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It's new book time at the Orange County Campus Library! To borrow one or more of these books, either schedule an appointment for a Monday between 12:30 and 5:00 on the Orange County Campus or put a hold on the book to pick up at the Main Campus either through the library catalog or by contacting the library. Happy reading! Maybe you're looking for some fiction? We've got some variety. Maybe you're interested in some nonfiction? And coming soon! The following are currently being processed and

We are highlighting three important films from our Library's streaming video collections. Simply log in with your Durham Tech username and password to watch the films or clips from the films. A transcript and closed captioning are provided for each film. Do you know the history of the Greensboro Four? You can watch the documentary film, February One, to learn about the four NC A&T University students who sat down at a lunch counter in Greensboro, N.C. in 1960 as part of the civil rights movement

Sometimes it feels like you'll be in school forever. And, the journey to graduation can have twists and turns you don't expect. But you can still make it! Brian Moody is a Durham Tech student graduating Spring 2021 who shares his experiences making it to the finish line and wisdom he gained along the way. And, how his fellow students can do the same. Listen below or find the podcast on your favorite podcatcher. Happy Birthday, Brian!

Start 2021 and the Read Great Things 2021 Challenge off right and mark your short book off the list. What counts as a short book? Good question. For people who read 900 page books, a 500 pager is going to be a brief adventure, right? We're willing to be flexible with the definition of "short," but in general if you want some guidelines, aim for 250 pages or fewer or about 6 hours or shorter for an audiobook. But wait! What if the audiobook of a short book is longer than 6 hours? Does that count

The first 2021 podcast episode of Out Loud in the Library is here! Have you listened yet? In this episode, I interview President Buxton about what it was like to start his new job during a pandemic, what he sees ahead in 2021 for Durham Tech, and of course what he's been reading. Listen below or find the podcast on Spotify, Podbean, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you like to listen. If you or someone you know is involved in the Durham Tech community and would like to be featured on the podcast

Want to listen to your favorite anime in Japanese? Want to read primary sources for your research in German? Just want to brush up that language you studied for years in school, but somehow can’t seem to remember at all? We are excited to announce that we now offer Transparent Language Online free to all students, staff, and faculty at Durham Tech. Whether you’re starting at the very beginning with a new alphabet or you’re an intermediate learner looking to enhance your vocabulary and grammar

Today is Inauguration Day, as designated by the 20th Amendment of the US Constitution. Want to learn more about the history and events that typically take place at Inauguration? Discovery Kids has a wonderful overview on what happens on Inauguration Day. (Look, I know it says "kids," but it's really informative!) https://youtu.be/1VUGUcHfTUI Inauguration speeches have been tradition since the very first Inauguration of George Washington. Want to read previous president's Inaugural Addresses

Your Durham Tech librarians are here for you, virtually and in-person at the Main Campus and Orange County Campus Libraries. A very important reminder: If you’re coming anywhere on any of the Durham Tech campuses, you need to wear an effective face covering over both your nose and mouth the entire time you’re on campus. Masks are available at the Library desk and other locations on campus for those who need them. We want to encourage you to stay online if you are able. The Center for Academic

Need to fill out your 2020 challenge form? Here it is! If you've already filled it out, no need to do it a second time. We'll be in touch shortly about prizes. They arrived while we were away for Winter Break. What is the Read Great Things Challenge? The Read Great Things Challenge is a personal reading challenge sponsored by the Durham Tech Library that encourages folks to diversify and/or increase their reading goals by completing books throughout 2021 that fit into at least 10 of the

Both in-person and virtual library services will be unavailable for Winter Break starting Monday, December 20. The Library plans to reopen and have services resume Monday, January 4. Need a loaner laptop or internet access for the Spring semester? Read over the options for computer and internet assistance and fill out the Spring 2021 Computer Request form. Students will be contacted by Maggie West, Coordinator of Student Wellness and Basic Needs, to review their application. Unable to return