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Sharks and Marine Protected Areas in the Northeast Pacific

Description: <p class="CECParagraph">Sharks, rays, skates, and chimaeras are among the most vulnerable marine species globally, with many populations experiencing significant decline due to overfishing, habitat degradation, and a lack of effective management. Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) offer a promising tool for spatial conservation of these species, particularly when design is informed by shark biology, movement patterns, and life history characteristics, and when socioeconomic factors are considered.</… more
Date: October 8, 2025
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Advancing Supply Chain Transparency for Chemicals in Consumer Products. Case Study: Electronics

Description: This case study discusses advancing supply chain transparency for chemicals in the electronics sector, focusing on best practices and regulatory considerations. The North American electronics sector is a significant part of the manufacturing industry, employing over a million people. Over 500 chemicals are used in electronics, with around 1,000 found in e-waste. Hazardous substances include heavy metals, flame retardants, phthalates, and solvents. The case study discusses drivers of and barrier… more
Date: October 2025
Creator: WSP Canada Inc.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Advancing Supply Chain Transparency for Chemicals in Consumer Products. Case Study: Personal Care and Cosmetic Products

Description: This case study discusses advancing supply chain transparency for chemicals in the personal care and cosmetic products sector across North America, focusing on best practices and regulatory considerations. The sector is characterized by high chemical exposure and regulatory scrutiny, as well as by high consumer awareness and demand for ingredient transparency. This has driven the development of best practices. The case study discusses drivers of and barriers to the implementation of these pract… more
Date: October 2025
Creator: WSP Canada Inc.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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CEC’s work to support the Local Environmental Observer (LEO) Network (2015–2016)

Description: The Local Environmental Observer (LEO) Network is an online community of local observers and topic experts who share knowledge about unusual animal, environment, and weather events. The Network originated within the Alaska Tribal Health System as a project of the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) in 2012 to bring local area experts in rural communities into contact with topic experts who might be far away. Through LEO, members can share observations, connect on various topics wi… more
Date: October 18, 2024
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Student-driven Spatial Needs Assessment for the UNT Music Library, Special Collections, and the 4th Floor of Willis Library

Description: This report shares the results of a Dean's Innovation Grant from the UNT Libraries. The grant was a project, the authors conducted a needs analysis focusing on patron needs, particularly students, related to using spaces on the fourth floor of the Willis Library.
Date: October 4, 2024
Creator: Wolski, Kristin A.; Cleveland, Susannah, 1972-; May, Meagan & Milburn, Gabby
Partner: UNT Libraries
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Artificial Intelligence Strategy & Implementation

Description: This report is the second in a series of flash reports released by the subcommittee about AI strategy and implementation in the House of Representatives. The purpose of the report is to provide an update on the use of AI technology by House offices and legislative branch agencies.
Date: October 20, 2023
Creator: United States. Congress. House. Committee on House Administration. Subcommittee on Modernization
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Music Library Picture Show: Creating a "Third Place" for Denton Students: Final Report

Description: Report states that the aim of the Music Library Picture Show demonstration was to learn about how event programming affects student attitudes about the library and to position the library as a viable "third place" for UNT students and visiting high school students. The project members promoted the events with the assistance of UNT Libraries Communications and Marketing which includes posters, small flyers, lawn signs, etc. Their results discuss the outcome of various events put on by the librar… more
Date: October 6, 2023
Creator: Sprabary, Meghan & Wolski, Kristin A.
Partner: UNT Music Library
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The Soundbox: A Music Engagement Lab

Description: Report asserts that The Soundbox was designed as a public space within the Music Library where UNT community members can engage with various types of music technology to learn and create. The overall goal was to utilize Music Library space for public use in a way that increases engagement.
Date: October 6, 2023
Creator: Huff, David; Wolski, Kristin A.; Fernandez, Sabino; Lemons, Justin & Sellers, Steven
Partner: UNT Music Library
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AI and the Commons: Outcomes from the 2023 CC Global Summit Alignment Assembly

Description: This report summarizes discussions held at the 2023 Creative Commons global summit conference concerning the issues of how Creative Commons should respond the the use of Creative Commons licensed work in AI training.
Date: October 5, 2023
Creator: Hong, Shannon; Walsh, Kat; Zehta, Timid R. & Angell, Nate
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Findings: The Potential Future Risks of AI

Description: Report explaining some of the potential risks associated with the future of artificial intelligence (AI) advancements to advise the U.S. President and the White House National AI Initiative Office (NAIIO).
Date: October 2023
Creator: National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Recommendations: AI's Procurement Challenge

Description: This report recommends that each federal agency must prioritize AI procurement for realizing its mission and include AI procurement within its Presidential transition plan. The report then outlines methods for AI procurement, maintenance, and disbursement.
Date: October 2023
Creator: National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Office. The National AI Advisory Committee
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Recommendations: creating Institutional Structures to Support Safer AI systems

Description: This report provides recommendations to establish a multi-agency-sponsored AI Lead Rapid Response Team (ALRT) to support advancing the safe and responsible development of AI, and to have ALRT focus on six core activities, including risk monitoring and collaboration with industry and academia.
Date: October 2023
Creator: National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Office. The National AI Advisory Committee
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Recommendations: Generative AI Away from the Frontier

