Maximum number of free hybrid open access articles at Oxford University Press has been reached
The maximum quota for hybrid open access publications at Oxford University Press has been reached, following similar caps being met for SpringerNature and Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW). Read more on the implications and explore alternative options to make your research accessible.
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November 19, 2024
Bye bye Black Friday: Welcome books on sustainable living
Black Friday is known as one of the busiest shopping days of the year, but did you know there’s a growing movement that promotes the opposite? Greenpeace introduced Zero Saturday as a counterweight—a day to pause, buy nothing, and reflect on our consumption habits. In support of this initiative, the Library offers a selection of books on minimalism and degrowth. These inspiring titles provide practical advice for a more sustainable and mindful lifestyle. Borrow them or read them online!
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November 15, 2024
Monica Mars on creating impact through open textbooks
Dr. ir. Monica Mars, Associate Professor at the Sensory Science and Eating Behaviour Chair Group, is developing an open textbook for her "Basic Sensory Science" course. For this open science story, she shares her experiences and insights on creating this resource.Read more
November 7, 2024
Maximum number of free open access articles at Springer Nature has been reached
The 2024 maximum for free-of-charge open access publishing in Springer Nature journals has been reached. This means that WUR authors will have to pay the Article Processing Charges (APCs). Read more on the implications and explore alternative options to make your research accessible.Read more
October 31, 2024
Forum Library reopens 4 November
Forum Library reopens on Monday, 4 November, and will be open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can borrow books from the open shelves; however, the books and journals from the stacks are unavailable.
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October 23, 2024
NWO grant for 'flipping' journals to diamond OA
Are you an editor of an academic subscription journal? NWO has announced an upcoming call to support academic journals to switch from a subscription-based model to a Diamond Open Access model.Read more
October 21, 2024
New initiative to 'OpenUp' education
Teachers play a crucial role in the transition towards Open Science and Education. Next year, WUR will stimulate teachers to adopt open education practices through the OpenUp programme.Read more
October 18, 2024
ChatGPPeter: experimenting with Large Language Models
What started as a playful farewell gift turned into a fascinating and highly instructive exercise in exploring the potential of LLM technology for WUR Library. WUR Library's tech team developed ChatGPPeter, an internal, custom-built, language model based on the open-source Gemma 2 model. Read more
October 17, 2024
Kickstart your master’s thesis research with the DMP template
Are you a WUR MSc student preparing for your thesis? We strongly recommend writing a Data Management Plan (DMP) to handle data throughout your thesis. WUR Library developed an MSc DMP template to help you in this process.Read more
October 17, 2024
Graffiti wall in the Library: Share your feedback!
The Library would like to hear your thoughts and suggestions about the Library. From 28 October, you can share your feedback on the graffiti whiteboard in the Forum Library. What do you love most about the Library? Is there anything you feel is missing or areas where we can improve? Share your ideas with us and we’ll consider them!
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October 17, 2024
Prevent CANS/RSI: sit right, study better
Long hours spent studying on your laptop can take a toll on your neck and shoulders. Preventing the problem is better than finding a cure. WUR offers a discount on purchasing a laptop riser, an ergonomic mouse and an external keyboard to help you prevent CANS/RSI. If you want to try this out, you can borrow a CANS/RSI prevention set at the Library.
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October 17, 2024
Exhibition Beautiful Botany | Illustrations by Berthe Hoola van Nooten and others
Update 28 October. Due to the damage caused by the fire last Thursday, Special Collections is closed until further notice. The exhibition Beautiful Botany has been postponed. The lecture by David Coppoolse on 7 November will take place as announced, however, there will be no guided tour.
Berthe Hoola van Nooten was one of the finest Dutch botanical illustrators of the 19th century. In a new exhibition, Special Collections showcases her beautiful drawings of tropical plants from Java. Read more
October 15, 2024
WUR’s Edepot 15 year!
