Take a study break and check out our pop up exhibit, available today from 10:30 am -1:00 pm in the James B. Duke Library. Jeff Makala, Special Collections Librarian and University Archivist, is on hand to wow you with a few items from Continue reading Special Collections Pop-Up Exhibit
A Database That Works For You: CQ Researcher Need to know about important issues of the day? Are you writing a speech, looking for a paper topic, or preparing for a debate? CQ Researcher reports are in-depth, reliable, and organized Continue reading Embrace This Database: CQ Researcher
Political Bias in Periodicals Periodicals that cover politics and current events may have a political or cultural bias. This may be reflected in their choice of topics, the opinions expressed, or the solutions proposed. An awareness of bias is important when you select the sources Continue reading Political Bias in Periodicals
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 Continue reading When to use Google Scholar
New international students attended a library orientation session. Brainstorming keywords is fun!
Work Smart Workshop: Digital Media Resources Friday, March 27 @ 3:30 pm – 4:20 pm James B. Duke Library, Room 043 Looking for new ways to engage your students with your class material? Looking for images or video to add to Continue reading Work Smart Workshop
When: Tuesday, September 23 @ 2:30 pm – 3:20 pm Wednesday, September 24 @ 11:30 am – 12:20 pm Friday, September 26 @ 3:30 pm – 4:20 pm Location: James B. Duke Library 041 No RSVP Required The library offers Continue reading Work Smart Workshop
Reference sources, particularly specialized encyclopedias, offer many benefits. Consider the following tips as you review a reference source on your topic to reap all the benefits and make your researching even better. get definitions and background – Reference Continue reading Maximize Reference Sources
This video will show you how to find broadcast transcripts in LexisNexis Academic. You will learn how to search transcripts by show, guest, and topic.
CTL, ITS, the Writing & Media Lab, and the Library present Summer Working Lunches! you bring: your lunch and your work we provide: Moodle 2.6 training, assistance with assignments and research, the sharing of ideas with your fellow Continue reading Summer Working Lunch: July 1
