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Brown University Library Supports Nelson Memo through Ivy Plus Libraries Confederation Letter

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An open letter from the Ivy Plus Libraries Confederation (IPLC), consisting of the directors from thirteen libraries including the Brown University Library, was sent to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) in support of the Nelson Memo, which aims to expand equitable access to federally-funded publications and data. The letter also … Brown University Library Supports Nelson Memo through Ivy Plus Libraries Confederation Letter

Library Services During Winter Break 2022 – 2023

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Extended Winter Break Brown University administration has generously planned an extended Winter Break from the close of business on Thursday, December 22, 2022 through Sunday, January 8, 2023. In order to maintain support of students, faculty, and researchers during this time, while giving dedicated library staff members well-deserved time off, the University Library will be … Library Services During Winter Break 2022 – 2023

Brown Signs Read and Publish Agreement with Cambridge University Press

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No Article Processing Charges for Brown authors who wish to publish articles via gold open access with Cambridge University Press Many authors would like to publish their scholarly articles gold open access (OA) but are deterred by the article processing charge (APC) assessed by the publisher — sometimes as high as thousands of dollars. With … Brown Signs Read and Publish Agreement with Cambridge University Press

Winter 2021-22 Library Hours

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Winter Break Closure All Brown University Library facilities and services will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Rockefeller Open for Study 12/27 – 12/29 The Rockefeller Library building will be open to current Brown students, faculty, and staff via swipe card on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, December 27 – 29, from 8 … Winter 2021-22 Library Hours

Announcement | BruKnow: Library’s Updated Search and Catalog System

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BruKnow — the Library’s updated search and catalog system named by Brown students — went live on August 18, 2021, delivering enhanced searching capabilities. Learn more about using BruKnow! We Welcome Your Questions and Feedback Have questions or comments about BruKnow? Email us at libfaq@brown.libanswers.com or submit anonymous feedback. Sign Up for User Testing Interested … Announcement | BruKnow: Library’s Updated Search and Catalog System