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Advancing research together: Highlights 2024
As we conclude 2024, we are proud to reflect on key achievements highlighting our commitment to supporting researchers. This year has been marked by significant developments in Open Science, research infrastructure, policy engagement, and literature review support.
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Futureproof OA call to commitment: join the movement for sustainable Open Access
Join the Futureproof OA call to commitment: sign the petition to support a more inclusive and sustainable open-access publishing model. This initiative advocates for community-driven publishing, redirecting investments towards equitable models that benefit the research community.
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Supporting Diamond Open Access: new guide and expertise centre launched
We want to highlight a new guide and a new service supporting the Diamond Open Access developments in the Netherlands. The ‘How to Flip Your Journal’ guide provides journal editors with practical strategies for transitioning to Diamond Open Access. At the same time, a new national expertise centre offers comprehensive support for the open-access community.
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New location for the AI Prompt Library
As of this month, the AI Prompt Library has been relocated to the University Library website. The AI Prompt Library contains a collection of prompt templates and helps you find the right techniques for crafting effective instructions (prompts) to achieve the best results with Generative AI tools.
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Are you aware of the Qualtrics survey tool support services?
Qualtrics is the only centrally supported survey tool at Maastricht University, offering secure and GDPR-compliant survey solutions. To help you make the most of its features, we provide various support options, including a helpdesk, online resources, and training workshops.
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Highlights 2024
We are pleased to share the Highlights 2024, a showcase of this year’s achievements and milestones. At Maastricht University Library, making scientific information accessible remains at the core of everything we do. By embracing cutting-edge practices, we aim to provide a dynamic and supportive environment for the UM community.
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Sign up for the OpenUp Workshop: turn your teaching materials into FAIR Open Resources
Do you want to maximise the potential of your teaching materials and make them accessible to a wider audience? The OpenUp Workshop will teach you how to license, share, and publish your materials as Open Educational Resources (OERs), contributing to sustainable and accessible education.
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Database Overton now available for the entire UM community
The Overton Index (previously called Overton) database, which provides access to a vast collection of grey literature, is now accessible to everyone within the UM community.
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Discover the new and improved EBSCO interface
Starting 1 February 2025, EBSCOhost, the platform used by Maastricht University (UM) researchers and students to access multiple licensed databases, will introduce a redesigned interface. This update brings more intuitive tools to refine, save, and share your search results.
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Announcing the six OpenUP Grant winners!
Last October, the library proudly launched the OpenUp Grant, inviting faculties to seize an incredible opportunity. This grant empowers educators to license their materials, ‘OpenUp,’ and develop engaging educational resources. It also encourages collaboration with students to create open, accessible learning tools or materials that promote inclusivity and enhance the educational experience.
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