Virtual Library Services: We're Here for You!

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Remember that being at home doesn’t mean you have to go it alone! The library supports online learning in many ways… Get in touch with a librarian! Reference Chat—Did you know that librarians are available 24/7 to help with your reference questions? аĿª½± Librarians are there on weekdays, and (except on federal holidays) other librarians are available to help when we’re not. Don’t wait for help-- chat now! Email Help— Librarians are also available for research help via email too

Need a new read? NoveList Plus can help you find the perfect book

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NoveList Plus all about books and only books, all kinds of books for all ages, including fiction books, narrative non-fiction books, and audiobooks. It works on the premise that if you know one book or author or series that you like, you can use NoveList Plus to enter criteria and then find books or with similar features. You can also browse lists created in the database to find your next read. Looking for a book to complete a Read Great Things 2020 category? Let NoveList help! Here's how: How

It's Election Day!

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Happy Election Day 2020! Today is the last day to cast your vote! Join your аĿª½± 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

Need to study for the TEAS & NCLEX (or other professional exams)? Check out our test prep resources

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Are you looking for some study resources for the TEAS, NCLEX, or other professional exams? Or even some GED, ACT, SAT, and GRE prep? The аĿª½± Library has access to three test prep databases: BoardVitals, PrepSTEP, and TERC. All аĿª½± students, faculty, and staff are able to access these databases on and off-campus. Log in using your аĿª½± username and password, the same as you'd use for Self-Service, WebAdvisor, or Sakai. Not affiliated with аĿª½±? TERC is also available

аĿª½± Crafternoon-- Making Decorative Masks... for your Eyes!

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Crafternoons are a partnership between the аĿª½± Student Government Association and the Library. Masks have taken on a different meaning this year, but let's decorate the top part of your face to go along with the mask that covers your nose and mouth. What you need for a basic mask: Paper (I'd recommend a lightweight sheet to make your ideal template and then--if you like-- something heavier to give it structure, but since you're going to decorate it, feel free to use those political

Your Vote, Your Voice: Early voting ends this week in NC

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Need some info on your ballot, your rights, and other information about voting early (by Sat., Oct. 31) or on Election Day (Tues., Nov. 3) in NC? Check out our first Library podcast episode: Out Loud in the Library-- Early Voting with Erin Riney with your host Courtney Bippley You can also check out the Library blog's Informed Voter Resources post. Hey, аĿª½± faculty, staff, and students! Have you already voted? Send me (Meredith Lewis-- lewisma @ durhamtech . edu) your voting selfie and

New tech equipment for students, faculty, and staff to borrow!

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Do you need equipment to better participate in your online class meetings, record a class lecture, or narrate a PowerPoint presentation? We now have webcams and microphone headsets available for checkout. Are you an AFA student who needs high-quality digital images of your artworks? We now have a Canon PowerShot digital camera for your photography needs. You can make an appointment to schedule an equipment pickup at the library by emailing library@durhamtech.edu or calling 919-536-7211. A

We Have a Podcast!

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The аĿª½± Library is happy to announce that our new podcast, Out Loud in the Library, is live! Listen to my voice as you drive to work, fold laundry, play games on your phone, or sit staring creepily into the distance. You can find it on Spotify, Podbean, and Google Podcasts. Soon to be available through Apple Podcasts as well (slight delay because Apple). Each episode will feature library updates and an interview with a student, staff, or faculty member from аĿª½±. Our very first

Happy Early Voting Day!

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I mean, it's not a holiday or anything, but today is when North Carolina early voting sites open, including one on аĿª½±'s Main Campus ( in the Newton building, room 4-141, accessed from the back parking lot--near the construction classrooms) for аĿª½± County voters. Early voting begins Thursday, Oct. 15 and ends on Saturday, Oct. 31. I voted today at he Newton Building and it took me about an hour to vote-- while it wasn't ridiculously busy like some of the news from other states, the

Purple Pages for Perusing

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Okay, so the pages aren't purple, but these book covers are! Want to know how to use the Library Take Out service to pick up your purple-ish (or other color) аĿª½± Library books? Check out our blog post for more information.