https://youtu.be/tx_7vUg_1_s When generous individuals choose to give to Durham Tech Foundation, they directly support efforts to lift students up and help instructors succeed in the school's academic mission. This collective support can build to something as momentous as the recent announcement about Durham Tech's Housing Initiative. Today, we'd like to highlight a recent gift from our foundation in honor of two long-serving Foundation Board Members, Judge Willis P. Whichard and vocalist and
Please join members of the library staff and the college for Durham Tech’s Stop Hunger Now Meal Packaging Event on Mon. Jan. 20th from 9:00 - 6:30 at the Wynn Bldg room 1103. Click here for more information and to sign up for a volunteer shift. This important service project is a great way to start off the year! The library has lots of resources on Dr. King's life and work, as well as materials on poverty, social justice, activism, and service. Titles for inspiration and information: The 100
Title: Purity Author: Jonathan Franzen Genre: fiction Why did you choose to read this book? I first read Franzen a few years ago. His book The Corrections received a lot of praise when it came out around 2000 and since. It’s a fantastic novel! I also loved his book Freedom. Though Purity received some mixed reviews, I thought it was worth a try. Purity is Pip Tyler’s real name. Pip, a 20-something woman with $130,000 in student debt and a job she doesn’t enjoy, is the central character. She
The library is happy to share WRAL's new story regarding Durham Tech's new Academic Practice Partnership with Duke Health, which aims to "streamline the education and employment journey for students [who are earning a degree to become a registered nurse]." Leading nursing students to quality information and scholarly resources is one of our vital responsibilities as librarians and we are frequently adding new resources to keep up with the challenging pace of healthcare developments following the
Honoring Indigenous Peoples & Native Americans: Learning, Listening, and Celebrating at the Library Many communities observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day & Native American Heritage Month, shifting the focus away from celebrating colonization and toward honoring the first peoples of this land—their histories, cultures, and ongoing contributions. For libraries, this isn’t just a date on the calendar. It’s a reminder of our responsibility: to tell fuller stories, to amplify Indigenous & Native American
College graduates might be quite digital savvy, but many employers are finding that recent graduates lack "old-school" research skills. Here is an article about Project Information Literacy's (PIL's) latest study, "Learning Curve: How College Students Solve Information Problems Once They Join the Workplace" that was recently published in The Seattle Times. Op-ed: Old-school job skills you won't find on Google by Alison J. Head Project Information Literacy (PIL) is a public benefit nonprofit
Every year, the American Library Association, libraries, bookstores, and other groups and places "celebrate" Banned Books Week the last week in September. While people may object to books based on topic or personal taste, Banned Books Week at its core is about celebrating and promoting the right to read and discouraging blanket censorship of literature based on its subject-matter or presentation. To check out some books that are frequently challenged and why, see the library displays in the Main
Get a jump start on the Durham Tech Library 2020 Reading Challenge with one of these new books!
The spring Durham Tech Library newsletter is now available. Features include new staff, OER, Summon tips and tricks, current reading challenges, upcoming Crafternoons, TLC news, and more! Durham Tech Library Newsletter Spring 2020 [pdf will open in same window] Download