Scholarly & Media Commons

Supporting digital and data-driven scholarship at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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Stop by the Scholarly Commons in the Main Library (Room 220) for expert assistance with your data & digital scholarship needs. No appointment necessary.

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The end of the semester is near! We have cables, projectors, calculators, and more to help you ace that final project. Make a reservation at https://t.co/UuuRZ5iwAe.

Good luck, everyone! You're nearly there. 📚

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Curious about the best cycling route to bike across campus? Check out the Biking at UIUC StoryMap by Graduate Assistant, Apollo Uhlenbruck! Their blog post and a link to the StoryMap can be found on the Scholarly Commons blog this week at https://t.co/pZCEZdymYs

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Want a crash course in teaching accessible courses on the web? Check out this week's blog post, "Strategies for Accessible E-Learning" at https://t.co/ik9324cs6q

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Optical Character Recognition Software (OCR) is a powerful tool to make information finable and accessible. However, OCR is not without its challenges. Tune in to this week's blog post, "Unreadable: Challenges and Critical Pedagogy to OCR," at https://t.co/sjEiev14cJ.

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They're here! Our new Digital Drawing Kits are available for checkout. Design, illustrate, and doodle with Procreate, Adobe Illustrator, and more. Reserve one at https://t.co/3VzFCT8WfD

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Welcome back everyone! Want to brush up your coding skills and have fun? Try some of these HTML and CSS games ▶️ https://t.co/giM12prrSJ

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Check out one of our Lumix Digital Cameras!
They shoot high-quality photo and video for all your media needs. Don't know where to start? You can schedule a consultation and we'll show you how to use it! Just email us ▶️ [email protected].

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Happy Spring Break! 🌱
Loanable Tech in Room 306 will have shortened hours this week. Stop by any time between 11am and 4pm!

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Did you miss 2023's Privacy Everywhere Conference? Interested in finding out more about it? Watch a recording of each session, available on Mediaspace, to learn about internet and data privacy. To find out more, visit ▶️ https://t.co/s34XEdr9fw

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Starting soon at 4pm! Drop by Room 220 for "Scenic Design and the Process" by Reiko Huffman, Assistant Professor of Scenic Design in the Department of Theatre.

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Looking for some help? You can always book a consultation with Scholarly Commons experts. Get assistance with media, audio/video, copyright, and more today! ▶️https://t.co/v7Cyrv0aVL

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Want to know more about teaching tech? Learn from this week's blog post on Commons Knowledge. GA Ryan Yoakum shares his methods for teaching technology and software to others. ▶️ https://t.co/qfJq6ycAIA

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Join us in Room 220 for the second day of The Blaxtravaganza! Alexandra Barbier, Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Dance, will be giving a presentation about Black vernacular dance at 4pm today.

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Don't miss it! Today at 4pm David Wright Faladé will be reading from his book, Black Cloud Rising. This event will be held in Room 220 of the Main Library in our event space, The Corner.

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Check out our loan-able Ring Light! It provides a soft, cinematic light for photos, streaming, or videos. Find it and other camera accessories on our website. ▶️https://t.co/EMYH6Qye0n #loanabletechthursday

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What is data storytelling? How do you present dry information in a compelling manner? Find out on the Commons Knowledge Blog ▶️https://t.co/1Wto8uotEM

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Check out a camcorder from the Scholarly Commons!
Perfect for quick videos for class projects or for fun.
Reserve one today ▶️ https://t.co/21ulPWxO4Y

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Visualize your love for data!
To wrap up Love Data Week, learn which Data Visualization software is right for you on the Commons Knowledge blog at https://t.co/m4wlqWUtZo

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It's Loanable Tech Thursday! If you're a podcaster, streamer, or need to record your voice for class, try the Rode NT USB Microphone. It captures clear, professional audio directly to your computer. Find it, and other microphones at https://t.co/4Nd8atWysD

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Two days left to submit your poetry for Love Data Week 2023! Here's a haiku about data, one of the many forms your submission can take.

Visit https://t.co/Hwx5CIqhwl for more details.