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Here in the middle of the semester, the library is buzzing with activity — and I’m guessing you’re keeping busy too.
In this edition of the newsletter, we’re focusing on new digital services that are either in the pipeline or have been launched recently.
Otherwise, I hope you have a chance to enjoy the last of the beautiful autumn colours before we bring out our headlamps and reflective vests to find each other in the approaching winter darkness.
Take care!
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In our latest newsletter, we informed you that, as of 1 January 2026, the automatic transcription service provided by Amberscript (Sunet Speech-to-text) will no longer be available.
We are working intensively to launch a replacement for Amberscript as soon as possible, and we are pleased to announce that the new service will be Sunet Scribe.
Sunet Scribe is an open source solution, partly based on the large language model developed by the Swedish National Library, KB Whisper. This model has been specifically trained on Swedish-language material, which means that transcripts in Swedish will be of significantly higher quality compared to those produced by Amberscript. In addition, Sunet Scribe will offer integration with Sunet Drive, ensuring your data is even more securely stored than before.
We are currently testing the system and conducting a risk analysis. As soon as it is ready for deployment, we will share further details with you.
If you are currently a user of Amberscript, remember to remove any existing data on the platform before 1 January. Please note that any data you delete from the account cannot be restored. Therefore, make sure to save your completed transcriptions on your KAU computer or in Sunet Drive.
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The trial periods for the AI services from Scopus and Web of Science (WoS) have now concluded. The evaluation showed that Scopus AI was considered more functional than WoS AI.
Scopus AI was especially appreciated for its ability to provide a clear overview of research fields and for delivering relevant article suggestions. Library staff working with student and doctoral education also see strong potential for using the tool in teaching and supervision, particularly as it is based on a scientific database.
Based on this, the library has decided to join the Bibsam Consortium’s agreement for Scopus AI. Starting January 2026, you will automatically have access to Scopus AI when logging on to the Scopus database through the library pages.
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Are you working with systematic, scoping, or other types of literature reviews? Karlstad University now offers Covidence as a new service to support your review process from start to finish. Covidence streamlines key steps such as screening, data extraction, and quality assessment, making your work faster, easier, and more efficient.
To help you get started and make the most of this new tool, we are offering a series of free online training sessions exclusively for KAU staff during November and December.
All sessions are offered online along with a recording to be shared afterwards. So even if the time doesn't work for you, register anyway so you can receive the recording. More details can be found here:
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Covidence 101 - General Overview on Friday 14 November, 10:00–11:00: Registration link
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Step 1: Setting up a review in Covidence on Tuesday 18 November, 13:30–14:30: Registration link
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Step 2: Screening in Covidence on Wednesday 3 December, 13:00–14:00: Registration link
Read more about Covidence here: https://www.kau.se/en/library/researchers/courses-and-support-researchers/support-researchers/covidence-support
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Previously, the library has hosted workshops on NVivo, a software tool used for qualitative data analysis. We are pleased to announce that these workshops will be returning in spring 2026.
A total of three sessions will be offered: two introductory workshops and one aimed at more advanced users.
Dates and times have not yet been confirmed, but will be published here as soon as they are finalised.
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One of the library’s core services is supporting PhD students and researchers with reference management.
Our top advice for managing references effectively is to use a reference management system—such as EndNote—and to keep your reference list continuously updated throughout the research process. Trying to fix everything at the last minute is rarely successful, and unfortunately, we don’t have any magic tools that can instantly repair a poorly constructed reference list.
If you need support, please reach out to us as early as possible. We can offer guidance and tools to make your reference management less stressful—and perhaps even enjoyable🙂.
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The University Library offers a 3-credit course, Information Retrieval & Publishing Strategies, for PhD students who want to strengthen their skills in information searching, publishing strategies, open access, and copyright.
The course is aimed at doctoral students in the early stages of their studies and is held on campus.
The next round of the course runs in spring 2026. Please note, that due to financial constraints, this will be the only opportunity to take the course during 2026.
Last day to apply: 7 January 2026
More information: Course webpage
Questions? Contact: forskarstod@kau.se
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SUHF, the National Library of Sweden, and the Swedish National Data Service have jointly developed the website Openscience.se.
The aim is to gather the most relevant information regarding Sweden’s transition to an open science system in one place, to facilitate overview, navigation, and practical work.
Visit openscience.se and follow the page on LinkedIn to receive updates and news.
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