, Noon-1p, Virtual. Info & registration: lib.utexas.edu/events/ai-rese…

Tired of wrangling citations? Discover how EndNote can save you time and keep your research organized. Join our workshop to learn how to manage references, attach full texts, and format citations with ease. Tomorrow, noon, virtual. ow.ly/Aro550X0mr5

📚✨ Don’t miss a Virtual Book Talk on "Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery" by Mallary Tenore Tarpley. She’ll be joined by Dr. Allison Chase to explore the messy, powerful journey of transformation. ow.ly/C96N50WWYkE

🚨 Researchers: Federal agencies are rolling out new public access policies in 2025. Join us for a virtual informational session about federal funding agency policy changes going into effect that may impact your research. ow.ly/ijp550WWYeb

Dive into digital storytelling using AVAnnotate! Join our free virtual workshop Fri, Sept 12, 12-1p. Learn to build multimedia exhibits with audiovisuals, text, metadata & more – perfect for beginners. Registration required! ow.ly/t3k450WTvaO