Drexel's Seventh President: William Walsh Hagerty
Submitted on June 1, 2016 - 9:40AM
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of former Drexel president president William Walsh Hagerty, the Libraries is taking a look back at the many ways that Dr. Hagerty helped to build the institution we know today.
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ProQuest unavailable Saturday night, January 28th, starting at 10 PM EST
Submitted on January 26, 2017 - 11:55AM
ProQuest research databases will be unavailable on Saturday, January 28th for maintenance.
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Get It Is Getting Better!
Submitted on December 16, 2015 - 9:00AM
One of the most common frustrations we hear about from our Libraries users - students and faculty alike - is the laborious, sometimes complicated process of moving from journal article citation, to Get It menu, to that treasured full text. Drexel Libraries has implemented some changes that will streamline the process.
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Discover Open Access Resources in Engineering
Submitted on October 21, 2019 - 2:49PM
In celebration of Open Access Week, Librarian Jay Bhatt shares his list of go-to Engineering Open Textbooks.
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A Look Back at Welcome Week 2019
Submitted on October 2, 2019 - 12:25PM
This year, Drexel’s Welcome Week consisted of 250 events, all held over the course of the 10 days. Relive the Drexel Libraries' Welcome Week events with this collection of photos.
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Drexel Players Collection Sheds Light on History of Theater at Drexel from 1890s to 2000s
Submitted on October 2, 2019 - 12:23PM
The Drexel University Archives recently processed a collection of materials related to the history of theater at Drexel, called The Drexel Players Collection.
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Photo Essay: Drexel Libraries Renovates 1st Floor of W. W. Hagerty Library
Submitted on October 2, 2019 - 12:19PM
In September 2019, the Drexel Libraries replaced furnishings on the first floor of the W. W. Hagerty Library.
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Dean's Update: October Celebrates Efforts to Keep Recorded Knowledge Alive
Submitted on October 2, 2019 - 12:11PM
In this issue of In Circulation, we share the Drexel Libraries’ acknowledgement of October’s American Archives Month, as well as International Open Access Week, and invite readers to join us in reflecting on challenges and new strategies to keep recorded knowledge alive.
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Bringing OERs to Campus: A Panel Discussion with Drexel’s Library Faculty Fellow
Submitted on October 2, 2019 - 12:05PM
On October 22, the Drexel Libraries will host a panel discussion with three of the 2019 Library Faculty Fellows, who will share information about their work with OERs and discuss how OERs and low-cost and no-cost textbook alternatives can help Drexel students succeed.
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CHSTM Fellow Selects the College of Medicine’s Legacy Center Archives for Research
Submitted on September 18, 2019 - 11:23AM
CHSTM recently announced its second round of 2019/2020 research fellows, including one researcher who selected the Drexel University College of Medicine Legacy Center Archives as one of the collections she will utilize for her work.
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Acknowledging Another Successful Cohort of Library Faculty Fellows
Submitted on September 6, 2019 - 9:21AM
In January, the Drexel Libraries appointed its second cohort of Library Faculty Fellows. Read more about the three Fellows appointed to explore ways to promote and incorporate Open Educational Resources (OERs) in coursework at Drexel.
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Modeling One Practice Toward Ensuring Access to Scholarship
Submitted on September 5, 2019 - 10:14AM
This article offers insights into how the Drexel Libraries models one practice toward ensuring access to scholarship through its resource sharing services.
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Welcome to the Drexel Libraries: Resources for New Dragons
Submitted on September 4, 2019 - 10:31AM
Welcome new Dragons! Explore and familiarize yourself with the Libraries' resources and services before classes begin.
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Research Funders Now Require ORCID IDs
Submitted on September 3, 2019 - 2:20PM
Learn more about the new policies the NIH, AHRQ and CDC issues aruond the use of ORCID iDs.
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ScholarSip 2019/2020: University & Industry Research Collaborations
Submitted on September 3, 2019 - 2:15PM
ScholarSip is back for its ninth year with three new sessions that address the theme University and Industry Research Collaborations.
