Library News

Open Access: The Best Way Forward for Equity and Inclusion in Research

Researcher Support Services 10.15.2020

An analysis of master’s theses by Auraria Library revealed it would cost on average more than $2,000 to access resources to write a masters’ thesis if authors didn’t have access to Auraria Library’s resources.

In short, writing scholarly research is expensive. That’s where Auraria Library and Open Access come in.

What Is Open Access?

Open Access (OA) refers to…

Auraria Library statement against library vendors developing surveillance software

Collection Development and Strategies Department 10.08.2020

We at Auraria Library stand strongly against the direct or indirect development or selling of surveillance data to law enforcement, including ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement). We ask our library vendors to be held accountable and insist that library vendors be transparent about how they use, repackage, and profit from personal data.

When possible, Auraria Library does not do business with library vendors that sell surveillance data to law enforcement. However, in…

He’s Back! More research materials now available

Access and User Services Department 10.05.2020

Did you know you have access to research materials from libraries all across Colorado? Sharing materials amongst libraries stopped for a time because of COVID-19 restrictions but our old friend “Prospector” is back up and running. That means more materials are now available to you!

What’s Prospector?

If we don’t have your requested materials in our library, our system searches for your scholarly “nuggets” all across the…

Library Details Rapid Response to COVID-19’s Arrival in New Report

Administrative and Operational Services Division 09.03.2020

The Auraria Library is proud to launch a new initiative aimed at increasing transparency and highlighting the Library’s role in supporting our students’ academic journey on the Auraria Campus.

“We continually strive to be good stewards of our resources,” said Cinthya Ippoliti, director of the Auraria Library, “We have a strong sense of responsibility to let our users know how we support their goals and address the various tri-institutional priorities for…

5 Ways to Fight Racial Injustice and COVID-19 you Probably Haven’t Heard About

Researcher Support Services 07.20.2020

As our nation moves to recognizes and combat racial injustice while also recovering from COVID-19, you might be looking for ways to make a difference in both areas— and you can! Here are 5 ways to fight racial injustice and COVID-19 using geospatial resources available from our Auraria Library professionals and beyond.