Database Deep Dives: Part 2

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Compiled by: Abbie Teel Similarly to last semester, two GSAs undertook research on databases of their preference for one of their projects. They delivered presentations covering various aspects such as background information, materials/collections, target audience, features, search functionalities, and more. I have compiled key highlights with the help of the presenters, from these presentations so… Read more »

Interdisciplinarity within Access Services

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Written by: Abbie Teel Background  The Access Services department at Willis Library, located on the University of North Texas main campus, functions as the primary public facing department for research and reference inquiries. Access Services is the first front desk patrons encounter when entering the library. Access Services houses the popular ‘AskUs’ Team who assist… Read more »

Database Deep Dives: Part I

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Compiled by: Abbie Teel Curious to explore the engaging and educational databases housed within the UNT Libraries catalog? During this semester, three GSAs undertook research on databases of their preference for one of their projects. They delivered presentations covering various aspects such as background information, materials/collections, target audience, features, search functionalities, and more. I have… Read more »

APA Tips and Tricks: Navigate the Labyrinth of Guidelines

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Written by: Zoë (Abbie) Teel  Introduction   As the semester kicks off, the world of APA and references might be uncharted territory for many fellow students out there. Now, as a graduate student who’s been navigating the intricacies of APA ever since my high school days, I couldn’t help but whip up a nifty guide filled… Read more »

UNT Libraries Combat National Book Ban Crisis

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Written by: Zoë (Abbie) Teel  Academic libraries have been a target of the national book ban crisis. There has been a proliferation of books that have been subjected to censorship in the last few years, especially books that deal with imperative topics such as gender identity, race, abortion, and sexuality. Books authored by individuals who… Read more »