LHOP-list October 2017

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by Lisa Gregory Chille

PRF Weekly Newsletter View this email in your browser (http://mailchi.mp/e4b80bbc3091/peer-research-fellow-newsletter?e=7f0c25defc) Library Peer Research Fellows Weekly Study Breaks: River East: Monday, 9-10pm River Central: Tuesday, 8-9pm Quad: Monday, 7-8pm For study break locations, check out the PRF website! (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) Study Tip of the Week: ** Research Librarians ------------------------------------------------------------ Research Librarians * Act as liaisons between a specific academic department and the library system; * Often have subject backgrounds in the same area as their academic liaisonship; * Love to meet with students to talk about how to find materials for research papers & projects. To find a research librarian for your concentration/subject area: * Go to https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f… * Use the refinement options on the left-hand side to select a certain subject area, language, or library * Alternately, ask a PRF for help! Research Librarian of the Week: ** Daina Bouquin Photo of smiling woman with brown hair with green dyed ends ------------------------------------------------------------ (reach her at daina.bouquin(a)cfa.harvard.edu) What is your area of focus in the library? On what subjects do you offer research consultations? Astronomy, Astrophysics, domestic and international space programs, data analytics, research software preservation What is your favorite movie or TV show? Jaws Can you list a couple of your favorite books? Moby Dick, The Shining, Geek Love, The Heart is a Lonely Hunter, A Light in August What is your favorite library at Harvard and why? Wolbach... It's my library so I'm biased. What is a fun fact about you that people might not know? I swim in the ocean year-round. What is one place beyond Harvard Square you would recommend that students visit and why? Middlesex Fells Reservation - so many nice trails and you can rent a kayak on Spot Pond. Announcements & Upcoming Events Apply to be a PRF! (Paid Opportunity) Two students sitting at a table. One of the students is pointing to a computer screen. The Library is seeking one resident each from River Central (Adams, Lowell, Quincy), River East (Dunster, Leverett, Mather), River West (Eliot, Kirkland, Winthrop), and the Quad (Cabot, Currier, Pforzheimer) for a paid position as Library Peer Research Fellow (PRF) beginning February 2018. Job duties include sending out weekly newsletters to neighborhood House listservs; holding weekly study breaks in neighborhood dining halls to share timely research tips; hosting research-related House events; organizing library tours; being available to fellow students for research questions and consultations; and other responsibilities as assigned. For more information about the position, visit the PRF website. (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) Applications are due by October 31st, 2017. ------------------------------------------------------------ Drone Technology: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Teaching Wednesday, November 8, 11:45am to 12:45pm Cabot Science Library Discovery Bar Person in blue jacket holding a drone, with person in red shirt and person in white shirt standing behind them The Digital Futures Consortium (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) at Harvard invites you to its next event in the Digital Futures Discovery Series focusing on how drones are playing an influential part in the evolution of education. Advanced environmental engineering research using drone technology has informed the state of undergraduate design-focused education at the John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS). Dr. Anas Chalah, Assistant Dean for Teaching and Learning, will shed light on how a summer program was designed in summer 2017 to educate high school students on design thinking, systems, and systems control using drones as the main educational tool. ------------------------------------------------------------ Altered Gazes On Exhibit: October 2, 2017 to January 19, 2018 Schlesinger Library Woman's eyes looking over purple background, with text "Altered Gazes" in pink Altered Gazes foregrounds women as creators and consumers of countercultural content. The works presented in Altered Gazes offer a response both to mainstream society and to the male-dominated countercultural spaces in which they were created. Through small-press and self-published materials—from the aforementioned zines and comics to marijuana cookbooks, musical recordings, and sexually explicit magazines and films—women repurpose the styles and subjects of popular culture to express themselves, to comment on gender roles, and to educate their own communities. Although underground comics, X-rated publications, and popular music have often objectified and marginalized female participants, this exhibition highlights instances where women take charge of the gaze, creating culture instead of merely consuming it. Harvard Library with Harvard logo ============================================================ Copyright © 2016 Harvard LHOP, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: LibraryPRF(a)fas.harvard.edu Want to change how you receive these emails? 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6 years, 6 months

