Author: Literatures at the Library

Read at Home: New in OverDrive

Posted on by Literatures at the Library

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 our new arrivals here:

Workshop: HTML/CSS Toolkit for Digital Projects

Posted on by Literatures at the Library

HTML/CSS Toolkit for Digital Projects
Monday, April 12th, 3:10pm-4:30pm
Online: Register to receive the Zoom link
Stacy Reardon and Kiyoko Shiosaki

If you’ve tinkered in WordPress, Google Sites, or other web publishing tools, chances are you’ve wanted more control over the placement and appearance of your content. With a little HTML and CSS under your belt, you’ll know how to edit “under the hood” so you can place an image exactly where you want it, customize the formatting of text, or troubleshoot copy & paste issues. By the end of this workshop, interested learners will be well prepared for a deeper dive into the world of web design. Register here.

Upcoming Workshops in this Series:

  • Check back for Fall 2021!

Please see bit.ly/dp-berk for details.

Workshop: By Design: Graphics & Images Basics

Posted on by Literatures at the Library

By Design: Graphics & Images Basics
Tuesday, March 30th, 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. (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 2021:

  • HTML/CSS Toolkit for Digital Projects

Please see bit.ly/dp-berk for details.

Workshop: Text Data Mining and Publishing

Posted on by Literatures at the Library

Text Data Mining and Publishing
Tuesday, March 16th, 11:10am-12:30pm
Online: Register to receive the Zoom link
Rachael Samberg and Stacy Reardon

If you are working on a computational text analysis project and have wondered how to legally acquire, use, and publish text and data, this workshop is for you! We will teach you 5 legal literacies (copyright, contracts, privacy, ethics, and special use cases) that will empower you to make well-informed decisions about compiling, using, and sharing your corpus. By the end of this workshop, and with a useful checklist in hand, you will be able to confidently design lawful text analysis projects or be well positioned to help others design such projects. Register here.

Upcoming Workshops in this Series – Spring 2021:

  • By Design: Graphics & Images Basics
  • HTML/CSS Toolkit for Digital Projects

Please see bit.ly/dp-berk for details.

Workshop: Creating Web Maps with ArcGIS Online

Posted on by Literatures at the Library

Creating Web Maps with ArcGIS Online
Tuesday, March 2, 3:10pm-4:30pm
Online: Register to receive the Zoom link
Susan Powell and Erica Newcome

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 – Spring 2021:

  • Text Data Mining and Publishing
  • By Design: Graphics & Images Basics
  • HTML/CSS Toolkit for Digital Projects

Please see bit.ly/dp-berk for details.

Workshop: Publish Digital Books & Open Educational Resources with Pressbooks

Posted on by Literatures at the Library

Publish Digital Books & Open Educational Resources with Pressbooks
Tuesday, February 9th, 2:10pm-3:30pm
Online: Register to receive the Zoom link
Tim Vollmer and Stacy Reardon

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, MOBI, 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 at bit.ly/dp-berk

Upcoming Workshops in this Series – Spring 2021:

  • Creating Web Maps with ArcGIS Online
  • Text Data Mining and Publishing
  • By Design: Graphics & Images Basics
  • HTML/CSS Toolkit for Digital Projects

Please see bit.ly/dp-berk for details.

Celebrating Black History Month with Black Literature

Posted on by Literatures at the Library

February marks the start of Black History Month, a perfect time to celebrate the cultural and artistic impact of African American writers in literature. We at the Library have compiled a brief list of novels and poetry by both acclaimed and budding Black authors for your exploration!

Browse more in our Black Lives Matter ebook and audiobook collection, or suggest a book for the Library to acquire.

Fresh Starts: A Reading List for 2022

Posted on by Literatures at the Library

With a new year comes new experiences, new goals, and new books to read. Whether you’re looking to go out of your comfort zone or on the hunt for your next favorite read, check out this list to kick off the new year.

Ring in the New Year with Books

Posted on by Literatures at the Library

A new year always brings new opportunities, goals, and ways to enrich one’s life. We think there’s no better way to ring in the new year than with loads of books. Whether your resolution is to read more or expand your literary horizons, check out some of our ebooks and audiobooks to start 2021 off right!

Literary Research: How to Research from Home (and Be Awesome)

Posted on by Literatures at the Library

Literary Research Workshop

Literary Research: How to Research from Home (and Be Awesome)
Wednesday, January 27, 2021, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Online: Register to receive the Zoom link
Stacy Reardon

We love books! But how do you research authors, novels, literary periods, and more when you can’t come to the Library in person? Attend this online workshop with Stacy Reardon, the Librarian for literature, to learn how to research literary studies from home. Together, we’ll cover important online databases for the study of literature, ebooks you can read from home, citation management tools, and helpful research strategies. You’ll leave the workshop knowing the fundamentals of literary research to help you craft informed class assignments or just indulge your inner lit nerd!

This workshop is designed especially for UC Berkeley undergraduate literature students of all levels.