What's happening at the library and items of interest to the UB community
“OER” Octopus Ear Rings? Open Education Roots. . . If the various phrases above look like someone practicing for a Jeopardy question on acronyms, sadly, all the answers are wrong. First, LeVar Burton will tell you they aren’t phrased in Continue reading 3 LETTER ACRONYMS
Check out a few of the ebooks recently added to the RLB Library’s ebook collection: Cops, Cameras, and Crisis: the Potential and the Perils of Police Body-Worn Cameras by Michael D. White and Aili E. Malm. “Michael D. White and Continue reading Just in Time for Summer Reading–New eBooks!
Celebrate PRIDE Month this June and all year long as you learn about Baltimore’s LGBTQ+ history and community. The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center of Baltimore and Central Maryland Records (GLCCB) document the history and work of an Continue reading Celebrate the History of Baltimore’s LGBTQ Community
The History of Juneteenth Juneteenth celebrates African American freedom from slavery in the U.S. and is the oldest holiday celebrating Emancipation in the country. The holiday honors June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger led Union soldiers into Galveston, Texas Continue reading Celebrate Juneteenth 2021
The Writing Center is now open for the summer sessions. Make an appointment using the appointment tool or upload your drafted work to the OWL (Online Writing Lab). If you have any questions or writing needs, please email writing@ubalt.edu. The MSC (Math & Continue reading Academic Success Services for Summer Sessions
Did you know you can return your library materials 24/7? There’s a book drop on the Oliver St. side of the RLB Library building for your convenience. Need help finding the Book Drop on Oliver Street? Check out this UBalt Continue reading Don’t Forget to Return Your Borrowed Materials
In archives and libraries “the stacks” refers to the many resources held by a repository for students and researchers to use. Librarians, archivists, and others work hard to preserve and make these resources and collections accessible and to create a Continue reading Behind the Stacks: Meet the Library with Mary McKinley
Congratulations, 2020 and 2021 graduates! The 2020-2021 commencement this spring is completely online and will recognize Spring 2021 grads along with Spring 2020 and Fall 2020 grads. RLB Library hopes you, your friends, and your family members enjoy all of Continue reading Commencement Flashback with the Archives
Inspired Discoveries 2021 had another successful year celebrating undergraduate work. In the second year hosting the symposium online, twenty students presented in twenty-one video presentations alone or in groups displaying their creative and research work in communications, history, psychology, business, Continue reading Congratulations to the Winners of Inspired Discoveries
Whether it’s the 1960s or 2021, finals week can be rough! With the end of the semester approaching everyone can feel the pressures of that big project or a final exam. Don’t forget about all the support that is available Continue reading End Your Semester Strong with RLB Library