Announcements
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
All BGSU students, faculty and staff now have free access to two new resources!
- Data analytics
- Entrepreneurship
- Leadership
- Organizational communication
- Professionalism
2. Sage Skills: Student Success
- Academic integrity and referencing
- Academic writing
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking
- Data literacy
- Diversity, bias and impacting change
- Information literacy
- Personal development and well-being
- Research skills
- Study strategies and assignments
Contact: Beth Fridrick, Collections and e-Resources Librarian
Are you interested in creating a high-quality Open Educational Resource (OER) to replace a costly textbook or other material in a class you’re teaching? University Libraries invites you to apply to receive a grant for creating an OER and using it in your classes for at least two semesters.
Grant applications are open beginning Oct. 28, and will close on Nov. 27, 2024.
Learn more about grant requirements
Contact: Tim Sandusky, Open Educational Resources Strategist
University Libraries Enhance Research Resources with New Access to Advertising Age Database
Jerome Library is excited to announce the addition of Advertising Age to its suite of research resources. This premier database offers cutting-edge insights into the marketing and media landscape, featuring award-winning journalism, comprehensive data analysis, and innovative industry forecasting.
Ad Age’s extensive offerings include exclusive access to agency reports, a digital marketing data archive, jobs data, global marketing data, “fact packs” about different demographics and an abundance of white papers. This new resource will empower faculty and students with unparalleled access to vital industry trends, data, and creative strategies.
We are thrilled to provide our academic community with access to Ad Age. This addition will support and enhance research across marketing, media and business studies.
Get started with Ad Age through University Libraries
Once there, it is recommended to “register for free”. Be sure to register with your BGSU email address to get free access through the library.
Contact: Beth Fridrick, e-Resources Librarian
The EBSCOhost research database platform and its entire suite of databases will transition to a new interface beginning June 17, 2024. While we know this is mid-semester change for summer courses, we appreciate your patience as there is rarely down time from working with students, faculty, staff, and other library users. Many of your favorite features are still available, along with a cleaner interface and new tools. Preview the new EBSCO interface.
Look for updated "how-to" tutorials later in the summer.
Contact: Reach out to your subject librarian with specific questions or more information.
Made possible through a collaboration between the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) & University Libraries, the Summer Faculty Writing Retreat will be held in Jerome Library from Monday, July 29 to Wednesday, July 31.
Registration is officially open, and it is on first come, first served basis. To register, please fill out your information on the Summer 2024 Faculty Writing Retreat Registration Form.
For more information, please visit the Summer Faculty Writing Retreat webpage.
Contact: CFE, cfe@bgsu.edu
OhioLINK recently announced two new open access (OA) publishing agreements with Springer and Elsevier, as well as the renewal and expansion of their existing OA agreement with Wiley. These agreements are cost neutral, which means no additional cost to BGSU and no cost to participating BGSU-affiliated authors.
The Springer and Elsevier agreements join existing OA agreements with Cambridge University Press and Institute of Physics (IOP). Read more about each agreement.
University Libraries will share information about OhioLINK’s upcoming faculty webinars when it becomes available.
Contact: Emily Gattozzi, Scholarly Communication Strategist
New Resources
- New York Times: Great news for the BGSU community! You now have full access to the New York Times, including NYTimes.com, its mobile app, the inEducation site, and The Learning Network. This is available anywhere, on and off campus. Haven't set up your account yet? Get started here: New York Times Guide
- DynaMed: A vital resource for health sciences, offering comprehensive reviews and focused topics in diseases, conditions, drug, and laboratory monographs. Access it here: DynaMed
- AP Stylebook: Your go-to guide for American English grammar, style, and usage by the Associated Press. Find it here: AP Stylebook
- Art Song Transposition: Transpose songs or arias into new keys and print official licensed scores. Check it out: Art Song Transposition
- eHRAF Archaeology: Explore a cross-cultural database on the world's prehistory. Visit: eHRAF Archaeology
- eHRAF World Cultures: Delve into a database on world cultures and ethnic groups. Discover more: eHRAF World Cultures
Improved Services
- RefWorks: Logging in just got easier! Use your BGSU username and password for access. Learn more: RefWorks Guide
- Special Collections Finding Aids: Our finding aids have been updated for better findability. Explore here: Finding Aids
- Interlibrary Loan: We’ve streamlined processes, lifted several restrictions, and expanded our direct article purchasing. Our average turnaround time is just 18 hours! BGSU Interlibrary Loan
Contact: Vera Lux, Reference and Instruction Librarian
Updated: 07/16/2025 03:43PM