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To ask about the availability of resources or verify current hours, email the Library (library@durhamtech.edu) or call 919-536-7211 x1631. Students should show a photo ID (preferably your student ID) at the check-in desk to use the Durham Tech Library. Guests must show a photo ID to be signed in at the check-in desk. Face coverings over the nose and mouth are no longer required while on campus as of May 24, 2021. You may still choose to wear one. We especially encourage those who have not yet
It's National Voter Registration Day! Today we encourage everyone to check their voter registration to make sure it's up-to-date or, if you haven't already registered, fill out that voter registration form! Have you checked your NC voter registration yet? Registered in another state? Each state makes its own rules, so check out the different rules and regulations (including deadlines). If you're a registered NC DMV customer, you can even register to vote online (new this year)! You can also
Remember Durham Tech's Equity Action Plan from 2020? We're getting an update on how we are doing from Vice President Dr. Angela Davis. Learn about Durham Tech's community partnerships, equity scorecard, and some challenges we've faced along the way. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns you can contact Dr. Davis at Davisa@durhamtech.edu. Take a look at Durham Tech's Equity Scorecard. Find out more about the Durham Living Wage Project. Dr. Davis read What Got You Here Won't Get You
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
Cicada emergence, pollen counts, and blooming plants everywhere! Spring is certainly here this Earth Month. Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22, and Earth Month allow us--as humans--to focus attention to the environment around us and our role in protecting, preserving, and being good members of our ecosystems. While the Durham Tech Library has lots of resources to learn more about many aspects of Earth Month, the Phail Wynn Collection allows us to mindfully collect books and other
If you've walked by the entrance to the library this week you may have seen our new dance themed window display. Books about dance or that feature dance, both non-fiction and fiction, academic texts to children's books. Complete with dance shoes and a poster advertising the upcoming Dancing the African Diaspora event with Dr. DeFrantz. Dr. Thomas DeFrantz is a professor at Duke University teaching African American Studies, Dance, and Women's Studies. He'll be coming to share his knowledge as
Dance is wonderful. It is one of my favorite things in the world despite the fact that I'm only okay at it on a good day. Who cares? If I'm dancing I'm having a good time. Many of the dances known in the United States were created by the Black community. Blues dancing, Swing, the Twist, Disco, Lindy Hop, Charleston, Jitterbug, Moonwalk, Cakewalk, and so many more. These are dances that have shaped the look and feel of decades. See below for a video of Lindy Hop dancers back in the day and books
In 2017, the state of North Carolina proclaimed the second Monday in October as Indigenous People's Day and in 2021, the president of the United States acknowledged Indigenous Peoples' Day for the first time with an official proclamation. What is Indigenous Peoples' Day? An alternative to Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day is "a celebration ... to bring acknowledgment to the Native population" and remove the focus from Columbus, a man who caused great harm to Native populations. Instead, "It
It's National Library Week and Thursday, April 8 is Take Action for Libraries Day. How can you support the libraries in your life? Well, one simple thing is to use our resources! When you-- use the Library's databases, take advantage of our chat or "contact us" services, schedule library instruction sessions, collaborate with librarians for assignments or programs, use the technology available for checkout (more coming soon!), subscribe to our blog and read our posts (hi!), listen to our podcast
Happy Election Day 2020! Today is the last day to cast your vote! Join your Durham Tech community and cast your vote if you're eligible and haven't already! In order to vote today, you'll need to go to your assigned polling place and can vote until 7:30 p.m.-- if you're in line at 7:30 p.m., no matter how long the line may be, you can cast your ballot. Learn more from the NC State Board of Elections about what to expect when voting on Election Day, including links to download a sample ballot. No