What's happening at the library and items of interest to the UB community
Books for the Beach or Backyard Need a break from studying or want a book to take to the beach? Check out Langsdale Library’s Leisure Reading collection on the first floor of the library. These are just a few of Continue reading Summer Reads
Ray Bradbury, once called “Poet of the Pulps,” considered himself a graduate of the library, where he spent much of his time. Although he didn’t attend college, he said, in an interview with Public Libraries,”there’s no use going to a Continue reading Do not burn after reading
This post was written by Langsdale librarian Catherine Johnson A recent Mashable article pointed to some data collected by EasyBibabout the types of resources students use in academic papers. This study found that the most cited websites are: Wikipedia, New Continue reading Information Literacy: What is it good for?
This Summer the library wants you to get to know us a little better. And so we plan on presenting several of our staff members favorite collections in our 1st floor horizontal display case, along with some recommended books and Continue reading Getting to Know U
Hi! I’m Pete Ramsey, one of the Reference and Instruction librarians at Langsdale Library, and I also teach the Information Literacy (IDIS 110) course in first-year student learning communities. In my course, I like to include a segment where students Continue reading Open Data Applications
Well another semester is almost over. We here in the Book and Document Delivery Department in Langsdale Library hope that you’ve had occasion to use some of our delivery services to help you with your assignments this past semester. For Continue reading One semester almost over, gearing up for the next.
So April is almost over, which means that National Poetry Month is also on the wane. This holiday (of sorts) is celebrated primarily with readings and book fairs and maybe a brief appearance or two by a soft spoken poet Continue reading Ghost-Companions and National Poetry Month
Albert Einsteinakg-images / Universal Images Group Spring Break has come and gone. The countdown of the last 6 weeks begins now. It’s time to begin thinking about those final papers and projects that will be due soon. Research is usually Continue reading Need help researching for end of the year papers?
You may have seen flyers or posts on the Daily Digest seeking applications for the Inspired Discoveries symposium on April 27 and wondered, “what is it and why should I apply?” So here’s a little more about the event and Continue reading Inspired Discoveries Symposium Coming Soon
Midterms are finished and the semester is now halfway through. It’s time to kick back and relax. Langsdale has just what you need to enjoy the beautiful weather: new DVD’s and books! You can check out a book for four Continue reading Spring Break We Welcome You!