Top Books of 2015 at UT Libraries

Exams are finished, winter break is here, and it’s a good time to enjoy the best books of 2015.  These books from The New York Times list are available at UT Libraries. Click the book title to find the book at UT, and request any of these books for pickup at Pendergrass Library.   Top … Continued

Guided Meditation at Pendergrass Library

Anxious about exams?  Stop by Pendergrass Library during finals week for a guided meditation session to keep calm and relaxed: Thursday, December 3, 7:30-8 a.m. in Study Room F Tuesday, December 8, 12-12:30 p.m. in Study Room E Thursday, December 10, 7:30-8 a.m. in Study Room F Check back on our website for more information … Continued

3D Printing Online Form Now Available!

New 3D Printing Online Form Available Pendergrass Library offers 3D printing for UT students, faculty, and staff, and now it is easier than ever to request a 3D print!  Visit the new 3D printing online form to enter printing preferences and contact information. Direct questions about 3D printing to Richard Sexton, IT Technologist, at jsexton3@utk.edu … Continued

De-Stress for Success at Pendergrass!

Feeling anxious about upcoming exams? Need to take a break, relax, and unwind? Stop by Pendergrass Library during finals week for our De-Stress for Success events! Activities are free, fun, and open to all UT students: Ongoing Activities (Wednesday, December 2-Thursday, December 10) HABIT therapy dogs Free snacks Crafts: coloring, snowflake making, and origami Puzzles … Continued

De-Stress for Success during finals

Are you stressing about finals week? Need some time to relax and unwind? Come to the library to “De-Stress for Success,” starting Study Day, Wednesday, Dec. 2, and continuing through Wednesday, Dec. 9. HABIT therapy dogs will visit all libraries (Hodges, Music, and Pendergrass AgVetMed). Ongoing de-stress activities include: (1) free snacks, coloring, and games … Continued

Reduce Stress with Mindfulness

What is Stress? Stress is the body’s response to a threat, real or perceived.  Stress can be a good thing when it helps us be more alert and focused.  If you are running away from a tiger, your heart rate increases and your body directs energy to help you flee or fight. Of course, this … Continued

Pendergrass Leisure Reading Birthday Party, November 18

Pendergrass Library’s Leisure Reading Collection is turning one year old! You’re invited to come celebrate our “birthday” on Wednesday, November 18, from 2-3 p.m. in the Pendergrass Library Alcove adjoining the Leisure Reading Collection. Enjoy birthday cake, get featured on our social media, and take a fun book home with you for the upcoming break.  … Continued

Pendergrass Library Now Open!

Starting Tuesday, November 3, Pendergrass Library is OPEN in its normal location on the first floor of the Veterinary Medical Center. Renovations that began in summer have been completed. Regular library hours are: Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. – Midnight Friday 7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. – Midnight … Continued

CrossMark: Decide What Scholarly Content to Trust

What is CrossMark? Isaac Newton attributed his success to “standing on the shoulders of giants.”  Relying on previously published research is how knowledge progresses. But did you know that scholarly books, articles, and conference proceedings continue to be cited even after they have been retracted, withdrawn, or revised?  Also multiple sources of content are available … Continued

Register for an ORCID researcher ID

Take time to register for an ORCID or Open Researcher and Contributor ID.  Publishers, funders, and institutions will all ask for your ORCID if they haven’t already. Why researcher identifiers, and why ORCID? There are over 40 researchers with the name “S. Smith” at the University of Tennessee alone.  A researcher’s name isn’t enough to … Continued