From a dissertation dating back to 1920 to a scientific poster or a report on salmon trout in the Geul, WUR Library’s Edepot houses over 600,000 documents. This year marks the Edepot's 15th anniversary, a good opportunity to highlight its contents and showcase its crucial role in WUR's knowledge infrastructure. Read more
October 7, 2024
Springer Nature Open Access quota soon to be reached
We expect to reach the 2024 maximum (CAP) for free open access publishing in Springer journals by the third week of October. Once the quota is reached, WUR authors must pay the Article Processing Charges (APCs). Read more on the implications and explore alternative options to make your research accessible. Read more
September 26, 2024
WUR loves Art | Mini exhibition in Forum Library
In Forum Library you can now see a small selection of artworks from WUR’s art collection. The mini-exhibition includes work from the well-known Dutch artist herman de vries.
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September 16, 2024
Extended opening hours for exams
The first exams of the academic year approach! To accommodate the increased demand, we're extending our hours during the self-study and exam weeks. Be sure to reserve your study spot through TimeEdit to guarantee your space. Best of luck on your exams!Read more
September 9, 2024
Ordering books for WUR? There is a new mandatory supplier from January 2025
Starting 1 January 2025, all WUR organisational units must order books and ebooks exclusively from the Erasmus Bookstore Amsterdam. This applies to central book acquisitions by the Library and individual department orders. The new procurement contract stems from a mandatory European tender.Read more
September 6, 2024
New in the collection: The Economist
Follow the latest news from the world of international politics and economy. WUR staff and students now have access to The Economist. This leading weekly newspaper covers international affairs, the global economy, business, politics, technology, and culture.Read more
September 3, 2024
Improving Library e-learning accessibility
At WUR Library, we want to ensure that our e-learning material is accessible to everyone. To do this, we’ve started a new project to improve the digital accessibility of our e-learning modules.Read more
September 3, 2024
From downloading to crediting: how to attribute images
Just as you must cite the source when using someone else's text, it's equally important to credit the creator and source when you reuse images in your work. You also need to check if you can legally reuse the image from a copyright point of view. You should then properly attribute these images. The following tips from the Copyright Information Point (CIP) explain how to do that.Read more
September 2, 2024
Registration open for the Wageningen Model and Data Day 2024
On 17 October 2024, you can join another edition of the Wageningen Model and Data Day. This event is for all data, software, AI and model enthusiasts at WUR. You can register now. Read more
September 2, 2024
Use Lean Library to detect hijacked journals
Last week, the Library embedded a hijacked journal list into Lean Library. Now, you can check with the Lean Library plug-in if you're on a cloned journal’s website. This can prevent submitting and paying a publication fee to fake journals.Read more
September 2, 2024
The Open Science story of Peter Tamás
For this Open Science story, we interviewed Peter Tamás. Peter is a lecturer and researcher in research methodology at the Biometris group. He explains how GenAI technologies and natural language processing (NLP) can improve qualitative analysis and systematic review.Read more
August 16, 2024
Join the National Open Science Festival and Barcamp 2024
The National Open Science Festival will take place on Tuesday 22 October at Maastricht University. You can also attend the Barcamp on Monday 21 October, organised by the Dutch network of Open Science Communities (OSC-NL. Registration is currently closed due to high demand. More spots will be released soon; please join the waiting list through the registration portal.Read more
August 14, 2024
Peatlands Weerribben-Wieden in historic photos
Recently, WUR Library digitised a special collection of historical photographs on peat extraction in the Weerribben-Wieden. Now, you can view the photos in the WUR Image Collections.Read more
August 12, 2024
Join the new series of Library essentials webinars
This autumn, you can join a fresh series of Library Essentials webinars. Each session covers a topic that is directly beneficial to your work, such as literature review, research data management, open access publishing, copyright in educational materials, and author profiles & impact. Read more
August 6, 2024
Lippincott, Wilkins & Williams open access quota soon to be reached
The 2024 maximum for free-of-charge open access publishing in Lippincott, Wilkins & Williams (LWW) journals is expected to be reached by mid-September 2024. Once the quota is reached, WUR authors will have to pay the Article Processing Charges (APCs).Read more
July 11, 2024
Nominations for The Dutch Data Prize 2024 are open!
