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Virtual solar system transforms young learners into astronauts , articleWith support of a National Science Foundation grant, a team of developers in the Applied Research in Immersive Experiences and Simulations program in University Libraries is using virtual reality to develop an interactive universe. In the experience, users become virtual astronauts and move through space to visit all of the celestial bodies in our solar system.
Date: Sep 18, 2023 -
Video ItemGraffiti workshop shines light on hip hop culture , video
Virginia Tech Digging in the Crates (VTDITC) in the University Libraries celebrates hip hop scholarship via community creation. On August 31, 2023, VTDITC hosted an aerosol art workshop to highlight graffiti, one of the major pillars of hip hop. Music: "Home Affairs" instrumental (produced by Yamin Semail) from the VTDITC 5th Anniversary Mixtape
Date: Sep 13, 2023 -
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Take advantage of the Virginia Tech open access policy and elevate your research profileUniversity Libraries and TLOS offer workshops to help researchers take advantage of the university's open access policy.
Date: Sep 13, 2023 -
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Knowledge in a nutshell , articleSixteen Virginia Tech faculty from six colleges, a research institute, and University Libraries will attempt to present their research in 90 seconds during the first Faculty Nutshell Talks at the Moss Arts Center on Sept. 7 at 5:30 p.m.
Date: Sep 01, 2023 -
Video ItemVirtual solar system launches young learners into orbit , video
A team of developers with the Applied Research in Immersive Experiences and Simulations (ARIES) program in University Libraries is using virtual reality technology to develop an interactive solar system. The virtual experience is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2024, and will then become an exhibit at the Science Museum of Western Virginia.
Date: Aug 31, 2023 -
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Collaboration on music textbook connects students to historically excluded composers , articleFor decades, music textbook publishers have relied on music available in the public domain for études — short compositions used to teach performing and conducting techniques. Music in public domain is mostly by the same batch of composers — such as Ludwig van Beethoven and Gustav Mahler. This new freely available textbook breaks that mold.
Date: Aug 28, 2023 -
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University Libraries' resources help students get stuff doneUniversity Libraries offers many services beyond what a library traditionally provides to help students succeed.
Date: Aug 22, 2023 -
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Treasure hunts are for pirates and Hokies , article"Archival Adventures" is a two hour, weekly, live-streamed exploration of rare archival materials in the University Libraries’ Special Collections that tell a story about the history of Virginia Tech, the community, and the world.
Date: Aug 21, 2023 -
Video ItemCommLab offers public speaking help to Virginia Tech community , video
CommLab is a collaboration between the School of Communication and University Libraries to provide support for public speaking projects and group presentations. CommLab is located on the second floor of Newman Library in rooms 2032 and 2034.
Date: Aug 18, 2023 -
Video ItemUniversity Libraries welcomes Hokies back for fall semester , video
As Hokies return to campus for the fall 2023 semester, the Virginia Tech community is encouraged to visit University Libraries and access the wealth of resources that are available.
Date: Aug 18, 2023 -
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University Libraries is home to Virginia's only Patent and Trademark Resource Center , articleThe center provides trademark and patent assistance to the public at University Libraries' branch locations in Blacksburg, Roanoke, and the greater Washington, D.C., metro area. "No one in our state provides this services for the general public. It's filling a gap.," said Sarah Over, University Libraries engineering collections and research analyst.
Date: Aug 14, 2023 -
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New open textbook about fish makes waves , articleThe freely available textbook released in June, titled "Fish, Fishing, and Conservation," is intended for a general education course, is research-based, and includes many examples, stories, videos, and links to ensure that the content is as engaging and as relevant to students as possible.
Date: Aug 04, 2023 -
Video ItemMaker Camp combines innovation and imagination , video
Maker Camp is a four-day camp hosted by University Libraries for students age 10-14. The mission of the camp is to get young students engaged in hands-on, creative collaboration. Campers receive hands-on experience and use library resources to build arcade games out of recyclable materials, 3-D printed material, and computer parts.
Date: Aug 03, 2023 -
Video ItemUniversity Libraries launches long-term technology lending program , video
University Libraries at Virginia Tech is partnering with Technology-enhanced Learning and Online Strategies (TLOS) to launch a semester-long technology lending program for the 2023-24 academic year. This initiative provides faculty, staff, and students access to cutting-edge equipment for research, teaching, and collaborative projects free of charge. To apply for equipment through the semester-long lending program, fill out the following form: bit.ly/46Ph0zI
Date: Jul 17, 2023 -
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University Libraries' Open Access Subvention Fund guidelines have changed Date: Jul 14, 2023 -
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University Libraries launches semester-long technology lending program , articleThe program will help to create an inclusive and supportive academic environment by offering faculty, staff, and students access to equipment that may not be able to get otherwise.
Date: Jul 11, 2023 -
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Research collaboration uncovers stories of racial discrimination in housing covenants , articleThe project shows how racial segregation in Northern cities "was a system that was intentionally created, house by house, block by block, and subdivision by subdivision, across the city and across the country,” said LaDale Winling, associate professor of history and the study's principal investigator.
Date: Jun 20, 2023 -
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Summertime digital well-being is more than pulling the plug , articleA Hokie Wellness and University Libraries digital literacy experts offer tips on how to make the most of summer break and vacations in a connected world.
Date: Jun 16, 2023 -
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Interdisciplinary team receives continued support to visualize the past , articleThrough a National Endowment for the Humanities grant, Pamplin Historical Park visitors will soon use augmented reality to interact with historical lessons and stories of the Petersburg, Virginia, Civil War site to inspire deeper empathy, curiosity, and understanding.
Date: May 31, 2023 -
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Research team receives grant to launch ‘Just Dis Tech’ project , articleVirginia Tech researchers plan to launch an education and arts outreach residency program with artists focused on disability justice, as part of a grant from the Andrew Mellon Foundation.
Date: May 18, 2023
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