Category Archives: Resources

Test Prep with PrepSTEP

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We’re all looking to succeed and make it to the next level, right? Step up your career prep and achieve success with PrepSTEP. 

Need to study for the NCLEX, TEAS, Nurse Aide, Culinary Arts, Cosmetology, or other career certifications, including additional allied health exams? Need to study for a placement test, boost your math, science, or writing skills, or even work on your basic computer skills?

PrepSTEP provides interactive tutorials, practice tests for entrance exams and occupational exams, and ebooks—for self-guided skill building, career preparation, and workforce readiness. 

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Where Have All My Librarians Gone? Librarian contact info and library services while everyone is off-campus

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The librarians are still here for you, though we’re working remotely and with our new [unpaid] coworkers. Note: These coworkers are not very good at accurate typing, so will not be manning the chat.  

Shiba Inu dog reclining on pillows animated to be "typing" on a laptop (its paws are not touching the keys)

Well, what can we do (and what is a no-go for off-campus work conditions)? 

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Spring Library News (You Can Use)

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The spring Durham Tech Library newsletter is now available. Features include new staff, OER, Summon tips and tricks, current reading challenges, upcoming Crafternoons, TLC news, and more! 

Durham Tech Library Newsletter Spring 2020 [pdf will open in same window]Download

Picture (Book) Perfect

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Did you know that the Durham Tech Library has a whole collection of children’s picture books? Well, we do!

They are located against the wall on the lower level of the library. 

Books shelves with really cute picture books.
Look at all those cute books!

We have classics, awards winners, and freshly published titles for you check out. My personal favorites are the ones with dragons in them. Dragons are great.

Come by and check some out. I bet someone wants you to read to them!

Little girl holding out a book saying "pretty please."
From tenor.com.