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I know you've been missing the library podcast. But the good news is that we're back! Ready fill your ears with library content in 2022. Learn about comics and graphic novels from English instructor Patrick Morris. He joined us to answer explain what the difference between comics and graphic novels is. And, makes recommendations to people who haven't read any before. He has passion and knowledge to share! Learn more about our new Recording Room and our Tech Tools on our website. Use the 'Reserve
Remember to check out the Read Great Things 2023 Challenge-- there are lots of options below! Fiction, including some literary fiction, mysteries, contemporary romances/"women's fiction" [which your librarian has an issue with the classification even if she does like the genre, since many books that are considered "literary fiction" written by men but dealing the the same issues of family and relationships are lauded], some fantasy, and some books that defy genres [a word that simply means type
Canvas offers plenty of built-in tools to help you teach, communicate, and stay organized, and everyone seems to use them in their own way. Maybe you’re setting up Modules to guide students through your course materials, using Rubrics to clarify expectations, or creating quick Quizzes for practice and feedback. No matter how you teach, there are lots of ways to make Canvas work for you and create an even better learning experience for you students. A few tools we see faculty using often include
June is LGBTQIA+ P R I D E Month! As President Joe Biden states in this year's Pride month proclamation: This month, we honor the resilience of LGBTQI+ people, who are fighting to live authentically and freely. We reaffirm our belief that LGBTQI+ rights are human rights. As we celebrate and honor members of the LGBTQIA+ community and the work of activists, we recognize the hard-fought achievements of the past and the urgency of supporting LGBTQIA+ rights today. Read on to learn more about Pride
You say-- The price of a ticket to NYC is not a price that you're willing to pay. Good news! The Library's here to cure your post- Hamilton blues. Don't be sad; Remember that books and streaming theater can be digitally had! Now you're glad! Remember that even though it's summer, we're here for you. Da-da-da, dat-da, dat, da-da-da, da-ya-da Da-da, dat, dat, da-ya-da Da-da-da, dat-da, dat, da-da-da, da-ya-da Da-da, dat, dat, da-ya* With Hamilton's recent run at DPAC, if you scored tickets, you
Title: We Are All Completely beside Ourselves Author: Karen Joy Fowler Genre: literary fiction Why did you choose to read this book? It won the 2014 PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction and received reviews that made it sound like I would enjoy it. What did you like about it? It was a pleasant read: engaging and not too long. It was easy to put down and pick up again where I left off. Told in the first person, the main character, Rosemary Cooke, is a good storyteller. She teases the reader with hints
Image from readingnow.wordpress.com The following books are available from the Main Campus Library: Conversations with Ray Bradbury, PS 3503 .R167 Z466 2004 Dandelion Wine, PS 3503 .R167 D26 1976 Fahrenheit 451, PS 3503 .R167 F3 1982 The Martian Chronicles, PS 3503 .R167 M3 1954 The Illustrated Man, PS 3503 .R167 I44 1967 Here is a link to a nice article from the NY Times about Bradbury's life and work: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/07/books/ray-bradbury-popularizer-of-science-fiction-dies-at
This book was read by Julie Humphrey, Library Director. Title: The Library Book Author: Susan Orlean Genre: Nonfiction #ReadGreatThings2019 Category: Social Science book Why did you choose to read this book? I always enjoy Susan Orlean’s writing in the New Yorker magazine and really liked her book The Orchid Thief. This is an ode to libraries so how could I resist? It also has a beautiful cover! What did you like about it? This book provides a fascinating account of the Los Angeles’s Central
Bad audio? Blurry video? Just want to try out a new microphone, audio recorder, backdrop, video camera, web cam, tripod or ring light to see if it'll make a difference in the video and audio you're creating for classes? Let the Durham Tech Library help you out with some tech tools and accessories available for checkout. Currently enrolled students, faculty, and staff can check out a variety of tech and accessories for video and audio recording, including microphones (lavalier, headset, and USB)
Instructional Technologies is excited to invite you to an open house showcasing Durham Tech’s brand new Lightboard Studio on Wednesday, September 18 from 2:00-3:00 PM. What is a lightboard? A lightboard is a transparent glass writing surface. Think of it as a glowing, see-through whiteboard. You’ll stand (or sit, if you prefer) behind the glass and write with fluorescent markers, while a video camera on the other side records your lecture. The result? Students can see your face as you explain