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The library will be rolling out the new and improved EBSCO databases on August 1st. This is actually an exciting change that should help the whole Reynolds community when looking for academic databases and articles. We know that when an interface changes, it can be somewhat disorienting, but these changes should go a long way towards making the overall experience of using the library digital resources a smoother, quicker process for everyone....

Coming August 1st: Improvements to Databases The library will be rolling out the new and improved EBSCO databases on August 1st. This is actually an exciting change that should help the whole Reynolds community when looking for academic datab…

Reynolds Community College has a job opening for a Lead Digital Services Librarian:
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Closing date is July 5. Please share with your networks!

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Are you a passionate and innovative librarian with a knack for digital technologies? If so, then the lead Digital services librarian position at Reynolds Community College libraries is the perfect opportunity for you? Apply at https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/74072

June is the month we as a Nation get to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community- some highlights include the White House flashing rainbow lights (see below), libraries throughout the world put together Pride-themed displays, rainbow parades marching down city streets, and so much more- even Google got in on the fun (just type 'gay pride' into google search and see what happens)....

Happy PRIDE Month! June is the month we as a Nation get to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community- some highlights include the White House flashing rainbow lights (see below), libraries throughout the world put together Pr…

“Poetry is a political act because it involves telling the truth.” —June Jordan “Poetry might be defined as the clear expression of mixed feelings.” —W.H. Auden So what is it? Truth? Feelings? Both? Is there a difference? Maybe poetry, like all art, is something that has a slippery definition. Maybe that's what makes it so personal, inspiring, frustrating, and alive. National Poetry Month is winding down--and so are your classes--so let's celebrate both!...

Celebrate National Poetry Month by Watching Some Poetry! “Poetry is a political act because it involves telling the truth.” —June Jordan “Poetry might be defined as the clear expression of mixed feelings.” —W.H. Auden So what is it? Truth? Feelings? Both…

Most of us who have a pet are more than willing to discuss (sometimes at great length to less-than-enthusiastic-audiences) how brilliant our pet is. Generally, it's a given that people think highly of the pets they observe everyday, and thus have an elevated view of their intelligence. But what if the truth is simple and right there in plain sight in that last sentence, in the words "...

Animal cognition and a declaration… Most of us who have a pet are more than willing to discuss (sometimes at great length to less-than-enthusiastic-audiences) how brilliant our pet is. Generally, it’s a given that people think …

April is National Poetry Month, and considering it is a Friday and the sun is doing its best to shine, why not celebrate! There are all sorts of ways to celebrate- writing, reading, even watching films (such as the classic Dead Poet's Society). Or even just this scene from that film: And now, I will list (and link) some of my favorite poems (and/or poets)- and encourage anyone who has an additional favorite to share it in the comments!...

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It's the first day of April, and you know what that means: It's April Fools' Day. While this prank-filled holiday may seem like a modern observance, celebrating April Fools is actually quite old--at least as far as anyone can tell. The truth is, no one is really sure exactly how or when the tradition started. We might not know exactly when the tradition of playing pranks on April 1st began, but historians have a few theories....

Who Started April Fool’s Day? It’s the first day of April, and you know what that means: It’s April Fools’ Day. While this prank-filled holiday may seem like a modern observance, celebrating April Fools is act…

It's Friday! And it's almost April. So, why not jump into the weekend and enter the new month with a new book? Or podcast? Or youtube video? First, a quick laugh to brighten your Friday: If you aren't in the mood to read, why not check out something cool on youtube? For example, the below epic TED talk about free diving with whales....

Friday Recommendations It’s Friday! And it’s almost April. So, why not jump into the weekend and enter the new month with a new book? Or podcast? Or youtube video? First, a quick laugh to brighten your Friday…

Pi (π) is a fundamental mathematical constant that represents the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. It is typically denoted by the Greek letter π and is approximately equal to 3.14159. That's why today--3.14--is celebrated as Pi Day! What is Pi? A (very) basic refresher Definition: Pi is the ratio of a circle's circumference (the distance around the circle) to its diameter (the distance across the circle through its center)....

March 14th is Pi Day Pi (π) is a fundamental mathematical constant that represents the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. It is typically denoted by the Greek letter π and is approximately equal t…

It feels like you can't go a day without hearing the letters A.I. It's in the news, it's online, you're probably even talking about it in your classes. From ChatGPT to your Netflix recommendations to your banking app, AI is used in nearly every aspect of modern life. Commerce, politics, education, manufacturing, health care, the justice system, marketing, communications, you name it....

Exploring A.I. (artificial intelligence) It feels like you can’t go a day without hearing the letters A.I. It’s in the news, it’s online, you’re probably even talking about it in your classes. From ChatGPT to your …

What do all of these books have in common? They're ALL available as eBooks from Reynolds Library! What a great way to spend Spring Break - reading a great book. Check these out from the comfort of wherever you'll be next week, all you need is your Reynolds ID and password. Find these titles - AND MORE - in our Overdrive database. Not sure where that is? Let us help!

Women's History Month honors the many contributions women have made throughout American history. Did you know? Women's History Month started out as Women's History Week. It might surprise you to learn how modern this national observance is. Nationally, the origin of Women's History Month officially begins in 1980, when, after successful lobbying by women organizers, President Carter issued a…...

March is Women’s History Month Women’s History Month honors the many contributions women have made throughout American history. Did you know? Women’s History Month started out as Women’s History Week. It might …

JSR is participating OEGlobal Week 2024! Join us on March 6 from 1-2 virtually or in person at Burnette Hall 178. If you can't make that, we will also be providing the same information on Friday, March 8, at noon both in person and virtually. We will be discussing Open Education Resources, our OER libguide, and Open Pedagogy in general....

