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Take one of these books home to enjoy. Or cry over. Or marvel at. Or learn from. Or all of the above. [gallery link="none" type="rectangular" ids="3424,3423,3422,3421,3420,3425,3426,3427,3428,3429,3430" orderby="rand"]
Need some info on your ballot, your rights, and other information about voting early (by Sat., Oct. 31) or on Election Day (Tues., Nov. 3) in NC? Check out our first Library podcast episode: Out Loud in the Library-- Early Voting with Erin Riney with your host Courtney Bippley You can also check out the Library blog's Informed Voter Resources post. Hey, Durham Tech faculty, staff, and students! Have you already voted? Send me (Meredith Lewis-- lewisma @ durhamtech . edu) your voting selfie and
Are you number 217* on the public library's hold list for popular fiction, such as Delia Owens' Where the Crawdads Sing? Don't forget to check the Durham Tech Library collection for both your fiction and non-fiction needs, including [as of 5:24 p.m., Monday, August 12] Where the Crawdads Sing. We can't compete head-to-head with the awesome fiction selection at your local public library, but don't count us out. *217 is the actual number of holds on Where the Crawdads Sing at the Durham County
In 2017, the state of North Carolina proclaimed the second Monday in October as Indigenous People's Day and in 2021, the president of the United States acknowledged Indigenous Peoples' Day for the first time with an official proclamation. What is Indigenous Peoples' Day? An alternative to Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day is "a celebration ... to bring acknowledgment to the Native population" and remove the focus from Columbus, a man who caused great harm to Native populations. Instead, "It
This week in Out Loud in the Library I spoke with Charmaine Grafton, President of the Student Government Association. For all those who have met her, you already know she is a delightful and authentic person. It was a pleasure to get to speak to her and learn about what the SGA is up to this year. They are adapting to the online environment admirably. But, I don't need to tell you that. You can listen for yourself!
These books may not have any sugar in them, but they are still pretty sweet. Read one while you're waiting for that sugar-induced haze to pass. [gallery link="none" type="slideshow" ids="3674,3675,3676,3677,3678,3679,3680,3681,3682,3683,3684" orderby="rand"]
Quick note: The Durham Tech Main Campus Library will close from 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 8 for a College-wide staff training. Printing and chat will be unavailable during this time (since your Durham Tech librarians staff chat during the day.) We will be open from 8:00-8:50 a.m. and then again from 12:30 -5:30 p.m. after the training has finished. It's summer term and summer time (kind of?), and whether you're taking classes, teaching, working, or just taking a little break, the
You may be familiar with Films on Demand, a streaming video platform with thousands of educational videos. In January of 2015 we announced this new service for the Durham Tech community. On March 7 Films on Demand added over 100 new films to Durham Tech's collection. You can see a list of the new titles here: https://durhamtech.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=107014&m=2&y=2016&cType=1.These new videos cover a wide range of subjects including business
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
Are you stressed by the end-of-semester crunch or the upcoming holidays? Spend time outdoors! It's amazing what nature, walks or hikes, and fresh air can do for you! We have many beautiful parks and trails in the triangle to enjoy as well as throughout the state. [caption id="attachment_1814" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Image from http://www.ncparks.gov/eno-river-state-park/history[/caption] Visit the NCpedia page, Exploring North Carolina: North Carolina State Parks, Trails, Lakes, Rivers