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Emotional intelligence is HARD, but being able to identify where your emotions are coming from and actually having the language to identify those emotions (and the differences between them) can help. This book was read via audiobook by Meredith Lewis, the (mostly) Orange County Campus Librarian. Title: Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience Author and Narrator: Brené Brown Genre: Psychology, Social Science, Self-Help/Awareness/Mindfulness Read
New semester, new databases for you to check out! [gallery] Omnigraphics Health Reference Sourcebooks Omnigraphics Health Reference Sourcebooks provide authoritative ebooks on consumer health topics with unlimited simultaneous user access. Book topics include: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Cancers, Depression, Diabetes, Sleep disorders, Stroke, and many other health topics. Log in on-campus by using the link provided above or the link through the Articles, Journals, and Databases page through the
[caption id="attachment_2538" align="aligncenter" width="880"] Image from: http://www.ala.org/bbooks/bannedbooksweek[/caption] Banned Books Week is an annual event which celebrates the freedom to read. Librarians, booksellers, publishers, and teachers across the country unite during Banned Books Week to oppose censorship and ensure free access to information and books. Visit our library's display window to see some of the frequently challenged books from schools and libraries over the last few
[caption id="attachment_3391" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Image from ALA, American Library Association[/caption] This month the library has been celebrating the authors and writings that reflect the lives and experiences of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community. We have a display of books on the lower level of the library that we will keep up through the end of July. Explore the library's guide to LGBTQ resources for books, ebooks, DVDs, streaming video, and recommended
Durham Tech Library is celebrating the authors and writings that reflect the lives and experiences of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community this month. We have a display of books on the lower level of the library. [caption id="attachment_4295" align="aligncenter" width="3024"] Image from www.dclibrary.org[/caption] Explore the library’s guide to LGBTQ resources for books, ebooks, DVDs, streaming video, and recommended websites: http://durhamtech.libguides.com/LGBTQ Pick up a
Title: The Nineties: A Book Author: Chuck Klosterman Genres: history, essays 2022 Read Great Things Category(ies): A book with a number in the title; Blast from the past: A book of short stories or essays (2020); Our favorite category--A book on the Durham Tech Library Blog This book was read by Main Campus Reference Librarian Stephen Brooks, who is still a playful, discouraged idealist. As such, this What We're Reading blog is less a review or summary of the book and more of a personal journey
Each June, the library celebrates the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities by highlighting resources in our collection. We have recently added several new DVDs and books at Main Campus Library! Explore the library’s guide to LGBTQ resources for fiction, graphic novels, nonfiction, ebooks, DVDs, streaming video, and recommended websites. Last week Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed June as LGBTQ Pride Month in North Carolina. The month of June was chosen to commemorate the riots that
Althea Gibson was a trailblazing African-American tennis player, who crossed the color line of international tennis in the 1950's. March is Women’s History Month and a great time to celebrate women in history. Explore the film above or those below and visit Films on Demand for more films and clips. Films or shorter film segments can be easily embedded into Sakai course sites. Explore the following videos to learn about fascinating and important women in history: Dolores Huerta is a labor leader
April is National Poetry Month, which celebrates and encourages people to read and rediscover poets and poetry in their literary lives. How can you participate at Durham Tech? Good news! We've got a few easy suggestions! Visit The Poetry Fox in the Main Campus Library on Thursday, April 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and celebrate local vulpine poets. Check out a book from the poetry displays in the Main and Orange County Campus Libraries. Write some of your own poetry inspired by the many
New term, new hours! Spring semester is ending and summer session is coming soon. Please remember-- All Durham Tech students, staff, and visitors must wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth the entire time they are in the Library and should complete the Daily Check-In form to get the daily code word. We will update guidelines as the College does. Students who need to pick up or drop off loaner Chromebooks should contact library staff either by phone (919-536-7211, extension 1631) or email