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It’s crunch time! Extended hours for exam period

April 28th, 2008 by Ingrid · 1 Comment

library open 24/7 Starting Wednesday, April 30, the Dibner Library will stay open 24 hours on weekdays until Friday, May 9. On Friday and Saturday nights the library will close at midnight and open at 9 am the following morning. A complete schedule of library hours is available on the library home page.

We know the end of the semester can be a stressful time. Please respect your fellow students by keeping your voices down. Here are some more tips to survive finals.

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Don’t know how to start your research paper?

February 25th, 2008 by Ingrid · No Comments

Try using a subject guide next time you are not sure where to begin the research process. The librarians at Dibner library have pulled together recommended resources for each area of study offered at Polytechnic. You’ll find lists of quality web sites, professional organizations, relevant databases and more.

For general tips and helpful tools, view our Research & Writing Guide. When it comes time to write that final paper, visit Poly’s Writing Center for one-on-one assistance.

Need more help? Ask Us!

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Poster Printing and Scanning Services Now Available!

February 7th, 2008 by Ana · No Comments

Need professional looking posters? You design and we print. Bring in your designs to LC444 in Adobe PDF or PowerPoint format. We will have them ready within three business days. Remember all posters must be school related.

Do it yourself scanning is available for documents and prints at low resolution. Staff assisted scanning is available at high resolution for prints, slides and negatives. We also provide scanning using OCR technology, that is, we scan documents and produce editable text.

Policy and pricing notices are available in LC444.

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