What Food is Typically American?
I’ve been reading American Cuisine: And How it Got This Way by Paul Freedman. It delves into the history of “American” cuisine and how it was shaped by the country’s … Read More
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War Poetry: What Is It Good For?
With Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine, war is back on the minds of the West––even though, as Syria, Yemen, and other sites of conflict should remind us, it never really … Read More
Library Research Skills: Posters by SEBS Students
The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) is committed to support students throughout their studies at Rutgers. The SEBS Academic Support page provides not only an Academic Success Calendar, but … Read More
InfoLit 101: The War in Ukraine on Social Media
Question: Is it true that in Lenin Square in Moscow they are gifting Volvos? Answer: Yes, it is true, but with a slight modification. Not in Lenin Square in Moscow but … Read More
Staff Picks: Matrix by Lauren Groff
I had seen positive reviews for Matrix by Lauren Groff, so when I found the book listed in the Recreational Reading Collection, I picked it up. I have been interested … Read More
Dictators: Finding Books with Subject Headings
Finding the right book to read for fun or the articles to cite in your next paper might sound daunting sometimes. Libraries and librarians are there for you to help. … Read More
Genres in the Recreational Reading Collection
With over 1,000 books, the Carr Library Recreational Reading Collection offers a wide variety of genres — something for virtually everyone to read. The collection features some of its own genres … Read More
Books We Read About Ukraine
When the world wakes up to the news, the librarian ponders: What do we know about Ukraine? What do we have in our collection? Preferably in English? A lot? Not … Read More
Cite Right: Creative Commons Licenses
Creative Commons is a non profit platform that allows you to “legally share your knowledge and creativity to build a more equitable, accessible, and innovative world — unlocking the full … Read More
Staff Picks: Our Country Friends
I don’t think it is a moral slip to feel fatigued by the pandemic after two-plus years of masks and distancing. So why would it be enjoyable to read an … Read More