The Catholic University of America Libraries and Department of Information Sciences are excited to announce our Digital Scholarship Workshops designed to equip students, faculty, and staff with the essential skills for modern research. These workshops will cover a range of topics including data visualization basics, building graphs for analysis using Tableau and Gephi, deploying the Read More

November 20th is GIS Day, a commemoration intended to celebrate the uses of Geographic Information System (GIS) in research and everyday life. This year marks a significant milestone: the 25th anniversary of GIS Day. The theme for this year’s celebration focuses on how GIS has transformed the way people understand and engage with the world Read More

Every two years, the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) publishes in College & Research Libraries News an article on the top trends and issues affecting academic libraries and the change our institutions are experiencing. We will be highlighting some of these trends through a number of blog posts over the academic year, including: Read More

Happy International Open Access Week! This year Open Access Week is from October 21st through the 27th. Open Access Week was created by the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC) “to connect the global momentum toward the open sharing of knowledge with the advancement of policy changes and the importance of social issues affecting Read More

Every two years, the ACRL Research Planning and Review Committee publishes in College & Research Libraries News an article on the top trends and issues affecting academic libraries and the change our institutions are experiencing. We will be highlighting some of these trends through a number of blog posts over the academic year, including: supporting Read More

AI has become an exciting technology in today’s rapidly changing world. While AI has yet to replace the traditional library research process, the right tools can greatly enhance the library research experience. However, with new and evolving tools, it can be challenging to know where to start. In this blog post, we will explore the Read More

Peer Review Week (September 23-27, 2024) is a global, community-driven event that celebrates the critical role peer review plays in maintaining the quality and integrity of academic research. The event brings together institutions, individuals, and organizations that are committed to upholding the high standards of peer review and advancing scholarly communication. This year’s theme is Read More

International Literacy Day is celebrated every year on September 8th to highlight the importance of literacy in society and to promote literacy initiatives worldwide. This year, the celebration will extend to September 9th and 10th, and the theme is “Promoting multilingual education: Literacy for mutual understanding and peace.” This theme underscores the role of literacy Read More

The Catholic University of America Libraries and Department of Information Sciences are excited to announce our Digital Scholarship Workshops designed to equip students, faculty, and staff with the essential skills for modern research. These workshops will cover a range of topics from starting a digital scholarship project to advanced data visualization techniques. Whether you are Read More

Have you ever searched for a Youtube video you saw a few years ago that was no longer there? Or try to open an old photo on your computer only to get an error message? This is a frustrating experience that we all have gone through when looking for older digital materials. Unfortunately, many of Read More