Greater accessibility in UM Learn’s Reading Lists

Non-textbook course materials freely available in January

December 8, 2022 —

Good news for students. Beginning January, many non-textbook course materials are freely available in Reading Lists in UM Learn.

Accessibility is incredibly important to UM Libraries. If you have a perceptual disability, we can help you get anything in Reading Lists or from your Libraries search in an accessible format.

Reading Lists in UM Learn has many advantages for students

Free – no added cost to students
Portable – easily accessed by your own device or a Libraries laptop
Accessible – screen-reader friendly and alternate format available through Libraries

Learn more about Reading Lists in UM Learn for students.

Learn more about Accessibility Services in Libraries.

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Apply for a $10,000 grant to create an open textbook

A new round of UM OER Grants (up to $10,000) is available to help faculty and instructors create digital, open access course materials. Applications are now being accepted for the 2024-25 academic year.

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Science Library closes for renovation beginning May 1, 2024

As part of the Machray Hall redevelopment, the Jim Peebles Science and Technology Library (Science Library) will be closed to walk-in use beginning May 1, 2024. Access to print and digital collections, librarians, and other services will continue to be available during the closure. The library will undergo a transformation, resulting in new student study spaces and services.

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Try this five-part workshop series on knowledge synthesis & systematic reviews

Are you considering starting a systematic, scoping, or other knowledge synthesis project but don’t know how to get started? Attend UM Libraries’ five-part series beginning May 7 and explore all aspects of comprehensive searching for a systematic review project. If you are a grad student about to begin a project or just have questions, this series is a great place to start.

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