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Memes. They rise and fall through blog posts and comment sections. Places like Reddit, Tumblr, and Twitter are full of them. Allow me to introduce you to my favorite meme of 2017: I lik the bred. (I know it's only February, but I'm confident about this.) For an explanation of the origin, history, and evolution of the meme see this summary on Buzzfeed. So, without further ado, here are a few Durham Tech Library additions: My name is book and in the daye I wayt for student eyes to laye upon my
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
In a repeating series highlighting current and recent reads around Durham Tech, here’s what the awesome and amazing Occupational Therapy Assistant Program faculty are currently reading and have recently read: [gallery link="none" size="medium" ids="3090,3091,3092,3093,3094,3096,3097,3098,3099,3100,3101,3103,3106,3107,3109,3113,3114" 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
You may have heard of Dewey the cat from the book Dewey: The Small Town Library Cat Who Touched the World by Vicki Myron. This book chronicles Dewey's story of living in a public library in Spencer, Iowa. Other libraries around the world also have cats. To see great photos and read other stories take a look at these fun links: [caption id="attachment_500" align="alignleft" width="244" class=" "] Spencer Public Library's Dewey the Cat[/caption] http://oedb.org/ilibrarian/quick-guide-library-cats/
In a repeating series highlighting thematic reading opportunities around Durham Tech, here are some awesome cookbooks or cooking-related books to go along with your summer viewing of the greatest reality TV show of all time* The Great British Baking Show (starting June 16, Fridays starting at 9pm on PBS). All of these books and films are available on at least one Durham Tech Library campus. [gallery size="medium" link="none" ids="3355,3356,3357,3358,3359,3360,3361,3362,3363,3364,3365,3366,3367
Much thanks to William Carlos Williams' poem " This Is Just To Say" for the inspiration. "This Is Just A Reminder" I have found the plum that you left by the computers. And which, you may not remember, should not be in the library. Please: No food or beverages. Even when so sweet and so delicious.
June is Pride Month! To learn more about the Stonewall Uprising and to check out some books by and about LGBTQIA+ people's history, lives, and experiences, click on through. Check out the PBS American Experience: Stonewall Uprising documentary to learn about the June 1969 Stonewall Uprising that launched a worldwide civil and gay rights movement and its long-lasting impacts. To view, log in off-campus by using your Durham Tech username and password--the same one you would use for Sakai or Self
Need to use the Durham Tech Libraries next week? Well, our hours will temporarily change. The College will be closed Wednesday, November 24 through Sunday, November 28. No classes or events will be held. The Main Campus Library will be open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Monday and Tuesday, November 22 and 23. The Northern Durham Center Library will be closed. Contact your librarians if you need help during this time. The Orange County Campus will be open for access on Monday and Tuesday from 8:00
In a repeating series highlighting current and recent reads around Durham Tech, here’s Durham Tech’s awesome faculty and staff’s favorite spooky or scary reads: [gallery size="medium" link="none" ids="3627,3628,3629,3630,3631,3632,3633,3634,3635,3636,3637,3638,3639,3640,3641,3642,3643,3644" orderby="rand"] [gallery link="none" size="full" type="rectangular" ids="3645,3646,3647"] As always, if you’re interested in a title or related title, you can either use the call number provided to locate it
Available on the New Book Shelf at the Durham Tech Main Campus Library. Title: Sourdough Author: Robin Sloan Genre: Uh... contemporary tech fiction with a light touch of magical realism? Read by: Meredith Lewis (Orange County Campus Librarian) & Courtney Bippley (Main Campus Librarian) Why did you choose to read this book? Meredith: Honestly? The description was really interesting-- a San Francisco robotics engineer "adopts" a mysterious international sourdough starter and gets involved in a