Guided Meditation at Pendergrass Library

Anxious about exams?  Stop by Pendergrass Library during finals week for a guided meditation session to keep calm and relaxed: Thursday, December 3, 7:30-8 a.m. in Study Room F Tuesday, December 8, 12-12:30 p.m. in Study Room E Thursday, December 10, 7:30-8 a.m. in Study Room F Check back on our website for more information … Continued

3D Printing Online Form Now Available!

New 3D Printing Online Form Available Pendergrass Library offers 3D printing for UT students, faculty, and staff, and now it is easier than ever to request a 3D print!  Visit the new 3D printing online form to enter printing preferences and contact information. Direct questions about 3D printing to Richard Sexton, IT Technologist, at jsexton3@utk.edu … Continued

De-Stress for Success at Pendergrass!

Feeling anxious about upcoming exams? Need to take a break, relax, and unwind? Stop by Pendergrass Library during finals week for our De-Stress for Success events! Activities are free, fun, and open to all UT students: Ongoing Activities (Wednesday, December 2-Thursday, December 10) HABIT therapy dogs Free snacks Crafts: coloring, snowflake making, and origami Puzzles … Continued

De-Stress for Success during finals

Are you stressing about finals week? Need some time to relax and unwind? Come to the library to “De-Stress for Success,” starting Study Day, Wednesday, Dec. 2, and continuing through Wednesday, Dec. 9. HABIT therapy dogs will visit all libraries (Hodges, Music, and Pendergrass AgVetMed). Ongoing de-stress activities include: (1) free snacks, coloring, and games … Continued

Reduce Stress with Mindfulness

What is Stress? Stress is the body’s response to a threat, real or perceived.  Stress can be a good thing when it helps us be more alert and focused.  If you are running away from a tiger, your heart rate increases and your body directs energy to help you flee or fight. Of course, this … Continued

Digital Humanities: developer Wayne Graham to speak

Wayne Graham, head of research and development at the University of Virginia’s Scholars’ Lab, will offer a public lecture as part of the Illuminations Digital Humanities Series at 3:00 p.m., Friday, November 20, in the Hodges Library Auditorium. Graham’s research and development team at the Scholars’ Lab cater to the digital research and scholarly analysis … Continued

Pendergrass Leisure Reading Birthday Party, November 18

Pendergrass Library’s Leisure Reading Collection is turning one year old! You’re invited to come celebrate our “birthday” on Wednesday, November 18, from 2-3 p.m. in the Pendergrass Library Alcove adjoining the Leisure Reading Collection. Enjoy birthday cake, get featured on our social media, and take a fun book home with you for the upcoming break.  … Continued

Workshop on Open Scholarship: Increase the impact of your research

Open scholarship is changing how knowledge is created and shared. Researchers, graduate students, faculty, and administrators are invited to a presentation and workshop on “Open Scholarship: The New Rules” on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 3:00-4:00 p.m. in 213 Hodges Library. Liaison librarians and librarians from the Scholars’ Collaborative will lead a workshop in how “open” affects … Continued

Pendergrass Library Now Open!

Starting Tuesday, November 3, Pendergrass Library is OPEN in its normal location on the first floor of the Veterinary Medical Center. Renovations that began in summer have been completed. Regular library hours are: Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. – Midnight Friday 7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. – Midnight … Continued

Slow log-ins in the Commons — an explanation

“I’ve been waiting for an eternity . . . !” That’s what it can feel like when you’re working in the Commons and waiting on a computer to log-on. However, there’s a very good reason for the wait. We recently spoke with OIT representative who let us know that the long log-in times are caused … Continued