Category: Open Access & Open Education

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Publishing Pilot with Cambridge University Press

Gleeson Library | Geschke Center, as a member of the Statewide California Electronic Library Consortium (SCELC), has entered into a “read and publish” agreement with Cambridge University Press through 2023. The agreement enables University of San Francisco-affiliated authors to publish articles in fully open-access or hybrid open-access Cambridge journals at no cost to individuals, and … Continue reading Publishing Pilot with Cambridge University Press

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Gleeson Hosts Poets Tongo Eisen-Martin and Dean Rader in Conversation, Moderated by Shabnam Koirala-Azad

On Thursday, March 25, 2021 Gleeson Library | Geschke Center hosted a wide-ranging conversation between two of San Francisco’s most impactful poets: San Francisco Poet Laureate Tongo Eisen-Martin and University of San Francisco Professor of English and Poet Dean Rader. Shabnam Koirala-Azad, Professor and Dean, School of Education moderated this event.  During the hour-long dialogue, … Continue reading Gleeson Hosts Poets Tongo Eisen-Martin and Dean Rader in Conversation, Moderated by Shabnam Koirala-Azad

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Congratulations to the 2021 Open Education Resources (OER) Grant Recipients!

The Gleeson Library | Geschke Center’s Open Education Resources (OER) grant is part of the worldwide effort to provide equitable access to students. This year, we congratulate the largest cohort of grant recipients in the program’s history. The following is a list of grant recipients and a brief project description for each: Chris Brooks, Department … Continue reading Congratulations to the 2021 Open Education Resources (OER) Grant Recipients!

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Creating Solutions to Expensive Textbooks – Open Education at USF

Expensive textbooks and classroom materials have always been a barrier for many students in higher education. In a 2018 survey, over 80% of students at USF reported that they did not purchase a textbook because its cost was prohibitive. The pandemic has urgently increased the need to lower costs and increase access for students. Gleeson … Continue reading Creating Solutions to Expensive Textbooks – Open Education at USF

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Happy Constitution Day!

“Constitution Day” celebrates the ratification of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. On this day, 233 years ago, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention gathered in Philadelphia, PA to sign this landmark document. The Constitution established our national government and fundamental laws, and continues to guarantee basic rights for U.S. citizens. The Bill of … Continue reading Happy Constitution Day!

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Welcome Nicky Andrews – Instruction and First-Year Experience Librarian

You’ve worked in some great libraries, and have accomplished some really great things at these different places. Tell us a little bit about your background — library-related or not — and projects you are proud of or were excited to be a part of. I am Ngāti Paoa Māori and grew up in Tāmaki Makaurau, … Continue reading Welcome Nicky Andrews – Instruction and First-Year Experience Librarian