What's happening at the library and items of interest to the UB community
Langsdale Library and the College of Public Affairs are sponsoring Maryland Styles of Governance: the Past as Prologue a panel discussion featuring experts on the state’s recent governors and their leadership styles tonight, Monday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. in Continue reading Langsdale Hosts Styles of Governance TONIGHT
A new study out of the University of Washington School of Information finds that 84% of students don’t know where to go to start researching a topic. In a recent article in the Chronicle of Higher Education notes that students Continue reading Survey reports students’ difficulty with research
Recently in the Baltimore Sun Provost Joe Wood discussed transfer credits from new Baltimore startup, StraighterLine Inc, which offers individual courses online to students missing credits. The full article is available from the Baltimore Sun on campus or through Langsdale’s Continue reading Provost comments on new online courses from Baltimore-based company
With election day one day away, and local television stations filled with political ads, accurate and not-so-accurate, I’m lead to wonder how students K- college are learning about elections and politics. It’s not surprising that many are turning to simulations Continue reading Election politics: Fun and games
Bibliophiles rejoice! Halloween will soon be but a haunting memory, but Langsdale Library’s annual book sale is imminent. Book lovers will have a huge selection to choose from, and ultra-savvy bargain-hunters can get a leg up on everybody else in Continue reading Bookmark the date: Annual Book Sale on November 3rd and 4th
Last week our student liaison posted a question on the blog about students’ feelings about ebooks and ereaders. Langsdale is considering having a few ereaders available for check out. Interestingly, I just read an story in the New York Times Continue reading ongoing debate about e-textbooks
This is your student liaison, Dawn. Congratulations students – we have almost reached the ½ way mark of our semester. Finally! I wanted to check in with you about a device that Langsdale may provide. Langsdale Library is conducting a Continue reading Do you want ebooks?
This time of year you’re working on the next big project for the semester. Maybe it’s in a field you’re unfamiliar with, or maybe you know your topic, but you still need to find resources. At Langsdale, we have library Continue reading Using LibGuides for research help
I don’t know how many faculty read the ProfHacker columns in the Chronicle of Higher Education*. Many of them offer useful suggestions for incorporating technology into the classroom or offer ideas on new course assignments and projects. In the latest Continue reading Chronicle column has teaching tips for faculty
Are you struggling with researching your next project? Well, don’t be shy, Langsdale Libary is glad to help. There are several ways to contact us — instant messaging, calling, emailing, social networking, and visiting. You will find we are quick Continue reading student Liaison says “don’t be shy”