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Banned Books Week is an annual event which celebrates the freedom to read and highlights the importance of open access to information for all. Banned Books Week brings awareness to issues of censorship in libraries and schools. The American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom compiles reports from libraries, schools, and the media of attempts to ban books in communities across the country. Image from American Library Association. To see a list of the most frequently challenged
For those who enjoy reading, summer can be a great time to re-read old favorites, discover new authors, or just make a dent in a to-read list. Click through the slideshow to see Durham Tech Faculty & Staff's incredibly diverse favorite reads of summer 2016. [gallery type="slideshow" link="none" ids="2356,2317,1569,1070,2362,2377,2378,2379,2380,2381,2382,2383,2384,2385,2386,2387,2388,2389,2390,2391,2392,2393,2394,2395,2396,2397,2398,2399,2400,2403,2404,2405,2406,2407,2408,2411,2412,2413,2414,2415
[caption id="attachment_441" align="alignleft" width="199" class=" "] photo from Design Sponge[/caption] Explore Durham's history and culture with these resources: [caption id="attachment_442" align="alignright" width="300" class=" "] photo from MILB.com[/caption] 27 Views of Durham : the Bull City in prose & poetry Durham County : a history of Durham County, North Carolina Durham Technical Community College : celebrating 50 years, 1961-2011 A Palette, Not a Portrait : stories from the life of
Media literacy is a topic that comes up often these days. But, what does it actually mean? What counts as media? What does it entail? How can we teach students the skills needed to digest media critically? There is a Crash Course for that! Click through the embedded video below or find the full playlist here. Crash Course is a YouTube channel that was started by John Green and his brother Hank Green. (Yes, it's that John Green.) These educational videos are free to watch, though if you are
This book was read by Courtney Bippley-Reference Librarian at the Main Campus Library Why did you choose to read this book? The premise of this book was intriguing to me. Using mediums to get intelligence from ghosts of soldiers seems like a logical tactic if ghosts were a real and reliable phenomenon. What did you like about it? I like that the book didn’t shy away from the culture of the time in regard to racism and sexism. The author worked these issues into the plot, characters, and setting
So many great books are hitting the screen this fall, either as TV shows or movies. Many are already out or available on streaming platforms. Here are a few book adaptations that we're looking forward to watching or are currently enjoying. If you would like to read one of these but it's not available at our libraries, you may request it through Interlibrary loan. Happy reading and watching!
Dr. Maya Angelou, one of the most celebrated and admired poets, novelists, and civil-rights activists in the United States, died last month at her home in Winston Salem. The library has many of Maya Angelou's works including her novels, poetry collections, autobiographies, essays, and cookbook. Check the online catalog for titles. Here are some tributes to her life and work: New York Times CNN NPR http://mayaangelou.com/bio/
The library has many new books by diverse poets. You can find these on a table at the back of the library on the upper level and on a display rack on the lower level. To learn more about National Poetry month events and to sign up to receive poems in your email inbox, visit the Academy of American Poets. [gallery type="rectangular" size="medium" ids="4115,4123,4113,4116,4117,4122,4118,4114,4121,4119,4112,4111,4120"] Reading a book of poetry or a book written in verse qualifies for Durham Tech's
[caption id="attachment_2917" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image from https://pixabay.com/en/colorful-color-brush-painted-1974699/[/caption] This month the library is featuring a display of international authors on the lower level. Check out these authors and titles to explore the world. Many of these works have been translated from their original languages. For more ideas, browse this Goodreads list of popular international authors for inspiration. Search the library's online catalog for
[caption id="attachment_670" align="aligncenter" width="400" class=" "] Mary Kennery, Library Technician, receives award (photograph by Susan Baker)[/caption] We are pleased to announce that our Library Technician, Mary Kennery, has won the 2013 Excellence in Support Services Award at Durham Tech. This prestigious award is presented to an employee who promotes excellence, innovation, and dedication in service to the students and to the larger community of Durham Tech. Mary is an exceptionally