Month: April 2021

  • COVID Time Capsule Collection and Reflection Week at Memorial Library May 3 – May 7, 2021

    COVID-19 has affected us all in many ways. These shared and unique experiences should be preserved for research, reflection, and understanding how we are making it through these tough times. The university is looking to preserve the history of the COVID-19 era on campus, both as a service to future scholarship and also as a…

  • Fun Distraction: Finger Lakes Land Trust

    What to take a hike or a bike ride? Or bring a kayak somewhere new? Check out the Finger Lakes Land Trust to find a nature preserve in the area. “You can explore over 35 nature preserves conserved by the Finger Lakes Land Trust. They are free and open to the public for quiet recreation.…

  • Fun Distraction: Skywatching

    Take a walk after dark and check out the night sky. Did you know that April 26th was the peak of the pink supermoon? NASA provides a great guide to keep you informed of “What’s Up” in the night sky called … “What’s Up: Skywatching Tips from NASA”https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/whats-up-skywatching-tips-from-nasa/ Want to learn more about the 𝓟𝓲𝓷𝓴…

  • Database Trial for Westlaw Campus Research

    Memorial Library is currently running a database trial for Westlaw Campus Research until May 14th. Westlaw would be a replacement for Nexis-Uni.   We encourage your feedback using this form. The library’s goal is to provide content that meets the curriculum and research needs of students and faculty. If you need assistance with using Westlaw Campus Research,…

  • Drop-In Research Q&A Sessions: Psychology, Anthropology, Education, Health, Communication Disorders, Art and Art History

    Memorial Library is offering a series of targeted drop-in sessions to help you with your research this semester. This week’s featured topics are:• Psychology and Anthropology with Dan Harms, 4/27 1-3pm. Join via Webex • Education with Lisa Czirr, 4/27 1-3pm and 4/29 1-3pm. Join via Webex• Art and Art History with Maaike Oldemans, 4/28…

  • Fun Distraction: Golden Retrievers

    Golden Retrievers are amazing pets, adorable, fluffy, very interested in anything you are eating, and super playful. If you want to spend some time with some very cute Golden Retrievers, there are several great accounts on social media! Here are a few to check out … Tucker Budzyn Facebook – https://m.facebook.com/tuckerbudzynInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/tuckerbudzynTwitter – https://mobile.twitter.com/tuckerbudzynTikTok…

  • Fun Distraction: Assassin’s Teapot

    What in the world is The Assassin’s Teapot?!Only the most interesting teapot imaginable and it could totally be a murder weapon in an novel!  Watch the video from Tim at Grand Illusions to learn the secrets of The Assassin’s Teapot: https://youtu.be/kkrgUT70Mbo You can even purchase your very own Assassin’s Teapot at the Grand Illusions shop:…

  • Drop-In Research Q&A Session: Kinesiology, Sociology, and Gender and Area Studies (CGIS)

    Memorial Library is offering a series of targeted drop-in sessions to help you with your research this semester. This week’s featured topics are: Kinesiology with Jennifer Moore, 4/22 1-3pm. Join via Webex Sociology and Gender and Area Studies (CGIS) with Lauren deLaubell, 4/23 11am-1pm. Join via Webex       Video chat with librarians Jennifer…

  • Fun Distraction: Audiobooks

    So you like to read but LOVE to listen … try an AUDIOBOOK on the Libby app using your public library card. Psst … It’s completely FREE!!! 𝑺𝒕𝒆𝒑 1️⃣ Download the free Libby app on your device then log in to Libby using your local public library card. If you do not have a public…

  • Fun Distraction: Yoga

    Feeling stressed? Want to get centered and relaxed? Try balancing your mind and body with yoga. 𝒀𝒐𝒈𝒂 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑨𝒅𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒆 is a great place to start. Her free yoga series “HOME: A 30 Day Yoga Journey” will give you a different yoga session to do each day through finals. Plus Adriene’s adorable dog Benji hangs out…