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Welcome to the October issue of news @ your library. This issue includes articles about key Library events in October, new resources and staff, and a feature on data management as a prelude to Data Management Day, coming up on October 25.
There's a lot going on in and around the Library this month. Here are some key events you won't want to miss. Mark your calendars, RSVP where required, and we will see you there. [full article - October Events] 04 Oct 2012
Open Access Week is a global event to raise awareness about Open Access, the movement toward making scholarly literature available online free of charge. This year Open Access Week runs from October 22-28. To celebrate, the Library is planning a range of activities, including a panel on Open Access journals featuring members of uWaterloo's and Laurier's academic community, a Data Management Day, and displays and giveaways in our locations. [full article - Open Access Week] 04 Oct 2012
The recent focus on big data and its potential applications has proven that data management, far from being boring or just nice-to-have, is becoming wildly relevant and useful in everyday life. Now with research agencies like SSHRC and CIHR requiring it as part of their funding protocols, there are a lot of reasons for researchers to take notice of how data management can propel innovation and their own research. [full article - Data Management] 04 Oct 2012
Staff in the Geospatial Centre recently created and launched an online map for locating Canadian municipal open data. [full article - Municipal Open Data Websites] 04 Oct 2012
Looking for the latest publications from some of the world's most well-respected university presses? You're in luck! The Library recently joined other Ontario university libraries in a licensing agreement to pilot a collection that provides access to all "front-list" titles from 10 of the most highly-regarded university presses. [full article - UPSO Pilot] 04 Oct 2012
Take advantage of our free research skills workshops. The Library is offering 7 different workshops in October on topics such as how to stay current in your field of study, how to track and collect citations of your work, and how to create tours using Google Earth! [full article - October Workshops] 04 Oct 2012
The Library welcomes Patrick Miller to the Dana Porter Library's Information Services and Resources Department (ISR). [full article - Patrick Miller] 04 Oct 2012
Sarah Brown recently joined the Davis Centre Library's Information Services and Resources team for a 8-month co-op work term. [full article - Sarah Brown] 04 Oct 2012
The Library encourages members of the uWaterloo community to participate in the Academic Integrity Survey sent out via email on October 2 by the Office of Academic Integrity. [full article - Academic Integrity Survey] 04 Oct 2012
Just in time for Data Management Day, the Library has released an Open Data Guide. [full article - Open Data Guide] 04 Oct 2012
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