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Science Library Annex re-opening delayed until July 27

Posted on July 22, 2011 by David Romito

The re-opening of the Science Library Annex has been delayed until Wednesday, July 27. If you need library materials before then, please contact us first at 962-2264 or kenan-library@listserv.unc.edu and we’ll do our very best to accommodate you.

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K-12 Evolution Education for Underrepresented Minorities: Request for Proposals

Posted on July 21, 2011 by David Romito

Forwarded from NESCent News: Deadlines: September 1, 2011 or January 1, 2012 NESCent – The National Evolutionary Synthesis Center (Durham, NC) As part of NESCent’s ongoing efforts to increase diversity in evolutionary science, the center is sponsoring a range of … Continue reading →

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Science Library Move July 18-22

Posted on July 8, 2011 by David Romito

The collections and services of the Brauer Math/Physics Library and the Geological Sciences Library will close in their current locations at the end of the day on Friday, July 15, 2011, in preparation for moves to new campus locations. Collections … Continue reading →

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Nature Special on Big Data

Posted on September 5, 2008 by David Romito

The latest Nature Special deals with “Big Data”.  How are you dealing with large data sets?  “Researchers need to adapt their institutions and practices in response to torrents of new data — and need to complement smart science with smart … Continue reading →

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UNC-CH Library Collaborates with NC Academy of Science to Digitize Science Journal

Posted on January 15, 2008 by David Romito

In 2005, the North Carolina Academy of Science and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Library became collaborative partners in the digitization of the Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science. Two essential steps initiated the project: … Continue reading →

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SciVee: a science video-sharing site

Posted on January 11, 2008 by David Romito

SciVee is a video-sharing site for posting science to the public — a “You-Tube” for the science community. It is sponsored by NSF, PLoS, and others. From their website: “SciVee is about the free and widespread dissemination and comprehension of … Continue reading →

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Botany and Zoology Libraries to merge

Posted on December 10, 2007 by David Romito

When the UNC academic departments of Botany and Zoology administratively merged to form a Department of Biology in July 1982, there was an interest in physically merging the Botany and Zoology libraries. Nearly twenty-five years later, the union of these … Continue reading →

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Global Warming public lecture November 8

Posted on November 6, 2007 by David Romito

Renowned paleoclimatologist Michael Mann, Ph.D., will deliver a free public talk about global warming’s impact on today’s world as part of the Second Annual Carolina Climate Change Seminar. The lecture will be on Nov. 8 at 8:00 pm in the … Continue reading →

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Landolt-Börnstein Reference Books Available Online

Posted on August 29, 2007 by David Romito

As part of the University Library’s recent purchase of many electronic books published by Springer, Landolt-Börnstein reference works are now available online. Connect to SpringerLink from the E-Research Tools page on the library’s main website and then search for “Landolt-Börnstein.” … Continue reading →

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ACS guidelines for students using their own papers in theses

Posted on July 20, 2007 by David Romito

The American Chemical Society allows student authors to incorporate copies of their published ACS articles (in whole or in part) in their theses, provided that: they cite the relevant ACS journal and attribute ACS as copyright holder; the thesis is … Continue reading →

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