Every two years, the Dutch Data Prize is awarded to an individual or team that makes research data FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable). Read more
June 25, 2024
Springer Nature Fully Open Access quota has been reached
As of 25 June 2024, the quota for the discount on Article Processing Charges (APCs) for Open Access publishing in BMC and Springer Nature Fully Open Access journals has been reached for the year 2024.Read more
June 20, 2024
Semantic Scholar, an AI tool to complement your literature search
Semantic Scholar is an AI tool you can use to search for scientific literature. You can use it to start your literature search by gathering a few papers before searching in bibliographic databases.Read more
June 20, 2024
Collections in the spotlight: Nature Portfolio
Nature Portfolio is a fundamental part of the Library’s collection. We've gathered data on how frequently WUR researchers read these journals and how often they publish in them. We’ve also asked WUR researchers about their experiences with the editorial process of Nature portfolio journals.
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June 20, 2024
Generative AI and copyright: how does it work?
Generative AI tools can generate large amounts of text or images in an instant. In this article, we discuss several copyright aspects you should consider when using GenAI.Read more
June 17, 2024
Are you a WUR student with a functional disability? Your insights are crucial!
The Library is looking for students with a disability to help us improve the Library’s digital learning materials. The Library is organising several sessions where you can share your unique perspectives and experiences in return for a gift card. Read more
June 17, 2024
Tool tip: How to check for problematic papers?
Scientific publishing is facing a huge increase in fake and fraudulent papers. In this article, we discuss a set of tools to gauge the legitimacy of research articles. These tools can help you lower the chances that you cite retracted or problematic papers. Read more
June 17, 2024
Looking for a WUR teacher with an interest in Open Educational Resources
Would you like to contribute to the reuse and sharing of educational resources at WUR? Do you create, share or use Open Educational Resources (OER) in your courses or have an opinion about them? The Coordinating Group OER (in Dutch: Regiegroep) is looking for you!Read more
June 13, 2024
Users' opinion to improve education
WUR Library Education Support team teaches the MOS module ‘Finding and using literature for your MSc thesis’ with ~250 students per year. The team reflected on how students and teachers experience the course by using user-centered techniques, including break-up letters and diaries. The results were used to improve the teaching materials. Read more
June 13, 2024
Text and data mining | publisher policies
The Library subscribes to numerous full-text databases and journals. This article discusses everything you need to know about publishers' policies regarding text and data mining within these databases.Read more
June 11, 2024
Graduating this summer? Please return your Library books!
Congratulations to everyone who is graduating this summer! We wish you all the very best for the future. Before you leave Wageningen, please make sure you've returned your Library books! Read more
June 10, 2024
Finding more open content with Unpaywall integration
The Library has recently integrated Unpaywall into its Get It link resolver. This allows library users to find more Open Access versions of articles from sources we don’t subscribe to.
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June 3, 2024
Interactive video installation IMU in Forum Library
WUR Library is currently exhibiting the interactive video artwork I M U by artist Juul van der Laan. I M U is a philosophical essay in images that invites reflection. Read more
May 28, 2024
Rector kicks off Open Science & Education campaign
Transparency, collaboration and building on each other's work: don't we all want that? In recent years, WUR has taken several steps in the field of Open Science. For instance, almost all publications are open access. But much more is still possible! To encourage more open science practices, WUR has started a university-wide campaign.Read more
May 16, 2024
Online bookshelf: LGBTQ+ inclusion
The Library has recently acquired several books to promote awareness and understanding of LGBTI+ inclusion. We encourage you to explore the topics covered in these books and gain a deeper understanding of different identities and experiences.
