The DNL Report - Research Guides at Fairfield University

There Could Not be a Future Without Forgiveness (Desmond Tutu)

06/22/2015

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As our nation mourns the victims in Charleston and is inspired by the relatives of the victims who extended forgiveness to the shooter, we offer some readings on forgiveness:

"The act of forgiving is more than just an expression of grace toward a wrongdoer." written by Matt S chiavenza in his Jun 20, 2015 article in the Atlantic "In Charleston, Forgiveness Meets Hatred".

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Become an Educated Consumer of Science and Chocolate

06/18/2015

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Hear National Public Radio discuss "junk science" in the June 8, 2015 story What Junk Food Can Teach Us About Junk Science focused on a medical study purposely designed to be junk. "A little more than a week ago, the study's lead author, Johannes Bohannon, made a startling confession: The study was a hoax! And, what's more, he wasn't Johannes Bohannon

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Use of Library Computers during Orientation June 17 & June 23

06/16/2015

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During Orientation over the next two weeks, the University Library will be used for the Academic Registration for the Class of 2019. On Wednesday, June 17, and Tuesday, June 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the first-floor computers and library computer labs will be unavailable except for the 6 computers located adjacent to the WEPA kiosks (near the windows). In addition, patrons may be asked to disclose if they are student, faculty, staff, or community member before entering the library. We thank you for your patience and flexibility during this period.

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Welcome Class of 2019!

06/16/2015

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We look forward to meeting our first-year students as they register in the Library.

We'll be handing out COFFEE TRAVEL MUGS to all first-years and inviting them to follow us on social media!

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Library News! New improved web interface rolls out on Mon. 6/8.

06/03/2015

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The Library is excited to roll out its new website on Monday morning, June 8. The new website is designed to improve the student research experience. The improvements do not end with the website! On Monday, June 8 the library is also debuting its newly designed research guides as well as the improved Library catalog. These changes are being implemented to achieve a cohesive look and experience for our users. While it is our hope that the roll-outs will be unnoticeable to our users, if you run into any difficulties, please email the reference desk at reference@fairfield.edu or call the Library at 203-254-4000 ext. 2188.

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Technology and Reading

06/01/2015

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David Gelernter, a professor of computer science at Yale, who pioneered advances like "parallel computation, describes IT as "It's an inspiration of the very first order. ... It's made to fit human hands and human eyes and human laps..."

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