{"id":15432,"date":"2021-01-12T14:48:06","date_gmt":"2021-01-12T14:48:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/?p=15432"},"modified":"2021-01-14T20:53:38","modified_gmt":"2021-01-14T20:53:38","slug":"welcome-back-your-spring-2021-guide-to-the-libraries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/2021\/01\/12\/welcome-back-your-spring-2021-guide-to-the-libraries\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome back: Your spring 2021 guide to the Libraries"},"content":{"rendered":"

As we enter another semester where many of us remain apart due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all of us here at the Libraries want to help you succeed amid these challenging circumstances. We are committed to providing you with important resources, materials, opportunities, and services, no matter where you are.\u00a0 Check out our round up below.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

If you plan to visit us in person, we encourage you to check our website for the latest information on <\/span>access and services during COVID-19<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Third floor open study area in Charles Library, photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg, Temple University<\/p><\/div>\r\n

One-on-one research help<\/b><\/h1>\r\n

Librarians are here to offer personalized assistance as you work on your research papers and projects. No matter what you are studying or what major you pursue, we have a <\/span>librarian who specializes in your field<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Getting in touch with your librarian is easy: you can <\/span>chat<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>email<\/span>, or <\/span>schedule a virtual appointment<\/span><\/a>. For more ways to get in touch, visit our <\/span>Contact Us<\/span><\/a> page.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

New spring 2021\u2014library chat goes 24\/7! No matter when you’re working, we will be here to answer your questions. <\/span>library.temple.edu\/chat<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n

Access to collections<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

We provide access to a broad range of physical and online materials\u2014from books, databases, and journals to ebooks, archival materials, and movies\u2014all searchable through our website: <\/span>library.temple.edu<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

If you are looking for <\/span>fully online materials<\/span><\/a>, we have highlighted those on our website.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Recognition for your research<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

We will soon begin accepting applications for the <\/span>Livingstone Undergraduate Research Awards<\/span><\/a>, in which we recognize the best scholarly and creative work produced by Temple undergrads. Did we mention there are cash prizes?!<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Online learning opportunities<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

The Libraries are more than just a place for books! We host specialized online learning opportunities, such as workshops on everything from telling stories with data to using citation managers to getting started with 3D printing. We have a full slate of <\/span>workshops<\/span><\/a> scheduled for the spring, and we hope you\u2019ll join us.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\"\"<\/a>And check out our <\/span>Beyond the Page<\/span><\/i><\/a> public programming series. This semester\u2019s theme is <\/span>Made in North Philly<\/b>, and we\u2019ll be offering a variety of virtual readings, concerts, conversations, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

As always, our events and workshops are free and open to all.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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