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Start 2021 and the Read Great Things 2021 Challenge off right and mark your short book off the list. What counts as a short book? Good question. For people who read 900 page books, a 500 pager is going to be a brief adventure, right? We're willing to be flexible with the definition of "short," but in general if you want some guidelines, aim for 250 pages or fewer or about 6 hours or shorter for an audiobook. But wait! What if the audiobook of a short book is longer than 6 hours? Does that count
Do you like coming-of-age stories [a.k.a. bildungsromans] and dragons, but in contemporary settings? Oh, and bad guys and mob guys and the swamp? Don't mind a little drinking and swearing (well, more than just a little)? Want something that isn't super depressing? Have I got the read for you! This book was read by Meredith Lewis, the [mostly] Orange County Campus Librarian. Title: Highfire Author: Eoin Colfer (yes, the Artemis Fowl guy) Genre: contemporary fantasy, dragon and boy stories, swamp
[caption id="attachment_4045" align="aligncenter" width="198"] Available at the Main Campus Library (GV 1785 .C654 A3 2014)[/caption] This book was read by Courtney Bippley, a Reference Librarian at the Main Campus Library. Genre: Memoir #ReadGreatThings2018 Categor(ies): A memoir & A book about or that features sports Misty Copeland is the first African-American Principal Dancer for the American Ballet Theatre. She started dancing at 13 years old, far older than most ballerinas, and overcame
This book was read by Julie Humphrey, Library Director. Title: Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption Author: Bryan Stevenson Genre: nonfiction, memoir Read Great Things 2020 Categories: A book about civic engagement; A book that has won an award, and A book suggested by a Durham Tech Librarian Why did you choose to read this book? Librarian Courtney Bippley recommended this book a while ago. I want to keep learning about criminal justice issues in the United States. I’ve always been
[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
Durham Tech Library staff have compiled the best books we read and the best movies we watched this year. We have featured some of these titles on a display on the lower level of the library. Come check out a book or movie to reward yourself during finals week or to enjoy over winter break. Happy reading and watching! [gallery type="slideshow" size="medium" ids="2682,2683,2684,2685,2686,2687,2688,2689,2690,2691,2692,2693,2694,2695,2696,2697,2698,2699,2700,2701,2702" orderby="rand"]
Are you taking chemistry and need practice building your own molecules? Both Main and Orange County Campus now have molymod Organic and Molecular Geometry kits available for in-library checkout and use. Stop by the circulation desks for more information.
I don't know if you've heard, but 2018 is here and the library is launching a reading challenge! To help you discover books for the reading challenge categories, we will be highlighting books from our collection that fit into different categories (and also count towards that last one-- librarian recommendations). Get excited! This month we're covering books that will be turned into movies or television shows this year. [gallery type="rectangular" link="none" ids="3803,3804,3806,3807,2847,3808
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
[caption id="attachment_582" align="aligncenter" width="426" class=" "] With a touchscreen as well as textured buttons, the MagniLink Vision TTS assists readers who have visual impairments.[/caption] The library installed a modular video magnifier-- the MagniLink Vision TTS reader--which enhances or enables reading of printed books for people with a range of visual impairments. Features of the MagniLink Vision TTS include text-to-speech, adjustable zoom and a variety of background and text