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Diversability Week Collection

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One essential function of reading is to expand our understanding. Books can be windows, allowing us to see into the lived experiences of people who are different from us. It's one more way to grow and be a good human!

Find the Diversability Week collection on the new shelf on the 3rd floor next to the circulation desk.

Graphic Novels - Memoirs

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Graphic novels can be any genre. Your library collection has a wide selection of books you might enjoy. You might be surprised to find many biography/memoirs from diverse authors.

If you liked Persepolis and Maus, check out these personal stories from around the world. You can find more in a mini-collection on the 3rd floor near the elevator, or in the Graphic Novels section on the 2nd floor.

 

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Completing this form will help the Learning Center help YOU!
  • It only takes a few minutes.
  • It will help the Learning Center offer better help for all students.
  • It's available all year because needs change as you grow.

How to Read a Scholarly Article

Maximize your time and efficiency by learning how to "read" scholarly articles more efficiently. Pro-tip: Never read the article from beginning to end! Find out more at the complete research guide here.

Research Resources

What we think research looks like (a straight line) vs what research really looks like (a messy line that goes in several loops and sometimes goes backward).

 

Whether you are working on a research project for a class, your EE or your IA, you can find helpful resources on the Library Guides.

Follow the links  to discover how to make your research process easier and more efficient, or make an appointment with the librarian for more information.

Databases

Ebsco

JSTOR

Citations & Organization

NEW! Extended Essay Resources

Extended Essay Essentials

Citation Guide

NoodleTools

Newspapers & Magazines

New York Times

PressReader

 

Fun YA Reads

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Leisure reading is important! Reading fiction expands your world (and your vocabulary). Take a few minutes each day to relax and read something just for fun.

Notable Literature and Award Winners

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Dig into these books that have earned excellent reviews, been shortlisted, or won some of the major literary prizes.

They represent diverse people and cover many popular genres. This list includes fiction, non-fiction, essays, and collections. Several have been translated from other languages to English.

Reading this kind of literature can help you understand the world and yourself.

The Natural World

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Explore these new books focused on the natural world. Some topics covered include

  • biology to animal (and plant!) intelligence
  • human biology, medicine, and disease
  • what we can learn from birds, bears, and and forests
  • science and scientists