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| by Amy Frazier
The library recently created a new video tutorial, On Scholarly Authority (and its limitations.) This video was created to encourage students to think critically about the concept of scholarly authority — how they can use it as a lens through which to assess sources for their research, but also how to recognize situations in which traditional scholarly authority might not be the final word in credibility.
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| by Arabella Holzapfel
A trial subscription to BiblioQuinoa will be available through November 24, 2021.
| by Carrie Macfarlane
Middlebury’s Carrie Macfarlane recently published advice to new college students about how to make the most of their library.
| 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
| 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!
| by Kellam Ayres
The library is here for you! How can we help?
The library has been able to restore some resources that had to be cancelled in the wake of last year’s budget cuts.
| by Carrie Macfarlane
Your librarian is your library expert. Call on us for the following reasons, and more!
| 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
| 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.
