Filed on Feb 02nd 2012 in Science
Academic publishing is at a crossroads. Traditionally, you submit your research to a publisher (for free) who in turn publishes it in a journal and charges access to it — quite often at a very high cost (see previous post: Did you know some journals cost as much as a car?). Today, more and more researchers are getting fed up with this system. Advocates for "open science"...
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Filed on Jan 23rd 2012 in Tips & Tools
Last semester's pilot program to reserve Room 340 for group study was so successful that we decided to expand the program and make it even better! Now two rooms are set aside for advance reservations (Room 340 and 339) and you can reserve online.
Policy and Procedures
Go to the room reservation page at: poly.libcal.com/booking/studyroom (or use the mobile version)
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Filed on Jan 23rd 2012 in Library News
While you were recuperating from fall semester, the library got a bit of face lift over winter break. Those pesky turnstiles that used to serve as the entrance to the library are gone! No more accidently bumping into the exit turnstile (you'd be surprised how frequently that happened). And best of all, the entrance is now compliant with the American Disabilities Act.
In addition to a more...
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Filed on Jan 20th 2012 in Library News
Don't wait until your research paper is due - take a library workshop now so you won't waste time finding what you need later. We offer a series of 30-minute workshops that explores library resources and how to use them. Take one workshop or take the whole series in a day! All workshops take place in room 433 in the library and no pre-registration is required.
Workshop Descriptions...
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Filed on Jan 18th 2012 in Technology, Culture & Society
2011 was a great year for books in science and technology. We scanned numerous top-books-of-the-year lists from sources like the New York Times, Washington Post, and The Economist and picked out the best of the best to share with you. Our collection includes books that explore human-computer interaction, natural resource management, successful tech ventures, the blessings and pitfalls of...
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