Description: This report discusses recommendations to the presidential administration about generative artificial intelligence. The report further discusses the importance of acknowledging "off-frontier" generative AI systems in order to have a clear understanding of the potential risks posed by these more widely available generative AI systems.
Date: October 2023
Creator: National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Recommendations: Implementing the NIST AI RMF with a Rights-Respecting Approach

Description: This report provides recommendations on implementing NIST AI RMF with a civil rights-oriented approach, and an emphasis on combatting algorithmic discrimination.
Date: October 2023
Creator: National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Office. The National AI Advisory Committee
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Biological Sciences Academic Program Review

Description: This report summarizes an evaluation of the UNT Libraries' Biological Sciences collection to determine if the collection is adequately serving patron needs. It was generated as part of the UNT Libraries’ contributions to the university’s Academic Program Reviews, which are conducted by the Accreditation office in the Division of Planning. The UNT Libraries’ Collection Assessment Department evaluated collections’ ability to meet the curricular and research needs of the academic programs being re… more
Date: October 14, 2022
Creator: Harker, Karen
Partner: UNT Libraries
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Data Science Academic Program Review

Description: This report summarizes an evaluation of the UNT Libraries' Data Science-related resources and materials to determine if the collection is adequately serving patron needs. It was generated as part of the UNT Libraries’ contributions to the university’s Academic Program Reviews, which are conducted by the Accreditation office in the Division of Planning. The UNT Libraries’ Collection Assessment Department evaluated collections’ ability to meet the curricular and research needs of the academic pro… more
Date: October 14, 2022
Creator: Harker, Karen
Partner: UNT Libraries
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Digital Communication Analytics Academic Program Review

Description: This report summarizes an evaluation of the UNT Libraries' Digital Communication Analytics-related resources and materials to determine if the collection is adequately serving patron needs. It was generated as part of the UNT Libraries’ contributions to the university’s Academic Program Reviews, which are conducted by the Accreditation office in the Division of Planning. The UNT Libraries’ Collection Assessment Department evaluated collections’ ability to meet the curricular and research needs … more
Date: October 14, 2022
Creator: Harker, Karen
Partner: UNT Libraries
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Electrical Engineering Academic Program Review

Description: This report summarizes an evaluation of the UNT Libraries' Electrical Engineering-related resources and materials to determine if the collection is adequately serving patron needs. It was generated as part of the UNT Libraries’ contributions to the university’s Academic Program Reviews, which are conducted by the Accreditation office in the Division of Planning. The UNT Libraries’ Collection Assessment Department evaluated collections’ ability to meet the curricular and research needs of the ac… more
Date: October 14, 2022
Creator: Harker, Karen
Partner: UNT Libraries
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Journalism Academic Program Review

Description: This report summarizes an evaluation of the UNT Libraries' Journalism-related resources and materials to determine if the collection is adequately serving patron needs. It was generated as part of the UNT Libraries’ contributions to the university’s Academic Program Reviews, which are conducted by the Accreditation office in the Division of Planning. The UNT Libraries’ Collection Assessment Department evaluated collections’ ability to meet the curricular and research needs of the academic progr… more
Date: October 14, 2022
Creator: Harker, Karen
Partner: UNT Libraries
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Latina/o and Mexican American Studies (LMAS) Academic Program Review

Description: This report summarizes an evaluation of the UNT Libraries' Latina/o and Mexican American Studies-related resources and materials to determine if the collection is adequately serving patron needs. It was generated as part of the UNT Libraries’ contributions to the university’s Academic Program Reviews, which are conducted by the Accreditation office in the Division of Planning. The UNT Libraries’ Collection Assessment Department evaluated collections’ ability to meet the curricular and research … more
Date: October 14, 2022
Creator: Harker, Karen
Partner: UNT Libraries
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Political Science Academic Program Review

Description: This report summarizes an evaluation of the UNT Libraries' Political Science-related resources and materials to determine if the collection is adequately serving patron needs. It was generated as part of the UNT Libraries’ contributions to the university’s Academic Program Reviews, which are conducted by the Accreditation office in the Division of Planning. The UNT Libraries’ Collection Assessment Department evaluated collections’ ability to meet the curricular and research needs of the academi… more
Date: October 14, 2022
Creator: Harker, Karen
Partner: UNT Libraries
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Studio Art Academic Program Review

Description: This report summarizes an evaluation of the UNT Libraries' Studio Art-related resources and materials to determine if the collection is adequately serving patron needs. It was generated as part of the UNT Libraries’ contributions to the university’s Academic Program Reviews, which are conducted by the Accreditation office in the Division of Planning. The UNT Libraries’ Collection Assessment Department evaluated collections’ ability to meet the curricular and research needs of the academic progr… more
Date: October 14, 2022
Creator: Harker, Karen
Partner: UNT Libraries
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Technical Communication Academic Program Review

Description: This report summarizes an evaluation of the UNT Libraries' Technical Communication-related resources and materials to determine if the collection is adequately serving patron needs. It was generated as part of the UNT Libraries’ contributions to the university’s Academic Program Reviews, which are conducted by the Accreditation office in the Division of Planning. The UNT Libraries’ Collection Assessment Department evaluated collections’ ability to meet the curricular and research needs of the a… more
Date: October 14, 2022
Creator: Harker, Karen
Partner: UNT Libraries
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