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May 3, 2024
WUR is close to 100% Open Access
In 2023, 98% of the peer-reviewed articles by WUR corresponding authors were published Open Access! A big thank you to our researchers for publishing Open Access, enhancing the visibility and impact of WUR’s research findings. Read more
May 3, 2024
Check, share & teach: copyright for teachers
Teachers often use copyrighted scientific literature in their courses. However, journal articles, reports and books cannot be posted on Brightspace without restriction. You have to comply with the copyright law. The Library has created a flowchart to clarify the rules. So, before you upload a PDF in Brightspace: check, share & teach!Read more
May 2, 2024
College life in Wageningen during the Second World War: small exhibition
For students at the Agricultural College in Wageningen, the Second World War was a disruptive period and is still remembered in many places.
WUR Library's Special Collections houses numerous documents and items dating from that period. A small exhibition on the 3rd floor of Forum Library displays several (copies) of these documents and items.
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April 29, 2024
Web of Science and Scopus | Search discrepancies explained
Web of Science (WoS) Core Collection and Scopus are sometimes thought to be similar databases. However, they have important differences in coverage, indexing and search functionalities. In this article, information specialist Ria Derkx outlines the differences and shares tips to address discrepancies in search results.Read more
April 29, 2024
Your voice shapes the Library: Library improvements coming soon
Last month, we reached out to students to gather their feedback on how we can enhance the Library space. In this article, you can read more about the planned improvements. Read more
April 23, 2024
New & renewed literature databases
This article updates you on the latest Library subscriptions and collection developments. As of 1 March, WUR staff and students have access to Nature Today, Repbase, PsycInfo, PsycArticles and EBSCO's Psychology and behavioral sciences collection. Read more
April 23, 2024
Plant virus researchers and WUR Library join forces
Over the past two years, plant virus researchers from the Laboratory of Virology and the Biointeractions and Plant Health group have joined forces with WUR Library to build a database on transmission modes and vectors of plant viruses. The database is based on over 3500 publications spanning 100 years of plant virus research.Read more
April 16, 2024
Meditation course in Forum Library
From 6 to 10 May, Spectrum is organising a 5-day meditation course during lunchtime in Forum Library. It is open for beginning and experienced meditators. Read more
April 16, 2024
New guide on predatory and questionable publishing practices
At the Library Dialogue on questionable publishing last fall, researchers emphasized the need for clearer guidelines and more information on selecting reliable journals for publication. Open access experts from four Dutch universities have now written a practical guide on how to avoid questionable and predatory journals.Read more
April 16, 2024
Library website: navigation menu update
WUR is currently implementing a new website menu. To do this, we've temporarily removed the familiar navigation menu on our homepage. We expect the new library menu will soon be fully implemented. The new design aims to improve navigation and findability of the content on the Library's website.
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April 11, 2024
New copyright statement guidelines for WUR reports
Selecting the right copyright statement for research reports can be tricky. The Library, along with Corporate Legal and Corporate Communications, created clear guidelines and a flowchart to assist researchers in selecting the appropriate copyright statement for research reports.Read more
April 4, 2024
Launching the refreshed "Get it!" form
On 4 April, WUR Library launched a revised "Get it!" form. You come across the Get it! button, when you're searching for literature in WUR Library Search, Scopus, Google Scholar or other bibliographic databases.
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March 28, 2024
Lecture on Professor T.H. Thung
On 24 April 2024, Frans Glissenaar will give a lecture on the life of Professor Thung (1897-1960). The lecture is part of the extended exhibition Fascinating Viruses at Special Collections. We're pleased to inform you that the exhibition is now also available online. In this news article, you'll find more information on the lecture and online exhibition.
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March 20, 2024
Facts & Figures WUR Library 2023
What are the top 5 journals with the highest number of downloaded articles, how many searches were executed in WUR Library Search and what percentage of peer-reviewed articles have been published Open Access? We've gathered these 2023 key facts and figures in a compact summary.Read more
March 19, 2024
Should I put an embargo on my PhD thesis?
