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Digital Commons News: Updated Author Dashboard Available On Digital Commons, Alice Sherwood

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

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Open Access Fee Waivers And Discounts, Joanne Romano

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

Open Access Publishing at No Cost

PubMed Central (PMC) Eligible authors can deposit accepted manuscripts free of charge. Visit the PMC website for details.

TMC Library Publisher Agreements Affiliated authors may qualify for waived or discounted open access fees through select publishers.

Library Holiday Hours, Beatriz Varman

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

The TMC Library will observe the following schedule for the winter holidays.

Regular library hours resume on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Happy Holidays!

Discover Consensus: Ai For Academic Research, Joanne Romano

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

Consensus is an AI-powered search engine for academic research that scans 200+ million academic papers and uses language models to help find, understand, and synthesize peer-reviewed literature.

Start your journey by creating your Consensus account!

Faxes, Emails, And Cad: A Case Study Of The Changing Landscape In Born-Digital Design Records, 1994-2006, Julia D. Larson

Journal of Western Archives

The article examines the technological changeover from analog to born digital design records in the mid-1990s, and is a case study in how one San Francisco Bay Area landscape architecture firm navigated the paradigm shift. The firm retained extensive documentation of the project management/construction administration for large scale projects, and this case study shows how archivists can utilize the analog documentation (like faxes and printed emails) to gain a greater understanding of how design firms began using Computer Aided Drafting and how CAD changed design and the process of archiving.

Lanthorn, Vol. 60, No. 07, November 10, 2025, Grand Valley State University

Volume 60, August 4, 2025 – current

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

Investigating The Relationship Between Noun Classes And Plant Folk Taxonomy In Chasu Language Of Kilimanjaro Region In Tanzania, Peter Rabson Mziray

Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

The current study investigates the relationship between noun classes and plant folk taxonomy in Chasu (G 22). The study focuses on two objectives: the first objective is to describe the plant folk taxonomy in Chasu and the second objective is to determine the relationship between noun classes and plant folk taxonomy in Chasu. Data were collected from rural villages in Same and Mwanga districts by using free listing, field interviews (jungle-walk-and-identify), and written texts containing Chasu plant names. The findings reveal that Chasu folk taxonomy reflects different ethnobotanical categories; including a unique beginner which is mmea/mimea ‘plant(s)’, and three life …

From Curiosity To Research: Exploring The Papers Of The University Librarian At Uva, Veronica Fu

Journal of East Asian Libraries

This article traces an exploratory journey into the Papers of the University Librarian at the University of Virginia (UVA), shedding light on lesser-known aspects of Harry Clemons’ contributions beyond his tenure at UVA. A chance conversation led to a deeper investigation, which eventually developed into a research project. This article provides an overview of that research as well as reflections on the intellectual and emotional rewards of the exploration. It also touches on challenges in archival access and the importance of enhancing discoverability for future researchers.

New Library Ai Research Tool, Joanne Romano

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

To access Consensus, go to A-Z Databases and click on C, scroll down to find Consensus

Statref! Top Five Resources, Joanne Romano

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

Check the top five most accessed resources from STAT!Ref at The TMC Library:

1. Advanced Assessment: Interpreting Findings and Formulating Differential Diagnoses
2. Rook’s Textbook of Dermatology
3. Stedman’s Medical Dictionary
4. AHFS Drug Information
5. AJCC Cancer Staging System

Library Thanksgiving Hours, Beatriz Varman

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

The TMC Library will be closed Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Regular hours resume Saturday, November 29, 2025.

The Art Of The Review: A 9-Step Guide For Beginning Researchers, Sandra Y. Desjardins, Tracy Ashby

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

Master the systematic review process from start to finish. This 30-minute course provides a comprehensive overview of nine essential steps. Learn how to plan, execute, and report on your systematic review with confidence.

Looking for more learning opportunities? Click here to view the full schedule of webinars offered throughout the fall semester.

November 2025 Table Of Contents Newsletter - Archives, Bethany Fiechter

Table of Contents Newsletter

From illuminated manuscripts to miniature books, you can find it in the Archives! Take a look at our new Special Collections and Rare Books LibGuide, which will be updated on a continual basis. We’re happy to provide a tour or an instructional session for your group or class. For more information, visit the Teaching with Archives and Special Collections LibGuide.

