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Thanksgiving is not yet here and I’m already thinking of Christmas. And I’m Jewish. How does that work? The term in the industry is “Christmas creep,” which simply means that holiday advertising occurs earlier and earlier each year. Knowing that Continue reading Christmas in September
Google Scholar, Google’s search engine for scholarly material, turns 10 on Monday (Nov 18). It has become a major alternative to commercial library databases in those 10 years, so much so that Langsdale and many other libraries have linked their Continue reading Google Scholar turns 10
For you gamers out there, the Library would like to introduce you to the recently launched Internet Arcade! The Internet Arcade is an Internet browser-based library of emulated video arcade games from the 1970s up through the 1990s. It has hundreds Continue reading The Internet Arcade
Curiosity got the best of student Kayla Antoine on Wednesday– she stopped into Langsdale’s administrative offices and asked what the ultra-mysterious “Cell Zone” booth on the third floor is supposed to be used for. Antoine was probably a little let Continue reading Intrepid Student Unlocks a Learning Commons Mystery
Whether you’re looking for suspense or gore, there is something to be found in the DVD stacks at Langsdale Library. That’s right, even Langsdale is in the Halloween spirit, offering several film titles dedicated to the fright, chills, and even laughs Continue reading Halloween DVDs at Langsdale
When I was thinking about what I would write about for today’s blog post I had planned to do something about the Internet Archive, public domain and derivative works. I was inspired by a really interesting blog post by the actor / Continue reading Of Ambient Music and Cyber Security
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Rumeal MosleyMajor: Business Administration/Marketing University of Baltimore ’15 Hello, my name is Rumeal Mosley. Born and raised in Baltimore, MD where I have acquired a blue collar work ethic in combination with a corporate mentality. I’ve attended and received my high Continue reading The New Guy in the Langsdale Library
Today we are highlighting a collection from the Library’s Special Collections Department (offices and Research Room can be found on the 4th Floor of the Learning Commons): the Baltimore Voices Company Collection. Formed in 1979, the Baltimore Voices Company (BVC) Continue reading Special Collections Highlight: Baltimore Voices Company
So, let’s get this straight right off the bat – I am in no way asking you to self incriminate in any way. That said, however, I do wonder what hoops you have had to jump through in order to Continue reading Arrr, how ye be getitng ye textbook?