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Staff Editorial: Budget cuts are damaging key programs at Eckles Library, Writing Center

By Editorial Board
December 5, 2022
Wiley announced in a release that it will restore access to 1,380 e-books from the ProQuest Academic Complete collection as soon as possible after removing the titles in August.

Publisher restores access to more than 1,000 free e-books after faculty complaint

By Ianne Salvosa
October 5, 2022
Geneva Henry, the dean of libraries and academic innovation, said publishing companies normally offer universities alternative options to purchase the removed books, but Wiley’s “predatory” behavior will force more students to individually buy them, increasing the companys profits.

Hundreds of students could face unexpected costs after publisher blocks free textbooks

By Ianne Salvosa and Liv Smith
October 3, 2022
Airlines have reported a jump in bookings to the U.S. after federal officials loosened travel restrictions.

White House federal research policy expands accessibility in higher education, experts say

By Caitlin Kitson
September 12, 2022
The program awards faculty members up to $1,000 for adopting existing, open-source materials for their course or for creating new open-source materials, like online learning modules.

GW Libraries grant program awards professors switching to free course materials

By Caitlin Kitson and Max Beveridge
April 25, 2022
Student advocacy has pressured officials to reduce the cost of textbooks in recent years.

Professors turn to free class materials as part of push to scale back on expensive textbooks

By Henry Huvos
February 14, 2022
Students who are having trouble accessing library resources should contact library services directly, officials said.

Gelman Library services impacted in Amazon Web Services outage

By Isha Trivedi and Nick Pasion
December 7, 2021
Construction on the CREATE design studio began when classes moved online last year.

Digital studio with audiovisual technology opens in Gelman Library

By Ishani Chettri
September 13, 2021
Geneva Henry, the dean of Libraries and Academic Innovation, said officials have filled some “critical” library vacancies, but they still have about five previously filled positions that aren’t funded this year.

Officials to hire more GW Libraries staff as facilities reopen

By Yankun Zhao
September 7, 2021
Libraries and Academic Innovation Dean Geneva Henry said the Top Textbooks program has saved students about $295,000 since it started in 2017.

The New York Times tops GW’s digital news subscriptions, data shows

By Yankun Zhao
May 9, 2021
Melani McAlister, a professor of American studies, has spent more than 20 years teaching her students about the global context of the United States.

American studies project documents pandemic experiences with interviews, photos

By Ishani Chettri and Greyson Webb
April 12, 2021
Geneva Henry, the dean of GW Libraries and Academic Innovation, said library staff has made progress in their seven-year plan to expand access to resources for students.

Faculty express concern about funding for GW Libraries staff following budget cuts

By Isha Trivedi and Carly Neilson
February 1, 2021
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