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The Future of Publishing

April 2013
Nature Publishing Group has published a special issue on the future of publishing. It explores the changes in the world of scholarly communication that are occurring, such as open access publishing, open access mandates, author-pays publishing models, and an article about the the dark side of open access.

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WIU Annual Authors Recognition Reception

April 2013
The University Libraries is honored to host our annual WIU Author Recognition Reception on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. in the Leslie F. Malpass Library Garden Lounge.

Photograph of people looking at publications from the 2012 WIU Author Recognition Reception.

After the Saints: Nauvoo’s Icarian History

March 2013
Dr. Jeffrey Hanks to present After the Saints: Nauvoo’s Icarian History on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 12:30 p.m. at the Hotel Nauvoo.

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New Items!

March 2013
Newly acquired items for the month of February, 2013 have now been listed!

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Women's History Month Keynote Presentation

March 2013
Join us for our Women's History Month Keynote Presentation with featured speaker Erica Borggren, Director of Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs

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Restoration Cathedral Music: A Symposium

February 2013
A day-long symposium will examine various aspects of English cathedral music during the period 1660-1710, with a concentration on anthems and services.

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Submit 2012 Publications

February 2013
WIU Authors Invited to Submit 2012 Publications to University Libraries

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New Items!

February 2013
Newly acquired items for the month of January, 2013 have now been listed!

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New Items!

February 2013
Newly acquired items for the month of December, 2012 have now been listed!

Photo collage of books, CDs, and earphones with the text New December, 2012.

African American Poetry Reading

February 2013
A poetry reading celebrating African American poetry will be presented on Thursday, February 21st, from Noon to 1:00 pm, in the Multicultural Center.

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Annual Book Sale Coming Soon!

January 2013
WIU Libraries will be hosting their annual Book Sale Monday, 02/04/2013 through Thursday, 02/07/13 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. in the Leslie F. Malpass Library, Staff Lounge, located on the first floor.

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Art and Self Perception

January 2013
University Libraries is coordinating a series of events and lectures for the 2013 academic year to promote events and happenings taking place across the Western Illinois University campus.

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