Orange County Campus on Yellow Status on Tuesday, June 24, due to air-conditioning issues. Only essential personnel should report to campus. All classes will be held remotely.
Orange County Campus on Yellow Status 6/24/25
Celebrate Juneteenth Online with Ebooks & Audiobooks!
Celebrate Juneteenth and check out some of the recommended reads from Library Journal and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture that the Durham Tech Library has in our online collections.
Click on the book title to go directly to the digital book in our Dogwood Digital Library or Ebook Central Collection. No separate library card needed-- you get access with your Durham Tech username and password (that's your "library card" information for Libby and the Dogwood Digital Library collection).
Make sure to add Dogwood Digital Library to your libraries in the Libby app to expand your digital library options.
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Stop by the Durham Tech Library for Your Next Summer Read with our New Books!
Check Out What’s New at the Library!
There’s something fresh on the shelves...and we’re not just talking about the cookbooks (though we’ve got some delicious new ones)! Whether you're craving culinary inspiration, hunting for your next favorite graphic novel, or looking for something magical to share with the kids, we’ve got exciting new arrivals waiting for you.
You can always find our newest books at the top of the stairs in the Main Campus Library and behind the computers in the Orange County Campus Library.
Graphic Novels You’ll Love
From heroes to heartache, fantasy to fact. Our new graphic novels offer bold stories and brilliant art for readers of all kinds.
Stop by and check them out—you never know what you’ll find!
Witches of Brooklyn– Magic, mischief, and middle school collide in this quirky, heartwarming tale of a girl discovering her powers—and her weird but wonderful new family. Life gets magical when Effie discovers her aunts are witches—and she might be one too! A fun, quirky
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April Is Poetry Month! An Interview with Faculty Poet, Bridget Bell
April is Poetry Month and we're thrilled to highlight a new publication by Durham Tech English instructor Bridget Bell. Her book is available at both the Main and Orange County Campus Libraries.
Check out Bridget's awesome interviews with The Independent Weekly and streaming on WUNC's Due South radio show.
When did you begin writing poetry? How did you decide to write a book of poetry?
I’ve written poetry since I was a little kid. There are some embarrassingly earnest and angsty poems in my childhood journals. Lots of broken heart poems. There’s one about my cat dying and going to kitty heaven. I went to graduate school for my MFA in creative writing, and the end result of most creative writing MFA programs is a book-length manuscript, so really I wrote my first book during grad school–it’s just not published except in the Sarah Lawrence library, so if anyone is ever in Bronxville, New York, you can read it! It’s called Can Finder.
You did a lot of research for your book. What was your
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Canvas New Quizzes: Bootcamp and What's Next
On March 31 st, the transition to New Quizzes in Canvas officially kicked off with activation of the new quizzing engine in your Practice Course. That week, Instructional Technologies also offered Canvas New Quizzes: Bootcamp sessions to help introduce New Quizzes. If you were unable to join us in-person or during the webinar, we highly encourage you to access the workshop recording below to learn more about the basics of New Quizzes including how to: access and navigate around the interface
Durham Tech’s Transition to New Quizzes in Canvas: What You Need to Know
We’re excited to provide an important update on our transition to New Quizzes in Canvas, a change that will enhance the quizzing experience for both instructors and students. Below, you’ll find key dates, training sessions, and resources to help you navigate this transition smoothly. Key Dates for the Transition The official switch to New Quizzes will begin soon, and here are the critical dates you need to know: March 31, 2025: New Quizzes will be activated in Canvas Practice Courses. May 12
From Page to Screen: Books That Took Over Hollywood (and Durham Tech Library!)
Ever watched a movie and thought, "The book was better?"
Maybe you’re the type of person who loves to compare every detail between the novel and its film adaptation? Either way, we’ve got you covered!
Check out these incredible books—available in the Durham Tech Library—that have made their way to the small screen on DVD...which we also have available for you to take home!
The Color Purple
Alice Walker’s Pulitzer-winning novel is a powerful tale of resilience, sisterhood, and survival, set in the early 20th-century American South.
The 1985 Spielberg film (starring Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey, and Danny Glover) and the;
2023 musical adaptation, both bring Celie’s journey to life with unforgettable performances.
Gone Girl
Gillian Flynn’s psychological thriller about a seemingly perfect marriage gone horribly wrong keeps readers guessing until the very end.
David Fincher’s 2014 film (starring Rosamund Pike and Ben Affleck) is just as twisty, dark, and deliciously unsettling as the novel.
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Read in Groups with the Durham Tech Library
We may not be doing the Read Great Things Challenge this year, but you can still read with the Durham Tech Library.
Did you know that you can use our book club sets to make your own book club?
Organizational Development and Learning Selections are for faculty and staff use only and require permission for borrowing. All the other books on the guide are available.
How do you start your own reading group?
It can be pretty simple-- gather your readers, pick a book, and coordinate checkout by emailing Meredith Lewis (lewisma @ durhamtech.edu) or the Durham Tech Library (library @ durhamtech.edu).
Who can be in your reading group? Your department, your work friends, your school friends, interested people in your program, your club--anyone! Reading group copies only check out to current Durham Tech faculty, staff, and students, so while you may have folks outside Durham Tech in your reading group, they'll need to borrow one of our circulating copies or get their own copy from their local public
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Using Rubrics in Canvas Easily and Effectively
If you're looking to refine your grading process and provide feedback to your students, rubrics in Canvas are one possible tool to consider. Whether you're new to rubrics or just need a refresher, this will help to guide you through some of the questions that can come with using Rubrics in Canvas. If you are not familiar with rubrics, please take some time to watch the recent presentation from Alicia Johnson “ Streamlining Assessments and Alignment Through Rubrics ” put out by ODL ( Note: You
New Training Alert – Canvas Gradebook Essentials
We are excited to announce the launch of a new training opportunity – Canvas Gradebook Essentials. In this workshop, you’ll engage with instructional videos and quizzes designed to help you learn how to set up and manage your Canvas Gradebook effectively. It is offered online, allowing you to work at your own pace, whenever or wherever is convenient for you. You'll leave this workshop with the confidence, skills, and resources to make your Canvas Gradebook a reliable tool for clear and accurate
Black Lives, Black Voices: Black History Month 2025
Click on any of the linked names in this post to read more about them using Durham Tech Library's "academic Wikipedia"-- Credo Reference.
Unearthing the Past: The Legacy of Slavery and Stories of Resilience
As Black History Month begins, we reflect on one of the darkest chapters in American history: the transatlantic slave trade and its enduring legacy. For over 400 years, millions of Africans were forcibly brought to the Americas, enduring unimaginable brutality. Yet even in the face of oppression, enslaved individuals resisted through acts of courage, cultural preservation, and community-building. Explore firsthand accounts that reveal both the horrors of slavery and the unyielding spirit of those who survived.
Our library’s collection also includes documentaries. Each offers critical insights into slavery’s economic and social impacts.
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