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The way we conduct our research, teach our classes, and communicate with others has increasingly taken an online medium. While our online presence has certainly been amplified by the COVID-19 Pandemic, many of the online tools we rely on today have been around for decades, including the electronic book, or
As we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the insurmountable legacy he left the world, we are also reminded that some of his visionary work was cut short by his assassination on April 4th, 1968. Shortly before his death, Dr. King embarked on a new social
Earlier this month, a number of our library staff had the opportunity to virtually attend the Charleston Conference, an annual gathering of librarians and publishers focused on discussing important topics and issues facing the library landscape. For this collections blog post, I’d like to share some insights raised by Michael
In recognition of its founding as St. Vincent’s College in 1898, DePaul is preparing for a year-long celebration of its 125th anniversary in 2023. Earlier this month the university launched its 125th anniversary website in preparation for the milestone. To kick off the anniversary festivities, DePaul also announced the 125
Halloween is upon us, which means it is time to binge horror movies. Instead of returning time and again to the same franchise entries, why not try something new this year? Did you know the Library has hundreds of horror films available on both DVD and streaming? To get you
When you get right down to it, the idea of carving a design into a pumpkin and sticking a candle inside it is more than a little odd. The same goes for putting on a costume and walking door-to-door demanding treats in exchange for not pulling a trick on the
Happy Open Access Week! Each year during the last week of October scholars, schools, individuals, and organizations bring awareness to the importance of making scholarly information free of charge, free of copyright restrictions, and easy to access by anyone. Learn more about open access by reading Peter Suber’s “A Very
Looking for a new podcast or playlist to listen to while walking to class? Well, the Library has plenty of online resources that can help keep your ears busy. Whether you want to listen to a Jazz artist you’re researching, practice your lines for the upcoming play, or just need
The DePaul University Library is thrilled to welcome students back to campus. For some of you, this fall is your first time on campus, and we’d like to take a few moments to introduce you to the wealth of research materials available to you. Returning students may need a refresher,
With the fall quarter starting soon, we’d like to highlight some of our new and updated e-resources. Whether you are a frequent patron of the library or exploring our collections for the first time, these new resources can help you get back in the swing of things, or maybe even