Stories tagged with: Ohio University Libraries

Chris Vidas
OHIO Community

University Libraries appoints Chris Vidas as assistant dean for content and access

University Libraries is pleased to announce the new assistant dean for content and access, effective Feb. 16, 2026.

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OHIO Community

Ohio University Press quadruples open access titles with support from University Libraries, partners

Over the past few months, Ohio University Press has significantly expanded its open access (OA) publishing program, growing its collection from just over two dozen titles to more than 100.

Alden Library at Ohio University
OHIO Announcements

Ohio University Libraries announces deaccessioning project, explains how it will work

Over the course of calendar year 2026, Ohio University Libraries will be removing items from the physical collection of the Alden Library. This is being done for several reasons.

People look at the tables of books at the Banned Book Cafe event at Ohio University Zanesville in 2024
OHIO Events

OHIO Zanesville to host Banned Book Café in celebration of Banned Books Week

The Rising Educators of Ohio University Zanesville, in partnership with the Muskingum County Library System, will present a Banned Book Café on Thursday, Oct. 2, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Zanesville Campus Library.

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Artificial Intelligence

University Libraries adds powerful AI search engine for academic research

The OHIO community now has premium-level access to Consensus, an AI tool designed for researchers and grounded in real, citable sources, via the University Libraries. 

A college student is shown holding textbooks
OHIO Announcements

Ohio University Libraries announces new Zero Cost Textbook Program

The Zero Cost Textbook Program will lower the cost of higher education for OHIO students by replacing commercial textbooks with Open Educational Resources and library-licensed content.

Alden Library at Ohio University
University Libraries

What you missed over the summer: Exciting updates from Ohio University Libraries

From expanded access to premier news and film collections to major technological upgrades and future planning, here is a summary of what is new at University Libraries.

Alden Library
Research Excellence

Ohio University Libraries’ investment in Open Access Publishing gains momentum

Since 2022, Ohio University Libraries has offered OHIO faculty a pool of funding through OhioLINK, Ohio’s statewide academic library consortium, to cover the upfront costs of publication.

Alden Library
Alden Library

Ohio University selects PerkinsEastman to lead master planning project to renovate Alden Library

Ohio University has selected PerkinsEastman to lead the architectural and master planning project to renovate the iconic Alden Library.

Zotero
OHIO Announcements

University Libraries obtains unlimited storage space in Zotero for all Ohio University users

All Ohio University students, faculty, staff and alumni with an active Ohio University email address now have unlimited storage space in Zotero for their research sources.

Now Streaming - Free! The image also shows several movies posters and then the words "...and hundreds more titles from The Criterion Collection, all free for Ohio University students, faculty and staff. Just log in with your OHIO credentials and start watching! - Ohio University Libraries"
OHIO Community

OHIO students, faculty, staff receive free access to movie streaming service

Ohio University students, faculty and staff now have free access to stream movies from The Criterion Collection.

Alden Library
Supporting Students

Enhancing the accommodated student experience: The new Athens Campus Testing Center

As part of Ohio University's commitment to enhancing the student experience, the Athens Campus Testing Center will relocate to Alden Library over the summer.

ExLibris Alma logo 2025
OHIO Announcements

University Libraries welcomes Ex Libris Alma as its new system platform

University Libraries’ new system, Ex Libris Alma, allows for a smoother and more modern platform for the OHIO community.

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University Libraries

Ohio University community receives free New York Times access as of June 1

Starting June 1, Ohio University students, faculty and staff now have full access to The New York Times through an exciting new partnership with the University Libraries.

Movies posters for Charlie Chaplin's Modern Times, Moonlight, Rashomon and 5 Broken Cameras
OHIO Community

Enjoy movies, music wherever this summer takes you

From classic films to theater performances, documentaries and a rich selection of classical, jazz and world music, there’s something for everyone.

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