Opening Information for Fall Term 2021
| by Mike Roy
For the Fall 2021 semester, nearly all library services will return to normal.
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Your Questions About Library Consultations, Answered
| by Carrie Macfarlane
Your professor has told you to talk with a librarian. You’ve noticed the large “Meet with a Librarian” heading on the homepage of the library website. You think it would be a good idea to contact a librarian. But you haven’t done it yet. We get it! Until you’ve met with us at least once, it’s hard to know what to expect.
4 Library Hacks Every College Student Should Take Advantage Of
| by Carrie Macfarlane
Middlebury’s Carrie Macfarlane recently published advice to new college students about how to make the most of their library.
MiddLab Coffee Break: Information Security
| by Ryan Clement
Our September MiddLab Coffee Break will be focused on the topic of Information Security. The discussion will be facilitated by Ian McBride (ITS), Jonathan Kemp (Sciences Technology Support Services), Chris Norris (ITS), and Pete Johnson (Computer Science).
Special Collections, MiddPoints
Middlebury Libraries to replace problematic subject headings: A Reparative Cataloging Project update
| by Kaitlin Buerge
The Middlebury Libraries’ Reparative Cataloging Project seeks to address catalog records that are historically inaccurate, offensive, discriminatory, or harmful. Earlier this year, we replaced the “illegal aliens” subject heading with “undocumented immigrants.” Now, we’re planning more changes!
Welcome, Class of 2025!
| by Kellam Ayres
The library is here for you! How can we help?
Some research resources restored after 2020 budget cuts
The library has been able to restore some resources that had to be cancelled in the wake of last year’s budget cuts.
Why so many faculty ask librarians for advice (and why you should, too)
| by Carrie Macfarlane
Your librarian is your library expert. Call on us for the following reasons, and more!
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MiddLab Coffee Break: Creating Accessible Documents
| by Ryan Clement
Our first MiddLab Coffee Break of the fall will focus on creating accessible documents. We’ll review general guidelines for creating accessible materials, as well as how to ensure that the documents that you create and share with your class are accessible to all students.
Special Collections, MiddPoints
Itty Bitty: Miniature Books in Special Collections
| by Kaitlin Buerge
Special Collections’ newest exhibit features our tiniest books, ranging from handwritten religious texts to cookbooks, children’s books, and Shakespeare. Visit go/tinybooks for a virtual exhibit experience.
No more bookshelf space?
| by Carrie Macfarlane
Check out the library’s e-book collections!