Peer Research Fellow Newsletter

by Lisa Gregory Chille

PRF Weekly Newsletter View this email in your browser (http://mailchi.mp/35956d25120b/peer-research-fellow-newsletter?e=7f0c25defc) Library Peer Research Fellows Weekly Study Breaks: River East: Monday, 9-10pm River Central: Tuesday, 8-9pm Quad: Monday, 7-8pm For study break locations, check out the PRF website! (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) Study Tip of the Week: ** Using Novel Sources: Film! ------------------------------------------------------------ Oftentimes, we think about library sources as books, journals, or encyclopedias. However, through Harvard you have access to many different types of sources that you can use for academic work (and for fun)! 1. You can always search for DVDs and other video formats on HOLLIS+ (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) . Remember that hope isn't lost if Harvard doesn't own the particular DVD or video you need! You can also use services like BorrowDirect (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) and Interlibrary Loan (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) to access materials held by other institutions. 2. Kanopy (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) is a film streaming service provided by Harvard! You can access all sorts of great movies, from I Am Not Your Negro (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) to 400 Blows (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) . 3. Harvard has a Research Guide on "Film Research at Harvard." (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) This page is a great way to start any research involving film. More generally, if you have questions about a particular topic or library, research guides (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) can offer an accessible starting place, no matter what your background is. 4. If you have further questions, you can contact Reed Lowrie (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) , who is the Film Studies research librarian! (He is the author of the research guide in the previous step!) His email is lowrie(a)fas.harvard.edu. Announcements & Upcoming Events Apply to be a PRF! (Paid Opportunity) Two students sitting at a table. One of the students is pointing to a computer screen. The Library is seeking one resident each from River Central (Adams, Lowell, Quincy), River East (Dunster, Leverett, Mather), River West (Eliot, Kirkland, Winthrop), and the Quad (Cabot, Currier, Pforzheimer) for a paid position as Library Peer Research Fellow (PRF) beginning February 2018. Job duties include sending out weekly newsletters to neighborhood House listservs; holding weekly study breaks in neighborhood dining halls to share timely research tips; hosting research-related House events; organizing library tours; being available to fellow students for research questions and consultations; and other responsibilities as assigned. For more information about the position, visit the PRF website. (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) Applications are due by October 23rd, 2017. ------------------------------------------------------------ Rise and Research! Saturday, October 28, 2017, 10am to noon Adams House Dining Hall Box of various donuts with coffee mug to the side Come join River Central PRF Tez Clark for "Rise and Research"! Ask any questions you have about finding library materials, scheduling appointments with research librarians, or any other aspects of library research! There will be Union Square Donuts! ------------------------------------------------------------ Workshops at the Bureau of Study Counsel Time Management Wednesday, October 25, 2017, 12:30pm to 2:00pm Identify your priorities, learn how to plan and manage your time more effectively, and develop strategies for dealing with challenges. Register here. (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) Getting in Gear: Engaging with Your Senior Thesis Wednesday, October 25, 2017, 3:30pm to 5:00pm Learn how to discern the guiding question of your thesis; structure your narrative of inquiry; manage energy, anxiety, time, and tasks; cultivate critical and creative thinking. Register here. (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) Study Space of the Week: ** Wolbach Library at the Center for Astrophysics Room with wooden tables and chairs. By the windows on the left, there are various models of planets and stars. ------------------------------------------------------------ The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, located by the Quad, is home to the John G. Wolbach Library (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) . If you're interested in physics or astronomy, you'll love Wolbach's collections, including the SAO/NASA Astrophysics Data System, an online database operated by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. At Wolbach, you can also check out various fun technologies (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) for personal use, including an adaptor that connects your smartphone to telescopes and microscopes (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) , a virtual-reality headset (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) , or a headset that records your brainwaves (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) (pictured below)!! A white, futuristic headset that is held by two hands. The Emotiv Insight headset Harvard Library with Harvard logo ============================================================ Copyright © 2016 Harvard LHOP, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: LibraryPRF(a)fas.harvard.edu Want to change how you receive these emails? 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6 years, 6 months

