Announcements
OhioLINK’s Wiley Open Access (OA) publishing agreement is expected to reach its annual limits in 2026. This process differs from previous years, due to changes in Wiley’s procedures. Authors may consider alternative APC-free publishing options. More at: ohiolink.edu/wileyforauthors.
Wiley’s fully OA journals (publish only open access articles): Beginning July 1, new requests for APC coverage at submission cannot be approved. This APC coverage denial does not affect the editorial review process. APC payment is required following editorial acceptance in fully OA journals.
- Wiley’s hybrid journals (publish open and subscription access articles): Limits may be reached as early as this summer. Authors will be able to publish as subscription access without an APC or to pay the APC to publish open access with a 10% discount.
Contact: Emily Gattozzi, Scholarly Communication Strategist
LibKey Nomad is a free browser extension that instantly displays full‑text access from your library as you browse the web, helping you bypass paywalls for institutionally provided access. It streamlines research by automatically connecting articles, databases, and publisher pages to the best available version so you can get to the content you need faster. You can add the LibKey Nomad extension to your preferred browser by following the steps below. Share this resource with your students to encourage easy access to library resources.
LibKey Nomad Installation Instructions
- Add/install the LibKey Nomad extension to your browser on your computer through this link, or through your browsers webstore.
- Install the LibKey Nomad extension to your preferred browser.
- Complete the school affiliation selection by searching for Bowling Green
- Select Bowling Green State University
Details and installation instructions can also be found on the LibKey Research Guide.
Contact: Beth Fridrick, Collections and e-Resources Librarian
We have subscribed to Nanoscale and discontinued our subscription of Energy & Environmental.
If you have resource suggestions or requests, please contact your subject liaison librarian.
JSTOR Expanded Pack
JSTOR is adjusting their business model and has offered us access to an additional 400+ journals at a significantly reduced rate. View the JSTOR Expanded Pack title list.
If you have resource suggestions or requests, please contact your subject liaison librarian.
OhioLINK has a new 3-year, cost-neutral agreement with ACS hybrid OA publishing which began Jan. 1, 2026. BGSU now has access to all ACS e-journals, and BGSU authors can publish OA in any ACS hybrid journal without annual limits. For more information, visit OhioLINK’s American Chemical Society Open Access for Authors page.
- Unlimited publishing in ACS’s hybrid open access journals
- Three-year term: Jan. 1, 2026 – Dec. 31, 2028
- Access to 29 new titles for BGSU. View the title list.
Contact: Emily D Gattozzi, Scholarly Communication Strategist
Thank you for your patience during construction!
Due to construction, the Browne Popular Culture Library and Center for Archival Collections are open by appointment only beginning Friday, July 18 until further notice. To schedule an appointment, contact:
- Browne Popular Culture Library
- bpcl@libanswers.bgsu.edu
- 419-372-2450
- Center for Archival Collections
- cac@libanswers.bgsu.edu
- 419-372-2411
Thank you for your patience during construction!
University Libraries is pleased to announce access to several new resources that support teaching, learning, and research across disciplines:
MEF Media Studies and Communications Collection
We now subscribe to the Media Education Foundation's (MEF) streaming video collection. This curated set of films explores critical topics such as media ownership, advertising, representation, journalism, and the impact of media on culture and society—essential viewing for media studies and communications courses.
Over 10,000 new streaming video titles have been added through our subscription to Kanopy’s Base Collection. These films span a wide range of subjects and genres. A complete title list is available on our Kanopy LibGuide.
EBSCO’s Political Science Complete
Political Science Complete is a full-text research database covering political topics with a worldwide focus, including international relations, political theory and comparative politics.
Contact: Beth Fridrick, Collections and E-Resources Librarian
The library system and website updates will begin Thursday, June 11 at 1 p.m. Brief service interruptions may be experienced at that time.
WHAT’S NEW
- Smarter search – Find books, articles, media and more in a few clicks
- Redesigned website – Designed for clarity, speed and easier access to what you use most
- Better tools – Manage checkouts, holds and requests more easily
Questions? Ask us!
