October 24-30 is Open Access Week Non-profit organizations are an undeniable force for good in our society. They do amazing work, often with very limited funds. Best practices, evidence-based decision-making, good data — the needs of non-profit organizations are similar to many businesses, and access to the latest research can help them deliver the best … Continued
October 24-30 is Open Access Week College textbooks are incredibly expensive, costing US students an average of $1,298 a year!* In fact, textbook prices increased 82% between 2003 and 2013, approximately triple the rate of inflation in overall consumer prices (CPI) during the same time (27%).** What happens when textbooks cost this much? Students take … Continued
October 24-30 is Open Access Week If you’re a researcher, you may have run into this situation before: You need an article and it isn’t available through UT Libraries’ subscriptions, so you wait a couple of days to get a copy through interlibrary loan. But what happens if you aren’t affiliated with a large university? … Continued
Relieve stress and boost your energy while you study. We invite you to visit the newly repurposed active learning space in Hodges Library outfitted with FitDesk resistance pedaling workstations, balance-ball chairs, and standing-height desks. The space provides an alternative to sitting for long periods of time while studying or completing assignments in the Hodges Library. … Continued
The University of Tennessee has joined the Open Textbook Network (OTN). Here’s why… College textbooks are incredibly expensive, costing US students an average of $1,298 a year!* What happens when textbooks cost this much? Students take out more loans, they take fewer courses, or they simply don’t buy the textbook. In fact, 65% of students … Continued
Pendergrass Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine Library is here to help save you time, provide access to the information you need, and make the research process as easy as possible. The following are just a few of the services we provide: 1. One-on-One Research Help Overwhelmed by too much information? Don’t know where to start on … Continued
Pendergrass Library has immediate job openings for two positions over the 2016-17 academic year: Student Library Assistant (see position here) Graduate Student Library Assistant (see position here) Candidates must be extremely dependable, able to work independently, and have a strong work ethic. Students from all fields of study are welcome to apply. New hires can … Continued
Artists: Earn cash. Win fame. Submit your work to the Student Art in the Library juried exhibition. Numerous awards include a First Prize of $300. The contest is open to all currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students, in any discipline. The exhibition accepts primarily two-dimensional works (drawings, graphic design, prints, photography, painting) but will accept … Continued
Graduate students are invited to an Open House at the library. OPEN HOUSE FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS Friday, August 21, 2:00-3:30 pm John C. Hodges Library in the Jack E. Reese Galleria (1st floor) Watch our live feed during the event: http://s.lib.utk.edu/grad-open-house * Learn how the library supports your research and teaching. * Meet your department’s … Continued
Pendergrass Library is closing May 8 due to construction. Pendergrass services will be available in Brehm Animal Science Room 243 (Computer Lab), as well as virtually through chat and email from May 11 to the end of construction. View our maps of how to get to Brehm and where to find the computer lab. What … Continued