Education: Blogging EDU@Fondren

Spring 2023 @Fondren...a world of opportunity awaits!

Last week was a very quiet week while Fondren staff awaited the return of the majority of our students after a very nice break.

Welcome back also to all of our new and returning faculty and staff in the various Education departments here at Rice, including the folks at the Houston Education Research Consortium, who I connected with last week. Always glad to help! 

Faculty and staff, if you're in need of research assistance or instruction feel free to contact me.  

Students, if you’d like personalized one on one or group research assistance, proofreading assistance, etc. , again, feel free to contact me. 

Students...jumpstart your summer plans! 

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry, located in Fondren, will be hosting a summer research and opportunity fair on Wednesday, January 18, in the RMC’s Grand Hall from 4:30-5:30pm. This will be a great chance for undergraduate students to connect with various Rice departments to learn about research, service, and internship opportunities at Rice and beyond. Contact ouri@rice.edu for more information. 

Faculty...do you need your students to watch videos/DVDs for your course? 

Please complete this form and contact your subject librarian to learn what streaming or digitization options may be available for your class.  

Free Trial! 

Fondren Library is currently trialing Theology and Religion Online. This resource focuses on research, study, and teaching for Theology, Biblical Studies and Religious Studies. Modules include: Religion in North America, Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary and Bible Commentaries, Library of Catholic Thought, T&T Clark Theology Library and Jesus Library (Bloomsbury). Please share your feedback. 

MORE Free Trials!! 

Want to know what else Fondren is offering for free? Check out the A-Z Database guide and look on the right hand side under "New/Trial Databases" 

Student Resources 

Find everything you need to help with writing that paper at our Research Paper Management page. 

Need to Chat with a Librarian? Stop by the Reference Desk in Fondren for in person help Monday-Friday 11-3pm. 

Online Reference help is also available Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-4pm or by appointment. Click the "Ask Us" tab on the right side of your screen on the Library's website. 

Need help writing that paper, presenting that research, or polishing your communication skills? 

The Center for Academic and Professional Communication can help! Check out their Resource Page or schedule a consultation. 

Digital Scholarship Service 

Find tips and tools for presenting, publishing, digitizing, and archiving scholarly materials. Fondren offers services including sharing work through digital platforms, managing and visualizing data, navigating copyright and open access, preserving scholarship and data, providing help planning and implementing projects, digitizing materials, and research data management. 

Take advantage of everything Fondren has to offer to ensure your semester is a smashing success!