Open Scholarship Events for Fall 2026

The Scholarly Publishing and Research team within the KSU Libraries hosts events throughout the semester dedicated to sharing knowledge and best practices in open scholarship. We invite you to attend and learn something new with us!

Experts on DIY Publishing Series | September - November

Decorative graphic. Experts on DIY Publishing - a scholarly publishing and research event series

The KSU Libraries’ Scholarly Publishing and Research team invites you to attend our webinar series "Experts on DIY Publishing." We'll hear from KSU experts on the history of zines, the evolution of the book, and using zines as tools for teaching and learning. 

If you're interested but unable to attend, register to receive a recording. 

 

Experts on DIY Publishing: History of Zines (+ Free Speech)

 Zines have long been a powerful medium for sharing ideas, building communities, and subverting traditional publishing. Participants will gain insights into what zines are, how they’ve evolved over time, and how they remain a tool for free speech. 

When: Wednesday, September 2 at 2:00PM

Register for the History of Zines webinar

Experts on DIY Publishing: Remixing the Book

 Scrolls, codices, zines, ebooks—the book has taken many forms and is still evolving. This panel will consider the book’s physical history and form, books in digital environments, and the future of the book. 

When: Wednesday, September 30 at 2:00PM

Register for the Remixing the Book Webinar

Experts on DIY Publishing: Teaching with Zines

How can zines transform the classroom into a space for hands-on, personalized learning? This webinar will explore the potential of zines as a teaching tool and opportunity for open pedagogy. Panelists will discuss their experiences using and creating zines in the classroom and ways DIY publishing can deepen student engagement. 

When: Wednesday, October 14 at 2:00PM

Register for the Teaching with Zines Webinar

Zine Party: A Making Day

Join us for a Zine Fest in the Nest! We’ll have zines, hands-on crafts, hands-on event with zines, crafts, and open access.  Hear welcome remarks from our keynote speaker Andrew Zonneveld, co-founder of On Our Own Authority! publishing house and the ATL Radical Book Fair. You’ll get the chance to dabble in different aspects of DIY publishing at stations around the Nest—walk around at your leisure, create, and learn! 

When: Wednesday,  November 4 from 1:00-4:00PM

Where: The Nest, Sturgis Library - First Floor, Kennesaw Campus

No registration required.

Discover more about Zine Fest.

Open Access Week | October 19-23 

Celebrate Open Access Week 2026 with the KSU Libraries! Open Access Week is an annual international event that celebrates the free and immediate online access to research, articles, books, and more worldwide.

 
Visit the ground floor of Sturgis library during October 19-23 to view Our Open Story, a visual representation of how the Scholarly Publishing and Research team supports the Open Movements on campus.

 
We’re also hosting events to promote the benefits of open access research. Attend and help the university advance the open access movement! 

In Conversation with Open Advocates: An Open Access Week Panel

When: October 20 at 11:00AM 
Where: Virtual Event


Who supports open access at your institution? Attend this virtual panel as we discuss the value of open access and the burgeoning open ecosystem we’ve created at Kennesaw State University (KSU) and within the University System of Georgia (USG). You’ll hear perspectives from open access advocates at the faculty, administrative, and university system level. 

Register for the Open Access Week Panel

Digital Commons Drive-Thru

When: October 20 from 1:00-4:00PM 
Where: Sturgis and Johnson Libraries


Want to increase your work’s impact with a global audience? KSU Libraries’ Scholarly Publishing and Research team invites you to our Digital Commons Drive-Thru! Our team will review your CV for eligible works to share with the institutional repository. We’ll help you identify copyright considerations, upload your eligible publications to the appropriate collection, and ensure that you receive monthly metric reports to track your impact.  

Visit us at your convenience at either the Kennesaw or Marietta campus. Bring a paper copy of your CV and any questions you have.  

No registration required. Discover more on the event page. 

Undergraduate Research Award 2026

Undergraduate Research Award- $500 Prize

The Undergraduate Research Award is open and accepting applications. Undergraduate students may submit one of their best papers and a separate project detailing how they used library and MARB resources.

The grand prize includes:

  • $500 in cash
  • recognition at the Symposium of Student Scholars
  • publication in the Kennesaw Journal of Undergraduate Research

Review the detailed submission instructions and apply by December 4, 2026.  

View Details and Submission Instructions