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Every year, millions of people in the United States contract influenza ("the flu"). Hundreds of thousands of people are hospitalized for the flu each year and thousands die from it. You can help prevent the spread of this virus--and protect yourself from it--by getting a flu vaccine every year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say that all people aged six months and older need to get the vaccine. As a reference librarian, I come into contact with many people every day at work
Now that NaNoWriMo has started, here are a few books at the library that can help get the creative juices flowing. Here are tips, tricks, and advice from writers of both fiction and nonfiction. No matter what you are writing about you can find help here. Good luck! [gallery type="slideshow" ids="1726,1727,1728,1729,1730,1725,1724,1721,1722,1723" orderby="rand"] Don't forget to add the Durham Tech Library as your writing buddy on Nanowrimo.org!
Have you wondered about the origins of Halloween? Check out this short video about the connection to Samhain (pronounced “sow-win”), an ancient Celtic celebration.
Hola! Bonjour! Guten Tag! Ready to become more fluent in a new language? Want to pick up the language you studied in high school again, or do better in a language class you’re taking now? Ta da! We have Mango Languages, a language-learning software with over 70 world language courses and over 17 ESL courses, available free to all Durham Tech students, staff, and faculty. Whether you want to watch Lengua de las mariposas in the original Spanish, dream of a trip to Paris, or need to communicate
Check out our new books for June. Even thought these are primarily nonfiction, we have lots of popular and literary fiction for summer reading. Search the library's online catalog by title, author, or subject to locate good books. We have a display on the lower level of the library featuring a lot of our new books and a new book shelf by the reference desk full of new titles. Enjoy! [gallery type="rectangular" size="large" ids="2224,2225,2226,2227,2228,2229,2230,2231,2232,2233,2234,2235"]
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
Explore new frontiers with a book set in or about space with the Read Great Things 2021 Challenge. Keep reading for some suggestions, including some double-dippers. Double dip and get into a novella series to fill that short book category (could we also call these LITTLE DIPPERS? Eh?): Double dip and travel to space with a book with pictures: Explore new frontiers with some fiction from our collections: Or get the facts with nonfiction about space: Or just read about cats in space (as ya do)
[caption id="attachment_3166" align="aligncenter" width="375"] Durham Tech Student Art Exhibition April 24-May 10, Library[/caption] The library is proud to present drawings, paintings, and sculpture from Durham Tech’s art students. Art will be on display in the Library from April 24-May 10. An opening reception will be held on Wednesday April 26 from 4:00-6:00 pm in the Library, Room 212. Come view the outstanding art and support our talented Fine Arts program students. For more information
Today, June 8th, is World Oceans Day, which encourages protection and conservation of the oceans. "World Oceans Day is a global day of ocean celebration and collaboration for a better future." For resources and information visit the World Oceans Day website coordinated by The Ocean Project and sponsored by many aquariums and organizations around the world. You can join their mailing list, participate in actions and events, and join their social media campaign. http://www.worldoceansday.org/ Have
We’re excited to provide an important update on our transition to New Quizzes in Canvas, a change that will enhance the quizzing experience for both instructors and students. Below, you’ll find key dates, training sessions, and resources to help you navigate this transition smoothly. Key Dates for the Transition The official switch to New Quizzes will begin soon, and here are the critical dates you need to know: March 31, 2025: New Quizzes will be activated in Canvas Practice Courses. May 12