The University of Tennessee Libraries is hosting the second annual Big Orange STEM Symposium (B.O.S.S.): High School Outreach, Saturday, March 29, 2014, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the John C. Hodges Library on the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, campus. The symposium is aimed at high school students who are interested in careers in science, … Continued
Trying to access an article online only to find out that you don’t have access? Your first step should be to contact us! With tools like the library proxy bookmarklet, scan on demand, and interlibrary services we can get you access to almost anything! The Open Access button also launched recently, aimed at making systematic … Continued
The UT Libraries is holding two contests that offer cash awards. The STUDENT ART IN THE LIBRARY juried exhibition seeks drawings, graphic design, prints, photography, paintings — any two-dimensional work — for display. Selected works will be on display in 135 Hodges Library throughout the spring semester. The top three works get cash prizes ($300, … Continued
Pendergrass Library is working with UT Recycling and Waste Reduction to increase our involvement in the Make Orange Green initiative. As part of this effort, we are introducing a battery and e-waste recycling point this semester. Our recycling point can take the following items: Batteries (including lithium-ion and other laptop batteries) Digital & electronic devices … Continued
Did you pick up one of the library’s Black Lillies* posters? Well, we have another surprise for you. YOU, TOO, CAN BE A HEADLINER! We’re not suggesting you leave us to launch a career in Music City (at least not until you graduate). We’re only suggesting that the library’s next “READ” poster could feature your … Continued
What is ORCID? See guide at: http://guides.library.oregonstate.edu/researcher-id Directions for getting an ORCID: http://orcid.org/blog/2013/12/05/i-claimed-my-orcid-id-now-what USE THE SCOPUS WIZARD TO IMPORT YOUR CITATIONS. SEE BLOG POST ABOVE. For more information please see Peter Fernandez (pfernand@utk.edu) 865-974-2886 or Ann Viera (annviera@utk.edu) 865-974-9015. Chart showing number of ORCID IDs in 2013: http://support.orcid.org/knowledgebase/articles/150557-number-of-orcid-ids
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During finals, campus libraries will be open additional hours and will offer activities to help students “de-stress.” De-Stress For Success activities are co-sponsored by the Graduate Student Senate, Student Assessment of Instruction System, and the Safety, Environment, and Education Center. EXTENDED HOURS Hodges Library: All floors of Hodges Library will be open continuously from noon, … Continued
Pendergrass Library is proud to host a beta test of a 3D printing service and has received a consumer grade 3D printer to assess these devices. What is 3D Printing? 3D printing is a method of creating physical three dimensional objects through an additive, rather than reductive, process. As opposed to utilizing a solid block … Continued
EndNote is Free to UT Students, Faculty, and Staff Want to get control of your citations? Consider attending an introductory handson class to learn how to use EndNote, a citation management tool. Also, deepen your knowledge of EndNote by taking a class on collaborative writing using EndNote and EndNote Online products. Download EndNote at http://libguides.utk.edu/endnote. … Continued