🌍 Mark your calendar for UT GIS Day 2025 at the University of Texas Libraries — a dynamic afternoon of geospatial insights, discovery, and community. 🗺️ TUE, 11/19, Noon-5p. PCL Details/registration: ow.ly/kF8N50XrfuS #GISDay2025

Celebrate Tejana storytelling at the Texas Book Festival! 🇲🇽📚 El Orgullo de ser Tejanas — Sun, Nov 9 · 1–1:45 PM · Leamos Tent. Sponsored by the Benson Latin American Collection. #TexasBookFestival #books #utlibraries 🔗 https://ow.ly/w5FN50Xkl8s

Wrangling data from digital archives? Learn how to bring order to chaos with Tropy, a free tool for organizing and describing your research photos. Perfect for digital humanists and researchers managing image-heavy projects. FRI, Noon, PCL. https://ow.ly/wuUV50Xj7R4

Bridging borders through knowledge. LLILAS connects scholars across the Americas, sharing open access to research, conference proceedings, and publications exploring Latin American studies. Explore LLILAS in Texas ScholarWorks → https://hdl.handle.net/2152/7099 #OAWeek #OpenAccess

Access for all. The National Deaf Center works to close gaps in education and employment for deaf individuals through evidence-based research — shared openly for maximum impact. Discover more: https://hdl.handle.net/2152/80030 #OAWeek #OpenAccess

The John L. Warfield Center ) is dedicated to the intellectual, political, artistic, and social development of people of African descent throughout Africa and the African Diaspora. Discover research and creative works from across disciplines: https://hdl.handle.net/2152/6038 #OAWeek #OpenAccess

Ready to turn data into delicious insights? 🍩 Join us for Data & Donuts — a fun, relaxed workshop where we’ll explore how SQL meets open-source relational databases like MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL and SQLite. FRI, 10/24, noon. Hybrid. https://ow.ly/cVZP50XfHTP

Centering Latino voices. The Latino Research Institute builds and shares data-driven insights on issues affecting Latino communities in Texas and beyond. Their open archive empowers researchers, activists, and policymakers alike. 🔗 https://hdl.handle.net/2152/84332 #OAWeek #OpenAccess

🌿 Grow something good! The PCL Fall Plant Sale is back with fresh greenery to brighten your home or office — and every purchase helps fight hunger through the Austin Empty Bowl Project and World Central Kitchen. Bring your love of plants and leave with purpose! 🌱💚 WED, 10/22, 8a-1p. PCL Plaza.

Language saves lives. Hindi Urdu for Health develops innovative materials that help medical professionals communicate more effectively in Hindi-Urdu, promoting care across cultures. Explore their open resources on Texas ScholarWorks → https://hdl.handle.net/2152/64261 #OAWeek #OpenAccess

Who owns our knowledge? This Open Access Week, we’re spotlighting communities whose work and wisdom enrich Texas ScholarWorks — and the world. Join us in exploring the power of sharing research, culture, and ideas openly. 🔗 https://ow.ly/Vs3X50Xec7b #OAWeek #OpenAccess

Turn ideas into visuals! 👁️‍🗨️ Learn how to craft stunning graphics and tell your story with Canva — from quick social posts to polished academic designs. Creativity made simple. FRI, Noon, PCL. https://ow.ly/Wt9p50XbReh

🔍 Ever wanted your research to simply find you, instead of the other way around? Dive into the magic of AI-assisted discovery, and let intelligent tools like Microsoft CoPilot open doors to sources you didn’t even know existed. THU, 10/16, noon, virtual. https://ow.ly/CHlP50Xb2Li

Robert H. McDonald Appointed Senior Vice Provost and Director of the University of Texas Libraries www.infodocket.com/2025/06/10/r... #libraries #librarians

Breaking news: Robert H. McDonald has been appointed Senior Vice Provost & Director of the UT Libraries, effective August 16, 2025. A leader in digital strategy & academic innovation, McDonald brings deep experience to his new role. Welcome to the Forty Acres! More: lib.utexas.edu/about/news/r...

Lorraine J. Haricombe is retiring as vice provost & director at @utlibraries.bsky.social. In her interview, she shares career highlights, open access wins, and advice for new leaders. Read it here: www.arl.org/blog/global-... #LeadingARLLibraries #ARLupdates

📢 Big news: UT's Architecture & Planning Library has been renamed to honor John S. Chase, Texas’ 1st Black licensed architect & 1st Black graduate of UT’s School of Architecture. Celebrate a legacy of breaking barriers & building community. 🏛️ ow.ly/6iHY50UM6T3