What's happening at the library and items of interest to the UB community
One of the most frequent comments on our question board on the first floor is about noise in the library. This is an issue we struggle to tackle – both in terms of logistics (how can we always be there Continue reading Shhhhh…..quiet in the library
Its midterm season again, one of the most intense times on campus! The lines at Starbucks seem to be longer, all your favorite study spots are taken, and suddenly there aren’t enough hours in a day. If that isn’t bad Continue reading Midterms: A Few Tips
The Granger Collection / Universal Images Group There are moments every semester when I need a mini break. A moment in which I don’t think of papers, studying, assignments, test, quizzes, midterms, finals, or grades. Matter of fact, I like Continue reading Mini Breaks
Wikipedia’s in the news again regarding its editing policy and accuracy, this time with an interesting twist. In an article this week in the Atlantic, Timothy Messer-Kruse, a renown scholar on the Haymarket riot and resulting trial, talks about his Continue reading Wikipedia and the evolution of history
As the new student liaison, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Mariama Gregory. I study corporate communications at the University of Baltimore. I am excited to be the liaison for Langsdale because it offers me an opportunity Continue reading A new face at the library
Welcome back to another semester! The hunt for materials to supplement your learning is in full swing! Do you need access to books and articles that are not available in Langsdale Library’s collection? The Book and Document Delivery Department here Continue reading Find the materials you need!
Professor Anastasia Salter discusses the value of games in the library in a recent post in the Chronicle of Higher Education’s blog Wired. She states that campus libraries are a great location for games because of extended hours and the Continue reading Games in the Library
I cheated, I admit it, I cheated and read the second book first. I had always been intrigued by the book with the title Who Moved My Cheese? This was at a time when a lot of changes were being Continue reading Moving Cheese
Most people I know think they’re pretty savvy when it comes to searching Google. It’s a tool most of us use every day. We often rely on Google for research, directions, images, details about a person or event, shopping and Continue reading Are you an Expert Google User?
Here in the Special Collections department, we often hear the question, “What kind of stuff do you have?” With 134 archival collections in over 6500 boxes on our shelves, that question can be a bit tricky! From our website, users Continue reading Representing Collections