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    Ohio University Libraries announces new Zero Cost Textbook Program

    The Zero Cost Textbook Program will lower the cost of higher education for OHIO students by replacing commercial textbooks with Open Educational Resources and library-licensed content.
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    What you missed over the summer: Exciting updates from Ohio University Libraries

    From expanded access to premier news and film collections to major technological upgrades and future planning, here is a summary of what is new at University Libraries.
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    Ohio University Libraries’ investment in Open Access Publishing gains momentum

    Since 2022, Ohio University Libraries has offered OHIO faculty a pool of funding through OhioLINK, Ohio’s statewide academic library consortium, to cover the upfront costs of publication.

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    University Libraries welcomes new, returning students for its annual Camp Alden

    September 9, 2025

    To celebrate students’ first week back, Alden Library hosted its annual Camp Alden event – see this year’s event in pictures.
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    Suleyman Gurbanov Appointed Creative Media Specialist

    August 21, 2025

    University Libraries is pleased to announce the appointment of Suleyman Gurbanov, effective August 11, 2025. 
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    Library exhibit highlights local League of Women Voters history

    August 14, 2025

    Ohio University Libraries to host exhibit and opening reception honoring the League of Women Voters of Athens County.

    Events

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    Sustainability Series: EDGE OF HOPE Wednesday, October 15 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM Athena Cinema
    Ohio University Libraries Presents: Colson Whitehead Wednesday, October 22 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM Morton Hall
    Sustainability Series: COMMON GROUND Wednesday, October 29 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM Athena Cinema
    Alden Open 2025 Saturday, November 1 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM Alden Library
    Sustainability Series: BEEN HERE STAY HERE Wednesday, November 12 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM Athena Cinema

    Exhibits

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    A Glance into Manuscript & Printed Leaves from 1200-1700 (virtual) Tuesday, September 16 All Day
    Athens Mental Health Center Archives and Infographics Exhibit Tuesday, September 16 All Day Alden Library
    Exhibit: Enslavement & Abolition in Antebellum Texts & Contemporary Artists’ Books Tuesday, September 16 All Day Alden Library
    Venturing Into Voting Tuesday, September 16 All Day Alden Library
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