Monthly Archives: September 2016

October is Scary Movie Month

  Are you scared of the dark? You never know what could be lurking in the shadows as the days start  getting shorter and the nights start getting longer.  Grab a blanket and turn off the lights and watch one of the many bone chilling movies the library has to offer.  You might have to sleep with one eye open after this!       American Horror Story: Freak Show “Step inside American Horror Story: Freak Show, the terrifyingly twisted...

Stay on Track with an Assignment Calculator

Do you frequently underestimate the time it will take to complete an assignment … especially a research paper or presentation? There are online tools available to help keep you on track: Assignment calculators. They create a timeline that can help you determine when you need to have completed specific portions of an assignment, so you are not scrambling at the last minute. Many university libraries have assignment calculators available. To use, all you need to do is put in the...

Choosing a Topic for a Research Paper

Do you need to write a research paper this semester, but you can’t think of an intriguing topic to research? Several of the library databases have lists of current topics, from affirmative action to video games, with links to relevant newspaper and/or journal articles. Open the Newsbank database and you’ll see links to current topics in the left-hand frame.  There are also quite a few special reports, which include background articles, statistics, maps, images and websites, on selected topics. The...

From the Research Desk: Welcome Freshmen!

The UDM librarians are happy to welcome you to the library website.  Here is some news you can use about the library. Phone numbers: Check-out Desk: 313-993-1795 Research & Information Desk 313-993-1071   Our regular hours are: Monday-Thursday    8:00am – 10:00pm Friday                      8:00am – 5:30pm Saturday                 9:00am – 5:00pm Sunday                   12:30pm – 7:00pm Hours may vary during holidays, breaks and finals. Check the library website. Fast Facts About the Library: The Research & Information Desk is staffed with librarians every...