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Credits

Editorial TeamChristopher ClarkMichael G DunnDaisy Domínguez Singh ContributorsChristopher ClarkMatthew DunlapMichael G DunnKen OlsonDaisy Domínguez Singh Design TeamJenna Davenport The Raymond H. Fogler Library Magazine is a yearly publication of Raymond H. Fogler Library at the University of Maine. Questions regarding the magazine can be directed to Christopher Clark at christopher.clark@maine.edu

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A New Zoom Space Has Come to the Fogler Library

by Michael G. Dunn Following academic and technological innovations implemented in response to COVID-19, there was a sudden rise in the need for accommodations of video calls for online classes, video interviews, and virtual meetings. Far from a temporary response to a once in a century event, this blend of in-person and online interaction has […]

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Hot Topics Guide: Tax Information

Fogler Library’s Government Publications Department has published a new guide to federal and state tax information. The guide provides links to relevant federal and state tax forms, IRS publications, and other, informative tax filing information including filing information for International Students.

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Introduction to R for Data Analysis and Visualization

This seminar offers new users a hands-on introduction to R, a dynamic, broadly applicable, free, open source programming language. The focus is on fundamentals useful to all disciplines. Additional topics may include text mining, machine learning, agent-based modeling, spatial analysis, and app development. No prior experience with R or programming required.Since space is limited, RSVP […]

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Library Book Club: Graphic Novels

Are you a fan of Saga, The Sandman, Nimona, Maus, The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, American Born Chinese, and other stories told through words and images? Then come to the Fogler Library Book Club, where we’ll be talking about graphic novels and sharing recommendations for graphic novels we love! You don’t need to have read any […]

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Books in My Life: Reading that Transforms

In this series, members of the UMaine community will speak about their experience of reading, their awakening as readers, their past and current best books (and maybe even their worst reads). They’ll venture far outside their scholarly fields and bring us into the world of their personal reading.  The first event will feature Dr. François G. Amar, […]

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Stephen King: New Book Launch

Stephen King will launch his newest book, Hearts in Suspension, at the University of Maine on Nov. 7 with a reading of the book and discussion of his student days at UMaine during the turbulent Vietnam War era.

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Library Book Club: Horror Fiction

Can’t get enough of Feed, Horns, World War Z, Dracula, Carrie, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and other terrifying, bonechilling tales? Come to the Fogler Library Book Club, where we’ll be talking about horror fiction and sharing recommendations for horror books we love! You don’t need to have read any specific book to join the […]

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Coding is for Everyone

This workshop will provide attendees with introductory knowledge of HTML, CSS, and front end web programming, and also demonstrate the importance of familiarity with coding concepts for life in the 21st century. By the end of this workshop, attendees will have built their first webpage. First time coders are encouraged to attend! Presenter Bio: Rod […]

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