{"id":15271,"date":"2019-01-14T09:00:09","date_gmt":"2019-01-14T09:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/?p=15271"},"modified":"2019-01-11T16:05:00","modified_gmt":"2019-01-11T16:05:00","slug":"new-years-resolutions-no-problem-let-the-libraries-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/2019\/01\/14\/new-years-resolutions-no-problem-let-the-libraries-help\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year\u2019s Resolutions? No Problem! Let the Libraries Help"},"content":{"rendered":"

Happy 2019 and welcome back for the spring semester! Are you ready to make 2019 your best year yet? The Libraries have you covered. Read on to learn about new and ongoing initiatives and resources that will help you keep your resolutions and start off the new year strong.\"Image<\/a><\/p>\n

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Exercise your creativity<\/h1>\n

Today marks the opening of our creative writing contest<\/a> to commemorate the new Charles Library<\/a> and the launch of the Short Edition<\/a> short story dispenser. Submit a short original piece by March 8 for a chance to win a cash prize and\/or be published in Temple\u2019s first short story dispenser.<\/p>\n

Make some extra money<\/h1>\n

If you\u2019re an undergrad, consider submitting your research and creative projects to the Livingstone Undergraduate Research Awards<\/a> (submissions open through February 18) for a chance at winning a prestigious honor and cash prize.<\/p>\n

Start a new project<\/h1>\n

Want to try your hand at podcasting, photography, or film? The Libraries can help! We lend out audiovisual equipment like DSLR cameras, Flip cameras, audio recorders, and tripods from our Media Services<\/a> department. We also have workstations for editing your projects. Visit the Media Services desk on the ground floor of Paley Library to learn more.<\/p>\n

Learn a new skill<\/h1>\n

Interested in 3D printing or Virtual Reality? Our Digital Scholarship Center <\/a>houses a makerspace and VR lab. You will also find expert staff on hand and a variety of workshops and orientations to get you started.<\/p>\n

Read a good book<\/h1>\n

There\u2019s nothing like getting lost in the world of a new book. Browse Paley Library\u2019s leisure reading collection<\/a> on the first floor, near the Ask Here desk, and see what new worlds you can discover.<\/p>\n

Elevate your research<\/h1>\n

Use our Ask a Librarian<\/a> service to work with an expert subject librarian to deepen and develop your research and\/or personal projects.<\/p>\n

Take in a cultural experience<\/h1>\n

Need a little more culture in your life? The Libraries\u2019 Beyond the Page<\/i><\/a> public programming series offers a variety of free lectures, concerts, exhibitions, film screenings, and more that are sure to entertain and engage. Did we mention they are free?<\/p>\n

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