Filed on Jun 12th 2013 in Tips & Tools
Don't let your brain go soft just because the thermometer is going up! Stay sharp over the summer with these fun activities:
Play Video Games
Not all games are a time suck leaving you with nothing but carpel tunnel syndrome. Educational gaming is a fast growing market, and you can find many to play online (50 Great Sites for Serious, Educational Games). For more information on...
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Filed on Jun 04th 2013 in Tips & Tools
The convenience of reading electronic articles can't be beat, but if you ever want to browse through a journal, most databases make it challenging. That's where BrowZine comes in. Here's a description from a recent review in the Chronicle of Higher Education:
BrowZine is a free app—by Third Iron—for accessing and reading content from academic journals on the iPad (with...
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Filed on May 30th 2013 in Tips & Tools
Content on the web grows exponentially, and keeping up to date with news and research in your field of study can be a challenge. Taking advantage of RSS can make this task a whole lot easier. RSS technology has been around for over a decade, but it still a very handy tool to use to make new content automatically come to you. To get an overview oh how RSS can save you time and keep you informed...
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Filed on May 24th 2013 in Library News
Dibner Library will be closed Monday, May 27, 2013 for Memorial Day.
In town over the holiday weekend? Whether you want to BBQ, sunbathe or commemorate war heroes—this guide has it all: TimeOut NY Memorial Day Weekend Guide.
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Filed on May 20th 2013 in Staff Picks
Congratulations to all our graduating students! We hope you remember your years at Poly fondly, and don't be a stranger! As alumni you can continue to visit Dibner Library and borrow two books at a time. For more information, read Services for Alumni.
As a parting gift, we've created a list of books to help you find your way in your new post-college life. Whether you've landed...
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