Open Education Week 2024!! JSR is participating OEGlobal Week 2024! Join us on March 6 from 1-2 virtually or in person at Burnette Hall 178. If you can’t make that, we will also be providing the same information on Fri…

Did you know you could get a free digital subscription to the NYT as a Reynolds student? Maybe you're thinking why would I want that stodgy old paper founded in 1851? Well, although there are plenty of news stories there are many other items you might want to check out. Netflix? Prime? Max? Don't rely on their algorithms for what to watch!...

Make the most of your New York Times subscription Did you know you could get a free digital subscription to the NYT as a Reynolds student? Maybe you’re thinking why would I want that stodgy old paper founded in 1851? Well, although there are…

Most people have more than one device that they use to access the internet, just as most people access Wi-Fi in multiple locations. Even people in the industry struggle to keep up with advancements in threats posed by technology, so those of us who are simple casual, every-day users can't be reasonably expected to know the ins-and-outs of network security, or how coding works....

What is internet security to you? Most people have more than one device that they use to access the internet, just as most people access Wi-Fi in multiple locations. Even people in the industry struggle to keep up with advancements…

Since 1976, Black History Month has been celebrated each February, but it actually started much earlier, in 1915, when Carter G. Woodson and Jesse E. Moorland, a prominent minister at the time, founded an organization called the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH). They founded ASNLH in order to promote a deeper understanding and greater knowledge of achievements of Black Americans as well as others of African descent....

February is Black History Month Since 1976, Black History Month has been celebrated each February, but it actually started much earlier, in 1915, when Carter G. Woodson and Jesse E. Moorland, a prominent minister at the time, fou…

The world outside is a little stressful right now, and it's safe to say that's an understatement. So I think what we all need is just a few moments to laugh. I was inspired by something my 6yo son said to me in the car a couple of days ago. It went something like this: "Hey mom, have you ever been to Tennessee?" I then proceeded to tell him that I was actually born in Tennessee and lived there for about 4 years, and that he had actually also been to Tennessee when we visited Dollywood , although he would have been too young to remember that....

Comedy Break The world outside is a little stressful right now, and it’s safe to say that’s an understatement. So I think what we all need is just a few moments to laugh. I was inspired by something…

It's that time of the year again. The end of one year and the beginning of a new one. and that means --- NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS!!! Humans have been making New Year's resolutions since the early 19th century and possibly as early as the 17th century. And humans have also been breaking those resolutions since the early 19th century and possibly as early as the 17th century....

New Year’s Resolutions! It’s that time of the year again. The end of one year and the beginning of a new one. and that means — NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS!!! Humans have been making New Year’s resolutio…

Check out our new digital magazine collection from OverDrive - https://reynoldslibraries.overdrive.com. To search for and read magazines on your mobile device, download the Libby app. When using the Libby app, make sure to add & select Reynolds Community College as your library. You can also read magazines from OverDrive on a desktop computer. Use your My Reynolds login to access, borrow and read a magazine on a desktop computer.

Checkout Brainfuse, an online tutoring service that covers all major subjects. Brainfuse is available 24/7 through the MyReynolds Portal - https://jsr.my.vccs.edu/. The Brainfuse Mobile App is also available from both the Apple & Google Play stores. Receive live tutoring on a variety of subject areas. The Writing Lab allows you to submit your paper & receive a critique within 24 hours. Brainfuse also provides access to academic tools such as - SkillSurfer: preparation for entrance tests & skills building lessons; Leap: diagnostic test center with customized study plans, lessons, quizzes & live tutoring; FlashBulb: create & share flashcards, tests & games; and Language Lab: live help for French & Spanish learners.

December 1 is World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day is observed to remind the world of the still-ongoing effort against HIV/AIDS related stigma, to honor those lost to this disease, and to raise awareness of the continuing work to one day end HIV as a threat to public health.

The first World AIDS Day was observed in 1988, making this year the 35th annual World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day is still as necessary as ever; there is more work to be done. UNAIDS, the organization within the United Nations working to end HIV/AIDS as a public health threat, puts it this way:

World AIDS Day remains as relevant today as it’s always been, reminding people and governments that HIV has not gone away. There is still a critical need for increased funding for the AIDS response, to increase awareness of the impact of HIV on people’s lives, to end stigma and discrimination and to improve the quality of life of people living with HIV.

UNAIDS
More information on World AIDS Day can be found here:
https://www.unaids.org/en/World_AIDS_Day
https://www.hiv.gov/events/awareness-days/world-aids-day/
https://www.un.org/en/observances/world-aids-day

Useful apps for the holidays - https://library.reynolds.edu/2023/11/17/useful-apps-holidays/

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Cozy Fall Cooking Fall and winter are great times of year for cozy foods: fresh baked breads, saucy braises, and slow cooked soups are just some of the stars of the season. Why not try to make something warm and nou…

Jimmy Carter and the eradication of the guinea worm - https://library.reynolds.edu/2023/10/27/are-you-afraid-of-worms/

If that question seems silly, let me rephrase it- are you afraid of parasites tunneling through your body, creating painful blisters that can last years? What about a worm that is living in your leg, that you have to pull out slowly, centimeter-by-centimeter, over a period of weeks? Yeah. Those worms are scary. Which is why we can all add a little positivity to our lives with the knowledge that these horrifying parasites have nearly been eradicated ALL....

Are you afraid of worms? If that question seems silly, let me rephrase it- are you afraid of parasites tunneling through your body, creating painful blisters that can last years? What about a worm that is living in your le…

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Homemade Halloween Ah, Halloween: the most wonderful time of the year! The humidity is gone, replaced with pretty autumn leaves, pumpkins-a-plenty, and Halloween cheer. As with any holiday celebration, it’s eas…

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