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I think that there are few things more wonderful than new books, but I acknowledge that, being a librarian, I'm biased. See a full list of the gems recently added to our collection in this PDF: New Books. Highlights from the full list include: Ivory, Horn, and Blood: Behind the Elephant and Rhinoceros Poaching Crisis by Ronald Orenstein This alarming book tells a crime story that takes place thousands of miles away, in countries that few of us may visit. But like the trade in illegal drugs, the
At this point in the semester, your Gradebook in Canvas has probably gathered quite a few assignment columns. The presentation of columns can seem cluttered, especially when viewing all student work in your Gradebook. While it is not hard to navigate your Canvas Gradebook, the Filters feature can help to improve clarity, organization, and ease of grading. Filters allow you to narrow your Gradebook view to specific: Modules (i.e., Week 2) Assignment Groups (i.e, Exams) Status (i.e., Missing, Late
Prepare yourself for the new Ghostbusters movie by reading some ghost stories from the Durham Tech Library. Some are scary, some are funny, but they all have those opaque apparitions we love to fear! Collected and introduced by the bestselling author of The Time Traveler's Wife and Her Fearful Symmetry--including her own fabulous new illustrations for each piece, and a new story by Niffenegger--this is a unique and haunting anthology of some of the best ghost stories of all time. From Edgar
Next week is Open Education Week 2022! Here are a few links to get you started thinking about Open Educational Resources (OER): The Library's 2020 OE Week blog post, which has an introduction to OER and why it is important The Durham Tech Library's OER Research Guide, which has tons of information and resources related to open education openNCCC through the North Carolina Community College System, which has local information about sharing and discovering OER through collections and communities
We know you can get innumerable recipes online, but there's just something about a cookbook that someone has put together and (hopefully) tested the recipes until they're just right. Both Durham Tech Library locations with circulating book collections have cookbooks available. From classics to new releases, check out the TX location on our shelves for all your cookbook needs. Prefer to read your cookbook on a tablet? The NC LIVE HomeGrown Ebooks Collection has some real gems-- from bacon to
When you're doing research online and find some resources, how do you know that they're credible resources? There are billions of websites on the Internet and it can be difficult to discern which ones to use in your research. Here's a video from Films on Demand that provides an excellent overview of evaluating websites for credible information. One tool mentioned in the video, which is good for evaluating a website's credibility, is the CRAAP test. CRAAP stands for " currency, relevance
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
Are you using your phone to access your online coursework? Do you need a laptop for the upcoming semester? Do you know a student who needs one? As we all know, students who don't have access to the technology they need to do their school work are at a disadvantage in their classes. A smartphone is useful, but it's hard to complete a lot of coursework on a phone. And typing papers? No good. The Library has partnered with Durham Tech Student Engagement to loan laptops to student for the Fall
Borrowing a line fr om broadcaster Edward R. Murrow, we at the Durham Tech library wish librarian Bill Frazier all the best as he signs off—as this semester ends, he will be closing the chapter on his time at Durham Tech. Bill has worked as evening reference librarian at the ERC main campus library in the fall and spring semesters for almost ten years now, and we will sorely miss his kindness and good humor, not to mention his attention to detail! Bill has always been willing and able to pitch
The Library and Student Government Association are excited to host craft workshops again this fall semester. Workshops are held in the Library’s Group Study Area room 5-105A on the lower level of Main Campus Library unless otherwise noted and are open to all students, faculty, and staff. All materials and supplies are provided. Join us for creative fun and to try something new! Photos from spring semester Crafternoon workshops: Main Campus Schedule Make and decorate your own academic planner or