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It's finally starting to feel like Fall! Time to curl up with a good book, wear some fuzzy socks, and sip hot tea. Dog may be substituted by a cat or a pumpkin.
Get a jump start on the Durham Tech Library 2020 Reading Challenge with one of these new books!
With the end of the Fall Semester just around the weekend and Winter Break almost upon us, we're adapting our hours while class isn't in session. Monday, Dec. 15 and Tuesday, Dec. 16 : Business as usual (8:00AM to 8:30PM) Wednesday, Dec. 17 to Friday, Dec. 19 : 8:00AM to 5:00PM Closed Saturday, Dec. 20 Monday, Dec. 22 to Tuesday, Dec. 23 : 8:00AM to 5:00PM Closed Wednesday, Dec. 24 to Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015 Monday, Jan. 5, 2015 to Friday, Jan. 9 : 8:00AM to 5:00PM Closed Saturday, Jan. 10 Resume
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It's October! Fall has officially arrived so feel free to curl up with a blanket, a pumpkin spice latte, and one of these books. Sounds like a perfect afternoon to us. [gallery link="none" type="circle" ids="2552,2553,2554,2555,2556,2557,2558,2559,2560" orderby="rand"]
Opposing Viewpoints in Context is an online resource covering today’s important social issues such as computer hacking, immigration, same-sex marriage, and voting rights. The differing viewpoints present each side of an issue and help students develop critical thinking skills and draw their own conclusions. Content includes viewpoint articles, newspaper, magazine and academic journal articles, videos, audio, recommended websites, graphics, and statistics. It's an excellent place to begin
Did you know that Americans read an average of 12 books per year?* Want to overachieve or just set a goal for yourself to be above average in 2020? Good news! The Durham Tech Library is here to support your reading goals with the Above Average Reading Challenge: 20 Books in 2020. How to I participate? To participate, you just start reading! You don’t have to sign up and you can start and finish at any point in 2020. Twenty books is roughly one book every two weeks if you want to space this out
There are worldwide events and webinars this week to increase awareness about textbook costs as barriers to education and the potential for technology to enhance teaching and learning. Durham Tech Library advocates for Open Educational Resources and provides support for faculty and staff interested in exploring OER. Stop by the Main Campus or Orange County Campus libraries to pick up an OER button to show your support. Here are some resources to help you learn more: Open Education North Carolina
It's been an unconventional [see: literary term-- understatement] few months. May is always Mental Health Month, but due to the stresses and uncertainties a lot of us are facing, it seems particularly important this year. There are lots of ways to attend to your own mental health needs and for many, meditation and yoga or other mindfulness practices may be beneficial. Check out some of the free (or temporarily free) apps that you can use to practice these skills. Note: Some of these apps offer