This spring the Modern Language Association of America (MLA) replaced its seventh edition handbook with a new eighth edition. The new edition includes significant changes that focus more on the process of writing and documenting sources. Previous editions of the handbook provided very specific guidelines for formatting and citing and the new eighth edition outlines basic core elements and principles of MLA documentation and explains how writers can use them in different situations. Explore the
In the 1960's and 1970's, many soul, funk, and R&B performers lived and worked in Durham, NC. More than 40 groups recorded singles and full-length albums in this time period. Ten recording labels were based in Durham during those decades. Durham County Library's North Carolina Collection, put together a comprehensive web exhibit, Bull City Soul, where you can learn about this fascinating musical history. Read about musical origins and influences, see profiles, images, and discographies of the
[caption id="attachment_607" align="alignleft" width="171"] Santosh 'Toshi' Shonek[/caption] Our NDC librarian, Santosh 'Toshi' Shonek, has published her third volume of poetry, called Take My Love for Granted, which is now available for checkout from the libraries. Toshi's daughter created the art work for each of her book covers. Toshi has worked at Durham Tech for about thirteen years. Before Durham Tech, she was a librarian at Duke University. Toshi recalls how she began writing poetry, "One
It's scholarship time! Learn all about the scholarships available to Durham Tech students through the Durham Tech Foundation from Cassandra Rycek, Coordinator of Development Operations. Apply for scholarships on the Durham Tech website! The application window is March 15th through April 15th, 2022. Click through to the post to listen! Need help from a librarian? Use this form to book an appointment with us! Learn more about our new Recording Room and our Tech Tools on our website. Use the
A wide-ranging exploration of architecture and innovation, featuring floating foundations, incorporating nature into school design, how temperature can impact our perception of happiness at work, the balance between community and privacy (and choice), and the challenges of living on Mars, among other topics. Title: The Great Indoors: The Surprising Science of How Buildings Shape Our Behavior, Health, and Happiness Author: Emily Anthes Genre: Nonfiction; Popular Science; Psychology of Daily Life
[caption id="attachment_3559" align="aligncenter" width="200"] Available at Main Campus on the New Book Shelf[/caption] Title: The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women Author: Kate Moore Genre: Historical Nonfiction Why did you choose to read this book? Well, I'd heard a lot about it. I tend to like historical nonfiction that tells the stories of groups of people who maybe aren't as known in American history. I read Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth
NoveList Plus is a great tool for readers and book clubs. It is designed to help you find information on your favorite titles, authors, or series, including recommendations for your next great read. NoveList Plus features: Book discussion guides Author Read-alikes Award-winners lists Happy browsing and reading with NoveList Plus! Remember to ask the library for a password if you would like to access this resource remotely via NC LIVE.
Here are some recommended children's and young adult books to celebrate Black History Month. Share these with a child or teen in your life. We also have a display on the lower level of the library of African American autobiographies and memoirs. [gallery type="slideshow" size="medium" ids="1955,1953,1948,1945,1946,1938,1932,1939,1940,1942,1941,1943,1944,1937,1936,1935,1933,1962" orderby="rand"]
Why not celebrate both the end of the semester and the season of snacks with a food-related book from the Durham Tech library? Click on an image for more details about a title. [gallery columns="5" type="circle" ids="679,680,681,682,683,684,685,686,687,688,690,691,692,693,694,695,696,697,698,699,700,701,702,703,704,705,706,707,689" orderby="rand"] Ask a librarian if you're interested in checking out one of these books highlighted in our front window display.