What's happening at the library and items of interest to the UB community
Did you know that Langsdale Library offers a list of all of our newest materials? We do! Each month we’ll post an update letting you know about a few select titles, but there are far too many to mention here Continue reading New Materials at Langsdale!
If you need a break from finishing your projects upstairs during Final Finish, come down to the Learning Commons Lobby for our Spring Game Night featuring games in support of the Simulation and Digital Entertainment program. First up in our spotlight Continue reading Spring Game Night: Coming Attractions!
Back in 1986, a librarian named Constance Mellon identified a problem she labeled as “Library Anxiety”. She noted that college students in particular were prone to being ashamed of their research skills to the point where they didn’t want to Continue reading Check out a librarian!
Information Literacy tops the 2017 Chronicle of Higher Education trends report, which “outlines 10 key shifts in higher education.” Librarians and other educators have been championing information literacy for decades, so labeling this as a “shift” is not really about Continue reading Information Literacy tops CHE Trends Report
Langsdale Library cultivates knowledge creation within members of campus, the Baltimore metropolitan area and beyond. We do this by teaching the skills and insights necessary to navigate the ever-changing information landscape and ensuring access to resources, learning spaces and technology. Continue reading 100,000 Interlibrary Loans!
As every college student knows, textbooks are expensive! The game is rigged: publishers are constantly releasing new editions of textbooks with only slight changes to the material, but if you don’t buy the overpriced textbook, you’re going to have a Continue reading Free textbooks! What’s not to like?
Looking to make an appointment with the ALC or a reference librarian? It’s easy! Use our online appointment system to set up a meeting for course support, writing support, research support, or computer skills support. Make sure you register or Continue reading Make An Appointment Today
In 2016 the Joint Chiefs of Storytime Underground, a collective of children’s librarians, stated “Librarianship is not a neutral profession, and libraries are not neutral spaces.” This was specifically in response to criticisms of book displays related to the Black Continue reading Libraries as Radical Places
Join Langsdale for RED Talks, an exchange of research and knowledge, highlighting the hard work of faculty and graduate students. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about and engage with the research efforts of UB faculty and graduate students. RED Continue reading RED Talks: Research Engagement Day
Did you know that Langsdale Library offers a list of all of our newest materials? We do! Each month we’ll post an update letting you know about a few select titles, but there are far too many to mention Continue reading New Materials at Langsdale!