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  • Recently Added Titles

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    Natural born heroes : how a daring band of misfits mastered the lost secrets of strength and endurance The road taken : the history and future of America’s infrastructure The economics of chocolate The QB : the making of modern quarterbacks The game’s not over : in defense of football Superintelligence : paths, dangers, strategies…

  • Library Hours During MayX

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    Library hours during May Experience are as follows: Wednesday May 11 8am-10pm Thursday May 12 8am-10pm Friday May 13 8am-5pm Saturday May 14 1pm-5pm Sunday May 15 1pm-5pm Monday May 16 8am-10pm Tuesday May 17 8am-10pm Wednesday May 18 8am-10pm Thursday May 19 8am-10pm Friday May 20 8am-5pm Saturday May 21 1pm-5pm Sunday May 22 1pm-5pm Monday May…

  • Database Trial: Swank

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    eyoung

    Swank Digital Campus Streaming Films Digital Campus, provided by Swank Motion Pictures, Inc.® was created for professors and administrators to enhance curriculum by providing students with access to course-related films. Swank Motion Pictures provides access to both scholarly and popular film. This trial includes Swanks “Top 100” requested films. This trial will be available through…

  • Summer-Long Check Outs!

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    eyoung

    Are you done with studying? Get a book just to read for fun! We’ve set up a table in the James B. Duke Library featuring some of our favorite reads. If you’re returning in the Fall, check out a novel for the beach or an audiobook for a road trip. Materials will be due back…

  • Unplug – Recharge Zone

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    eyoung

    Visit room 043 in the James B. Duke Library throughout finals to unplug and recharge. Relax, meditate, color, and enjoy tea. In addition to these stress relievers, two sessions will be offered in room 043: Thursday, April 28, 3 pm Guided Body Scan for stress relief and focus (Dr. Meghan Slining) Friday, April 29, 3…

  • Up All Night in the Science Library

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    eyoung

    Anytime is the right time to study in the Sanders Science Library during finals week. We’ll be open all night before exam days, so come on over when you need that perfect place to review for exams or finish up term papers. And, as always, the snack fairy arrives at midnight! Sanders Science Library Exam Week…

  • Southern Scholarship Recipients

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    The 2015 Ethel Carlisle Southern Librarian Scholarship recipients are Jessica Bitter and Joshua Greer.  Both Jessica and Joshua were Music majors. Jessica, Class of ’13, has a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance. Joshua, Class of ’12, a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance. Jessica will enroll in the Masters of Library and Information Science program at the University of Denver…

  • On Display: Whistleblowers!

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    eyoung

    Currently on display in the James B. Duke Library is a selection of interesting books about whistleblowers. Titles include: After Snowden: Privacy, Secrecy, and Security in the Information Age Secrets: A Memoir of Vietnam and the Pentagon Papers The Secret Man: The Story of Watergate’s Deep Throat Secrets and Leaks: The Dilemma of State Secrecy Whistleblower…

  • Poetry Creation Station

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    eyoung

    April is National Poetry Month, and the James B. Duke Library is encouraging you to discover your inner poet.  We have set up a Poetry Creation Station using a magnetic white board and inspiring words.  Express yourself!  

  • Request This Item

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    eyoung

    We have activated a new option in the  online library catalog  – you now have the ability to place a hold for any circulating item (books, DVDs, audiobooks, scores), to pick up at any library location. Simply click through to the item you desire, and click the “Request This Item” button at the top of…