Need to dig deep into a topic and want a single source to use as a great starting point? Try CQ Researcher! One of the library databases that we love best for research is CQ [Congressional Quarterly] Researcher. Unlike databases such as ProQuest that serve as an information middlemen for many sources and can leave researchers overwhelmed by their search results, especially when first getting started, CQ Researcher offers its own in-depth, unbiased reports on general topics such as health, social
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
Can't wait to see your favorite superheroes on screen again? Why not let the library soothe your inner Marvel fan and watch those talented actors in these films. Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man/Tony Stark) [caption id="attachment_1221" align="aligncenter" width="249"] The Judge with Robert Downey Jr.[/caption] Mark Ruffalo (The Hulk/Bruce Banner) & Natalie Portman (Jane Foster) [caption id="attachment_1336" align="aligncenter" width="210"] The Kids Are Alright with Mark Ruffalo[/caption] [caption id
Today marks Durham Tech's in-person commencement for our 2020 and 2021 graduates. Every graduation represents a great achievement, and this group of graduates had a few more challenges in their path than your traditional graduates. (You know why. We won't speak its name.) Whether you're going into the workforce, transferring to another school to complete an additional degree, staying at Durham Tech to take additional classes towards additional degrees or certifications, or one of the many other
Waiting for snow like sweet little Sumo Humphrey in his warm, ADORABLE winter jacket? Just taking virtual classes this semester? Good news is that you don't have to be on campus to take advantage of lots of Durham Tech Library resources and services! Keep reading for information about our virtual library services AND a bonus joyful dog video! (Click that Read more link!) While you can't do research on our PCs when we're closed, you're always able to access our databases from your home. Either
🎉 HelpDesk Upgrade Starts Today! Big news! As of July 22, our 24/7 Canvas HelpDesk has officially been upgraded to Amazon Connect.This upgrade supports the College’s broader commitment to embracing innovative technology. By using AI-powered tools like Amazon Connect, we’re streamlining support services and gaining valuable insights — helping us better serve our students and stay ahead in a digital-first world. The NC Community College System Office provides this around-the-clock HelpDesk to
Despite the fact that sometimes it still feels like April and that yesterday was August 1, the big ol' year that has been 2020 is almost over. What does that mean? Well, it's time to make your "what I read" list and check it twice to make sure you finished your Read Great Things 2020 Challenge categories and see how many books you read to see if you finished the Above Average Reading Challenge. Prizes will be available for winners in December, and we'll have a virtual celebration in January both
It (probably?) should go without saying that snakes and other pets are not allowed in the Durham Tech Library, but just in case you were wondering, based on a pretty popular news article going around lately, service animals must be approved as per college policy. Snakes are not approved service animals. If you want to know more about snakes and other animals, check out books in call letter S (for some specific domestic animals) and QL (for animals galore!), including some of the awesome picks
Fall 2024 was rough, y'all. The Library ran out of both loaner laptops and calculators within the first weeks of class and, we were operating on a waitlist for the whole 16 weeks. We hated it as much as you did. THANKFULLY, we're mostly great now and ready to check out Chromebooks and loaner calculators to those who need them thanks to our NC DIT Digital Champion Grant which will allow us to buy more and refresh our current circulating Chromebooks AND purchase additional TI-84 graphing
Our Durham Tech Faculty and Staff are doing great things! We want to celebrate and congratulate our talented colleagues by sharing some of their recent publications. We hope you enjoy reading the books, chapters, articles, and poems written by your colleagues. Oluwunmi (Olu) Ariyo is Assistant Director, College Recruitment & High School Partnerships. Education reform in the aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic by Oluwunmi Ariyo, and Ansa Reams-Johnson, editor. Hershey PA : Information Science