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Sage has added new resources to its free-to-access social and behavioral research hub about democracy and the 2024 elections. The democracy and elections hub now contains articles, collections, and business cases about Scotus, presidential transitions, political advertisements, and more related to the US election.
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Please submit media requests by Friday, January 24, 2025 (5:00 pm). Use the Classroom Media Form.
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Calling all Zinesters! RIT Libraries is building a RIT-made circulating zine collection and wants your work to be part of it. Your zine could become part of the library's collections!
Do you have a physical zine you are willing to donate to circulate in the library? Learn more and fill out the submission form by December 1, 2024 via the QR code or at https://www.tinyurl.com/RITcircZines
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This information is available courtesy of Jennifer Freer, Business Librarian. Be aware that there might be differences between the publication you see on a website (like a blog or publication website) and the database. Some articles you see online will not appear in our database.
Does the library offer direct electronic access to major newspapers and magazines?
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Are you interested in researching ESAD records? Digital archivist Julia Novakovic has organized this large collection. Here is the finding aid link.
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We are thrilled to announce that Rochester, New York, will host the 2025 SHARP Conference from July 7 to 11, 2025, with the theme “Communities and Values of the Book.” This is an exciting opportunity to highlight the rich book culture of our city and its surrounding regions to an international audience.
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We have updated the LUNA visual catalog with many NTID photographs, theatre posters, documents, etc. You can embed videos, photos, etc. by using the toolbar tools. Take a look!
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Do you want to evaluate journals and find a journal to publish in? Find out which journals have high citation rates and are respected in the field. Journal Citation Reports is a database we subscribe to that helps you to evaluate journals.
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Check out how SignSpeak is experimenting with sign language avatars using AI. You can ask a question in sign language and it responds in sign language.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/victoria-flanders-202961108_deaftech-asl-aiconversations-activity-7232906324601122817-wMBN?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
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Want to learn more about how to teach with AI? Check out this eBook.
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The updated link for the InterpNET has been updated.
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We have a collection of popular manga and graphic novels. Some are listed in this InfoGuide. We also have Deaf Characters in manga and graphic novels, such as Echo. Alaqua Cox (who is a speaker during Brick City events this year) is a Native American Deaf actress. She was in a breakout role as Maya Lopez/Echo within the Marvel cinematic universe.
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Diane Castle interviews Dr. James Marsters, a deaf orthodontist and dental surgeon. Dr. Marsters discusses the time before deaf people had access to telephones and his desire to develop telephone communication for the deaf. Together with Bob Weitbrecht and Andrew Saks, Marsters developed the first acoustic coupler for teletype communication. This video is captioned. https://youtu.be/X7vO29FOc_c?si=mkQXOFg41c4ZoC6C
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Hey Listen videos—33 have been digitized (thanks to Patrick Smith) and are posted on the library YouTube site. This was a tv program hosted by Jackie Schertz. She interviewed guests on various topics related to the deaf community. This may be of interest to Deaf Studies, ASLIE, and LEAD classes. The playlist link is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9AVA9M35m5s0LsiyJB0jJBQ5-YzTluvj
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If you are thinking about requesting streaming media titles for your Fall 2024 classes, here are some important updates:
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Thanks to Rhonda Voight-Campbell for sharing this radio interview that Dave Miller from Oregon Public Broadcasting conducted with Jelica Nuccio about Protactile language. A short video captures clips of their conversation in Protactile language.
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Check out this resource link about teaching Shakespeare's MacBeth to Deaf students.
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Check out the Asian Signers website. Deaf Asians share ASL literature! For more information about this group, there is a National Asian & Pacific Islander Deaf Coalition Facebook page. If interested in Asian Deaf leaders, check out this InfoGuide section.
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Throughout this past year, RIT Libraries have regularly informed the RIT Community that the Connect NY consortium will cease to exist at the end of this fiscal year, with the service being discontinued as of June 14th, 2024.
Despite this, IDS Express (Interlibrary Loan) will continue to operate as RIT’s resource-sharing request platform, ensuring the same level of reliability and access to resources. Items currently borrowed through Connect NY will not be disrupted or recalled, and no fines will be accrued.
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From Gallaudet University
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Open AI Whisper has accessibility options that will help create accessible content.
Subtitling and closed captioning: It can automatically generate subtitles and closed captions for videos, improving accessibility for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community and viewers who prefer to watch videos with text.
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If you have an impromptu meeting and need an interpreter, RIT/Zoom/Sorenson offers this free service.
The training video that explains the service is here: https://youtu.be/YJMGYdBiyEE?si=2YfsWGg5vEmYpePQ
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Greetings -I have an exciting research project! All RIT students and recent graduates are invited to take the survey. Help this student collect the data.
