Looking for something to read over break? Looking for gift ideas for the science nerds in your life? Well, you’re in luck. It’s the end of the year, which means everyone has a list of their picks for the best science books of the year. Here are some of my favorite lists: The Greatest ScienceContinue reading “Best Science Books of 2016”
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Finals Week at the Sciences Library
You’re getting ready for Finals Week, and so is the Sciences Library! The following special activities will be available all week (Mon., Dec. 12 – Fri., Dec. 16)!: Missing Mascot Mug Giveaway – Our mascot, Chauncey, is missing! Find him in the Library, bring him to the service desk, and win a free Sciences LibraryContinue reading “Finals Week at the Sciences Library”
Sciences Library Spring 2016 Workshops
Join us at the Sciences Library for our Spring 2016 workshops! EndNote Monday, March 7, 1:00 PM 102 Sciences Library Are you starting a new research paper or project and looking for a way to manage your references? Then join us for this useful and informative workshop about EndNote, a citation management tool available forContinue reading “Sciences Library Spring 2016 Workshops”
Fall 2015 Workshops
Join us at the Sciences Library for our Fall 2015 workshops! Follow the links for descriptions and other details. EndNote (September 14, 12:30 – 1:30 pm) EndNote (October 7, 1:00 – 2:00 pm) Staying Current (October 28, 1:00 – 2:00 pm) EndNote (October 29, 4:00 – 5:00 pm) Data Management for Researchers (November 4, 12:30 – 2:00 pm; registrationContinue reading “Fall 2015 Workshops”
Sciences Library Fun Days!
Come and join the Sciences Library Staff 1-3 pm on Monday, August 24th Sciences Library Courtyard Games, popcorn, cotton candy and drinks!
Pi Day at the Sciences Library
Apple Pi Day 3.14159265359 bites are coming to the Sciences Library on Fri March 13, 8:30 until they are gone. We will also be providing coffee and tea. So come and join us and see what Pi Bites are all about.
New Scanner at the Sciences Library
Excellent news at the Sciences Library! We have a brand new open face color scanner. Want to know more? Come in and contact us! Try it out soon!
Staying Current Workshop
How do you keep up with the news and research in your field? Would you like to learn how to use technology to find new information for you? Join us for a Staying Current workshop and learn how to use RSS feeds and other alert options to keep up with blog posts, news and scholarlyContinue reading “Staying Current Workshop”
Workshop: Managing Privacy Online
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube… The options for sharing your life online seem to be endless. But in this age of social media, maintaining privacy is increasingly challenging. Join Kelly McElroy, Undergraduate Services Librarian, and Sara Scheib, Sciences Research & Instruction Librarian for a discussion of privacy in the social media age. Share your strategies for managingContinue reading “Workshop: Managing Privacy Online”
Planck Spacecraft Map
“Europe’s Planck spacecraft has obtained the most accurate and detailed map ever made of the oldest light in the universe. The map results suggest the universe is expanding more slowly than scientists thought, and is 13.8 billion years old, 100 million years older than previous estimates. The data also show there is less dark energyContinue reading “Planck Spacecraft Map”