Hello, Everyone! As we move classes online, don't forget about our awesome streaming video collection: Films on Demand. Films on Demand has over 43,000 titles with content relevant for all kinds of subjects, from welding instructional videos to PBS documentaries. To access, navigate to it by using the Articles, Journals, and Databases box on the Library website. All databases can be accessed at home by using the same Durham Tech username and password that would be used to log in to Sakai or Self
This book was read by Meredith Lewis, the [mostly] Orange County Campus Librarian, and is available for checkout at the Main Campus Library. Title: The Influencing Machine: Brooke Gladstone on the Media Author: Brooke Gladstone and illustrated by Josh Neufeld Genre: Social Science, Graphic Novel, Historical Overview #ReadGreatThings2019 Category: A social science book; A book about technology; A book that will help you with one of your personal goals [if increasing your media literacy is one of
The library has the first three graphic novels in the recent Black Panther series and we have just ordered the fourth. If you liked the movie and want to learn more of the back story, borrow these today! You'll find them on our new bookshelf. [caption id="attachment_4037" align="alignright" width="194"] Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet, Book 2[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4036" align="alignleft" width="190"] Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet, Book 1[/caption] [caption id=
Whether you've stubbornly decided to deny that you know what a Pikachu is, have whole-heartedly embraced that you're committed to powering up your Snorlax, or are anywhere in between, Pokémon GO is here... and accessible for smartphone gamers of all skill levels. [gallery link="none" size="medium" type="slideshow" ids="2336,2335,2334,2329,2327,2323,2338" orderby="rand"] There are lots of options of places to battle or gather supplies (and catch 'em all!) around Durham Tech. Did you know the Main
Take a look at our Career Resources LibGuide for lots of good materials and links. Did you know that DTCC has an online Career Center? New print resources in the library: Job Interviews for Dummies Call Number: HF 5549.5 .I6 K393 2012 The Essential Phone Interview Handbook Call Number: HF 5549.5 .I6 B295 2011 Resume 101 Call Number: HF 5383 .S3275 2012 Hot Health Care Careers Call Number: R 690 .H68 2011 Job Searching with Social Media for Dummies Call Number: HF 5382.7 .W35 2011
It's new book time at the Orange County Campus Library! To borrow one or more of these books, either schedule an appointment for a Monday between 12:30 and 5:00 on the Orange County Campus or put a hold on the book to pick up at the Main Campus either through the library catalog or by contacting the library. Happy reading! Maybe you're looking for some fiction? We've got some variety. Maybe you're interested in some nonfiction? And coming soon! The following are currently being processed and
Title: The Lightkeepers Read by: Julie Humphrey Author: Abby Geni Genre: literary fiction, mystery Why did you choose to read this book? The main character is a nature photographer who travels to live on a remote island off the California coast with a few biologists who study animals there. I'm interested in travel, photography, and wildlife so it sounded like a good fit for me. It was also described as “part mystery and part ghost story” which intrigued me. What did you like about it? It’s
The Dr. Charles Sanders President's Lecture Series at Durham Tech presents Mary Roach Sunday, April 13th 7:00 p.m. Carolina Theatre, Downtown Durham [caption id="attachment_495" align="alignleft" width="249" class=" "] Mary Roach, from http://www.maryroach.net/maryroach.html[/caption] Read more about the author and her fascinating books on her website. Members of our library staff have read and enjoyed her books immensely and look forward to seeing her. The subjects of her highly entertaining
Title: Leaving the Sea: Stories Author: Ben Marcus Genre: short stories / experimental fiction Read Great Things Challenge 2018 category: a book you chose for the cover; a book with a supernatural creature, occurrence, or event (maybe) Why did you choose to read this book? I was drawn in by the cover art at first. The reviews on the back of the dust jacket also made the stories sound interesting to me. One of my favorite authors, Michael Chabon, has a blurb on the back of the book praising
Title: Get in Trouble: Stories Author: Kelly Link Genre: short stories: magical realism, science fiction Why did you choose to read this book? According to the book's back cover, one of my favorite authors, Michael Chabon, called Kelly Link “the most darkly playful voice in American fiction.” What did you like about it? The book delivered “dark playfulness” as promised! I don’t read much magical realism or science fiction, so both of these elements in her writing were refreshing. I think some of