Myth or Fact? Off-Campus Access to Library Databases
| by Carrie Macfarlane
You can use library databases only if you’re on campus.
Is that a myth or a fact? Read this post to find out.
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Special Collections, MiddPoints
April 24-30 is Preservation Week
In addition to the work we do to preserve our own collections of books, photographs, audiovisual formats, and digital archives, Special Collections serves as a resource for preservation in the broader community. That’s why every year we take the opportunity to highlight these efforts during Preservation Week, inspiring action to preserve personal, family, and community collections in addition to library, museum, and archive collections.
Ever wonder the best way to store your old family photos or how to ensure your digital files stay accessible long-term? Check out the Preservation for Everyone section of the American Library Association website and think about how to care for your own family collections. Or check out the free webinars, including: Caring for Family Keepsakes, Preserving Family Recipes, and Preserving your Personal Digital Photographs
April is Autism Awareness Month
| by Brenda Ellis
April is Autism Awareness month. The Middlebury Library has a number of related titles and a dedicated Disability Studies Guide to get you started. Read Fearlessly Different: an autistic actor’s journey to Broadway’s biggest stage (available in print, ebook, and audiobook). Want to watch a film? Try Kanopy, our streaming service, and search keyword autism. Take time this month to explore the wealth of resources available from our collections or at your fingertips online.
Everything Old is New Again
| by Wendy Shook
The Antique Scientific Instrument Collection has a new home.
Library Mews: Ezri
| by Leanne Galletly
Our cats have been Zoom-bombing since 2020, and it’s about time they get the spotlight they deserve. In this fun series, we will introduce you to the felines owned by Middlebury Library staff.
Staff Picks: "Eight" by Dustin Lance Black
| by Brenda Ellis
It’s “GAYpril” and in this post, Brenda Ellis, Senior Research & Instruction Librarian, writes about “Eight,” a play by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, about defending the freedom for same sex couples to marry.
It's All Reading
| by Leanne Galletly
No matter how you like to read, the library provides books in the format you prefer.
Docutek (eReserves) Platform Sunset
| by Terry Simpkins
As of October, 2022, library support for Docutek — the system we use to run ERes — is coming to an end.
Library Mews: Gordon
| by Leanne Galletly
Our cats have been Zoom-bombing since 2020, and it’s about time they get the spotlight they deserve. In this fun series, we will introduce you to the felines owned by Middlebury Library staff.
Open Educational Resources (OER)
| by Kellam Ayres
Want to learn something new for free? Try Open Educational Resources. Here’s what you need to know to find the best ones.