Library software system upgrade
OhioLINK temporary pause: May 23-June 10
Go-live date: June 11
We will be upgrading our library system software, which will go live on June 11. After the upgrade, the new system will make it easier for students to find and access key learning and research resources.
Improved features
- Faster searching: search electronic and print resources in one search
- Enhanced discovery: explore automatic recommendations, availability in multiple formats and track requests
- Personalization options: saves preferences, searches and citation
- Mobile friendly: a responsive user interface designed specifically for mobile devices
As we approach the go-live date, watch for specific information about how your user experiences will change. Please be aware that OhioLINK will temporarily pause starting May 23 due to system upgrades. To ensure you have everything you need for your classes, please submit all material requests no later than May 22.
Contact: Beth Fridrick, Collections and E-Resources Librarian
University Libraries will upgrade its library system in the summer of 2025. The new enterprise software, Alma/Primo, will manage day-to-day library operations and help faculty, staff and students find and access the information they need for teaching, learning and research.
We are looking forward to enhancing services for faculty, staff and students with the new system. It will have a more intuitive interface for finding print and electronic library materials and a mobile app for using the library on the go.
As we get closer to our June “go live” date, you will receive more information about the new system, changes, and training that will be available to help you through the transition.
University Libraries will continue to publish relevant updates here.
Contact: Beth Fridrick, Collections and E-Resources Librarian
Through OhioLINK-negotiated agreements, BGSU authors are eligible to publish open access with Cambridge, Elsevier, IOP, Springer and Wiley.
This spring, Wiley will change the application process for publishing in the fully open access (gold OA) journals covered under the OhioLINK agreement. The application process for Wiley’s hybrid journals remains unchanged.
Beginning May 17, 2025, requests for coverage of article processing charges (APCs) for Wiley gold OA journals are provisional until:
- An article has been editorially accepted,
- The author has signed their open access license, and
- The funding request has been approved.
Contact: Emily Gattozzi, Scholarly Communication Strategist
In celebration of Open Education Week 2025, the University Libraries and the Scholarly Communication and Open Educational Resources team are thrilled to announce the three recipients of this year’s Open Educational Resources (OER) Creation Grant. The grant will fund the creation of OERs that can be used in various courses. The following are the recipients and the textbooks they plan to create:
- Dr. Jyotshana Gautam, College of Arts and Sciences, will create a Biology Lab Manual for use in BIOL 2050.
- Dr. Mahmood Mousavi, College of Technology, Architecture, and Applied Engineering, will write a textbook on Metrology, Geometric Dimensioning, and Tolerance for ENGT 3500.
- Dr. Evan Petersen, College of Health and Human Services, will create a series of videos demonstrating various physical therapy techniques for use in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
All of these OERs are expected to be completed by mid-2026 and will provide new options for open textbooks in their respective areas of study. We are looking forward to sharing each as they are completed!
More information about OER Grant programs offered at BGSU.
Contact; Timothy Sandusky, Open Educational Resources Strategist
RefWorks recently updated their Microsoft Word plug-in, the RefWorks Citation Manager. This plug-in may be active on your BGSU-issued device, or through your BGSU-issued version of Microsoft Word. Due to the recent update, it is necessary to run software updates before you will be able to successfully utilize this tool again.
Contact: Beth Fridrick, Collections and e-Resources Librarian
University Libraries will upgrade its library system in the summer of 2025. The new enterprise software, Alma/Primo, will manage day-to-day library operations and help faculty, staff and students find and access the information they need for teaching, learning and research.
We are looking forward to enhancing our services for faculty, staff and students with the new system. It will have a more intuitive interface for finding print and electronic library materials and a mobile app for using the library on the go.
As we get closer to our June “go live” date, you will receive more information about the new system, changes and training that will be available to help you through the transition.
This page will continue to publish all relevant updates.
Contact: Beth Fridrick, Collections and e-Resources Librarian
Updated: 05/12/2026 04:57PM