Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: “Your research question or thesis statement is useful but insufficient for starting your library search. You’ll need to extract some words or phrases from that sentence and probably look up a few synonyms or related terms for those keywords as backups.” In the first quarter of the […]
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How have the last few decades of LGBTQ+ history and culture been experienced at Champlain College? To what extent does Champlain College have an LGBTQ+ history of its own The library has put together a timeline that collects the intriguing history that has cultivated the culture we see today. The incidents showcased on this timeline […]
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You may know the library database O’Reilly for its extensive ebook collection, but did you know it also provides access to thousands of on-demand courses? O’Reilly has recently developed and published several courses about generative artificial intelligence (AI), covering both getting started with this emerging technology and getting the most out of generative AI with […]
Continue readingOur beloved Interim Library Director, Susan Adkins, has stepped down to continue her journey in the great state of Wyoming. Her contributions to the Champlain library began in January 2016 as a part-time Reference and Instruction Librarian. By the 2016-2017 academic year, she was a Visiting Professor and a full-time Access Services Librarian by summertime. […]
Continue readingJes Mattera, who is responsible for students having access to the materials in the library, has re-cataloged the graphic novels! The collection, that has been developing for several years, didn’t have a specific location in the library. Many of the books were mixed in with textbooks about the genre, making specific novels difficult for students […]
Continue readingThe Champlain Community came together to celebrate the release of Professor Liming’s new book, “Hanging Out” On Tuesday the 24th of January, the Library, Phoenix Books, and the Champlain community came together to celebrate the release of Professor Sheila Liming’s new book “Hanging Out: The Radical Power of Killing Time”. Professor Liming, an associate professor […]
Continue readingHello Champlain College Community! The Champlain College Library offers passes to a variety of fun at local attractions These are available for checkout at the Miller Information Commons front desk for anyone who would like to take advantage of these great discounts for museums and parks around Vermont! The passes that are currently available are […]
Continue readingSummer break is just around the corner and the library would like to remind you of all the ways you can have some fun around Burlington once school is out of session! Have Some Fun This Summer There are lots of opportunities to have some fun in the Burlington area! For example, you can walk […]
Continue readingSundays March 6, March 27, April 101pm – 3pm Meeting at the MIC Join Reid Anctil ‘22, for excursions around the Burlington area to reconnect with nature. These walks will give you the opportunity to explore new places (like Centennial Woods and Red Rocks Park), meet new friends, and learn about self-care and wellness skills […]
Continue readingThe Library will be hosting Book Bingo from December 6th through March 22nd! Pick up a Bingo card from the library circulation desk and read books that fit into the categories listed. Standard bingo rules apply – complete a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line! Four corners will also be accepted and the middle square is […]
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