News from The University Library
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Cabell's Predatory Reports is a valuable resource that helps you avoid predatory journals when publishing
Predatory journals are disreputable publications that prioritise profit over scientific integrity and do not meet all the standards expected of scholarly journals. Being published in a predatory journal can diminish the credibility of your research.
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Find unintentional plagiarism using iThenticate
iThenticate is a text screening tool that researchers can use to check for similarities and unintentional plagiarism. The results provide information about the degree of similarity between your work and previously published material.
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New Publishing Agreements with JMIR, eLife, and Copernicus
During April and May, Örebro University has entered into additional publishing agreements.
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Reserving borrowed books
If the book you are looking for is on loan, you can queue for it. When the loan period is over and the book is returned, you will by notified by e-mail that the book can be picked up from the reservation shelf.
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Your loans can be automatically renewed
For most books at the University Library, automatic renewals apply. If there are no reservations on the books you've borrowed, the loan is automatically renewed for a new period as soon as the loan period expires.
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Borrow your course literature at the University Library
The required reading for your courses can be found at the University Library.
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How to easily pay your overdue fine
If you return your borrowed books late, you will need to pay a late fee. If you have late fees, they can be easily paid with a debit/credit card through your library account or at the help desks at our libraries.
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Group work? Book a group study room in the library
When it's time for group work, you and your group can sit undisturbed and work in a group study room. As a university student, you can book group study rooms at the Main Library and the Medical Library.
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Funders in joint open access initiative
The research funders Swedish Research Council, Forte, Formas, and Vinnova have made a strategic decision on a funding model to support publication with publishers that exclusively publish fully open access journals.
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Activate Your University Card as Your Library Card
Are you a new student wondering how to get a library card with us? As a student, your University Card serves as your library card.
