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Transformed by technology , articleKayla Jones has worked with the University Libraries’ studios since September 2021. She assists library patrons in the Media Recording Studio and Studios Technology Lending Desk and serves as a consultant, problem-solver, and project assistant.
Date: Mar 28, 2023 -
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Researchers work to combat cyberbullying by looking for patterns , articleChreston Miller, data and informatics consultant at University Libraries, along with computer science major Deep Datta and computational modeling and data analytics major Ishana Garuda, are conducting research to find out if there are any patterns that can indicate when cyberbullying surfaces the most on Twitter.
Date: Mar 22, 2023 -
Video ItemKayla Jones finds inspiration for career path through student job , video
Kayla Jones has worked with the University Libraries' studios since September of 2021. Through her position as a student worker, she has discovered new possibilities for how technology can be applied in many different professions, including the career path that she hopes to be on one day as an aspiring psychological research analyst.
Date: Mar 10, 2023 -
Video ItemJared Harris helps others tap into creative potential , video
Jared Harris, a sophomore studying Business Information Technology, works at the Prototyping Studio in University Libraries. Through his job, he is able to help others in the community bring their creative ideas to life. Working in the Prototyping Studio is also helping Harris develop useful skills that will help him be successful at Virginia Tech and beyond.
Date: Mar 08, 2023 -
Video ItemUniversity Libraries welcomes Hokies back for spring semester , video
As the spring 2023 semester gets underway, the Virginia Tech community is encouraged to utilize the wealth of resources that are available through University Libraries.
Date: Jan 13, 2023 -
Video ItemCheesy Nights serves up thousands of sandwiches for hungry Hokies , video
Cheesy Nights is an end-of-semester event hosted by University Libraries where volunteers feed students to help them succeed during finals week. Starting in 2011, the event has grown into a Virginia Tech staple that attracts special guests such as President Tim Sands, Softball Coach Pete D'Amour, and former head football coach Frank Beamer. Nearly 6,000 grilled cheese sandwiches were served during Cheesy Nights in the fall of 2022.
Date: Dec 14, 2022 -
Video ItemBeta Theta Pi gifts University Libraries with donation for group study space , video
The Alpha Phi chapter of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity gifted University Libraries with a donation to name the Wooglin Room, a group study space in Newman Library.
Date: Nov 07, 2022 -
Video ItemNo Ordinary Celebration: University Libraries commemorates 150 years of Virginia Tech , video
In honor of Virginia Tech's Sesquicentennial anniversary, University Libraries created an exhibit called, "Celebrating Virginia Tech: A Chronology of 150 Years", and published a book titled, "No Ordinary Moment: Virginia Tech, 150 Years in 150 Images."
Date: Oct 19, 2022 -
Video ItemVirtual Environment Studio expands capabilities with new technology , video
The Virtual Environment Studio, located on the fourth floor of Newman Library, has added motion capture and volumetric capture technology. The new equipment gives the Virginia Tech community further access to emerging technology for learning and research in immersive environments.
Date: Oct 12, 2022 -
Video ItemProject Design Studio provides workspace for interdisciplinary collaboration , video
The Project Design Studio (previously called Fusion Studio) is a space in Newman Library that supports student teams engaging in collaborative projects. The studio offers members a consistent workspace, material and monetary support, as well as priority access to other studios offered by University Libraries at Virginia Tech.
Date: Sep 28, 2022 -
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Librarian taps expertise and family to fight hunger in Haiti , articleInga Haugen used her librarian knowledge and skills, her background in farming, and help from her dad to create a project that grows breadfruit for communities in Haiti.
Date: Sep 22, 2022 -
Video ItemStudios Technology Lending Desk provides access to wide range of equipment , video
The Studios Technology Lending Desk, located on the Newman Library side of Torgersen Bridge, offers various pieces of equipment for members of the Virginia Tech community to checkout for free. This equipment includes laptops, cameras, projectors, VR headsets, board games, and more.
Date: Sep 19, 2022 -
Video ItemMedia Recording Studio provides space for video and audio production , video
The Media Recording Studio, located on the second floor of Newman Library, is a space for patrons to create various types of media with the help of technology such as 4k video cameras, a sound booth, music editing workstations, and more.
Date: Sep 13, 2022 -
Video ItemUniversity Libraries' exhibit honors the legacy of therapy dog Moose , video
Moose, the first full-time therapy dog at Virginia Tech, passed away on Dec. 2, 2020. Nearly two years later, Moose's legacy lives on as a new exhibit in the cafe area of Newman Library honors his life and many achievements.
Date: Sep 08, 2022 -
Video ItemVirtual Environment Studio promotes opportunities for research and play in simulated realities , video
The Virtual Environment Studio, located in Newman Library, is comprised of three rooms that facilitate a wide range of experiences for patrons interested in immersive environments. Technology available through this studio include computers loaded with developmental software, VR headsets, VR games, motion capture, volumetric capture, 3D audio, and more.
