With summer fast approaching, we want to remind you not to forget the library in your daily activities and travels. We have much to offer both for fun-seekers and those wishing to learn a new skill or two beyond the academic.
Ebooks and Audiobooks: Don’t have room to take print books with you? The library has you covered! OverDrive (AKA Libby) is the online platform for leisure reading ebooks and audiobooks such as New York Times bestsellers and genre fiction. See this FAQ on installing Libby, the mobile version of OverDrive, on your phone or tablet and enjoy your books on the go.
Print: Besides academic titles, the library carries a substantial collection of fiction and novels. See the Genre Fiction guide for help selecting your next read. Alternatively, we suggest visiting the Services Desk on the library’s main floor to browse a notebook guide to print fiction. For fans of comics and manga, we recommend the Graphic Novels, Manga, and Anime guide for help locating and selecting from our extensive collection of graphic novels and manga.
New York Times (NYT) and Wall Street Journal (WSJ) – Current UTD students, staff, and faculty have access to NYTimes.com and WSJ.com for current as well as historical news and editorials. To get access, go to the New York Times guide and the Wall Street Journal guide and register for free with your UT Dallas email. Once registered, users may access the News, Games, and Recipes sections on NYTimes.com as well as on the mobile app. Registered users for WSJ.com get direct access to the site, including archives, as well as the mobile app.
Looking to learn a new language? The library carries the Pimsleur audiobook series, which covers a variety of spoken languages taught from the basic level to advanced. Users may also search the catalog for the Dummies series books (search Dummies and a language, e.g., “Chinese for Dummies”), many of them electronic.
Streaming Films and Documentaries– The library subscribes to multiple streaming video resources both for entertainment and educational purposes. Access Kanopy and the PBS Video Collection for feature films, classic films, dramatic performances, and documentary series. Access Academic Video Online (AVON), Ambrose Video, Film Platform Collection, and Docuseek for even more documentaries, theatrical productions, and BBC content.
DVDs and Blu-rays– The library carries thousands of feature films, documentaries, and TV series on DVD and Blu-ray formats. Search the library catalog and filter for Videos under “Resource Type” for a listing of videos both in physical and streaming formats. You can also visit the Services Desk in the library to browse our print listings of available DVDs and Blu-rays.
Don’t have a DVD/Blu-ray player? Borrow one from the Services Desk.
LinkedIn Learning– Are you looking to improve your public speaking skills, take better pictures with your phone, learn the basics of drawing, or learn a new piece of Office software? LinkedIn Learning features thousands of interactive video lessons on technology and creative skills with dozens of new courses added weekly. It is available to all current UTD students, staff, and faculty. Check it out today!
The McDermott Library wishes everyone a safe, fun, and enriching summer!