What's new at Brackett 2015: Highlights

Summer 2015 has brought a number of changes to Brackett Library. Here are the highlights.

What's New at Brackett 2015

New web site

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Not sure how to navigate the new web site? We'll be happy to give you a tour!

HU Bookstore vending machine

Need a bluebook for a test? Ear buds to listen to a video for class? Need other supplies but the bookstore is closed? A new vending machine with various supplies is located beside the main stairs.

(Accepts credit card payments only)

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EBSCO Ebooks

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How to read downloaded EBSCO eBooks on mobile devices using the Bluefire Reader app

EBSCO ebooks video tutorial

Learn a language

Mango Languages

Learn over 80 languages!

Please Note: HU students and faculty must sign up for a FREE account in order use this resource.

New Sunday hours

Brackett Library will now open at 1pm on Sunday afternoons.

New databases by subject

WorldCat got a facelift

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Writing Center now at the library

The English department's Writing Center has a new home in the library.  It's located on the first floor near the Media Center.

More about the Writing Center...

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For Faculty: Create e-reading lists directly in Canvas

EBSCO's Reading List Builder will allow faculty to set up in Canvas reading lists that are directly linked to online library resources. More information will be available in the coming weeks. Please check with your librarian liaison for updates.

Quick print station

Need to quickly print a paper or class assignment? Check out our new Quick Print station located near the front entrance. Just plug in your USB flash drive, log into your email, or connect to your M-drive and print your project.

Windows 8.1 on public computers

Windows 8.1

Starting Fall 2015 all the public computers in the library will run Windows 8.1. Come ask us for assistance!

Phone chargers

Check out a phone charger at the Circulation desk:

  • iPhone 4 and 5
  • Samsung Galaxy 5 and 6
  • MicroUSB for Android phones

phone charger
(for use in the library only)

Portable dry erase boards

We've got a couple of these floating around the building.  Use them with your group or by yourself.  Markers and erasers are available for checkout at the Circulation desk.

dry erase board