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Open Educational Resources Mini-Grants

Introducing mini-grant opportunities for instructors who participate in our OER initiatives! These grants are made possible by an $80,000 grant from the Davis Educational Foundation, established by Stanton and Elizabeth Davis after Mr. Davis’s retirement as chairman of Shaw’s Supermarkets, Inc.  Grant Opportunties: Sonya Durney, Scholarly Communication Librarian Questions & Contact Learn more about Open [...]

Library Services for New Alumni

Congratulations to UNE's 2025 graduating classes! We are here to support UNE alumni with access to our physical collections & research services. Learn more about library services for UNE alumni. While access to our online subscription services, including databases, is limited to current UNE students, faculty and staff, we are able to offer recently graduated [...]

Get out and enjoy Maine

Enjoy all that Maine has to offer by visiting Maine State Parks or the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens at no cost! Maine State Parks We have a Maine State Park pass available to borrow at each campus library! The passes are be available on a first-come, first-serve basis, can be borrowed for 3 days at [...]

As Above, So Below Workshop

Liz Awalt Workshop

April 16, 2025

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Girard Marine Science Center

Join Liz Awalt for a hands-on Workshop in support of her exhibit "As Above, So Below." This unique opportunity is open to all students, faculty and staff. During the workshop, Liz will guide participants through a water-based painting or drawing activity, using the tanks in the Girard Marine Science Center as inspiration. The emphasis will [...]

Sexual Assault Awareness

During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we engage in meaningful learning and reflection on the impact of sexual violence and how we can contribute to a culture of support and prevention. Together with UNE's Office of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance, we have created a reading list with a diverse selection of resources to deepen [...]

March is Women’s History Month

To recognize and highlight the invaluable but often undersung contributions of women, we have created a reading list of resources to explore and examine women's diverse stories. Choose from books, articles, films and more which amplify the stories that have shaped our history, and foster deeper conversations about gender equality, empowerment, and the ongoing journey [...]

Pop-Up Workshop

Pop-up Workshop

March 12, 2025

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Portland Campus Library Reading Room

Need help with your paper? Finding the right sources? Formatting citations? Come by one of our pop-up research and writing workshops We will be available to help you in the Portland Campus Library main reading room together with SASC on Thursday, February 13 and Wednesday, March 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. And of [...]

Open Education Week

March 3 kicks off Open Education Week. OE Week is an annual platform to show the world what’s happening in Open Education, encompassing resources that are free of barriers and can be fully shared. OE Week activities and events are free and open to all. Join throughout the week and meet the wonderful community behind [...]

Open Textbook Workshop

Open Textbook Workshop

March 5, 2025

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Zoom

Join UNE Library Services Scholarly Communication Librarian Sonya Durney March 5 at 2 p.m. for an interactive Zoom workshop on open textbooks. Learn how open educational resources (OER) can enhance student learning, reduce textbook costs, and provide customizable course materials. Whether you're new to OER or looking to deepen your understanding, this session will equip [...]

Black History Month

Because Black history is American history, but has often been overlooked or undervalued, we have created reading lists of recommended resources to expand your understanding and deepen appreciation for the diverse stories within the Black community. Choose from books, articles, websites, film and podcasts from our Race & Ethnicity Resource Lists on: African American History [...]