Open Scholarship Events for 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!

Love Data Week

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Fall in love with data and celebrate Love Data Week! On Wednesday, February 11 from 1PM-3PM, we invite you to join us at the Johnson Library Rotunda on the Marietta Campus and build your own data visualization using Legos. Unleash your creativity and turn your data into a tangible model! 

 

When: Wednesday, February 11, 1:00PM - 3:00PM

Where: Johnson Library Rotunda, Marietta Campus

 

This is an in-person drop-in event, and no registration is required.

Experts on Special Collections Webinar Series

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The KSU Libraries’ Scholarly Publishing and Research team invites you to attend our webinar series titled "Experts on Special Collections." We'll hear from KSU experts on archives, rare books, and special collections in higher education.

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

 

Experts on Special Collections: Opening the Archives

Curious about archives? What's inside? How can you visit? Join KSU Archivist Kate Matheny as she demystifies the policies, permissions, and restrictions that once inhibited user access and explores the field’s progress towards opening the archives.

When: Wednesday, February 25 at 11:00AM

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Experts on Special Collections: Rare Books for Everyone

Would you touch a priceless, historic manuscript with your bare hands? Join JoyEllen Williams, KSU’s Special Collections and Rare Books Curator, for a deep dive into the evolution of rare book collections from treasure rooms and white gloves to access for all.

When: Wednesday, March 25 at 11:00AM

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Experts on Special Collections: Curating a Career

Are you curious about special collections career paths? Join current students Andrew Bramlett and Octavia Mann and alumna Camilla Stegall as they discuss how their experiences with KSU’s special collections have and will shape their careers. KSU Archivist Kate Matheney and Rare Books Curator JoyEllen Williams will add their expertise to the conversation.

When: Wednesday, April 29  at 11:00AM

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Open Education Week 

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Celebrate Open Education Week 2026 with the KSU Libraries from March 2-6! Open Education Week is an annual global event that celebrates open and equitable educational practices.  

Throughout the week, you’ll meet our Affordable Learning Librarian, we’ll feature KSU faculty who are championing the movement in their courses, and we’ll share ways that you can foster cost-savings and inclusive practices in your work. 

When: March 2-6

No registration required.

 

Check out our Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn during Open Education Week to learn more! 

All Things Open Conference

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Join KSU Libraries as we explore open access, open educational resources, open pedagogy, and more at our fourth annual All Things Open Conference! Sessions will take place virtually each day.

The conference is free and open to all.

When: April 6-9 starting at 1:00 PM

Check back for a link to the full schedule and registration information.

 

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

Deadline: Friday, December 4

View Details and Submission Instructions