September 2025: This guide is currently undergoing revisions. Please check back regularly for additions and changes.

The MSU Libraries' OER Award Program applications are now open for the 2025-2026 cycle.

• To encourage the use, adaptation, and creation of openly licensed learning materials, Michigan State University Libraries is pleased to announce that applications are open for the 2025-26 OER Awards. This program provides incentives and support for instructors interested in adopting, adapting, or creating OER as an alternative to traditional textbooks and a pathway to increasing student success. Descriptions of our award categories and links to our application forms for the 2025-26 cycle are available on this OER Award webpage.

• The deadline for submission is October 10, 2025.

• Award applicants are strongly encouraged to meet with Linda Miles, OER Librarian, milesli3@msu.edu, for a one-on-one project consultation before preparing their application.

Upcoming events in the Digital Scholarship Lab

• Intro to VR @DSL: Drop-in Session, Wednesday, Sept. 10th from 4:00-7:00
• Research Facilitation Network Lightning Talks: Research Support Services at MSU, Tuesday, Sept. 16th from 3:00-4:00
• Intro to Modeling for 3D Printing: TinkerCad Zipper Pull, Tuesday Sept. 16th from 5:00-6:30 
• Best Practices in Data Visualization, Thursday, Sept. 18th from 12:00-1:00
• Data Management Plans, Wednesday, Sept. 24th from 10:00-11:00
• 3D Terrain Elevation Models for 3D Printing (online), Wednesday, Sept. 24th from 4:30-5:30

New open textbook: Introduction to Welding

This section contains links to instructions to aid you in doing common tasks related to the services provided by Michigan State University Libraries.

• Locate a Book by Call Number
• Circulation Policies and Procedures
• Find Request Forms
• Use the MakeCentral Service Desk
• Use the Digital Scholarship Lab
• Citation Management Software