Boise State Authors: Over 1 ½ million Downloads

Congratulations Boise State Authors! Your scholarly works have been download over 1 ½ million times since ScholarWorks began in 2009. 

In a time when journal prices are skyrocketing and publishers are placing more restrictions on authors, systems like ScholarWorks help connect people from around the world to the incredible work you are producing. Help us reach 2 million downloads by looking for Open Access Journal options, challenging copyright transfer agreements, and continuing to send your work to ScholarWorks.

Congratulations!

Amber Sherman,
ScholarWorks Librarian

Save the Date for the Ninth Annual University Author Recognition Event

Albertsons Library’s ninth annual University Author Recognition reception will take place from 3:30-5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2014, with a short program beginning at 4 p.m. in the McCain Room of the library.

Authors are encouraged to review the current bibliography and contact ScholarWorks (208-426-2580 or scholarworks@boisestate.edu) with any needed additions.

Additional questions can be directed to Mary Aagard (maryaagard@boisestate.edu) or Michelle Armstrong (michellearmstrong1@boisestate.edu).

Congratulations to all of Boise State’s incredible authors and we look forward to seeing everyone in February!


Michelle Armstrong,
Scholarly Communications and Data Management Librarian

Albertsons Library Hosts the Eighth Annual Boise State University Author Recognition Reception

Albertsons Library will host the 8th annual University Author Recognition reception on Thursday, February 28, 2013. The reception will honor several hundred Boise State University faculty and staff who have published books, articles, book chapters, and creative works during the period of September 1, 2011 – December 31, 2012. Research topics range from digital storytelling to the effectiveness of Bikram Yoga; DNA elements in the human genome to the migratory turkey vultures; mass extinction to mystery novels.

The reception will be from 3:30 to 5:00 pm in the McCain Room, with the recognition program beginning at 4:00 pm. The McCain Room is located on the Library’s second floor. Authors and all members of the University community are invited to attend. An exhibit featuring the books and articles published by the faculty is currently on display in the first floor of the Library. An author bibliography is available online at the Library’s website at http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/uar/. 

Faculty and staff are encouraged to review the bibliography, as well as all the content in ScholarWorks, and to submit any works published between September 1, 2011 – December 31, 2012. Publication information can be sent to scholarworks@boisestate.edu.

Please join us in celebrating and recognizing the scholarship and accomplishments of Boise State University faculty and staff.

Michelle Armstrong,
Librarian, Asst. Professor