Written by: Emma Ramos Student-Parents – According to Urban Institute, the term ‘student-parent’ is defined as “someone who is enrolled in any level of education or training and is concurrently responsible for providing for a child of any age,” (Urban Institute, 2023). This includes being a biological parent, stepparent, unmarried co-parent, adoptive parent, foster parent, legal… Read more »
Written By: Jerrin Duty Undergraduate or graduate, staff or faculty, we are all looking for ways to save money where we can. At least if you’re anything like me free stuff is where it is at. So here are some tips and tricks to game the system and get as many free things as possible…. Read more »
Written By: Cheyenne King Academic books and articles may be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of the word “library,” and they are vital to a successful school year. However, libraries contain more than these resources for students. One of my favorite discoveries has been in the UNT Music Library. If you… Read more »
Written by: Ashra The UNT Media Library is a hotspot for students and faculty alike. Its diverse selection of tabletop, video, and board games provide a wide array of options for patrons to peruse. Nestled inside of this assortment is the Media Library’s special Legacy Collection, consisting of over 500 rare and/or older games that… Read more »
Written by: Valerie Cummins One student population that is regularly underserved and receives little support is the student veteran population; university life and coursework is vastly different from the experiences veterans of all branches have from their time in, and joining university after military service can require a great deal of adjustment, even for veterans… Read more »
Written by: Pranathi Akula As we step into Willis Library, we’re greeted with exciting changes and enhancements that promise to enrich the academic journey of every student and visitor. I want to provide a comprehensive list of the recent updates that have transformed this hub of knowledge and learning into an even more dynamic space. … Read more »
Written by: Abbie Teel The University of North Texas Libraries extend their services not only to current faculty, staff, and students but also to alumni. As fall graduation approaches, I’ve compiled a guide to help alumni make the most of the library’s resources even after earning their degree. Courtesy Cards Alumni can access the library’s… Read more »
Written by: Pranathi Akula In the heart of academic excellence at the University of North Texas (UNT), The SPARK at Willis Library stands as a beacon of creativity and innovation. More than just a space, the SPARK is a combination of a hands-on learning lab (Also known as maker space) and a library circulation collection… Read more »
Written by: Ashra Londa Introduction: Where Did That Book Go? Did you know that as of August 24, 2023, the UNT Libraries have a total of 514 books listed as “On Search?” For example, if you type into UNT’s Discover Search the popular spooky novel “Misery” by Stephen King, you will see its availability is… Read more »
Written by: Ashra Londa One lesser-known fact on the University Libraries homepage is that a plethora of databases are tucked under the left sidebar on the Discover site. The University of North Texas is paying for these databases for student and faculty perusal—free of charge! There are over 600 databases in total, all packed to… Read more »