PRF Test Email

by Tez Clark

PRF Weekly Newsletter View this email in your browser (http://mailchi.mp/fc97b6ec6773/prf-test-email?e=7f0c25defc) Library Peer Research Fellows Weekly Study Breaks: River East: Monday, 9-10pm River Central: Tuesday, 8-9pm Quad: Monday, 7-8pm For study break locations, check out the PRF website! (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) Study Tip of the Week: ** Using Novel Sources: Film! ------------------------------------------------------------ Oftentimes, we think about library sources as books, journals, or encyclopedias. However, through Harvard you have access to many different types of sources that you can use for academic work (and for fun)! 1. You can always search for DVDs and other video formats on HOLLIS+ (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) . Remember that hope isn't lost if Harvard doesn't own the particular DVD or video you need! You can also use services like BorrowDirect (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) and Interlibrary Loan (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) to access materials held by other institutions. 2. Kanopy (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) is film streaming services provided by Harvard! You can access all sorts of great movies, from I Am Not Your Negro (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) to 400 Blows (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) . 3. Harvard has a Research Guide on "Film Research at Harvard." (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) This page is a great way to start any research involving film. More generally, if you have questions about a particular topic or library, research guides (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) can offer an accessible starting place, no matter what your background is. 4. If you have further questions, you can contact Reed Lowrie (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) , who is the Film Studies research librarian! (He is the author of the research guide in the previous step!) His email is lowrie(a)fas.harvard.edu. Announcements & Upcoming Events Apply to be a PRF! (Paid Opportunity) Two students sitting at a table. One of the students is pointing to a computer screen. The Library is seeking one resident each from River Central (Adams, Lowell, Quincy), River East (Dunster, Leverett, Mather), River West (Eliot, Kirkland, Winthrop), and the Quad (Cabot, Currier, Pforzheimer) for a paid position as Library Peer Research Fellow (PRF) beginning February 2018. Job duties include sending out weekly newsletters to neighborhood House listservs; holding weekly study breaks in neighborhood dining halls to share timely research tips; hosting research-related House events; organizing library tours; being available to fellow students for research questions and consultations; and other responsibilities as assigned. For more information about the position, visit the PRF website. (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) Applications are due by October 23rd, 2017. ------------------------------------------------------------ Rise and Research! Saturday, October 28, 2017, 10am to noon Adams House Dining Hall Box of various donuts with coffee mug to the side Come join River Central PRF Tez Clark for "Rise and Research"! Ask any questions you have about finding library materials, scheduling appointments with research librarians, or any other aspects of library research! There will be Union Square Donuts! ------------------------------------------------------------ Workshops at the Bureau of Study Counsel Time Management Wednesday, October 25, 2017, 12:30pm to 2:00pm Identify your priorities, learn how to plan and manage your time more effectively, and develop strategies for dealing with challenges. Register here. (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) Getting in Gear: Engaging with Your Senior Thesis Wednesday, October 25, 2017, 3:30pm to 5:00pm Learn how to discern the guiding question of your thesis; structure your narrative of inquiry; manage energy, anxiety, time, and tasks; cultivate critical and creative thinking. Register here. (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) Study Space of the Week: ** Wolbach Library at the Center for Astrophysics Room with wooden tables and chairs. By the windows on the left, there are various models of planets and stars. ------------------------------------------------------------ The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, located by the Quad, is home to the John G. Wolbach Library (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) . If you're interested in physics or astronomy, you'll love Wolbach's collections, including the SAO/NASA Astrophysics Data System, an online database operated by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. At Wolbach, you can also check out various fun technologies (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) for personal use, including an adaptor that connects your smartphone to telescopes and microscopes (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) , a virtual-reality headset (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) , or a headset that records your brainwaves (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) (pictured below)!! A white, futuristic headset that is held by two hands. The Emotiv Insight headset Harvard Library with Harvard logo ============================================================ Copyright © 2016 Harvard LHOP, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: LibraryPRF(a)fas.harvard.edu This email was sent to lhop-list(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu (mailto:lhop-list@lists.fas.harvard.edu) why did I get this? 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6 years, 6 months

