A Jayhawk Boulevard landmark and perpetual place of discovery and welcome, Watson Library is celebrating 100 years at the heart of the KU community with a slate of fall activities and programs. Learn more about a century of our beloved library and how you can take part via the centennial webpage.
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KU Libraries are excited to call for proposals for the 2025-26 David M. Bergeron and Geraldo Sousa Exhibit Program, which showcases the research of KU faculty using the extraordinary resources housed within Kenneth Spencer Research Library’s collections. The selected proposal will be curated in collaboration with library colleagues, and the faculty member will be awarded a stipend of $5,000. Full details are available on the libraries’ website, with an online application form due January 7, 2025.
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Systematic reviews synthesize research in a specified area to provide evidence-based guidance to practitioners in a variety of settings. Librarians are essential to review projects in a consultant role or as a member of a research team, and the members of the systematic review team provide methodological expertise and tools, and expert knowledge to create comprehensive literature searches that reduce bias, increase significance of findings, and work more efficiently.
Michael Peper, Head of the Center for Faculty & Staff Initiatives and Engagement, said that researchers often enter a consultation overwhelmed by the systematic review process but that after collaborating with librarians to understand best practices and resources, they are more confident and relaxed in their approach to the project.
“This was my first time conducting a systematic review. Working with the team from the libraries allowed me to learn about the systematic steps involved in performing a literature review and, more importantly, how to manage the data using Covidence. Michael and his team were such a delight to work with. He was helpful, patient, and flexible, assisting the team in navigating and managing the project. I would recommend the library’s systematic review services, you get to work with great folks.”
-Joonmo Kang, Assistant Professor, School of Social Welfare
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The KU Libraries Leisure Reading & Watching Collection features fiction and non-fiction books from popular genres including romance, thrillers, mysteries, self-improvement, and biographies. It also includes movies available to stream, including some of the most popular commercial films. National newspapers are also included.
Ebooks & Audiobooks
Using the Libby app, users can access ebooks and audiobooks. KU users have access to most books for 21 days and are limited to three books at time.
Streaming Movies
Thousands of academic titles are available in the Streaming Video Collections, but agreements with Swank Digital Campus, Kanopy and the PBS Video Collection also include popular feature films.
Newspapers & Magazines
KU students, faculty and staff with a ku.edu email address have unlimited access to the Wall Street Journal online and NYTimes.com through the respective KU access pages, along with archival access for popular magazines like Vogue, Rolling Stone and People.
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The world of libraries has changed in remarkable ways over the past few years and continues to evolve at a rapid pace, bringing new challenges and opportunities. Through a multilayered and dynamic process, welcoming numerous modes of feedback and far-reaching collaboration, KU Libraries has shaped an aspirational mission, vision and strategic plan and is putting into action.
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KU Libraries are continuously working to expand and improve available resources for its users. Access items with your KU online ID and password or reach out if you have questions.
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KU Libraries have negotiated opportunities for KU scholars to publish their work without fees from publishers such as Elsevier, Cambridge University Press, PeerJ, Frontiers and IOP. Learn more and keep up with new opportunities on the Open Access Agreements & APC Discounts page.
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Access to a wide variety of educational films, feature films, documentaries, musical theater, dance, opera, and more is provided by KU Libraries: Streaming Video Access Lib Guide
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The KU Libraries Makerspace on the second floor of Anschutz Library is a collaborative workspace for making, learning, exploring, and sharing. Schedule a consultation to develop a plan for your classes, rethink assignments, or envision research in ways you haven’t before. The Makerspace creates a low- barrier entry point for everyone to think about challenges, issues, and goals — no experience needed and curious minds welcome.
The Makerspace offers audio/podcast recording (sign up for training), A/V post production workstations, 3D printing, and more, available to faculty and students from all units and departments.
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A partnership between KU Libraries, the Hall Center for the Humanities, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Institute for Digital Research in the Humanities (IDRH) is an intellectual hub for digital humanities inquiry and practice. Explore Digital Humanities projects at KU and subscribe to the IDRH newsletter for the latest workshops, events, and opportunities. We’re delighted to welcome John McEwan to KU Libraries, as a new digital humanities librarian. John will help with digital humanities work, workshops, consulting, teaching, and event planning.
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Jayhawk Book Club is open to all alumni, students, faculty, and friends of KU. Each semester, KU Libraries staff selects a book and facilitates discussion in a private Facebook group in partnership with the KU Alumni Association. This semester's selection is "A Gentleman and a Thief: The Daring Jewel Heists of a Jazz Age Rogue" by Dean Jobb. Learn more or sign up.
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Fridays on Fourth: ETD Workshop
October 4 | 12-1 p.m.
Watson Library, 455
East Asian Collection Japanese Database Workshop
October 4 | 1-2:30 p.m.
Watson Library, CIC
East Asian Collection AI in Chinese and Korean Databases Workshop
October 11 | 1-2:30 p.m.
Watson Library, CIC
Fridays on Fourth: Zotero Workshop
October 18 | 12-1 p.m.
Watson Library, 455
International Open Access Week
October 21-27
Library on the Lawn
October 23 | 2-5 p.m.
Watson Library Lawn
Fridays on Fourth: Open Access Workshop
October 25 | 12-1 p.m.
Watson Library, 455
LibArt Recognition Ceremony
October 30 | 4-5:30 p.m.
Watson Library, 3 West
Fridays on Fourth: EndNote Workshop
November 1 | 12-1 p.m.
Watson Library, 455
Centennial Cinema: Watch it in Watson "The Great Gatsby"
November 12 | 7:30-10 p.m.
Watson Library, 3 West
Fridays on Fourth: ETD Workshop
November 15 | 12-1 p.m.
Watson Library, 455
Centennial Time Capsule Ceremony
November 20 | 3-4 p.m.
Spencer Research Library, North Gallery
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Delve into the history of KU's iconic Watson Library: its namesake, physical spaces, services, and staff. Open in the Kenneth Spencer Research Library Exhibit Space through December 13.
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Explore the history and highlights of KU Libraries as we celebrate Watson Library’s Centennial, including a timeline of significant moments, photos of Watson throughout the years, and pop-up cases featuring a look at student life in the 1920s. Open in the Watson Library Haricombe Gallery through the fall semester.
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LibArt: Student Art in the Libraries is a year-long juried exhibition organized and sponsored by KU Libraries. Students from all majors and backgrounds are encouraged to submit their artwork for a chance to exhibit their work inside the libraries’ public spaces and win cash awards totaling $2,000. A recognition ceremony will be held October 30 from 4-5:30 p.m. in Watson Library's Three West Reading Room.
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Jack Hawthorne's role as Watson Library Operations Manager flows through all corners of the building, overseeing circulation services and connecting with staff and student workers to support the vital functions of the library.
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As Business Coordinator for Mail Services, Jim Richey manages the daily operations of campus mail and the transportation of library materials including interlibrary loan items.
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Chris Bohling, Gorton Music and Dance Library Operations Manager helps bring the work of a broader and more diverse set of composers and musicians to the library, fueling adjustments to the curricula and new research opportunities.
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BiblioBios shine a light on the people behind the collections, programs and services at KU Libraries. Find your link to important information and resources by connecting with our faculty and staff through the KU Libraries Directory.
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