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National Library Week is an annual celebration of the contributions of our nation’s libraries and librarians. In celebration of National Library Week, Langsdale Library will allow you to return overdue books for free! Return your overdue books to Langsdale between Continue reading Library Fine Amnesty Week at Langsdale→

This week is National Library Week! Show your support by visiting Langsdale Library in person or online today!

So let the countdown begin for the end of the semester! Did you start the term paper that is due in the next 5 weeks? No? Well what are you waiting for? Come to Langsdale, we’ve got librarians who can Continue reading End of semester countdown!!!→

Check out the UB Post’s lead story on UB’s Faculty Author Celebration sponsored by Langsdale and the Office of the Provost.

The Alumni Authors event, originally scheduled for February 10, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 21 from 6-8pm in the Langsdale Auditorium. We have a number of published authors with undergraduate and graduate degrees from UB (probably more than we’ve Continue reading Alumni Author event rescheduled for April 21→

If you weren’t paying attention last year, you missed it! In April, 2009; the world’s oldest book jacket was discovered in the Oxford University’s Bodleim Library. The jacket covered Friendship Offering a book published in 1830. Book jackets in the Continue reading You can’t Judge a Book by its Cover but how about by its Book Jacket?→

So it’s Spring break, and you didn’t go to Mexico or somewhere with a beach. You should come on into Langsdale and get a head start on those assignments that are due next week, instead of trying to cram it Continue reading Are you here for Spring Break? It’s your Student Liaison→

Last week, Langsdale Library, along with the Law Library and Office of the Provost, celebrated the accomplishments of our faculty authors. The event recognized UB faculty who wrote or edited books, and included selections ranging from textbooks to creative writing. Continue reading Faculty Authors Ceremony→

Check out this WIRED Magazine article describing how Google, as a company, keeps its search engine so fresh and so relevant. Get an inside look into how Google tweaks and updates their search algorithm. Popular blog BoingBoing has a great Continue reading How Google’s Algorithm Rules the Web→

For the past few years, the Millennial generation has been a hot topic on the University of Baltimore campus. Whether you’re a Millennial yourself, or you’re interested in teaching them, here are two fascinating reports: Millennials: A Portrait of Generation Continue reading Millennials and beyond→