You may already know that our library subscribes to scite.ai, a popular AI research tool for searching literature. Are you using it to its full capabilities?

April 1st, a day synonymous with humor and mischief, also marks the birth of one of literature’s most profound voices - Milan Kundera (1929 - 2023). His debut novel, The Joke, perfectly aligns with the spirit of his birthday, demonstrating how a harmless prank transforms into life-altering consequences. The weaving of comedy and tragedy defines his literary legacy.

Student helpers provide valuable assistance to the Library by supporting our staff behind the scenes and at various service points to keep everything running smoothly. Last week, we celebrated their efforts at the Student Helper Appreciation Party, with 25 students joining us. The highlight? The Outstanding Student Helper Awards ceremony, where 10 exceptional helpers were honored for their tireless devotion, remarkable talents, and passion to do more. The awardees received e-certificates and coupons as tokens of appreciation. Everyone enjoyed tasty refreshments and mingled with library staff in a relaxed atmosphere.

Academic publishing is in flux, and eLife, a pioneer in open-access biology research, finds itself at the heart of the storm.