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Dean’s Update: #LibrariesMatter
Submitted on September 3, 2019 - 11:53AM
In this month's Dean's Update, Dean Nitecki highlights the Libraries' contributions to scholarly communications.
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Welcome Week Events at the Drexel Libraries
Submitted on September 3, 2019 - 11:18AM
Check out all the events we have planned to help new Drexel students, faculty and staff get acquainted with the the Libraries' resources and services as they start their first year on campus.
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Dean's Update: The Summer Slowdown
Submitted on August 8, 2019 - 8:57AM
This month's issue of In Circulation features articles on the Libraries' changing environments, from the recent renovation of the Queen Lane Library to a look at wellness and learner environments.
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Queen Lane Library Reopens After Summer Renovations
Submitted on August 7, 2019 - 10:58AM
With the completion of a summer-long project to transform one of Drexel’s health sciences libraries, the Queen Lane Library is officially open. Read more about the changes we made to the Library!
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Wellness and Libraries
Submitted on August 1, 2019 - 9:53AM
Earlier this summer, Drexel Libraries staff attended a two-week online course, sponsored by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, that explored various aspects of a healthy workplace, including physical, mental and emotional components.
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Reflections from an NLM Fellow
Submitted on August 1, 2019 - 8:32AM
Shannon Sheridan wrapped up her NLM Fellowship in the Libraries this month, and we sat down to talk about her experience at Drexel, what she learned from her time here, and where she’s going next.
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Dean's Update: Interested in Assessing the Relationship Between Physical Space and Learning?
Submitted on July 10, 2019 - 11:15AM
This month’s Libraries newsletter offers examples of ways a library fosters learning by engaging multiple perspectives to address a common topic of interest, including a look back at the recent SCUP Mid-Atlantic Symposium on informal learning spaces.
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Students Discover Drexel’s Diverse History in University Archives
Submitted on July 9, 2019 - 12:00AM
Last term, students in Professor Scott Knowles’ course, The History of Drexel University, got some first-hand experience in the Drexel University Archives.
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Q/A with Douglas Baird, PhD, Drexel University College of Medicine
Submitted on July 3, 2019 - 11:16AM
This month, the Libraries sat down with Library Faculty Fellow Douglas Baird to learn more about his work to raise awareness of Open Educational Resources (OERs) at Drexel.
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Ted Daeschler Addresses Challenges of Communicating Geoscience Research to Inspire Citizen Engagement
Submitted on July 3, 2019 - 11:12AM
The Drexel Libraries welcomed Ted Daeschler, Curator of Vertebrate Zoology at the Academy of Natural Sciences and a professor in Drexel’s College of Arts and Sciences, to the June ScholarSip event, where he discussed the importance of communicating geoscience research to inspire citizen engagement.
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What’s Next? When You Need Information, but Don’t Have Access to an Academic Library
Submitted on June 5, 2019 - 9:47AM
Looking for information resources to help you in your quest for life-long learning but don't have access to an academic library? Check out these tips from Drexel librarians for finding high-quality online information resources to use in research and learning.
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Dean’s Update: The Graduate Transition to Alumni Learning
Submitted on June 4, 2019 - 2:10PM
This month, we share tips and information for our 2019 graduates and alumni to help them find reputable information resources even after they've left Drexel.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Library Resources for Drexel Grads & Alumni
Submitted on June 4, 2019 - 1:49PM
As we say congrats and farewell to the Class of 2019, we revisit some Frequently Asked Questions about utilizing the Libraries’ resources after becoming an alumnus.
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Continuing Your Education After Graduation at the Free Library of Philadelphia
Submitted on June 4, 2019 - 1:27PM
Public libraries have far more to offer than just leisure reading books, including many of the databases and resources students use during their studies at Drexel. Learn more about the resources and services you can find at a public library to help you throughout life after Drexel.
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Drexel Libraries’ Summer Hours: June 21 – September 6, 2019
Submitted on May 29, 2019 - 12:17PM
Starting June 21, the Drexel University Libraries will open with reduced service hours on Fridays through September 6, 2019.
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