The Netflix streaming catalog isn’t accessible to non-subscribers and even subscribers will find it a hassle to browse so Instant Watcher was created by a third-party developer to make that process less of a chore. The site’s design makes it look like a front for a pirate site but it’s purpose is nothing more than […]
Continue readingApple introduces iBooks textbooks for iPad
Last week at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City, Apple introduced its iBooks textbooks for the iPad. They also introduced iBooks Author, which is user friendly ebook authoring software that enables users to create their own interactive textbooks. Numerous tech blogs are saying that in just a few days there have been 350,000 textbook […]
Continue readingNew Media Center Software Training Sessions this week:
The New Media Center is located on the lower level of the library past the Technology Services desk, next to Media Services. The NMC conducts open workshops on a variety of topics related to multimedia production. These 20 to 30 minute sessions are open to all AU faculty, staff and students with all levels of […]
Continue readingHot Docs: Deciphering Dyslexia now available in Media Services
“The trials and triumphs of four people facing a lifelong struggle with learning. Dyslexia is the most common cause of reading and writing difficulties, affecting about 10 per cent of the population. [This documentary] is designed to raise awareness and provide an understanding of dyslexia, to bring a human face to this invisible disability and […]
Continue readingNew URL creates easier access to Lynda!
Lynda can now be accessed from this url: http://www.american.edu/lynda This is the easiest way to get to all the Lynda.com resources. It’s an easy to remember address and gives all the information a user would need – login requirements, products available, tech support information, mobile access, sample videos, and links to Lynda’s newest tutorials and […]
Continue readingSelected New Home Use Titles in Media Services
Check out these titles that were recently added to the Media Services Home Use Collection. Lion King – HU DVD 5090Lion King – BLU-RAY DVDCell 211 – HU DVD 9282Better Life – HU DVD 9285Chameleon Street – HU DVD 9286Live-in Maid – HU DVD 9287Super 8 – HU DVD 9288Super 8 – BLU-RAY DVD 9288Devils […]
Continue readingWebsites black out to protest SOPA and PIPA
Many websites are blacked out today to protest proposed U.S. legislation that threatens internet freedom: the Stop Internet Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act (PIPA). From personal blogs to Wikipedia, sites all over the web are asking you to help stop this dangerous legislation from being passed. Watch the video below to learn […]
Continue readingJan 26 – Free webcast discussion: Assoc. of Research Libraries (ARL) Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Academic and Research Libraries
The Association of Research Libraries is offering a free webcast on Thursday, January 26, 3:00–4:00 p.m. eastern time, to discuss the forthcoming ARL Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Academic and Research Libraries. The Code facilitators—Patricia Aufderheide of the Center for Social Media at American University, Brandon Butler of ARL, and Peter Jaszi […]
Continue readingDragon Tattoo Special Screening w/ The Embassy of Sweden – Wednesday, January 18 at 7pm
Wednesday, January 18Screening: 7pmLincoln Theatre1215 U St NWWashington, DCJoin the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and the Embassy of Sweden for a special screening of the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo at the Lincoln Theatre. Preceding the film:Swedish Behind the Scenes:An insight on the role that Sweden plays as a backdrop in The […]
Continue readingFriday, January 13: Please Join Us for the 23rd Annual Ann Ferren Conference on Teaching, Research and Learning
Friday, January 13, 2012, 8:00am – 5:30pm Mary Graydon Center and Library The Center for Teaching, Research and Learning is pleased to invite all AU faculty and staff to attend the Ann Ferren Conference on Teaching, Research and Learning. The conference will be held on January 13, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the […]
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