Rachel Bennett – Mary and Jeff Bell Library Blog

New Resource Alert: JoVE

Post author:Rachel Bennett
Post published:August 1, 2022
Post category:Service for You

Today I’m writing to you to let everyone know about one of the newest editions to the Library’s collection of databases. We have just started a subscription to JoVE, The Journal of Visualized Experiments, which is a collection of research experiments that have videos showing each step in detail! This is the world’s first peer-reviewed scientific video journal. These videos are filmed at some of the top scientific institutions and help enable in-depth understanding of complex STEM subjects. We have…

I Burn for the Bell Library

Post author:Rachel Bennett
Post published:May 11, 2021
Post category:Books & More Things to Do

I am a proud hopeless romantic. And I have been one way before Bridgerton gained notoriety on Netflix and millions of households fell in love with the Duke of Hastings. I have always been unashamed of my love for romance novels (even all the way back in High School when it was definitely NOT cool to walk around with your nose stuck in A Rogue by Any Other Name). I would gladly recommend authors and books to all my friends. There’s…

You’ve watched all of Netflix……Now What?

Post author:Rachel Bennett
Post published:September 8, 2020
Post category:Library Hacks Service for You Things to Do

This pandemic has been hard on us parents. I’m not going to lie, between working from home and trying to take care of three little boys, I’ve DEFINITELY leaned hard into Netflix and Disney+; and the combined $20 a month is WAY cheaper than a babysitter. The boys are entertained (for a few mins at least) and I can get a few emails answered. Everyone’s a winner. However, recently the unthinkable happened. My kids watched all of Netflix. No more…

New Year, New…Craft?

Post author:Rachel Bennett
Post published:January 14, 2020
Post category:Books & More Service for You Things to Do

It’s a new year, and that means it’s the perfect time for new year’s resolutions! One of my bigger resolutions is that I would really like to make time for myself and start a new hobby. As a mom of three small boys I have been craving that quiet, peaceful, me time (especially after 2 weeks of winter break at home with everyone!) The problem is, I’m not sure where to start in picking a new hobby, or how to…

An In-depth Look at How Bell Library Acquires New Databases

Post author:Rachel Bennett
Post published:May 14, 2019
Post category:Behind the Scenes Service for You

Have you ever been browsing our online databases and wondered how we here at Bell Library decide which ones to purchase and make available to you? Well wonder no more because I am about to lay it all out for you! The first step in the e-resource lifecycle begins when we become aware of a new database. This can happen several different ways. Sometimes there is a resource that a professor has been wanting or has used at a prior…