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Ohio University Libraries announces second year of Zero Cost Textbook Program

August 07, 2026

The Zero Cost Textbook Program lowers the cost of higher education for OHIO students by replacing commercial textbooks with Open Educational Resources and library-licensed content. 
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Ohio University Libraries appoints Haley Shaw as Regional Higher Education coordinator and library manager

July 29, 2026

Ohio University Libraries is pleased to announce that Haley Shaw will be taking on the new role of regional coordinator and manager of Library Services, effective Aug. 3, 2026.
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Ohio University Libraries adds Perma.cc to combat link rot in research

July 13, 2026

The Ohio University community now has access to Perma.cc, a service that helps prevent link rot.

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Libraries improve user experience with Library Search platform updates

June 26, 2026

Library Search has been updated with a refined look and new features that enhance the user search experience.

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University Libraries Announces 2026 Student Expo Library Awardees

May 4, 2026

Six awardees received cash prizes from Ohio University Libraries for outstanding student work at the 2026 Student Expo.

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Meet the 2026 Friends of the Libraries Scholarship Winners

April 15, 2026

Meet the three student employees at the Libraries who earned the Friends of the Libraries Scholarship.

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Citation Management with Zotero Wednesday, September 9 3:00 AM — 4:00 AM Alden Library
From the Hills and Hollers: BLUEGRASS: COUNTRY SOUL with Becks Lipshultz Thursday, September 17 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM Athena Cinema
Coded Threads: Translating Shakespeare Into Material Form, a Talk by Suzanne Coley Wednesday, September 23 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM Walter Hall
Scholarly Identity Management Thursday, September 24 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM Alden Library
Conversation & Pizza Lunch with Artist Suzanne Coley Thursday, September 24 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM Alden Library
From Poem to Book: A Workshop on Shakespeare's Sonnet 55 with Artist Suzanne Coley Thursday, September 24 3:00 PM — 6:00 PM Research and Technology Center (RTEC)

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Alumni Print Exchange Saturday, August 15 All Day Alden Library
OHIO Student Life in the Postwar Years: Rediscovering the Grace Fleischer Diary, 1949-1953 (digital exhibit) Saturday, August 15 All Day
お土産話 - Travel Stories Saturday, August 15 All Day Alden Library