WUR's Open Access policy requires making your PhD thesis publicly available in the PhD theses repository. Do you want to publish one or more chapters of your PhD thesis in a scientific journal? Some journals have rules about publishing material that has already been made publicly available elsewhere. Consider putting an embargo on the full-text availability of your thesis.Read more
March 14, 2024
“Without SciFinder-n, I wouldn't be able to do my job”
A new series explores how WUR researchers and teachers value and use the Library's literature databases that are central to WUR’s research domains. First up: Scifinder-n, a database for scientific literature and information in chemistry and related fields. Collection specialist Corrie Snijder and two researchers share their experiences.Read more
March 13, 2024
Speed up your systematic review with ASReview LAB
Doing a systematic review means you need to thoroughly search in multiple databases to find all relevant literature on your topic. This often results in thousands of potentially relevant publications. Reading the titles and abstracts to identify publications that meet your inclusion criteria can be time consuming. ASReview LAB can assist you in screening and selecting publications more rapidly. Read more
February 15, 2024
Library Dialogue | How can we open up our education at WUR?
On 5 March, WUR Library is organising a round-table discussion on Open Education. What’s WUR’s vision for Open Education? What are the practical issues that teachers run into when adopting open teaching and learning methods? And what infrastructure and solutions are available to open up our education at WUR? Your opinion is important! WUR teachers, staff and students are cordially invited to join the dialogue and share their experiences.Read more
February 5, 2024
Pilot learning trajectory information literacy
Last December, the pilot project ‘Information Literacy Learning Trajectory in the BSc Forest and Nature Conservation’, was completed. The project aimed to design and pilot a new learning trajectory for information literacy. The new trajectory enables students to become information literate step by step and can be easily implemented in other bachelor programmes as well.Read more
February 2, 2024
New journals and databases in 2024
This article updates you on the latest Library subscriptions and collection developments. These include national, large-scale read-and-publish (R&P) agreements coordinated by Surf, along with tailored bilateral subscriptions.Read more
February 2, 2024
Is research data protected by copyright?
Published research data allow you to search for and find data to reuse in your research. However, even though the data are publicly and openly available, they may still be copyright protected. Thus, their licence, i.e. terms of use, should be adhered to. In this article, we explain more about the specifics of copyright on data. Read more
February 1, 2024
The making of the new portrait gallery
For a few years now, WUR Library has been managing WUR's artworks and academic heritage collection. In recent months, we carried out the redesign of the portrait gallery in Omnia. In this article, we show how the portraits were removed and replaced. Read more
February 1, 2024
Are you missing credits in your Tenure Track credit calculation?
The Library often receives questions from researchers about credit calculation for Tenure Track reports. This article briefly explains the publication metrics the credit calculation is based on and why you sometimes may miss credits.Read more
January 30, 2024
Find your ideal study spot in Forum Library
As period 4 kicks off, let’s have a quick look at the different study places in the Forum Library. From group study rooms for collaborative projects to comfortable study pods for individual focus, with its varied layout, the Library always has a study place to meet your needs.Read more
January 19, 2024
WUR Software Management Plan template available
Research software (computer code, statistical packages, scientific apps, etc.) plays a crucial role in scientific research and has become a key research output. The Library has recently developed a Software Management Plan template. It offers researchers a structured approach to implementing good software management practices. Read more
December 21, 2023
WUR Library stops issuing ISBNs
As of 1 January 2024, WUR Library will no longer issue ISBNs for reports, dissertations or books. An ISBN is no longer required for PhD theses and the doctoral degree regulations have been changed accordingly. For most WUR publications, a DOI has replaced the function of the ISBN.Read more
December 19, 2023
Winner announcement ORCID lottery
More than 450 researchers entered the Library's ORCID lottery. On Monday, 18 December, Library director Hubert Krekels drew the winning ORCID numbers. Thank you all for participating and for using ORCID as a persistent researcher identifier.Read more
December 11, 2023
New in the collection: IEEE journals
As of 1 January 2024, WUR students and staff have access to all journals, standards and conference proceedings from IEEE Xplore. IEEE Xplore is a digital platform for scientific and technical content on electrical engineering, computer science, and related disciplines.
