What are some cool things about libraries that most people don’t know about?
What a great question! Most libraries have some pretty cool things that most people don’t know about, but the nature of the cool things depends on the library. Since we’re at UNC, let’s take a look at some of the cool things about UNC libraries that often fly under the radar!
Stream over movies for free! Don’t have a Netflix account? No problem! The Media Resources Center provides you access to various online streaming platforms, letting you watch over 40,000 films online for free. You can also check out audiobooks and production equipment there.
Get your daily news! It can be hard to keep up with the news when you’re busy with school and work, but UNC Libraries provides free, renewable yearlong passes to the New York Times for students! The New York Times Academic pass gives you access to NYTimes.com and the mobile app, so you can stay informed wherever you go.
Create something awesome! The three research hubs on campus described below are here to help you do the incredible things you want to do while you’re at UNC!
The Kenan Science Library hub has a makerspace equipped with 3D printing and imaging software, sewing machines, modeling and VR design studios, prototyping materials, and more – everything you need to jump-start the next great startup or build an amazing project. It also has coworking spaces to get creative juices flowing.
The Davis Library research hub is the place to go for data visualization, mapping services, statistical software, and digital projects. There are also presentation and working spaces in the hub for all your collaborative research needs.
The Health Sciences Library hub provides health sciences research support, digital health services, impact measurement, and a collaboration center to anyone on campus doing health research.
Get a Clue! Every semester in Wilson Library, a live-action Clue game takes place. Assemble a team and get to know Wilson’s spaces and materials as you search for clues and interrogate suspects for the chance to win awards and prizes!
Learn a new skill! There are a lot of interesting workshops and events across libraries on campus, but here at the Undergraduate Library we have 2 fantastic workshop programs!
Whether you want to find out how to start a podcast, design a T-shirt, or set up a blog, SkillfUL is your chance to learn about – and make the most of – all the awesome technology and software you have access to as a student!
Adulting 101 helps you help yourself be the adult you long to be, with classes focusing on topics such as creating an amazing LinkedIn profile, where to find legit health information, and what credit is.
Explore! This post contains just a sampling of some of the cool things you can do at UNC Libraries. There are many more libraries with many more cool things on campus, so I recommend that you do your own exploring and see what you can find!
References:
Film & Streaming Media: Watch Online. (n.d.). UNC Media Resources Center. Retrieved from https://guides.lib.unc.edu/streaming/stream
New York Times Academic Pass. (n.d.). UNC University Libraries. Retrieved from https://guides.lib.unc.edu/nyt-academic-pass
Makerspace @ KSL. (n.d.). UNC Kenan Science Library. Retrieved from https://library.unc.edu/science/makerspace
Davis Library Research Hub. (n.d.). UNC Davis Library. Retrieved from https://library.unc.edu/data/
Research Hub @ HSL. (n.d.). UNC Health Sciences Library. Retrieved from http://www.hsl.unc.edu/hub
Clue. (n.d.). UNC Wilson Library. Retrieved from https://clue.unc.edu/
University Libraries - Upcoming Events. (n.d.). UNC University Libraries. Retrieved from https://calendar.lib.unc.edu/calendar/unc-libraries/?cid=2998&t=d&d=0000-00-00&cal=2998
SkillfUL Tech Workshops. (n.d.). UNC House Undergraduate Library. Retrieved from https://library.unc.edu/house/workshops/skillful-tech-workshops/
Adulting 101. (n.d.). UNC House Undergraduate Library. Retrieved from https://library.unc.edu/house/workshops/adulting-101/
Library Hours. (n.d.). UNC University Libraries. Retrieved from https://library.unc.edu/hours/
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