Becker Blog

Announcements, Archives and Rare Books

Color Our Collections

From Feb. 6-10,  libraries, archives and other cultural institutions around the world are sharing free coloring sheets and books based on materials from their collections. On the first floor of Becker Library, you’ll find snacks, coloring books and materials, so let your inner child take over! Then show off your masterpiece(s) to the circulation desk to win a special prize.

Mastering Information

How to back-up your EndNote Library and things to know

When you create an EndNote library, the software automatically creates the .enl and .data folders. Use the EndNote Library ‘Compress Library’ feature to back up your library or share a copy with a colleague.

Archives and Rare Books

A headband that could help you hear: The Aurolese Phone

This headband, called an Aurolese Phone, is on display along with more than 60 other hearing devices in a new exhibit at Becker Library called “How did we get hear? Historic hearing devices, 1800-2000.” Compared with the conversation tubes, ear trumpets, and more familiar-looking electronic hearing aids on display in Glaser Gallery, this floral headband seems rather out of place.

Announcements, Science and Informatics

Book MDClone and REDCap virtual office hours consultations in advance using our new scheduling pages

In an effort to improve the quality and efficiency of our MDClone and REDCap consultation services, we began offering virtual office hours earlier in 2022. To further refine and improve this process, you can now schedule 30-minute blocks of time in advance for consultations during office hours! To schedule a consultation, simply:   Click the appropriate  [Read more]

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