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Murder in the Library
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Recently I came across this stunning quote from James Madison in a fellow librarian’s blog post:
“A popular Government without popular information, or the means of acquiring it, is but a Prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy, or perhaps both. Knowledge will forever govern ignorance, and a people who mean to be their own Governors, must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.”
On November 6 UC students along with the all voters will be casting their votes in the General Election. Do you have all the information you need to make the important decisions?
Earlier this month we asked the students who visit Langsam library to share the sources of information they use in order to decide how to vote.
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Tumblr was the most popular source followed by Facebook and reddit. The responses featured online news sources, TV and radio channels and talk shows, newspapers and magazine titles ranging from The New Republic to Huffington Post, and a broad range of websites, including RealClearPolitics , League of Women Voters, and predictably Wikipedia.
Thank you for sharing your favorite sources of information. Here are some resources recommended by librarians.
The following premium library resources require off-campus access.
Stay informed and make great decisions!
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October is Information Literacy Awareness Month
On October 1, 2009, President Barack Obama issued a proclamation establishing October as National Information Literacy Awareness Month. Information literacy, or the ability to find, evaluate, and use information effectively, is key in preparing students for being actively involved in a democratic society and seeking highly skilled jobs. Information literacy skills lay a solid foundation for lifelong learning. Continue reading
First Year Students, join us on September 7, 4:00 to 5:30pm on the 4th floor of Langsam Library by the Triceracopter sculpture, for the inaugural “1st Fridays @ 4.” Continue reading
Welcome, new and returning faculty and students!
The University of Cincinnati Libraries are happy to provide access to a variety of tools, resources, and services to support your research, teaching, and learning. Continue reading
UC Libraries play an active role in welcoming new students to the University. This summer (through August 2), over 4,000 incoming students participating in UC New Student Orientation are visiting Langsam Library. While here, they engage in activities designed to be entertaining while at the same time informative about the various research resources and services available in the Libraries.
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