Pacific Libraries

At the Library, "Open" means a more equitable future for everyone. We are celebrating a massive dual win for our campus community: ✅$3M+ saved for students through OER textbooks. ✅$100k+ in waivers for faculty publishing in Open Access journals. Join Us March 3rd 3:45-5pm

.@UOPacific students have saved more than $3 million through a program at @PacificLibrary that provides students access to free online textbooks and other class materials. #OpenEducationalResources #PacificProud pacific.edu/pacific-newsro…

You’re invited to the $3 Million Party! We’re hosting a campus-wide celebration to mark $3M in student savings and our library’s commitment to Open Research, Teaching, and Learning. Tuesday, March 3rd, 3:45-5:00 PM (Open Education Week!) Library & Learning Center

Pacific Faculty, you have one more week to apply for the 2026 OER Stipend. Review, Adopt/Adapt, or Create Open Educational Resources for your Courses and get paid for it! Stipends range from $250 - $4,000. The deadline is February 2nd. Apply here: pacific.libwizard.com/f/oer-2026

Are you looking for additional ways to motivate and engage students? The Center for Teaching and Learning is excited to share its spring 2026 book club pick! Meetings start 1/29 & 1/30 12pm-1pm (CTL Classroom & Zoom) Pacific Staff & Faculty RSVP: forms.office.com/r/0uAbhCaw7a

Big news! On Jan 21st, PacificScholar, the library's search engine, is getting an upgrade for a better, easier search experience. Things to expect: -Saved links in Canvas will need updating -There may be brief service interruptions Questions? Email research_help@pacific.edu

This session demonstrates how to use Dedoose's qualitative analysis features to organize and synthesize academic literature more efficiently. This Friday 12pm! Register here: pacific.edu/event/synthesi…

Hey Pacific Students, Are textbook prices emptying your wallet? Suggest #OpenEducationalResources to your professors!! Faculty apply now for the 2026 #OER Stipend. Review, Adopt/Adapt, or Create for your Courses. Apply here: pacific.libwizard.com/f/oer-2026 #SaveStudentsMoney

Pacific students, faculty, and staff have access to The Economist thru the Library This is a British weekly newspaper that focuses on current affairs, international business, politics, technology, and culture. More info: libguides.lib.pacific.edu/az/databases?q…

This training introduces you to key foundations of Dedoose: Create projects Collaborate Code data Memo on data Dedoose is a powerful, cloud-based application used to analyze & visualize qualitative & mixed methods data. This Friday 12pm! Register: pacific.edu/event/coding-a…

Pacific Faculty, the 2026 #OER Stipend application is now open. Review, Adopt/Adapt, or Create #OpenEducationalResources for your Courses and get paid for it! Stipends range from $250 - $4,000. The deadline is Feb. 2nd. Apply here: pacific.libwizard.com/f/oer-2026 #SaveStudentsMoney

Level Up Your Lit Reviews: Advanced Digital Tools for Emerging Researchers Tired of drowning in PDFs and losing track of key themes? Transform your lit review process from overwhelming chaos to systematic mastery. Online: Nov. 12th 7pm Register here: pacific.edu/event/literatu…

TODAY! Protect Your Digital Life Your data is everywhere – and so are the people who want it. Join us for a focused 30-min session that covers privacy essentials. This isn't a boring cybersecurity lecture – it's your crash course in digital self-defense. pacific.edu/event/data-pri…

DOUBLE FEATURE HORROR MARATHON 🎬 📍 Library X-Space 🗓️ October 29th Join us for a spine-chilling cinematic experience as we alternate between: 🧛‍♀️ Nosferatu (1922) – Starts at 11:00 AM and 2 PM 🧟 Night of the Living Dead (1968) – Starts at 12:30 PM and 3:30 PM Snacks provided

Student Short Story Contest!! ✍️ Grand prize $500 added to your student account!! Theme: Technological conflict Short stories must: 🖊️ be original and written by the student 🖊️ adhere to theme 🖊️ not exceed 1,000 words Submit by Nov. 11th Submission link: scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/writing-contes…

Unlock the Power of AI for College Success! Join us for a fast-paced, 30-minute session on how generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini & Claude can transform how you research, write, and learn. Light refreshments provided! 📅 Thursday, September 25th, 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Curious about how AI can support your writing process? Join us in the #WritingCenter for a hands-on AI in Writing Workshop Series exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and academic writing. 📅 Dates: 9/2, 9/16, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18 🕒 Time: 12-12:50 PM

Today is the anniversary of Muir’s famous “The mountains are calling & I must go & I will work on while I can, studying incessantly.” What does it mean to you? Read the whole letter and see what it means to Muir here: scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/muir-correspon…

📚 Happy Book Lovers Day! Celebrate your love for reading with us! ✨Drop your favorite book in the comments 📖 Got a great read we should add to the library? Recommend it here 🐯: pacific.libwizard.com/f/librarypurch… Let’s spread the joy of books together!

Our Library Website Just Got a Major Upgrade! We’re excited to announce a refreshed 3-Campus library website. Whether you're studying in Stockton, Sacramento, or San Francisco, your library is now more connected than ever. 👉Check it out now: pacific.edu/university-lib…