In observance of Labor Day, the James B. Duke Library will be operating on an adjusted schedule: Learn more about the history of Labor Day by visiting the United States Department of Labor website. Did you know that more than 100 years after the first Labor Day observance, there is still some doubt as to . . .Continue reading Labor Day Schedule
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When to use Google Scholar
When using Google Scholar might be a good idea: Your topic is interdisciplinary and very specific You are comfortable searching Google, but want to focus on scholarly resources You want to find citing references for an article (hint: learn more about citing references here) When using Google Scholar might work against you: Your topic is . . .Continue reading When to use Google Scholar
Win an iPad mini!
During Summer Orientation, the librarians handed out Legos to the Class of 2019 as a way of encouraging incoming students to “connect” with us. Freshmen, bring your Lego to the Research Assistance Desk in the James B. Duke Library, add it to the growing Lego sculpture and be entered to win an iPad mini! A . . .Continue reading Win an iPad mini!
Special Collections Hours
Beginning Monday, August 24, the hours for Special Collections and Archives changed to Tuesday – Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Please call or email in advance so we can confirm your appointment time and pull materials ahead of your visit. For faculty or students who have research needs and can’t make it during our . . .Continue reading Special Collections Hours
WINNER: Scholar of the Month
Congratulations to Yangbo Hua (’16)! He is the lucky winner of the “Scholar of the Month” contest. As Scholar of the Month, Yangbo wins a private study room in the library to share with 3 friends for the month of September. Thanks to the 108 students who entered the contest! September’s lucky winner was randomly . . .Continue reading WINNER: Scholar of the Month
Enter to win a study room!
Wouldn’t it be nice to have your own private study room in the library? For an entire month? To share with 3 friends?! SUCH A ROOM EXISTS! The library has created a private VIP study room reserved for the “Scholar of the Month” and 3 of their friends. Furnished with a study table, 4 chairs, . . .Continue reading Enter to win a study room!
Win an iPad mini!
During Summer Orientation, the librarians handed out Legos to the Class of 2019 as a way of encouraging incoming students to “connect” with us. Freshmen, bring your Lego to the Research Assistance Desk in the James B. Duke Library, add it to the growing sculpture and be entered to win an iPad mini! A random . . .Continue reading Win an iPad mini!
Scholar of the Month
The library has created a private VIP study room reserved for the “Scholar of the Month” and 3 of their friends. Want to become a Scholar of the Month? Simply fill out an entry form (one per person) and place it in the box in the Research Commons (main floor of the James B. Duke . . .Continue reading Scholar of the Month
Class of 2019 Lego Sculpture
Did you remember to bring your Lego to campus? During Summer Orientation, the librarians handed out Legos to the Class of 2019 as a way of encouraging Freshmen to “connect” with us. Bring your Lego to the Research Assistance Desk in the James B. Duke Library, introduce yourself, add your Lego to the sculpture, get . . .Continue reading Class of 2019 Lego Sculpture
International Student Orientation
New international students attended a library orientation session. Brainstorming keywords is fun!