News - Library | KTU https://library.ktu.edu/news/ KTU Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:58:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 The University Campus Library will be closed on July 6th. https://library.ktu.edu/news/the-university-campus-library-will-be-closed-on-july-6th/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:58:30 +0000 https://library.ktu.edu/news/the-university-campus-library-will-be-closed-on-july-6th/ On July 6 (Monday), the University Campus Library (Studentų St. 48) will be closed – National celebration.

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]]> LIBER 2026 Annual Conference is taking place in Trondheim, Norway https://library.ktu.edu/news/liber-2026-annual-conference-is-taking-place-in-trondheim-norway/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:46:04 +0000 https://library.ktu.edu/news/liber-2026-annual-conference-is-taking-place-in-trondheim-norway/ From 1–3 July, the 55th Annual Conference of the Association of European Research Libraries (LIBER) is being held in Trondheim, Norway. The LIBER Conference is one of the most important international events for the academic and research library community. This year’s theme, “The Power of Libraries in an Uncertain World,” invites discussion on the role […]

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]]> CAELUM Project Information Resource for International Students Seeking Employment in Lithuania https://library.ktu.edu/news/caelum-project-information-resource-for-international-students-seeking-employment-in-lithuania/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:45:51 +0000 https://library.ktu.edu/news/caelum-project-information-resource-for-international-students-seeking-employment-in-lithuania/ Kaunas University of Technology Library, as part of the Erasmus+ project CAELUM “Open science supporting vulnerable communities: empowering university libraries in crisis response” has prepared an informational guide for international students. The publication “Career Guide for International Students in Lithuania” aims to help students better understand the Lithuanian job market and prepare for a successful […]

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]]> Library opening hours during summer https://library.ktu.edu/news/library-hours-from-july-1-to-september-1/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:00:20 +0000 https://library.ktu.edu/news/library-hours-from-july-1-to-september-1/ The library is closed on Saturdays and Sundays in July and August. University Campus Library July 1 – August 21 – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. July 6 – closed August 24–28 – 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. August 31 – September 1 – 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Social Sciences and Humanities Library July […]

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]]> Clarivate Analytics Journal Metrics for 2025 and a Webinar https://library.ktu.edu/news/clarivate-analytics-journal-metrics-for-2025-and-a-webinar/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:24:17 +0000 https://library.ktu.edu/news/clarivate-analytics-journal-metrics-for-2025-and-a-webinar/ Clarivate Analytics has published the 2026 edition of the Journal Citation Reports (JCR), which presents bibliometric metrics for journals for the previous year, 2025. The latest JCR metrics are now available in the eLABa repository. First published in 1975, the JCR became an important tool in academic publishing with the introduction of the Journal Impact […]

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]]> EBSCO online training sessions in July and August https://library.ktu.edu/news/ebsco-online-training-sessions-in-july-and-august/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:52:18 +0000 https://library.ktu.edu/news/ebsco-online-training-sessions-in-july-and-august/ Members of the KTU community are kindly invited to register and participate in online training sessions organized by EBSCO. The training sessions are short (25–45 min.) and are intended for users of various skill levels. July training Sessions: Navigation Changes on EBSCO Platforms – Overview of Updates Date and time: July 3 | 12:00 p.m. […]

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]]> eLABa system upgrade on July 1 https://library.ktu.edu/news/12609/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:43:59 +0000 https://library.ktu.edu/news/12609/ We would like to inform you that on July 1st of this year from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, the eLABa application software will be updated – eLABa repository version 1.40 will be installed. We would like to ask you not to upload data to the eLABa repository during the installation. Apologize for the inconvenience.

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]]> Citizen Science Hub Amsterdam officially launched to strengthen public participation in research https://library.ktu.edu/news/citizen-science-hub-amsterdam-officially-launched-to-strengthen-public-participation-in-research/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:43:08 +0000 https://library.ktu.edu/news/citizen-science-hub-amsterdam-officially-launched-to-strengthen-public-participation-in-research/ In June 2026, the Citizen Science Hub Amsterdam was officially launched at the new library of the University of Amsterdam. The initiative brings together the University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam University Medical Center, the Amsterdam Public Library, and the Municipality of Amsterdam. The aim of the Hub is to strengthen the […]

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]]> EIFL distance trainings https://library.ktu.edu/news/eifl-distance-trainings/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:58:15 +0000 https://library.ktu.edu/news/eifl-distance-trainings/ We invite members of the KTU community to participate in online webinars organized by EIFL (Electronic Information for Libraries). Optimizing journal processes and workflows Date and time: Wednesday, 24 June | 12:00 | Registration This webinar will present and discuss experiences on how to effectively improve and optimize editorial processes in scholarly journals. Motivating peer […]

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]]> Invitation to Open Science Community discussion https://library.ktu.edu/news/invitation-to-open-science-community-discussion/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:41:37 +0000 https://library.ktu.edu/news/invitation-to-open-science-community-discussion/ We are excited to invite you to our next Open Science Community Kaunas (OSCK) meetup. In this session, we will address a very common and practical challenge: How do you legally self-archive your published work after the embargo period? A fellow researcher recently published her article through a no-fee route, but it came with a […]

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]]> Discover the European Citizen Science Platform https://library.ktu.edu/news/discover-the-european-citizen-science-platform/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:23:17 +0000 https://library.ktu.edu/news/discover-the-european-citizen-science-platform/ The European Citizen Science Platform invites researchers, students, educators, and members of the public to explore citizen science opportunities in one place. The platform provides access to hundreds of citizen science projects, training resources, organisations, events, and practical tools that support public engagement in research. Its mission is to foster knowledge exchange, collaboration, and the […]

