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The Durham Tech Library is a member of the Dogwood Digital Library, a collection of online ebooks and audiobooks through the Overdrive/Libby app. Durham Tech faculty, staff, and students can check out books using their Durham Tech username and password, just like they can access databases off-campus. Ebooks and audiobooks check out for 21 days and can be read on your phone, tablet, or computer. Check out some of our staff recommendations that celebrate Black authors and experiences for Black
As we approach the final days of 2023, Instructional Technologies is taking a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we've undertaken alongside Durham Tech's dedicated faculty. The past year has been a whirlwind of change, with the Sakai-to-Canvas transition standing out as a testament to your hard work and adaptability. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the crucial role you play in ensuring the success of Durham Tech's students (and fellow faculty members) on Canvas. Today’s
[caption id="attachment_1439" align="alignnone" width="560"] Image from http://www.ala.org/glbtrt/glbt-book-month[/caption] Explore the library's GLBTQ nonfiction, fiction, and DVD collections. Browse the online catalog for more titles. The Stonewall Book Awards List, sponsored by the American Library Association's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table, honors books for exceptional merit relating to the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender experience in literature, nonfiction, and
Exterminate All the Brutes , Raoul Peck's four-part documentary series, portrays the historic patterns of colonialist violence and genocide through powerful dramatizations. Peck includes pockets of deadpan comedy through his direct, sneering narration by having white western actors verbally deliver the thin historic justification for conquest directly to indigenous audiences. The result is a unique series of visual essays that trace this historic pattern of violence right up to the political
In celebration of Women’s History Month, let’s honor the trailblazing women who have made significant contributions to sports, breaking barriers and setting new standards for excellence and equality. Pioneers on the Field and Beyond Women in sports have not only excelled in their respective disciplines but have also become powerful advocates for gender equity and social change. Their achievements are a testament to their determination and skill, inspiring generations to come. Breaking Records
The library is happy to share WRAL's new story regarding Durham Tech's new Academic Practice Partnership with Duke Health, which aims to "streamline the education and employment journey for students [who are earning a degree to become a registered nurse]." Leading nursing students to quality information and scholarly resources is one of our vital responsibilities as librarians and we are frequently adding new resources to keep up with the challenging pace of healthcare developments following the
With the new semester just days away, we can feel it in the air – everyone is working super hard to be ready to teach on Canvas. The list below can help you make sure you have critical items covered. 1. Set up the required Course Entry Quiz Starting this summer, all instructors must use a standard, pre-written Course Entry Quiz in their online and hybrid/blended courses on Canvas for determining student entry into the course. Instructors must import the standard Course Entry Quiz into their
After a year of working from home, we're (mostly) back on campus and ready for a great Fall 2021 semester. We all have goals for the new semester, but our work-from-home coworkers/roommates are excited to be setting new benchmarks for their success. Click through to read their goals cleverly used to promote some Library services (and see Library staff pet pictures-- I'm not trying to bury the lede too much here). Charlie and George Lewis are excited that their roommate, Orange County Campus
Check Out What’s New at the Library! There’s something fresh on the shelves...and we’re not just talking about the cookbooks (though we’ve got some delicious new ones)! Whether you're craving culinary inspiration, hunting for your next favorite graphic novel, or looking for something magical to share with the kids, we’ve got exciting new arrivals waiting for you. You can always find our newest books at the top of the stairs in the Main Campus Library and behind the computers in the Orange County
In a repeating series highlighting current and recent reads around Durham Tech, here’s what the Durham Tech ACA Instructors are currently reading and have recently read: [gallery link="none" size="medium" ids="2847,2848,2849,2850,2851,2852,2854,2855,2856,2857,2858,2862" orderby="rand"] As always, if you’re interested in a title, you can either search our catalog to see if we have the book or request it through interlibrary loan if we don't have it. Need help doing either of these things or don’t