Welcome back from all the staff at Pendergrass Library! Here are 5 things to know about Pendergrass to start the year: 1) Pendergrass welcomes Isabella Baxter, our new agriculture and natural resources librarian. Isabella comes to us from Syracuse University where she earned her master’s degree in library science. 2) Need research help? Request a … Continued
Researchers: Who reads your work and who are you intending to reach in publishing your research? Researchers want their work read so that they can solicit feedback and the research can make a difference, either in the field or in wider society. Here are four ways publishing in PeerJ can help you reach a broader audience: … Continued
The University of Tennessee’s Research Data Policy states that “the University promotes the prompt and open exchange of Research Data with scientific colleagues outside the investigator’s immediate laboratory or department, subject to relevant grants, contracts, other agreements, or applicable law.” Would anyone other than you want to use your research data? Yes, they would! If … Continued
In early June, academic non-profit Ithaka S+R released its in-depth report on the research of agriculture scholars as part of its ongoing program to explore the research activities of scholars by discipline. According to the report, an ongoing concern is how to effectively communicate the value of agriculture research to the wider public. Outreach to … Continued
Please welcome Isabella Baxter, our next Agriculture and Natural Resources Librarian. Starting July 1, Ms. Baxter will join the Pendergrass Library team as liaison librarian to the many programs in the Institute of Agriculture including CASNR, AgResearch, and Extension. Ms. Baxter will assist with agriculture research questions, instruction, citation management, scholarly publishing, and more. Ms. … Continued
UT Libraries is excited to introduce #UTKLibPets! Follow UTKLibraries on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or our blog to meet the beloved pets of library staff. Tag @utklibraries to share your adorable pet photos, or for an extra challenge, snap a photo of your pet sporting UT orange! Name: Lambeau and Neyland Breed: Golden Retriever Age: Lambeau – 8 / … Continued
UT Libraries is excited to introduce #UTKLibPets! Follow UTKLibraries on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or our blog to meet the beloved pets of library staff. Tag @utklibraries to share your adorable pet photos, or for an extra challenge, snap a photo of your pet sporting UT orange! Name: Athena Breed: Pointer mix Age: 4 Likes: Treats, … Continued
Join us for “Cafe Coffea,” the inaugural Ag Campus International Coffeehouse! When: Monday, May 1, 2PM Where: Pendergrass Library Honeybee will provide locally sourced coffee from Indonesia, Ethiopia, and Colombia. Share this event or your favorite coffee from around the world on social media! Use the hashtag #cafecoffea. This event is co-sponsored by the UTIA … Continued
UT Libraries is excited to introduce #UTKLibPets! Follow UTKLibraries on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or our blog to meet the beloved pets of library staff. Tag @utklibraries to share your adorable pet photos, or for an extra challenge, snap a photo of your pet sporting UT orange! Name: Bijou Breed: Welsh Corgi mix Age: 9 Likes: … Continued
Pendergrass Library offers fun events and free giveaways to help students De-Stress for Success during finals week! See our calendar of activities for May 1-9, 2017: [half] International Coffeehouse Monday, May 1 @ 2PM *Locally sourced coffee from Honeybee Free coffee and tea Tuesday, May 2 – Thursday, May 4 @ 9AM *While supplies last … Continued