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]]> Webinar about AI tools for research https://library.ktu.edu/news/webinar-about-ai-tools-for-research/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:33:47 +0000 https://library.ktu.edu/news/webinar-about-ai-tools-for-research/ We invite members of the KTU community to participate in an online seminar organized by EIFL (Electronic Information for Libraries), which will showcase artificial intelligence technologies that help users find, evaluate, and analyze scholarly information more effectively. During the session, participants will explore the Elicit, Consensus, and ResearchRabbit platforms and learn about their applications in […]

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]]> Webinar “Research Workflows with SciSpace and Undermind” https://library.ktu.edu/news/webinar-research-workflows-with-scispace-and-undermind/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:29:23 +0000 https://library.ktu.edu/news/webinar-research-workflows-with-scispace-and-undermind/ We invite members of the KTU community to participate in a webinar organized by EIFL (Electronic Information for Libraries), which will present practical methods for searching and analyzing academic literature using the artificial intelligence (AI) tools “SciSpace” and “Undermind.” Date and time: 17 June (Wednesday) | 12:00 PM Registration

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]]> EBSCO online training sessions in June https://library.ktu.edu/news/ebsco-online-training-sessions-in-june/ Thu, 28 May 2026 12:23:35 +0000 https://library.ktu.edu/news/ebsco-online-training-sessions-in-june/ Members of the KTU community are kindly invited to register and participate in online training sessions organized by EBSCO. Mission: Pass the Course – Find Literature in Minutes with EBSCO Date and Time: 2 June (Tuesday) | 2:00 PM (duration: 30 minutes) | Registration This training session will introduce simple and practical ways to use […]

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]]> Invitation to KTU Open Science Community Meetings https://library.ktu.edu/news/invitation-to-ktu-open-science-community-meetings/ Wed, 27 May 2026 05:06:07 +0000 https://library.ktu.edu/news/invitation-to-ktu-open-science-community-meetings/ Open science is becoming an increasingly important part of the academic community. Research funding bodies such as the Research Council of Lithuania and the European Commission require that research results be made openly accessible, while research data must be managed in accordance with the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable). In practice, researchers often face […]

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]]> Visit of Kaunas University of Technology Library Representatives to the University of Vienna https://library.ktu.edu/news/ktu-library-at-erasmus-mobility-week-in-vienna/ Wed, 27 May 2026 04:46:57 +0000 https://library.ktu.edu/news/ktu-library-at-erasmus-mobility-week-in-vienna/ From May 18–22, Library Director Dr. Gintarė Tautkevičienė and Head of the Research Information Services Unit Aistė Pranckutė participated in the Erasmus+ staff mobility week organized by the University of Vienna Library. The five-day event brought together academic library professionals from Croatia, Italy, Poland, France, Hungary, Switzerland, and Lithuania. During presentations and discussions, the main […]

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]]> Library online training sessions for doctoral students, lectures and researchers in June https://library.ktu.edu/news/library-online-training-sessions-for-researchers-doctoral-students-in-june/ Tue, 26 May 2026 06:27:41 +0000 https://library.ktu.edu/news/library-online-training-sessions-for-researchers-doctoral-students-in-june/ To participate in the online training sessions organized by the library, you must register in advance. All registered participants will receive a login link in advance of the training. Detailed information about each training session. Training schedule: AI Tools for Researchers | Registration Date and time: 2026-06-17 | 15:30–16:15

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]]> Webinar “From Preprints to Publication: How Community-Driven Models Are Reshaping Scholarly Communication” https://library.ktu.edu/news/webinar-from-preprints-to-publication-how-community-driven-models-are-reshaping-scholarly-communication/ Mon, 25 May 2026 06:29:56 +0000 https://library.ktu.edu/news/webinar-from-preprints-to-publication-how-community-driven-models-are-reshaping-scholarly-communication/ We invite members of the KTU community to the second webinar in the “ALMASI” discussion series on scholar-led publishing: “From Preprints to Publication: How Community-Driven Models Are Reshaping Scholarly Communication.” This seminar will explore how community-driven scholarly publishing models are evolving across Africa, Europe, and Latin America. The discussion will address key concepts of open […]

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]]> Webinar “The GenAI ecosystem for research – a new generation of tools. Discover LeapSpace” https://library.ktu.edu/news/webinar-the-genai-ecosystem-for-research-a-new-generation-of-tools-discover-leapspace/ Fri, 22 May 2026 06:03:16 +0000 https://library.ktu.edu/news/webinar-the-genai-ecosystem-for-research-a-new-generation-of-tools-discover-leapspace/ We invite all KTU community members to a hands-on training session on LeapSpace – a new AI ecosystem for research work (which KTU member can test for free until the 11th of June). Leapspace is powered by millions of full-text, peer-reviewed scientific publications from leading publishers, the Scopus abstracts database, and a global database of […]

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]]> Webinar “Engaging the Modern Academic Library User” https://library.ktu.edu/news/webinar-engaging-the-modern-academic-library-user/ Mon, 18 May 2026 08:46:13 +0000 https://library.ktu.edu/news/webinar-engaging-the-modern-academic-library-user/ JoVE is organizing a webinar “Engaging the Modern Academic Library User”, designed for academic library professionals and anyone interested in the needs of today’s users. The webinar will discuss how academic libraries are adapting to changing user expectations, ways to build closer relationships with today’s users, and how to increase the visibility, accessibility, and use […]

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