Open and Affordable Textbooks Program: Deadline Approaching
The Open and Affordable Textbooks (OAT) Program is currently accepting applications. This program, which has saved Rutgers students more than $13 million since its inception, awards research funds to Rutgers faculty who redesign their courses to use free or low-cost materials or who create a new open textbook. Please encourage any instructors you speak with to apply for the Course Redesign Award by March 12 and the Authoring Award by April 9. The full program information and application links can be found on the OAT Program website.
Backup Requirements for RUL-Managed Desktops and Laptops
Information Technology Services (ITS) manages all backups for files saved on your Rutgers University Libraries-supported desktops and laptops. These processes are designed to protect your files and ensure business continuity in the event of hardware failure, accidental deletion, or other issues. To make sure your data is fully protected, please follow these guidelines:
- To ensure your files are included in the automated backup process, save all work-related files only in the designated folders on your device. Files stored outside these approved folders may not be backed up. To see the list of folders included in the backup, please read this knowledge base article.
- For backups to run successfully, your device must be connected to the Rutgers network. If you are working remotely, you must be connected to the Rutgers VPN.
- Per the universitywide Acceptable Use Policy for Information Technology Resources, workstations should store only work-related data and applications.
- If you have any questions or need to request a data restoration, contact support@libraries.rutgers.edu.
Rutgers Brand Template Library
The Rutgers Brand Template Library offers an easy-to-navigate collection of templates provided by University Communications and Marketing. The library includes familiar assets such as electronic letterhead and Zoom backgrounds, as well as 50+ new templates organized by category: Advertisements, Event Materials, Marketing Collateral, Documents and Credentials, Posters, Presentations, Social Media, and Video Assets. Templates are available across multiple platforms, including Adobe, Microsoft, and Canva.
The library will continue to evolve and expand over time. Visit the Guidelines or FAQ for tips on using the templates, or submit feedback to share your experience or suggest new designs.
A few things to note:
- The use of these templates is purely optional. If you already have your own templates that work well, you are welcome to keep using them as long as they adhere to the Rutgers visual identity policy and guidelines.
- The templates have Rutgers logos as placeholders, but you’ll want to replace it with the Rutgers University Libraries logo in most cases.
If you have any questions about using the templates, please contact Lara De Meo Hoyt, director of communications and marketing for Rutgers University Libraries, at lara.hoyt@rutgers.edu.
