Lane Library, Ripon College

This week we're featuring Ryan Schmit, a Sports Management major and Communication minor from Appleton, WI. He's worked as a circulation assistant at the library since the fall of 2020. Ryan's post-Ripon plans include working with the Timbler Rattlers as their Ticket Sales Intern this summer and continuing to coach club volleyball in the area.

His favorite thing about working at the library is its atmosphere and says that, "everyone I work with there is awesome. I always feel more relaxed when I go to the library whether it is to do homework, work at the front desk, or just relax from long days." Ryan's favorite book is The Soul of a Team by Tony Dungy. THANK YOU for your work at the library, Ryan, and we wish you all the best!

In honor of Open Ed Week (March 7-11), students shared their responses to the statement: "With the money I spent on textbooks this semester, I could have..."

Textbooks are a financial burden for many college students. OER (open educational resources) are excellent tools for reducing this burden. OER come in all formats, from videos, textbooks, images, and more. What they have in common is their use of open licenses, which allow you to share and edit the resources. Beyond their financial benefits, OER can also encourage creativity and innovation in the classroom!

To learn more about these awesome resources, check out our guide to OER: https://ripon.edu/guide/open-educational-resources-oer/

Join us next Tuesday at 11am for a Zotero workshop in the Waitkus Lab! Enjoy tea and hot chocolate as you learn how to get the most out of Zotero. Zotero is an excellent tool for generating citations and keeping your research organized. All levels of familiarity with Zotero are welcome, and seniors and Catalyst 300 students are especially encouraged to attend!