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Ruthie Jordan, a filmmaker and alumna of RIT shared that a Deaf film fest will occur on April 16-20, 2024. The link is https://www.signlightff.org
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Check out this new Deaf videos platform which you can subscribe to. It is VSYN+. The URL is https://vsynplus.com
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RIT Libraries offers database subscriptions to many newspapers. However, most do not have images like the digital surrogates of print newspapers. You can check your public library to see if they have access to the digital version of a newspaper like the NY Times or the Washington Post.
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This 2019 report compiles data re: Black Deaf Students achievement in postsecondary schools.
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There is a new free resource website by Kierstin Muroski called InterpNET. It has many resources sign language interpreters and Deaf people would be interested in.
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Did you know that you can borrow journals and magazines for 7 days? We have older journal and magazine issues bound and they can be found using our journals finder. Type in the title of the journal or magazine to find the call number. Our journals and magazines are on the 1st floor. For example, suppose you want Deaf Life magazine.
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Remy Glock, 2011 alumna and artist, created a donation fund for Deaf Studies Archives in honor of her friend, a Deaf computer scientist, Dr. Brent Neil Shiver. She created a quote piece in memory of him to raise funds for this donation.
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Taking Canadian Deaf Arts to the next level-July 31-August 4 at St. Mary's University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
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This website has ASL tools one can subscribe to--it offers an ASL dictionary where you can search by sign shape, create ASL materials and quizzes, play games that reinforce ASL-English literacy, and read children's stories with ASL video translations and voiceover.
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We have some exciting news for the community advisory board for our National Library of Medicine-funded project to improve health information access for people with sensory disabilities. We are currently hiring a research area specialist to help coordinate this project. The job posting is available on the University of Michigan’s jobs website. Please share it with your networks to people who may be qualified and interested.
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Check out the 'Barbie' movie with the Deaf and ASL Performer, Leila Hanaumi.
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Spring Semester 2024 Video Requests
1. All Spring 2024 requests must be submitted using the Classroom Media Form by Wednesday Jan. 24, 2024 by 5 pm EST.
2. You must submit a new request for titles each semester even if you ordered them previously. Video purchases are for one semester only.
3. In order to manage the constraints of our limited budget, we will use the following critiera to purchase titles:
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Teaching with these AI assignments help students understand some of the pitfalls of using AI and encourage critical thinking skills.
https://aipedagogy.org/
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Go to the library home page via https://rit.edu/library. Scroll down to the middle of the page and click on the journal tab. Type in the journal title and click search. You can also go to the direct link for journals.
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RIT Libraries has thousands of DVDs that are available for loan. The collection includes popular movies, documentaries, instructional films, and more. You can watch the DVDs on your own device at home or in the library. We also have DVD players available for checkout from the Library Services Desk.
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Starting in Fall 2023 myCourses shells are directly linked to library InfoGuides!
What are InfoGuides?
InfoGuides are librarian-curated guides providing students with course and subject specific databases, books, citation resources, and librarian contact information.
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Books, journals, and more can be checked out in person or requested via the RIT Libraries website and picked up at our new Library Services Desk.
Interlibrary Loan services are fully operational.
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Are you looking for a book or a video? How do you find the title you are interested in? Use the library catalog! Go to https://www.rit.edu/library/ and scroll down to the middle of the page. Click on the catalog tab and type in your keywords, author, or title to find the item. The direct link to the catalog is https://albert.rit.edu/search/?searchtype=X&SORT=D&searcharg=&searchscope=3
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If you are thinking about requesting streaming media titles for your Fall 2023 classes, here are some important updates:
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What: Seeking DHHDB Actors with high-intermediate to high ASL fluency
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Jen Freer, our Business Librarian has created an InfoGuide re: literature review mapping tools that may be useful for your research or your students' research. These visualization tools identify citations and citation counts for your topics. Jen recommends the Research Rabbit tool. Below is a screenshot of a search I conducted using this rool.
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Wallace On Ice Closing
Wallace On Ice, our temporary home in Ritter Arena, will close on Sunday, May 14th, 2023. This will allow us to move materials back into Wallace Library in preparation for Fall semester.
Wallace Library Reopening
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This research is from Selena Moon, who describes herself as visually impaired and is working on Japanese and disability research during WW II.
Kikue Ukai (Fujii) is a poet who wrote articles for the Silent Worker etc. She was also a librarian.
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Jessica Williams shared the exciting news that ALL of NTID has access to this multi-level reading database, NewsELA-- https://newsela.com/
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This 36 second video shows you how to open your e-Book in the Proquest eBooks system.
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How do you request an off-site item? Request it and pick it up within one or two days. View this 9 second video that shows you how to request it.
You (faculty/staff) can request delivery of the item to your office by filling out this form.
