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To ask about the availability of resources or verify current hours, email the Library (library@durhamtech.edu) or call 919-536-7211 x1631. Students should show a photo ID (preferably your student ID) at the check-in desk to use the Durham Tech Library. Guests must show a photo ID to be signed in at the check-in desk. Face coverings over the nose and mouth are no longer required while on campus as of May 24, 2021. You may still choose to wear one. We especially encourage those who have not yet
Durham Tech Libraries is happy to announce a new database with exciting professional development opportunities: Universal Class, a learning platform that hosts full-length courses and offers accredited continuing education certificates upon successful completion. Durham Tech students may have heard of other online continuing education platforms such as Khan Academy or Goodwill's GCFLearnFree. The course topic variety and assessment structure offered by Universal Class makes it an excellent
This book was read by Meredith Lewis, the [mostly] Orange County Campus Librarian, and is available for checkout at the Main Campus Library. Title: The Influencing Machine: Brooke Gladstone on the Media Author: Brooke Gladstone and illustrated by Josh Neufeld Genre: Social Science, Graphic Novel, Historical Overview #ReadGreatThings2019 Category: A social science book; A book about technology; A book that will help you with one of your personal goals [if increasing your media literacy is one of
Thanks to everyone who sent me your favorite poem! This year's poetry month bookmarks contain some nature poems, some poems about peeking at other people's houses (consensually), an ode to James Baldwin, and several more. Click through to download previous years' and 2021's Durham Tech Library Poetry Month bookmarks, which include Joy Harjo's “Ah, Ah,” Danez Smith's “little prayer,” Kay Ryan's “Sharks’ Teeth,” Stanley Kunitz's “Halley’s Comet,” Rita Dove's “My Mother Enters the Work Force,” Karl
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
ConGRADulations to our 2022 Durham Tech graduates! Over 350 people earned their degrees, diplomas, and certificates during Durham Tech's 60th Commencement Ceremony at the Durham Bull's Athletic Park last Wednesday, May 18. 2021 MacArthur Fellow and 2002 Durham Tech alumnus Ibrahim Cissé delivered the commencement speech (embedded below; link to YouTube video). https://youtu.be/DI4VLWsmSTg?t=1427 Keep reading for some Durham Tech resources from the College to help you make your next moves and to
Congrats to our raffle and drawing winners! The SNACK to School Virtual Scavenger Hunt winners were Abigail, Catherine, Melak, Arsheen, and Lila. Winners could choose between one of five snack and swag gift baskets--same swag, different baskets. Fall Fest drawing winners are Logan, Darnette, Valarie, Lydia, Rui, Sue, Leslie, and Elle. Winners can choose between a limited edition Durham Tech Library aluminum water bottle or 2-pocket fanny pack. Check your email if you think one of these folks is
It's that time of year again. You know what I mean. https://youtu.be/WzusALvGH7U Since we can't avoid it (unless we never leave the house) or control it, we may as well accept it and cope as best we can with itchy eyes, stuffy noses, and a dream of the few perfect days before the humidity settles in our bones. Here are some blonde books to read outside (after taking your allergy meds) to soak up the spring weather with canary covers to hide the pollen. Click on the link in the caption to access
Having a hard time choosing what books to read during Black History Month? We've got your back! We created a Black History Month collection in our Dogwood Digital Library for you to browse through. We have new and popular titles like Will by Will Smith, The 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-Jones, and The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee. Use your Durham Tech username and password to log in and check out books! If you'd like to stick to this year's Black History Month theme, which is Black Health and
There are a lot of reasons why people are cooking and baking more right now, including restaurant closures and the fact that many of us are at home more. Check out some of our digital cookbooks through the Home Grown eBook collection and how to access (and help) our own Durham Tech Food Pantry. We have many academic ebooks in our overall collections, but we also have some fiction and nonfiction through the NC LIVE Home Grown eBooks, including a Food and Wine collection. Here are a few of my