PRF Test Email

by Tez Clark

** Rise and Research! ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Featuring UNION SQUARE DONUTS ------------------------------------------------------------ Love donuts? Have papers to write? Come to "Rise and Research," a time to meet your neighborhood's PRF (Peer Research Fellow)! Feel free to ask your PRF any questions you have about using the library, accessing data sets through Harvard, and finding good academic sources! October 2017 28 Adams Dining Hall projects.iq.harvard.edu/prf VISIT OUR PAGE (projects.iq.harvard.edu/prf) ============================================================ Want to change how you receive these emails? You can ** update your preferences (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/profile?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f3&id…) or ** unsubscribe from this list (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) . This email was sent to lhop-list(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu (mailto:lhop-list@lists.fas.harvard.edu) why did I get this? (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/about?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f3&id=8…) unsubscribe from this list (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) update subscription preferences (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/profile?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f3&id…) Library House Outreach Program . Harvard Library . Cambridge, Ma 02138 . USA Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…

6 years, 6 months

Peer Research Fewllow

by Lisa Gregory Chille

PRF Weekly Newsletter View this email in your browser (http://mailchi.mp/bcd41fd900f6/peer-research-fewllow?e=7f0c25defc) Library Peer Research Fellows Weekly Study Breaks: River East: Monday, 9-10pm River Central: Tuesday, 8-9pm Quad: Monday, 7-8pm For study break locations, check out the PRF website! (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) Study Tip of the Week: ** Evaluating Sources ------------------------------------------------------------ Sometimes, it can be hard to know if a particular source is appropriate for academic use. Here are some tips that you can use to evaluate the quality of potential sources: 1. Check the publication date of the source. If the source was published some time ago, then this might indicate that you would be better off finding sources that are more up-to-date. 2. Research the publisher of a book or journal. For example, you may want to check to see if a book is published by an academic press. 3. Look up the author of a source. See if the author has published other works in this area. Also see if the author has achieved success in their field, for example through awards in their discipline, or by holding editorial positions in academic journals. 4. If you are looking at news sources, there are several sites that can advise you on which news sources are legitimate. For example, check out First Draft News (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) , which has resources on how to spot "fake news." 5. When in doubt, consider asking a professor or teaching fellow. They will likely be well-versed in what sources are considered high-quality in their field. Announcements & Upcoming Events Apply to be a PRF! (Paid Opportunity) Two students sitting at a table. One of the students is pointing to a computer screen. The Library is seeking one resident each from River Central (Adams, Lowell, Quincy), River East (Dunster, Leverett, Mather), River West (Eliot, Kirkland, Winthrop), and the Quad (Cabot, Currier, Pforzheimer) for a paid position as Library Peer Research Fellow (PRF) beginning February 2018. Job duties include sending out weekly newsletters to neighborhood House listservs; holding weekly study breaks in neighborhood dining halls to share timely research tips; hosting research-related House events; organizing library tours; being available to fellow students for research questions and consultations; and other responsibilities as assigned. For more information about the position, visit the PRF website. (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) Applications are due by October 23rd, 2017. ------------------------------------------------------------ Workshops at the Bureau of Study Counsel Keeping Ourselves Accountable Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2017, 3:00pm to 5:00pm Location: BSC, 5 Linden Street Bring in your academic work, and join fellow students and a BSC counselor as we share and explore our common experiences and challenges with staying focused and getting our work done. We will discuss strategies for staying on target as we spend time each session working independently in this supportive, group setting. To register, email Aurora Sanfeliz at asanfeliz(a)fas.harvard.edu. Commitment and Overcommitment Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2017, 4:00pm to 5:30pm Location: BSC, 5 Linden Street What drives us to overcommit? Consider where we devote our energy, time, and attention and how we make choices about what to prioritize in our lives. Register here. (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) Study Space of the Week: ** Gutman Library at the Graduate School of Education Room with long wooden desks in the foreground, and purple sofas and a fireplace in the background. ------------------------------------------------------------ Located just a short walk away from the Yard, Gutman Library is a great place to study with lots of natural light during the day! The first floor of the library contains many couches and chairs, and if you're craving a snack, you can stop by the GSE cafe, The Commons, although unfortunately it doesn't take Board Plus! Harvard Library with Harvard logo ============================================================ Copyright © 2016 Harvard LHOP, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: LibraryPRF(a)fas.harvard.edu This email was sent to lhop-list(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu (mailto:lhop-list@lists.fas.harvard.edu) why did I get this? (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/about?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f3&id=0…) unsubscribe from this list (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) update subscription preferences (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/profile?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f3&id…) Library House Outreach Program . Harvard Library . Cambridge, Ma 02138 . USA Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…