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December 11, 2023
New Taverne regulation – short scientific work by WU authors by default open access
Starting 1 January 2024, short scientific publications by WU authors will be shared open access by default in Research@WUR. The new workflow is easier and requires fewer administrative actions from WU authors. In addition, it's expected that more publications will become open access. Read here what the updated workflow means for you.
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December 8, 2023
How to depict artificial intelligence?
Finding an image to illustrate your work on artificial intelligence (AI) can be challenging. You need an image that conveys the right message and is also copyright free. Many images of AI on the internet create and reinforce AI stereotypes. The consortium Better images of AI aims to provide images that are more realistic, diverse and helpful. Read more
December 7, 2023
Empowering Lignin research with a WikiLignin
In a collaborative project with researchers from Wageningen Food & Biobased Research, the Library used its expertise in literature searching and bibliographic databases to create a robust knowledge-sharing platform within the LignoCOST Network.Read more
December 6, 2023
Nematodes in WUR Image Collections
In the course of their work, researchers from WUR's Laboratory of Nematology took high-resolution pictures of hundreds of nematode (roundworm) species. The pictures for the new Nematode Picture Gallery in the WUR Image Collections were selected based on ecological and agronomical relevance, and morphological beauty! Read more
December 1, 2023
RDM support: wrap-up of 2023, plans for 2024 & expert tips
RDM support looks back at an interactive and very productive year. We supported many researchers and expanded the WUR data steward community. In this article, we highlight our main activities and plans for 2024. We've also gathered some tips along the way that we’d like to share.Read more
November 24, 2023
Collections in the spotlight: cookbooks
In the series Collection in the Spotlight, we’re taking a closer look at exciting databases and the Library's hidden gems. This month, we’re discussing our cookbooks collection, a big favourite of Corrie Snijder, collection specialist of WUR Library.
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November 6, 2023
Library Lecture | Can systematic literature review benefit from artificial intelligence?
On 13 December 2023, WUR Library is organising a lecture & discussion on using Artificial Intelligence in systematic review. Internal and external experts will share their experiences with AI tools in systematic reviews. Please register before 5 December to join us for the lecture and lunch.Read more
October 30, 2023
Online bookshelf: Well-being
Studying and preparing for exams can be quite stressful as any student knows. In the Library you can find a small collection of encouraging books to help boost your happiness and well-being. The books are all chosen and recommended by the Surf your Stress team.Read more
October 27, 2023
Is your ORCID iD the lucky number?
In December 2023, WUR Library is organising an ORCID lottery to stimulate researchers to get an ORCiD iD and connect it with Pure. All WUR researchers with an ORCID iD can participate and have a chance to win a €50 book voucher or a personalized mug with their unique ORCID. Read more
October 26, 2023
Search tip: Use of generative AI in Web of Science
Web of Science (WoS) has implemented generative AI in its search interface. This search tip will teach you how the AI enabled search in WoS works and what to be aware of when using it. Read more
October 25, 2023
Exhibition Fascinating Viruses: Prof. T.H.Thung, the first professor in Virology
The Library's Special Collections have recently acquired the archives of Professor Dr T.H. (Hiang) Thung (1897-1960) and his wife, Fernanda Louise Willekes MacDonald (1893-1980). Our new exhibition Fascinating Viruses, highlights the work of this pioneering scientist.Read more
October 23, 2023
Collections in the spotlight: Nobel prize winners
In the series Collections in the Spotlight, we’re discussing the literature on the Nobel Prize in the Library collection, a favourite of WUR Library employee Alex de Kruijff.
