{"id":15295,"date":"2019-08-26T08:00:44","date_gmt":"2019-08-26T08:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/?p=15295"},"modified":"2019-08-20T12:41:19","modified_gmt":"2019-08-20T12:41:19","slug":"new-semester-new-look-at-the-libraries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/2019\/08\/26\/new-semester-new-look-at-the-libraries\/","title":{"rendered":"New Semester, New Look at the Libraries"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Charles Library, photo by Betsy Manning for Temple University<\/p><\/div>\n

Welcome to the fall 2019 semester! While Temple University Libraries has a new Main Campus building (<\/span>Charles Library<\/b><\/a>, heard of it??!) and a new website, we are committed as ever to getting you the materials, resources, and expert help you need as you start a new academic year at Temple!<\/span><\/p>\n

First off, we hope you\u2019ll stop by the new Charles Library building, where you\u2019ll find a variety of specialized and flexible spaces. Explore all the cool things you can do in the new <\/span>Loretta C. Duckworth Scholars Studio<\/b><\/a>, including 3D printing and experimenting with virtual reality. Watch the <\/span>BookBot<\/b><\/a> in action, grab a snack at the new <\/span>cafe<\/b><\/a>, then stay up all night in the <\/span>24\/7 study area<\/b><\/a>. There\u2019s so much more to this state-of-the-art building\u2014come <\/span>see us in person<\/b><\/a>!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you want to learn more about Charles Library, we\u2019ll be offering tours from 9:00 am\u20134:00 pm as well as a staffed info table the first two weeks of the semester. No need to register: just stop by and get to know your new library.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve scoped out your syllabi, head over to our comprehensive <\/span>Research Guides<\/b><\/a> for each of your course subjects, as well as our <\/span>How Do I\u2026?<\/b><\/a> guides for help with basic tasks and services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Or maybe you are looking for new ways to learn or spend an afternoon? Check out the Libraries\u2019 <\/span>Beyond the Page<\/i><\/b><\/a> public programming series for a variety of free programs, concerts, workshops, and more, many of which will take place in Charles Library\u2019s new <\/span>event space<\/b><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are a few more tips to help you start the new school year off right:<\/span><\/p>\n