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If the library does not have a book you need, check ConnectNY, a consortium of 10 college libraries in NY State with borrowing privileges. Here is a 40 second video that shows you how to request a book. This is a free service. Allow 5 business days to get a book requested through this service.
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Are you looking for lexile reading levels and wondering how to find them? A few of our library resources show you lexile reading levels of books and articles.
The lexile reading score is a metric that one can use to select appropriate reading materials. It matches the student's reading level with the text that can be read with 75% comprehension. This is considered a comfortable reading level and still challenging to assist the student in developing and attaining a higher reading level.
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We are celebrating Deaf History & Poetry month with Ilya Kaminsky, author "Deaf Republic" on Saturday, April 1st at Gates Public Library, 902 Elmgrove Rd, Rochester, NY 14624. All are invited. Kaminsky will recite a few poems, and there will be a follow-up reception and book signing. Transcportation can be arranged for students. Email jxnwml@rit.edu if you are a student and need transportation.
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The Big Read was awarded to RIT/NTID through the efforts of NTID Performing Arts Department Chair Dr. Jill Bradbury. Keep up to date with events by going to the Big Read calendar or RIT events calendar.
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Here is the December newsletter link. https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:51ec70ad-2fd8-482b-92a9-6358b2da1c33
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As we reflect today on Queen Elizabeth’s long and amazing life, I wanted to share the story of her Deaf mother-in-law, the first great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria. Her name was Princess Alice of Battenberg (after marriage, named Princess Andrew of Greece). She was considered one of the most beautiful princesses during that time.
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On Friday, October 28th from 1-2 pm, Sarah Kinor, NTID Liberal Studies professor, will lead a book discussion on "Deaf Republic". It will be held at CSD-2425 (SDC Community Study Room). Light refreshments will be served. Register at bit.ly/deafrep
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There will be a Deaf Republic Book giveaway on Wed. 10/19 from 12 pm - 2 pm at the Coffee Grind. Jeanne Behm, Coordinator of RADSCC, and Joan Naturale, NTID Librarian, will pass out free books courtesy of NTID Performing Arts chair, Jill Bradbury.
There is a reading InfoGuide to give you background about the book.
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NoodleTools subscription will end this coming December 13th. More information is available via this InfoGuide. An alternative free citation generator is BibGuru.
You can opt for a personal subscription. If you do this, it is recommended that you make copies of your citations. Below are directions for exporting your citations, notecards, and outlines.
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This article explains the art exhibit created by Deaf students. It shows the importance of Deaf Art.
https://regina.ctvnews.ca/deaf-shame-to-deaf-same-art-exhibit-aims-to-destigmatize-hearing-loss-1.5918698
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Interesting article about making wineries accessible, and info on deaf-owned restaurants etc.
https://www.winemag.com/2022/05/26/deaf-wine-community-communication/
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Some Deaf-related books are coming in, if not here already. 'True Biz', 'The Sign for Home', 'Deaf Utopia' and 'The Dolphin House'. Use our library catalog to find these titles.
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Sign the petition recognizing Dorothy's work! https://chng.it/p9qNNzxHYX
We must recognize Deaf AAPI individuals who contributed immensely to the Deaf community!
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Written By CSD
Women’s History Month was officially established in 1978, but women have been challenging stereotypes and overcoming barriers much longer than that. The achievements of these seven Deaf women prove exactly that! Celebrate their successes by learning about these big firsts for the Deaf community and for the world.
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This is a short Level Up presentation on Deaf Art Collections. Check out the InfoGuide and related links for Deaf Art.
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The article "Deaf Women Fought for the Right to Vote" has been adapted for middle/high school students and a lesson plan is available. It's an interactive article. Sign up for a free account. There are readings on a variety of topics.
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At San Jose School of Information, they are hosting a Deaf Community and Culture Symposium on April 21st from 4-6 EST focusing on library collections and services. This is a free symposium and you can register through this link.
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To celebrate National Poetry Month, take some time to explore the extensive sign language poetry resources collected by RIT Libraries.
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https://www.rochesterfirst.com/ukraine-crisis/local-woman-highlights-challenges-deaf-ukrainians-face-in-war/
Regina Kiperman explains the dire situation facing Deaf Ukranians. You can make a donation to the following organizations: Deaf Bridge, Off the Grid Missions, and World Federation of the Deaf
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https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:8a56488e-2723-4be4-a4b3-144d6d8574c2
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Recognizing Deaf Women from CSD Learns Deaf Women United (DWU) is a national organization dedicated to deaf women. Every year in March, they recognize and honor 31 deaf women by posting one of their names, photos, and bios each day! Check out the past week’s worth of entries. Interested to see DWU’s past eight years’ worth of recognition?
