Category: News and Events
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It is OPUS’ 20th birthday!
[Ed. note: Beth Broyles is the Director of Student Information Systems in the Office of the Registrar.] April 1 was OPUS’ 20th birthday and this is no April Fool’s joke. OPUS went live on 4/1/2000 with all features. Why April Fool’s Day, you might ask? This day was the first day of Fall 2000 preregistration.…
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LITS recent headlines and upcoming events
Recent LITS headlines: Emory Libraries news: Conservation in the Age of COVID-19, by Julie Newton ECDS news: Campus Public Art on OpenTour, by Amy Li ECDS News: ArcGIS access during COVID-19, by Megan Slemons Upcoming LITS events: (go HERE for more information for each event) April 7 – Emory Libraries All Staff Meeting: 10:00 am…
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Advice on Zoom settings to avoid “Zoombombing”
In the last few days you may have heard of “Zoom Trolls,” “Zoom Party Crashers” or “Zoombombing.” News outlets such as Forbes, the New York Times, and Yahoo News are reporting how publicized Zoom meetings and webinars are being interrupted by random people playing music, shouting slurs, and, in some cases, displaying pornography. Zoom has…
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Links to stay informed during the COVID-19 outbreak
In an effort to help everyone stay informed on the latest updates regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, here are a few key links to monitor: Emory’s COVID-19 communication page: The latest schedules, updates from leaders, and frequently asked questions. Emory Libraries COVID-19 updates page: The latest schedules and updates for Emory Libraries. Emory HR’s COVID-19 page: …
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Staying active at home during Move More
Now is the time to focus on your personal self-care and well-being during this time of uncertainty related to COVID-19. These resources are available to support your health and happiness: Resources Handout: https://hr.emory.edu/eu/_includes/documents/sections/wellness/mmc-covid.pdf Move More Challenge is still scheduled to begin Monday, March 23. This is a great opportunity to find ways to remain active,…
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LITS recent headlines and upcoming events
Recent LITS headlines: Emory Libraries news: A message from the Dean of Libraries Emory Libraries news: Access and Borrowing Updates for Robert W. Woodruff Library ECDS News: ECDS helps Post45 Journal move to Emory University Upcoming LITS events: (go HERE for more information for each event) March 23 – Move More Challenge begins April 14…
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LEAF Elections are open until April 2 and more news
The Library Employee Advocacy Forum (LEAF) is facilitating a monthly online news feature to keep library staff informed about advocacy-related information at Emory. LEAF Elections are open The elections for the Library Employee Advocacy Forum (LEAF) are now open. This is a wonderful opportunity to get involved and represent the needs of your fellow library…