Author: Literatures at the Library
Workshop: Creating Web Maps with ArcGIS Online
Creating Web Maps with ArcGIS Online
Thursday, October 13th, 11:10am – 12:30pm
Online: Register to receive the Zoom link
Susan Powell
Want to make a web map, but not sure where to start? This short workshop will introduce key mapping terms and concepts and give an overview of popular platforms used to create web maps. We’ll explore one of these platforms (ArcGIS Online) in more detail. You’ll get some hands-on practice adding data, changing the basemap, and creating interactive map visualizations. At the end of the workshop you’ll have the basic knowledge needed to create your own simple web maps. Register here
Upcoming Workshops in this Series – Fall 2022:
- The Long Haul: Best Practices for Making Your Digital Project Last
- Copyright and Fair Use for Digital Projects
Please see bit.ly/dp-berk for details.
Workshop: Web Platforms for Digital Projects
Web Platforms for Digital Projects
Monday, October 3rd, 11:00am – 12:30pm
In-Person: Doe 223
Stacy Reardon
How do you go about publishing a digital book, a multimedia project, a digital exhibit, or another kind of digital project? In this workshop, we’ll take a look at use cases for common open-source web platforms WordPress, Drupal, Omeka, and Scalar, and we’ll talk about hosting, storage, and asset management. There will be time for hands-on work in the platform most suited to your needs. No coding experience is necessary. Register here
Upcoming Workshops in this Series – Fall 2022:
- Creating Web Maps with ArcGIS Online
- The Long Haul: Best Practices for Making Your Digital Project Last
- Copyright and Fair Use for Digital Projects
Please see bit.ly/dp-berk for details.
Great Reads for Hispanic Heritage Month
This month, find great works of recently published Latinx literature in the Library’s collection! Starting September 15th, Hispanic Heritage Month begins as we both celebrate the myriad achievements of Latinx communities and call recognition to their struggles.
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Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez
Javier Zamora
Xochitl Gonzalez
Daniel Loedel
Julissa Arce
Edgar Gomez
Quiara Alegría Hudes
Martin Espada
Elizabeth Acevedo
Workshop: Publish Digital Books & Open Educational Resources with Pressbooks
Publish Digital Books & Open Educational Resources with Pressbooks
Tuesday, September 20th, 11:00am-12:30pm
Online: Register to receive the Zoom link
Tim Vollmer
If you’re looking to self-publish work of any length and want an easy-to-use tool that offers a high degree of customization, allows flexibility with publishing formats (EPUB, PDF), and provides web-hosting options, Pressbooks may be great for you. Pressbooks is often the tool of choice for academics creating digital books, open textbooks, and open educational resources, since you can license your materials for reuse however you desire. Learn why and how to use Pressbooks for publishing your original books or course materials. You’ll leave the workshop with a project already under way! Register here
Upcoming Workshops in this Series – Fall 2022:
- Web Platforms for Digital Projects
- Creating Web Maps with ArcGIS Online
- The Long Haul: Best Practices for Making Your Digital Project Last
- Copyright and Fair Use for Digital Projects
Please see bit.ly/dp-berk for details.
2022 LGBTQ+ Literature for Pride Month
June is Pride month, a time for celebrating the struggles and achievements of the LGBTQ+ community. Browse through the Library’s collection on OverDrive of LGBTQ+ literature as one of many ways to celebrate the inspiring journeys of the queer community.
Paul Mendez
Sang Young Park
Danny Pellegrino
Akwaeke Emezi
Sasha Issenberg
Jessica Anthony
Dennis Staples
Rakesh Satyal
Anna Dorne
Our Picks for Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month! Join us in celebrating through works of literature the diverse histories and cultures of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Americans who have shaped the history of the United States.
R. F. Kuang
Anthony Veasna So
Kristiana Kahakauwila
Elaine Hsieh Chou
Meredith Talusan
Jay Caspian Kang
Stephanie Foo
Susan Choi
Sanjena Sathian
Browse more highlights in OverDrive.
Read at Home: New in OverDrive
OverDrive is a UC Berkeley Library service for borrowing ebooks and audiobooks. You can access books online, download them to a device, or read them on an ereader such as Kindle. OverDrive is available to current UC Berkeley students, faculty, and staff. How it works: Simply log in with your CalNet ID, and you can start borrowing!
You can also download the Libby by OverDrive app to access OverDrive from your mobile device. For more information, visit the OverDrive help guide.
Check out some of the new arrivals here:
Jason Reynolds
Rebecca Roanhorse
Judy I. Lin
Janelle Monáe
Alice Oseman
Janet Skeslien Charles
Jennifer Egan
Xochitl Gonzalez
V. E. Schwab
DH Fair 2022
The DH Fair is an annual event that offers the UC Berkeley community the opportunity to share projects at various stages of development, receive invaluable feedback from peers, and reflect on the field more broadly. Join us online Tuesday, May 3 for a keynote speech by Lauren Tilton and a virtual poster session.
Visit the DH Fair website for more information.
Scheduled OverDrive Maintenance
Between May 3 and July 28, 2022, OverDrive will be performing server upgrades between 3am-5am PDT on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
OverDrive service will be impacted only once for approximately 60 minutes or less.
Users will still be able to sign in to the digital collection and browse or read titles, but may encounter errors when attempting to borrow, place a hold, or return titles during the maintenance period.
Workshop: By Design: Graphics & Images Basics
By Design: Graphics & Images Basics
Tuesday, April 12th, 3:40pm-5:00pm
Online: Register to receive the Zoom link
Lynn Cunningham
In this hands-on workshop, we will learn how to create web graphics for your digital publishing projects and websites. We will cover topics such as: image editing tools in Photoshop; image resolution for the web; sources for free public domain and Creative Commons images; and image upload to publishing tools such as WordPress. If possible, please install Photoshop in advance of the workshop. (All UCB faculty and students can receive a free Adobe Creative Suite license: https://software.berkeley.edu/adobe). Register here.
Upcoming Workshops in this Series – Spring 2022:
- Check back for Fall 2022!
Please see bit.ly/dp-berk for details.