Books for a Desert Island: Jenny’s Picks
When asked the dreaded desert island question (What’s the one book you would bring with you when stranded on a desert island) I always complain and drag my feet. How … Read More
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Books for a Desert Island: Judit’s Pick
A copy of The Good Soldier Švejk by Czech humorist-anarchist-writer, Jaroslav Hašek, is the book I have kept around me all my life. In my office I also display a sketch … Read More
Books for a Desert Island: Julie’s Pick
Usually, when I tell someone that I love to read, I can anticipate (and dread) their next question: “What’s your favorite book?” I have read many books at many ages, … Read More
Stressbuster: DOTUS, aka Presidential Dogs
Did you know that there is a whole industry in book publishing related to presidential pets? Although these books are not available in the Rutgers Libraries collection, we were thrilled … Read More
Stressbuster: Name that Book!
Take a short and inspirational study break with this stressbuster idea: “Name that book” quizzes. See examples of images created with Canva. Scroll all the way down for the solutions … Read More
Responsibility Grows in the Garden State
The new Marijuana Research Guide from Rutgers librarians is ready to help researchers, students, and the public after legalization. BACKGROUND In 2016 the Substance Abuse Librarians And Information Specialists (SALIS) … Read More
Stressbuster: Pre-Holiday Graphic Design Workshop
Join us for another fun stressbuster event on Friday, December 11, 2 pm. Registration is open for the workshop called Graphic design is my passion! How to create irresistible content … Read More
Cite Right – Misquotes
Preparing for the stressbuster workshop called Graphic design is my passion! How to create irresistible content for social media to be held on December 11, 2 pm, I was going to … Read More
Cite Right – Confessions of an Edition Ignoramus
In honor of our Cite Right workshop, which emphasizes the importance of signaling the edition you’re using so that others can check your sources, I have a confession to make: … Read More
Staff Picks: Flowers for Algernon
Flowers for Algernon, written by Daniel Keyes, is the third short story we read in Tales We Read, the Fall 2020 semester recreational reading program at Rutgers – New Brunswick. … Read More