Fogler Library Faculty Newsletter 11-19-2019

Finding Films to Use in Your Courses, Arranging Library Reserves, NaNoWriMo Write-Ins

November 19, 2019 UMaine Libraries Newsletters

In this issue

  1. Finding Films to Use in Your Courses
  2. Arranging Library Reserves for Your Courses
  3. NaNoWriMo Write-Ins at Fogler Library

Featured Resource: Fakes News and Misinformation Guide
Fake News is a recent term for an old phenomenon: misinformation. Fake News has become much more prevalent due to the spread of social media and our reliance on internet sources. This guide will help users tell facts from fiction and build their skills in navigating the world of information including misinformation, disinformation, and disreputable information sources.

1. Finding Films to Use in Your Courses
If you’re interested in using films in your courses for the Spring semester, please visit our online guide to films and videos that outlines some of the resources available to you through Fogler, as well as the process for locating films through our catalog

2. Arranging Library Reserves for Your Courses
Winter term and Spring 2020 reserve requests for print and electronic content (including articles, books, and media including CDs, DVDs, and streaming video) should be submitted as soon as possible prior to the start of the semester. The library offers hard copy and electronic reserves (e-reserves). For general queries, assistance with forms and requirements, or troubleshooting issues, contact our staff at um.library.circ@maine.edu or call 207-581-1641. Please visit our website for further information on library course reserves. Please note that the library does not purchase course textbooks for reserves.

3. NaNoWriMo Write-Ins at Fogler Library

November 6, 13, and 20 from 4:00 pm – 5:00pm
Fogler Library Classroom 2

November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), and Fogler Library will host three Write-Ins open to anyone participating in NaNoWriMo. Write-Ins are informal gatherings that give writers the opportunity to work alongside other NaNoWriMo participants. No RSVP is necessary, and writers can attend as many or as few sessions as they would like. Please share this with any students or colleagues who are interested in writing a novel as part of NaNoWriMo.