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Sun, sand, and something sinister. Whether you're lounging by the pool or hiding from the heat, crack open a spine-tingling tale that'll chill you to the bone...even in 90+-degree weather. Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia A glamorous socialite is summoned to a crumbling mansion in the Mexican countryside, where her cousin’s cryptic letters scream danger. But the rot in the house isn’t just structural—it's deeply, disturbingly alive. Think haunted house meets creeping colonial horror with
March 8 is International Women's Day and was created to focus on the achievements of women across the globe and emphasize the continued need to push for gender parity. This year's theme is "Choose to Challenge," acknowledging that gender bias left unchallenged allows it to continue. To celebrate International Women's Day, check out some of the books that the Durham Tech Library has online and in our physical collection to celebrate women's voices, accomplishments, and experiences. Want to check
Thanks to grant funding from the Durham Tech Foundation, the Durham Tech Library now has a brand-new Spanish Language Collection! Containing nearly 300 titles in print (100 of them brand new!) at the Main Campus Library and over 300 new ebooks/audiobooks available via the Dogwood Digital Library, the Spanish Language Collection is now available to all Durham Tech students, staff, and faculty. This collection is a complement to our Spanish language courses (SPA) at Durham Tech and provides a
A Supreme court justice in a mysterious coma puts his clever clerk in charge and in [repeated] danger in this exciting political thriller that deals with secret government dealings, bioethics, justice, regular ethics, corporate mergers, a chess move as metaphor, and complex family relationships. Title: While Justice Sleeps Author: Stacey Abrams (yes, that Stacey Abrams) Genre: Contemporary fiction, political thriller, who-dunnit Read Great Things 2021 Categories: A book about family; Choose your
Did you know that the Durham Tech Library sponsors an annual reading challenge? Click through to learn more about the Read Great Things 2021 Challenge AND to learn about our 2021 Reading Sprint (and what you can win for both). The Read Great Things Challenge started in 2018 and is a category-based reading challenge, meaning each year we have 12 different categories, consisting of one category that counts as a free space (like in BINGO) and our very favorite category--A book suggested by your
Women's History Month was enshrined in law as an annual, month-long celebration on March 12, 1987, noting that "despite these contributions [by women], the role of American women in history has been consistently overlooked and undervalued in the body of American history." Who reading this can say they've done their studies and can score an A+ on NCpedia's Quiz of North Carolina Women's History? I like to brush up on my knowledge with their excellent Women's History materials. This year, however
Pride month has just wrapped up, but we can continue to celebrate it and learn more throughout the year. Curious about the different pride flags you have seen last month? Looking to improve your LGBTQIA+ vocabulary, learn more about the community, and be a strong ally? Scroll down for more Pride resources recommended by your librarians! The Letters and Colors of Pride The LGBTQIA+ acronym includes and recognizes diverse identities within the community. LGBTQIA+ stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual
Click on any of the linked names in this post to read more about them using Durham Tech Library's "academic Wikipedia"-- Credo Reference. Unearthing the Past: The Legacy of Slavery and Stories of Resilience As Black History Month begins, we reflect on one of the darkest chapters in American history: the transatlantic slave trade and its enduring legacy. For over 400 years, millions of Africans were forcibly brought to the Americas, enduring unimaginable brutality. Yet even in the face of
Resilience, Resistance, and Radiance: A Tribute to Black History Black History Month is more than a calendar event--it’s a tapestry of resilience woven by generations. As we honor the past, let’s remember the indomitable spirit of those who paved the way. From Harriet Tubman’s clandestine journeys on the Underground Railroad to the eloquence of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s “ I Have a Dream” speech, their courage echoes through time. Available as an ebook through Dogwood Digital Library Available
As we start another academic year, many of us have launched our online classes and are already thinking about classes for the B term and beyond. Whether you're building a course from scratch or refining one you've taught before, setting aside time now to ensure it's well-structured, clear, and engaging can make a meaningful difference for your students and for you. One tool that can help with that process is the Online Course Review Checklist . Designed with quality standards and effective