6 years, 7 months

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by Tez Clark

PRF Weekly Newsletter View this email in your browser (http://mailchi.mp/e3b37ea7d73c/prf-test-email?e=7f0c25defc) Library Peer Research Fellows Weekly Study Breaks: River East: Monday, 9-10pm River Central: Tuesday, 8-9pm Quad: Wednesday, 7-8pm For study break locations, check out the PRF website! (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) Study Tip of the Week: ** Evaluating Sources ------------------------------------------------------------ Sometimes, it can be hard to know if a particular source is appropriate for academic use. Here are some tips that you can use to evaluate the quality of potential sources: 1. Check the publication date of the source. If the source was published some time ago, then this might indicate that you would be better off finding sources that are more up-to-date. 2. Research the publisher of a book or journal. For example, you may want to check to see if a book is published by an academic press. 3. Look up the author of a source. See if the author has published other works in this area. Also see if the author has achieved success in their field, for example through awards in their discipline, or by holding editorial positions in academic journals. 4. If you are looking at news sources, there are several sites that can advise you on which news sources are legitimate. For example, check out First Draft News (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) , which has resources on how to spot "fake news." 5. When in doubt, consider asking a professor or teaching fellow. They will likely be well-versed in what sources are considered high-quality in their field. Announcements & Upcoming Events Apply to be a PRF! (Paid Opportunity) Two students sitting at a table. One of the students is pointing to a computer screen. The Library is seeking one resident each from River Central (Adams, Lowell, Quincy), River East (Dunster, Leverett, Mather), River West (Eliot, Kirkland, Winthrop), and the Quad (Cabot, Currier, Pforzheimer) for a paid position as Library Peer Research Fellow (PRF) beginning February 2018. Job duties include sending out weekly newsletters to neighborhood House listservs; holding weekly study breaks in neighborhood dining halls to share timely research tips; hosting research-related House events; organizing library tours; being available to fellow students for research questions and consultations; and other responsibilities as assigned. For more information about the position, visit the PRF website. (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) Applications are due by October 23rd, 2017. ------------------------------------------------------------ Workshops at the Bureau of Study Counsel Keeping Ourselves Accountable Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2017, 3:00pm to 5:00pm Location: BSC, 5 Linden Street Bring in your academic work, and join fellow students and a BSC counselor as we share and explore our common experiences and challenges with staying focused and getting our work done. We will discuss strategies for staying on target as we spend time each session working independently in this supportive, group setting. To register, email Aurora Sanfeliz at asanfeliz(a)fas.harvard.edu. Commitment and Overcommitment Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2017, 4:00pm to 5:30pm Location: BSC, 5 Linden Street What drives us to overcommit? Consider where we devote our energy, time, and attention and how we make choices about what to prioritize in our lives. Register here. (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) Study Space of the Week: ** Gutman Library at the Graduate School of Education Room with long wooden desks in the foreground, and purple sofas and a fireplace in the background. ------------------------------------------------------------ Located just a short walk away from the Yard, Gutman Library is a great place to study with lots of natural light during the day! The first floor of the library contains many couches and chairs, and if you're craving a snack, you can stop by the GSE cafe, The Commons, although unfortunately it doesn't take Board Plus! Harvard Library with Harvard logo ============================================================ Copyright © 2016 Harvard LHOP, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: LibraryPRF(a)fas.harvard.edu This email was sent to lhop-list(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu (mailto:lhop-list@lists.fas.harvard.edu) why did I get this? (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/about?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f3&id=8…) unsubscribe from this list (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f…) update subscription preferences (https://harvard.us11.list-manage.com/profile?u=dda0ccd00b6d7270a8c9448f3&id…) Library House Outreach Program . Harvard Library . Cambridge, Ma 02138 . USA Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…

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