What's happening at the library and items of interest to the UB community
Albert Einsteinakg-images / Universal Images Group Spring Break has come and gone. The countdown of the last 6 weeks begins now. It’s time to begin thinking about those final papers and projects that will be due soon. Research is usually Continue reading Need help researching for end of the year papers?
You may have seen flyers or posts on the Daily Digest seeking applications for the Inspired Discoveries symposium on April 27 and wondered, “what is it and why should I apply?” So here’s a little more about the event and Continue reading Inspired Discoveries Symposium Coming Soon
Midterms are finished and the semester is now halfway through. It’s time to kick back and relax. Langsdale has just what you need to enjoy the beautiful weather: new DVD’s and books! You can check out a book for four Continue reading Spring Break We Welcome You!
One of the most frequent comments on our question board on the first floor is about noise in the library. This is an issue we struggle to tackle – both in terms of logistics (how can we always be there Continue reading Shhhhh…..quiet in the library
Its midterm season again, one of the most intense times on campus! The lines at Starbucks seem to be longer, all your favorite study spots are taken, and suddenly there aren’t enough hours in a day. If that isn’t bad Continue reading Midterms: A Few Tips
The Granger Collection / Universal Images Group There are moments every semester when I need a mini break. A moment in which I don’t think of papers, studying, assignments, test, quizzes, midterms, finals, or grades. Matter of fact, I like Continue reading Mini Breaks
Printing Press circa 1811; Deutsches Museum Munich, Germany Technology has become a part of our everyday lives. With the growing desire for faster and easier technology, the staff at Langsdale is always striving to keep up with the Continue reading New technology at Langsdale
Wikipedia’s in the news again regarding its editing policy and accuracy, this time with an interesting twist. In an article this week in the Atlantic, Timothy Messer-Kruse, a renown scholar on the Haymarket riot and resulting trial, talks about his Continue reading Wikipedia and the evolution of history
On the move: Arabbers on Baltimore streets (Sept-Oct 1969) The Special Collections Department is often an overlooked resource at Langsdale Library. It doesn’t help that it is located on the fourth floor, housed behind locked doors and open by appointment Continue reading Discovering Our Hidden Resources
I recently read a blog post from the Chronicle of Higher Education about a new twist to roving reference. Roving reference means that a librarian strolls around areas where students are computing answering questions that may arise. While that model Continue reading Paging a Librarian