Date: Aug 31, 2022 -
Video ItemPrototyping Studio provides makerspace for all , video
The Prototyping Studio is a makerspace on the fourth floor of Newman Library packed with technology and tools that patrons have access to, including: 3D Printing, electronics, laser cutting, CNC, vacuum forming, clay modeling, sewing, screen printing and more.
Date: Aug 22, 2022 -
Video Item3D Scanning Studio merges physical and digital realms , video
The 3D Scanning Studio in Newman Library allows patrons to digitize real world objects with state of the art equipment.
Date: Aug 19, 2022 -
Video ItemMiddle Schoolers tap into creativity at Maker Camp , video
Maker Camp is a four-day camp hosted by University Libraries for students age 10-14. The mission of the camp is to get young students engaged in hands-on, creative collaboration. The campers were challenged with the task of building an arcade game from scrap materials like cardboard, pencils, bottle caps, etc., with the help of modern technology such as 3D printers, laser cutters, circuitry and more.
Date: Aug 16, 2022 -
Video ItemUniversity Libraries welcomes Hokies back to campus , video
The Virginia Tech community is encouraged to take advantage of the resources available through University Libraries.
Date: Aug 15, 2022 -
Video ItemThe breadfruit project: using superfood to combat malnutrition in Haiti , video
Agriculture, Life Sciences, and Scholarly Communication Librarian, Inga Haugen, is using her farming background to address food insecurity and malnutrition issues in Thomassique, Haiti.
Date: Jul 01, 2022 -
Video ItemFood Timeline gives glimpse into Fourth of July traditions , video
Burgers and hotdogs weren't always on the menu for Independence Day cookouts. Special Collections and University Archives' Food Timeline delves into the history of Fourth of July food traditions.
Date: Jun 22, 2022 -
Video ItemArt & Architecture Library adds student-designed meditation space , video
Class of 2022 School of Art + Architecture graduate, Zainab Hashmi, designed and built a meditation space in the Art & Architecture Library in Cowgill Hall. The space was built with inclusivity in mind, as it provides a place for meditation and prayer for anyone, no matter the religion or worldview.
Date: Jun 01, 2022 -
Video ItemHistoric costume descriptors bridge gap between past and present , video
Fashion experts and computer scientists have teamed up to create a common language that describes clothing items that range from centuries old to present day.
Date: May 24, 2022 -
Video ItemCheesy Nights fuels students through finals , video
The University Libraries continued its growing tradition of serving up thousands of grilled cheese sandwiches, cookies and fruit, hot chocolate and more to support students as they prepared for final exams. Cheesy Nights is staffed by volunteers and is made possible through individual private donations to the University Libraries Excellence Annual Fund.
Date: May 11, 2022 -
Video ItemWhere are the books?: The evolution of University Libraries , video
With the utilization of off-campus storage, the University Libraries is able to stay committed to providing information through physical books while also offering a space that encourages students and faculty to gather and learn using the latest technology and tools.
Date: May 06, 2022 -
Video ItemVT Therapy Dogs bring joy to students in Newman Library , video
The VT Therapy Dogs from the Cook Counseling Center put on a skills showcase event on April 29, 2022 at Newman Library. The event shined a spotlight on the many talents of the VT Therapy Dogs and offered a joyous break for students as they gear up for finals.
Date: May 03, 2022 -
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Virtual exhibit becomes educational tool for local schools , articleThe Vauquois Experience Exhibit is an immersive educational tool for local middle and high school students to learn about World War I.
Date: Apr 26, 2022 -
Video ItemVirtual exhibit becomes education tool for local schools , video
The Vauquois Experience Exhibit is finding a new purpose just three years after its debut at the 2019 ACCelerate Festival at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Todd Ogle, the executive director of Applied Research in Immersive Experiences and Simulations in the University Libraries, has turned the exhibit into an education tool for local middle and high school students to learn about World War I.
Date: Apr 19, 2022 -
Video ItemKeesee Grant enables undergraduate research on sustainable architecture , video
The Susan and David Keesee Endowment for University Research within the University Libraries is giving students in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies access to materials for sustainable design.
Date: Apr 14, 2022 -
Video ItemUniversity Libraries features Americans and the Holocaust traveling exhibition , video
The Americans and the Holocaust traveling exhibition presents viewers with primary source information that examines the motives, pressures and fears that influenced America's response to Nazi Germany and genocide during the 1930s and 1940s. The exhibition can be found on the fourth floor of Newman Library on Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus.
Date: Apr 04, 2022 -
Video ItemUniversity Libraries honors Virginia Tech authors , video
University Libraries held the Virginia Tech Authors Recognition event March 28 to honor the those that have released books through Virginia Tech Publishing.
Date: Mar 31, 2022 -
Video ItemThe Meaning of Authorship , video
Authors Edward Gitre, Renee LeClair, Cara Daggett and Andrea Baldwin explain what authorship means to them on a personal level and why it's important to emphasize diversity in authorship in today's society. This video was presented at the Virginia Tech Authors Recognition Event held on March 28, 2022.
Date: Mar 30, 2022