Pacific Libraries

Opening Doors to Learning and Discovery.

[Pacific Libraries @PacificLibrary]

Pacific Gives starts tomorrow!
April 21–22 (noon–noon)
You can support University Libraries and the essential role we play in student learning, discovery, and success across campus.
Thanks for being part of this day of impact—Go Tigers! 🐯
https://t.co/j31zB5prRR

[Pacific Libraries @PacificLibrary]

Publishing soon? 🎓
Before you submit, check Open Journal Finder to see where Pacific authors can publish open access at no cost under our library agreements. https://t.co/DSqx8VsBYh

[Pacific Libraries @PacificLibrary]

At the Library, "Open" means a more equitable future for everyone.
We are celebrating a massive dual win for our campus community:
✅$3M+ saved for students through OER textbooks.
✅$100k+ in waivers for faculty publishing in Open Access journals.

Join Us March 3rd 3:45-5pm

[Pacific President Christopher Callahan @PacificPres]

.@UOPacific students have saved more than $3 million through a program at @PacificLibrary that provides students access to free online textbooks and other class materials. #OpenEducationalResources #PacificProud https://t.co/25NJKHQQCe

[Pacific Libraries @PacificLibrary]

You’re invited to the $3 Million Party!

We’re hosting a campus-wide celebration to mark $3M in student savings and our library’s commitment to Open Research, Teaching, and Learning.

Tuesday, March 3rd, 3:45-5:00 PM (Open Education Week!)
Library & Learning Center

[Pacific Libraries @PacificLibrary]

Pacific Faculty, you have one more week to apply for the 2026 OER Stipend.
Review, Adopt/Adapt, or Create Open Educational Resources for your Courses and get paid for it! Stipends range from $250 - $4,000. The deadline is February 2nd.
Apply here: https://t.co/2hj4re26xj

[Pacific Libraries @PacificLibrary]

Are you looking for additional ways to motivate and engage students?

The Center for Teaching and Learning is excited to share its spring 2026 book club pick!

Meetings start 1/29 & 1/30 12pm-1pm (CTL Classroom & Zoom)

Pacific Staff & Faculty RSVP: https://t.co/bSqGlQXCjA

[Pacific Libraries @PacificLibrary]

Big news! On Jan 21st, PacificScholar, the library's search engine, is getting an upgrade for a better, easier search experience.

Things to expect:
-Saved links in Canvas will need updating
-There may be brief service interruptions

Questions? Email [email protected]

[Pacific Libraries @PacificLibrary]

This session demonstrates how to use Dedoose's qualitative analysis features to organize and synthesize academic literature more efficiently.

This Friday 12pm!

Register here: https://t.co/595NREn4xJ

[Pacific Libraries @PacificLibrary]

Hey Pacific Students,
Are textbook prices emptying your wallet? Suggest #OpenEducationalResources to your professors!!

Faculty apply now for the 2026 #OER Stipend. Review, Adopt/Adapt, or Create for your Courses.

Apply here: https://t.co/2hj4re26xj

#SaveStudentsMoney

[Pacific Libraries @PacificLibrary]

Pacific students, faculty, and staff have access to The Economist thru the Library

This is a British weekly newspaper that focuses on current affairs, international business, politics, technology, and culture.

More info: https://t.co/T5EFTdCjZ5

[Pacific Libraries @PacificLibrary]

This training introduces you to key foundations of Dedoose:
Create projects
Collaborate
Code data
Memo on data

Dedoose is a powerful, cloud-based application used to analyze & visualize qualitative & mixed methods data.

This Friday 12pm!

Register: https://t.co/GXyAGWb6Cz

[Pacific Libraries @PacificLibrary]

Pacific Faculty, the 2026 #OER Stipend application is now open. Review, Adopt/Adapt, or Create #OpenEducationalResources for your Courses and get paid for it! Stipends range from $250 - $4,000. The deadline is Feb. 2nd.

Apply here: https://t.co/2hj4re2EmR

#SaveStudentsMoney

[Pacific Libraries @PacificLibrary]

Level Up Your Lit Reviews: Advanced Digital Tools for Emerging Researchers

Tired of drowning in PDFs and losing track of key themes? Transform your lit review process from overwhelming chaos to systematic mastery.

Online: Nov. 12th 7pm

Register here: https://t.co/tx2ZqNb4pd

[Pacific Libraries @PacificLibrary]

TODAY!

Protect Your Digital Life

Your data is everywhere – and so are the people who want it. Join us for a focused 30-min session that covers privacy essentials. This isn't a boring cybersecurity lecture – it's your crash course in digital self-defense. https://t.co/SlsZULzwNj

[Pacific Libraries @PacificLibrary]

DOUBLE FEATURE HORROR MARATHON 🎬
📍 Library X-Space
🗓️ October 29th

Join us for a spine-chilling cinematic experience as we alternate between:
🧛‍♀️ Nosferatu (1922) – Starts at 11:00 AM and 2 PM
🧟 Night of the Living Dead (1968) – Starts at 12:30 PM and 3:30 PM

Snacks provided

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Student Short Story Contest!! ✍️
Grand prize $500 added to your student account!!
Theme: Technological conflict
Short stories must:
🖊️ be original and written by the student
🖊️ adhere to theme
🖊️ not exceed 1,000 words
Submit by Nov. 11th
Submission link: https://t.co/VgntLoSbJh

[Pacific Libraries @PacificLibrary]

Unlock the Power of AI for College Success!
Join us for a fast-paced, 30-minute session on how generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini & Claude can transform how you research, write, and learn.

Light refreshments provided!

📅 Thursday, September 25th, 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

[Pacific Libraries @PacificLibrary]

Curious about how AI can support your writing process? Join us in the #WritingCenter for a hands-on AI in Writing Workshop Series exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and academic writing.
📅 Dates: 9/2, 9/16, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18
🕒 Time: 12-12:50 PM

[Pacific Libraries @PacificLibrary]

Today is the anniversary of Muir’s famous “The mountains are calling & I must go & I will work on while I can, studying incessantly.” What does it mean to you? Read the whole letter and see what it means to Muir here:
https://t.co/FIoQtEcAPC