Pioneering Education In Holland, Michigan: The History Of Hope’S Preparatory School; Rare Books As Art And Artifacts, Rhian Machiela, Charlotte Ulloa

Archives and Special Collections Quarterly

Pioneering Education in Holland, Michigan: The History of Hope’s Preparatory School

Column: From the Director of Archives and Special Collections

Rare Books as Art and Artifacts

Manajemen Koleksi Di Museum Sri Baduga Sebagai Upaya Pelestarian Budaya, Lina Tsamrotul Maulida, Rully Khairul Anwar, Evi Nursanti Rukmana

Jurnal Ilmu Informasi, Perpustakaan, dan Kearsipan

Museums play a crucial role in preserving cultural heritage through systematic collection management. As a repository for various historical collections from West Java, Museum Sri Baduga must ensure these collections remain accessible for future generations as part of its cultural preservation efforts. This research aims to explore collection management at Museum Sri Baduga as a part of cultural preservation efforts analyzing current practices, challenges, and innovations. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method. The research findings indicate that collection management practices at Museum Sri Baduga include the acquisition, documentation, classification, preservation, and digitalization of collections. Various challenges, such as limited …

Kajian Teoretis Tentang Kompetensi Sdm Kearsipan Dalam Era Kolaborasi Manusia Dan Kecerdasan Buatan, Primus Sanbein Mus

Jurnal Ilmu Informasi, Perpustakaan, dan Kearsipan

Digital transformation in the public sector has reshaped the strategic role of archival human resources (HR), shifting from administrative executors to information curators who collaborate with artificial intelligence systems. This study aims to review and synthesize theoretical frameworks relevant to defining the core competencies of archival HR in the era of Human-AI Collaboration (HAIC). A theoretical literature review method was employed, analyzing 32 academic articles and institutional documents published between 2003 and 2025. Thematic synthesis was used to identify and classify competency dimensions into three main categories: technological-adaptive competence, socio-ethical and curatorial competence, and collaborative-systemic competence. The findings indicate that …

Pemanfaatan Perpustakaan Institut Francais Indonesie (Mediatek Ifi) Jakarta Sebagai Media Diplomasi Budaya, Laura Ismi, Indira Irawati

Jurnal Ilmu Informasi, Perpustakaan, dan Kearsipan

Mediatek IFI Jakarta, as part of the Institut Français Indonésie (IFI), plays a vital role in supporting France’s cultural diplomacy in Indonesia. The library functions not only as a center for information access but also as a cultural space that facilitates language learning, exchange of ideas, and appreciation of French culture. This study aims to identify how Mediatek IFI Jakarta is utilized to strengthen France’s cultural diplomacy and foster intercultural understanding between France and Indonesia. A descriptive qualitative was employed in this research. Data were collected through interviews with two librarians and a pedagogical cooperation coordinator at IFI Jakarta. The …

Crawling Is More Fun With Friends: Active University Web Archiving Through Cross-Campus Collaboration, Ruth E. Bryan, Andrew Mcdonnell

Library Presentations

Between 2023-2024, staff of the University Archives at the University of Kentucky Libraries Special Collections Research Center (Lexington, Kentucky, United States) reviewed the sustainability of our web archiving program. Preserving our institution’s vast web presence is technologically demanding, requires ongoing specialized expertise, and is underfunded. It is also absolutely necessary: If university archives do not determine how to sustainably acquire, preserve, and provide access to online documents, we will suffer (and already have experienced) significant gaps in our understanding of the university’s actions, events, and decisions. We used Kristin R. Eschenfelder, et al.’s “nine dimensional framework for digital cultural heritage …

Lanthorn, Vol. 60, No. 06, October 27, 2025, Grand Valley State University

Volume 60, August 4, 2025 – current

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

Tracking Removed And At-Risk Government Information, Molly Blake, Sanga Sung, Ben Amata, Jenny Mcburney

SJSU Open Access Conference

The current U.S. administration is intentionally undermining public access to information as well as scholarly research by removing documents, reports, datasets, images, and language from government websites. In doing so, this administration is withholding publicly-funded information that we have a right to access, including data from government-sponsored research, historical information about marginalized groups, and speech transcripts. In removing these materials, the government is also deliberately sabotaging research related to topics it does not like, such as LGBTQ health, COVID, and climate change.

It is difficult to grasp the scope of this problem: how do we know when something is gone, …