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Splooting squirrels @Fondren

We’re welcoming students today to the fall 2023 semester on campus, however it doesn’t feel like fall…it definitely feels like summer. 100-degree heat today, and we will continue to see temps in the triple digits for the next week.

But the sounds of the outside door clicking and the constant crank of the gate as students file in and out of the library is a sure sign that classes are back in session. I hope with the continued increase in class size we will see our library visits surpass our 2019 figures.  

If you’ve not been here in a while we have a fairly new Assistant Dean for the Center of Education, Brenda Rangel. If you have not met her, I suggest you email her and make an appointment to chat with her over an iced coffee. She is super passionate about helping teachers at all stages succeed in and out of the classroom. She has a great vision and mission for the department and I appreciated the opportunity to visit with her in early August.

The School Literacy & Culture will hold their fall early literacy summit on October 7, 2023. The team is excited to share their knowledge on early childhood learning!

Faculty & Students…for all of your research needs…contact me!

Need research or editorial assistance for a paper or presentation you’re working on?

Someone to demo a database or provide best practices in database searching?  Email me! 

Do you need your students to watch videos/DVDs for your course?

We now have two options!

Digitization: Complete a video digitization request form and contact your subject librarian to learn what streaming or digitization options may be available for your class.  

On-site viewing: Have students borrow the DVD/video and book Room 336 (our new media room) for viewing.

Free Trial! 

Fondren Library is currently trialing Artists of the World. This resource contains biographical information on more than 1.2 million artists. It covers all genres of fine arts including painting, graphics, sculpture, architecture, photography, video, installation art and other visual arts. 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 review "New/Trial Databases" 

Digital Media Commons
The DMC is your one-stop shop for making sure your presentation, poster, podcast or video project looks and sounds great! The team provides hands-on training, assistance with projects, poster printing, and a very long list of equipment that can be borrowed. The DMC has both Audio and Photo/Video studios for booking to make sure your work is professional and polished.