Why Online Test Proctoring is Biased, From an Expert

Researcher Support Services

Research out of the Auraria Library was recently cited in a letter by six United States senators to test proctoring software provider ExamSoft and furthers the conversation about the bias and harmful effects of online test proctoring.

“The technology felt violating, wrong, and gross,” said Shea Swauger, a librarian at the Auraria Library, whose research and outspoken voice against algorithmic online test proctoring are gaining traction nationwide. “It’s become clear to me…

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How to Collaborate with the Library to Help Students Research Smarter

Teaching and Learning Department

Ensure your students achieve the most from their research by collaborating with the Library Instruction Team.

The planning process and scheduling for Spring Semester 2021 library instruction has begun. Navigating information and conducting library research can be an intimidating process for students. This is even more the case during the stress of a global pandemic. While the comfort of a library building may be out of reach, the resources and staff are not. Ensure that your…

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Planned Outage - Sunday, Dec 20

Collection Management and Discovery Division

Due to scheduled maintenance, University of Colorado Denver users cannot login to access Auraria Library's online resources on Sunday December 20th from noon to 10 PM. 

Attend the Data to Policy Project Symposium: Dec 2nd – 4th!

Researcher Support Services

The Data to Policy (d2p) symposium will be happening in the first few days of December. Starting on December 2nd, our online project gallery will be open for people to visit and comment on the great work participating students have produced. We’re using Hypothes.is to allow people to annotate projects and have discussions directly in the gallery. Visit and see how the students are examining public data for public good!

The LIVE…

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How to Easily Engage Your Remote Classroom with Streaming Video

Access and User Services Department

As classrooms stay remote across the Auraria Campus, faculty and instructors are looking for new ways to transform their in-person courses into captivating online experiences— and Auraria Library is here to help.

Auraria Campus students, faculty, and staff have free access to more than 32,000 streaming videos with a wide variety of subject areas including government, news, literature, music, art, experimental films, psychology, documentaries, entertainment and more. 

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