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Library Update

February 2024

Discover recent highlights

In this first update of 2024, you'll learn more about various exciting developments. These include a workshop on Open Science in Education tailored for teaching staff, the improved DIY Podcast Studio, and the opportunity to borrow a DIY Podcast kit. Additionally, for an upcoming video in the series 'Talking about books', we had the privilege of visiting the Maastricht University Hospital. In this edition, we will also tell you more about our new monthly series of data stories. Happy reading!

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Workshop Open Science in Education

Unlock the potential of Open Educational Resources in your teaching. On Thursday 7 March, the Maastricht University Library is hosting an exclusive workshop, delving into the global celebration of the Open Education Movement.

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Save the date: National Open Science Festival 2024 at Maastricht University

We are excited to announce that the fourth edition of the National Open Science Festival will be hosted at Maastricht University on Tuesday 22 October 2024! Please mark your calendars.

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New equipment DIY Podcast Studio and lendable DIY Podcast Kit

Our DIY Podcast Studio is improved with a new professional recorder and it is now also possible to borrow a DIY Podcast Kit.

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Beyond his art: The personal side of Bernard Reith

As an exceptional exhibition of Bernard Reith's work is showcased at Maastricht University, his family offers insights into the artist's personal life and lasting legacy.

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Talking about books

In the series Talking about books, enthusiastic readers and authors promote their favourite book. Every 6 to 8 weeks, a new video will be uploaded to the UM Library YouTube channel.

Talking about books IX

For a new video in the series Talking about books, we were invited to Maastricht University Hospital MUMC/azM. This time, a book about nursing research is presented.

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Upcoming events

Working towards the academic library of the future

We are excited to announce our new monthly series of data stories, highlighting Research Data Management (RDM) and software management topics. In the announcement of these new series, you will read more about this and you will find a link to our first data story.

Did you know...

... that there is currently hard work being done on the renovation of the Randwyck Library? From fresh floors to new colours on the walls. Even the balustrades receive a makeover and are slowly but surely taking on their new shapes.
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... that you can receive a monthly overview of all Research Support related updates through our Research Support Update? You can subscribe to the Research Support Update via our website.
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... that the UM offers read aloud software to students who benefit from text-to-speech support? Learn more about Readspeaker TextAid on our webpage.
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