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October 23, 2023
Study comfortably: 110 new monitors in Forum Library
Last month, we installed 110 new monitors in the Forum Library. The new monitors are more energy efficient than the older ones and have a built-in HDMI connector. In the coming weeks, we’ll be asking students what they think of both the new screens and the Library's study places.Read more
October 11, 2023
EndNote 21
You can now download EndNote 21 from the WUR software center. EndNote 21 is the latest version and includes a few new features. Read more
October 6, 2023
Wageningen Model and Data Day 2023
On 16 November, the Wageningen Model & Data Day 2023 will take place. The event is organised by the Wageningen Modelling Group and WUR's Data Steward Network. Read more
September 29, 2023
Online exhibition of Stories Plants Tell: Flora Batava 1800-1934
You can now also visit the exhibition on the Flora Batava online. It includes not only the original botanical drawings but also contributions from WUR authors to the reprint edition.Read more
September 18, 2023
Online bookshelf: diversity & inclusion
Diversity & Inclusion Week 2-6 Oct. 2023 | Wageningen University & Research aims to create an inclusive culture in which all groups and individuals feel welcome. WUR Library has recently acquired several practical books to promote awareness of diversity and inclusion.Read more
September 15, 2023
Now available: Open Science: a practical guide for early-career researchers
This practical guide is aimed at PhD candidates, research master students, and early-career researchers from all academic disciplines at Dutch universities and research institutes. It's aim is to motivate young researchers and to help them to practise Open Science, by sharing all aspects of their research as openly as possible.Read more
September 6, 2023
Use of images in PowerPoints
It is easy to unintentionally infringe copyright when you use images in a PowerPoint. Our copyright expert provides tips to avoid copyright breaches.Read more
September 1, 2023
Groen Kennisnet milestone: 500,000th item in the knowledge bank
Last month, Groen Kennisnet added the half-millionth item to its knowledge bank. It is a brochure from the organisation Boerennatuur Vlaanderen. Groen Kennisnet offers the largest Dutch collection of up-to-date and reliable knowledge items for the agricultural, food and green domains. Read more
September 1, 2023
Collections in the spotlight: CAB Abstracts
In this newsletter, we’re taking a closer look at CAB Abstracts. This is the principal database for literature in the fields of agriculture, environment, and applied life sciences and a big favourite of Corrie Snijder, collection specialist at WUR Library.
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September 1, 2023
Analysing the impact of your research on policy
WUR researchers now have access to the Impact module of SciVal. You can use it to find out how your research has shaped or influenced certain policies. The Impact module provides data on research publications cited in policy documents. Read more
August 28, 2023
FAIR data fund: FAIR-ifying research data
This year, WUR researchers can apply for the 4TU FAIRData Fund. The fund offers financial aid to cover the costs of FAIR-ifying existing research data. The maximum award is €3,500.Read more
August 16, 2023
Thirty new drawings on view in the Flora Batava exhibition
Have you already visited the exhibition Stories Plants Tell: Flora Batava 1800-1934? Until 15 October, you can visit the sequel of the exhibition with 30 new drawings. We look forward to seeing you!
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August 8, 2023
New round of the NWO Open Science Fund
The Fund aims to support projects specifically designed to implement and stimulate Open Science practices. For this second call of 2023, a total of € 1.5 million is available, with a maximum of € 50,000 per project (up to a one-year duration). The submission deadline is 26 September. Read more
July 4, 2023
Library dialogues | a new series of round table discussions
The world of scientific information, communication and publishing is undergoing considerable changes. WUR Library is organising a new "Library Dialogues" series to foster discussion on the implications for research and education. The first Library dialogue is about the possibly questionable behaviour of specific publishers and takes place on 12 October in Aurora, room B9242+B9248.Read more
July 3, 2023
A new research portal for the Netherlands on OpenAIRE
This week, UKB, SURF and OpenAIRE are launching a new research portal for the Netherlands on OpenAIRE Connect. The portal covers the publications, datasets and projects of research institutes in the Netherlands. Read more
June 29, 2023
Detecting AI-generated texts with Turnitin
WUR students are expected to avoid plagiarism by writing original texts for their assignments, reports and thesis. To detect plagiarism, WUR teachers use Turnitin. Turnitin has recently introduced a new AI detection module that detects if a text may have been written by AI writing tools, such as ChatGPT. Read more
June 29, 2023
Yes, you can! Negotiate with your publisher over copyright
Publishing often means transferring your copyright to the publisher. Did you know that you are allowed to negotiate the publishing contract?Read more
June 28, 2023
Research.com rankings reviewed
Research.com is a platform that publishes a ranking of scientists in their specific discipline. Several WUR researchers were highly ranked in the second edition of their rankings. In this article, we review this ranking and provide some advice on how to use it.Read more
June 16, 2023
Collections in the spotlight: eBooks on tourism
In the series Collection in the Spotlight, we’re taking a closer look at exciting databases and hidden gems in our collections. This month, we’re discussing the Elgar Tourism eBook collection, a big favourite of Martin Slabbertje, a collection specialist of WUR Library.
