Patrons used to stop to browse the new book shelf in Cubberley Library. Since that is no longer possible thanks to COVID-19, we've created a virtual new book shelf. If there is a book you'd like to see us get in e-format, please let us know.
Today everyone has advice on how best to teach online. We have many e-resources to help. Check out Technology in higher education teaching for links to some of them.
Kelly Roll has been gathering resources for those who cannot use our Curriculum Collection--which these days is everyone. Here are some of the gems she's found:
Are you working on a project that applies a variety of digital, electronic and hand tools such as 3D printing, Arduino microprocessors, soldering, assembling and others? We built a mobile cart with maker equipment and tools for you! This is now available for checkout at the engineering library. The cart comprises the following items (with additions in the coming weeks, based on need/requests):
Stanford University is a member organization of The Carpentries, a nonprofit dedicated to teaching foundational skills for research computing skills. This partnership is managed by Dr. Amy Hodge of the Stanford University Libraries, and is open to the entire campus community. Over the past few quarters the Stanford University Libraries have offered the popular two-day Software Carpentry workshops as an open enrollment to anyone on campus. Other campus organizations have also run and will continue to run similar versions of these workshops.
Cubberley Library has a wide range of books for children about ways people are trying to save the environment and why it is so important. Check out our guide to Children's books about the environment.
The following is a guest post by Seth Pollack (Director, Service Learning Institute, California State University, Monterey Bay) and Tim Stanton (Senior Engaged Scholar, Ravensong Associates; Director Emeritus, Bing Overseas Studies Program, Cape Town, Stanford University).