All of these initiatives and more are kind of chic if you ask us!

🤝Let's reduce barriers to higher education together!

The Concordia open textbook program is supported by the Library Services Fund, as part of the Concordia Student Union.

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Did you know that @concordiapress.bsky.social has all their titles available for free digitally via an open-access model? Or that the Library has a robust open textbook program that supports undergraduate courses? What about how graduate students deposit their theses into Spectrum?

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We think it’s kind of chic to support open access!

This Open Access month, we celebrate how Concordia University promotes barrier free learning.

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Informed Author-Rights: Workshop

This workshop will be handy for those thinking of applying to Tri-Agency Grants as the Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publishing (2026) is now live.

⏰Oct. 15, 3:00pm–4:00pm
📍Online
👉Register now! buff.ly/TsYx3cL

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Join us on Saturday, October 24th, for Open House.

Tour our Library locations, visit us at our booth at either campus, and find out more about Concordia University and how it can be part of your future!

For information and registration, visit: buff.ly/LdG1xlM

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📢‼️Please note that Writing Assistance will pause drop-in services at both Library locations during Reading Week.

All services will return to normal the week of October 19th.

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📢‼️Please note that Writing Assistance will pause drop-in services at both Library locations during Reading Week.

All services will return to normal the week of October 19th.

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UPDATE: This event has been cancelled.

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Interested in relaxing and de-stressing by petting and interacting with dogs or learning how to use art-related search tools and resources in the Library?

For events and workshops happening in October, visit: buff.ly/6xLhx3d

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Therapy dogs are back at the Webster Library, this semester, in partnership with CU Wellness and Au Bout du Museau!

Find more information here: buff.ly/Tq24MQe

Hope to see you there!

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Introduction to Note Taking Tools for Research

This hands-on workshop will introduce students to the modern, no-cost, digital note-taking tool, Obsidian (or Zettlr).

⏰Oct. 9, 9:00am–12:00pm
📍LB-207
👉Register now! buff.ly/Kd1C3cL

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Introduction to Linux (LOYOLA EDITION)

A quick and simple introduction to the Linux operating system. This workshop is for beginners with little to no experience working with this free and open-source OS.

⏰Oct. 8, 2:00pm–4:00pm
📍VL-122
👉Register now! buff.ly/p5s4QBC

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The open textbook grant cycle has officially begun!🎉

From now until the end of October 2026, teaching faculty at Concordia can apply to adopt or customize an open textbook for your course.

For more information, visit: buff.ly/kCvvlEn

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📢‼️Please note that Monday, October 12th, is Thanksgiving.

Webster Library and Vanier Library will remain open for study during regular hours, though no services will be offered.

For more information on our study and service points, visit: buff.ly/dUyqKbk

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Introduction to Linux

A quick and simple introduction to the Linux operating system. This workshop is for beginners with little to no experience working with this free and open-source OS.

⏰Oct. 7, 2:00pm–4:00pm
📍LB-205
👉https://buff.ly/2xg2IXX

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October is Open Access Month at Concordia University!

Throughout the month of October, Concordia University Library will be hosting workshops and events centred around Open Access: buff.ly/JHsQyIx

🤝Let's reduce barriers to higher education together!

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We observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to remember and honour the survivors of residential schools.

To learn more, consult the resources compiled by the Library: buff.ly/xRePSyS

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3D Modeling 102: OpenSCAD

This introductory workshop will provide you with the skills needed to design models for the Sandbox 3D printers.

⏰Sep. 30, 2:00pm–4:00pm
📍LB-205
👉Register now! buff.ly/aoMh0p8

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Black and Latinx Creative Practices

Please join editors, Ra'anaa Yaminah Ekundayo, Analays Álvarez Hernández, and Zaira Zarza for a discussion and celebration of the strategies and works of racialized artists.

⏰Oct. 13, 6:00pm–8:00pm
📍LB-145
👉Check it out! buff.ly/tBDirNZ

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𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 was a collaboration lead by the Library’s OER team, in collaboration with @concordiapress.bsky.social and 4TH SPACE.

Stay tuned for when we play next on campus!👀

🤝Let's reduce barriers to higher education together!

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