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June 15, 2023
Exhibition with work from Orestis Spyrou
Orestis Spyrou is a graduate of the master's programme Biosystems Engineering at Wageningen University & Research. His academic interest is in digital twins, extended realities, and artificial intelligence. In his free time, he likes to paint. His paintings are now on display in the glass cabinet on the 3rd floor of the Forum Library until the end of September 2023.Read more
June 12, 2023
Research@WUR reaches milestone: over 300,000 Research Outputs and counting
Research@WUR recently reached a milestone. WUR has now more than 300,000 publications in its repository. Currently over one-third of the research output is Open Access and completely free and available to anyone to read. Read more
June 5, 2023
Vacancies scientific information specialist & application manager RDM
There are several vacancies for a Specialist academic information within WUR Library. We're also looking for an Application manager Research Data Management.Read more
May 16, 2023
Tool tip: Tools for a literature review or systematic review
Planning to do a systematic review or an extensive literature review? There are tools to help you with screening and selecting publications. In this article, we’ll discuss two free tools that can help you with reviewing.Read more
May 16, 2023
Stories Plants Tell: Flora Batava 1800-1934
In June this year, a new edition of the key work of Dutch botany is published. It includes stories of Wageningen scientists. Special Collections celebrates this with an exhibition on the Flora Batava: Stories Plants Tell.Read more
May 8, 2023
Collections in the spotlight: Flowers of the Brazilian forest
In the Collection in the Spotlight series, we’re taking a closer look at exciting databases and hidden gems in our collections. This month, we’re discussing Flowers of the Brazilian forest, [31 paintings by Margaret Mee], a big favourite of Corrie Snijder, collection specialist at WUR Library.
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March 24, 2023
New printers in the Library: everything you need to know
Last month, brand new printers were installed in the Library. These multifunction printers (MFPs) are not only faster and more efficient but also environmentally friendly! In this article, we walk you through all the different printing services and facilities available to you.Read more
March 13, 2023
Can ChatGPT do my literature search for me?
Since its launch in November 2022, ChatGPT has become increasingly popular. To help you make informed decisions about its use, we're taking a closer look at the usefulness of ChatGPT in discovering, evaluating and citing scientific information.Read more
February 6, 2023
Can you credit ChatGPT as a co-author?
Many scientists are playing around with ChatGPT and are testing the program's functionalities. Some publishers have taken a stand on how authors may use ChatGPT in their publications. Read more
February 6, 2023
Cite and refer to images and figures with EndNote
Did you know that you should reference any images, graphs, or other figures that you re-use in your work? This also applies to photographs and figures you find on free-to-pick websites. EndNote has a feature to store images and figures and create references and in-text citations. Read more
January 17, 2023
Access to the Financieele Dagblad through the FD app
Since last year, WUR staff and students have had access to Het Financieele Dagblad. Many colleagues use the FD app to read the newspaper. To maintain access, you need to log in via the Library every three months. After your login information is verified, you can use the FD app again. Read more