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RIT Libraries’ annual event, is back live and in person this year! This event is held in honor of Women's History Month. Our goal is to build the body of knowledge about women on Wikipedia, while also getting more women interested in editing entries today and in the future. I challenge you to add a book, article, video, or link to a biographical entry. It's easy!
Friday, March 25th, 2022 12 pm-3 pm Ritter Arena -Registration not required
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RIT Libraries has created a Streaming Video InfoGuide. There are inexpensive pay-per-view options via Just Watch and ReelGood. If you would like to make a media request, please use this form. The InfoGuide includes:
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We have a new Citation InfoGuide containing resources for a variety of citation information. These resources include free sites made available by APA, MLA, IEEE, and Chicago, library resources that support a variety of styles, citation management tools, and recommended free citation generators. The guide can be found via the same drop-down menu under the “Research Help” tab on the library’s homepage, by searching for citation in the search bar on the library’s infoguide landing page, or via the link.
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Greetings!
Please join us for a Franco-American Partnership book talk, a special presentation sponsored by the RADSCC, MSSE, and Joan Naturale, our NTID Librarian who will be moderating the event. Chris Kurz and Mireille Golaszewski, the authors will discuss the new book and bilingual pedagogical materials on the legacy of the Franco-American partnership in Deaf education, highlighting milestones in the partnership.
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Did you know the Department of Liberal Studies has a website? You can find information about Liberal Studies courses, programs etc. including Deaf Studies.
Orphan List
Facebook: @NTIDDLS http://www.facebook.com/ntiddls
Twitter: @NTIDDLS http://www.twitter.com/ntiddls
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A new American Masters film about Helen Keller will be broadcast Tues. 10/19 at 9 pm on PBS. https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/helen-keller-documentary/18386/
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Tenure Track Faculty 5958BR National Technical Institute for the Deaf NTID Liberal Studies
Detailed Job Description The Department of Liberal Studies at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf invite applications for one faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The position is a 9-month, tenure-track appointment. Application reviews will begin during Fall 2021. The new Deaf Cultural Studies Assistant or Associate Professor will:
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TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Gabriel Cardenas
Phone: 512-462-5372
Email: gabriel.cardenas@tsd.state.tx.us
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FIRST DEAF AUTHORS BOOK FESTIVAL COMING TO TEXAS May 2022
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Dear Colleagues,
The NTID Center on Employment is pleased to inform you that the NTID Virtual Career Fair will be taking place on Wednesday, October 6, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
All deaf and hard-of-hearing students pursuing their Associate, Bachelor, or Master’s degree can attend.
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Need materials the library doesn't have? Request them through Interlibrary Loan (ILL). Online students, please use ILL to request books and articles. Local RIT students on campus can use Connect NY to request books, and ILL to request articles. It takes up to 2 business days to get a Connect NY book, and up to 5 business days to get materials from ILL (although articles are usually fast, especially if you have the doi number-you can get the article within an hour!).
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Information for Sign Your Art Watercolor Class
Supported by the Mill Art Center and Gallery in Honeoye Falls, NY
Online through Zoom
November 3, 10, 17, December 1, 8, 15, 2021
Wednesday evenings 6-8pm
Class size limited to 6 people fluent in sign language and ASL with a minimum of three people
Instructor - Donna Gustina
Fee - $160 for twelve hours of instruction plus supplies
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View the September NTID Library Newsletter! Click on the picture!
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You can use the RIT Libraries Catalog to find books. Many of our books are online which is convenient. Below is a video explanation
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I will be in the study room across from the Dining Commons during my outreach hours. Every week, the schedule varies, so I will post weekly updates to my schedule. Feel free to stop by with your questions!
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If you would like to have an access pass, you need to fill out this form. You need to apply for this every year. There is a website with more information about the RRLC Access Pass program. Undergraduates, graduates, faculty and staff may apply for this pass which will allow them to visit area libraries and borrow their materials.
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Some of our books and DVDs are at an off-site facility. You need to request the book or DVD if you see that it is not available at Ritter Library. It will say Library Offsite Collections. Suppose you want The Beginning American Sign Language DVDs. Click on the image to access the video or follow the directions below.
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There are several ways a wheelchair user can get to the Ritter Library See map that shows the route from the Wallace building to the east side of Ritter.
Tunnel via Eastman elevator
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Yes, we have streaming video databases.. Take a look at the following databases for captioned streaming videos. Faculty can request a video for classroom purposes. Fill out the media form.
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My hours tend to be Momday-Friday from 8-5 except when I have meetings, classes, and consultations. In addition to contacting me via e-mail, chat, and videophone, I have added Zoom room availability. When it is open, you will first be in the waiting room.
I will let you in if I am not with a person. My Zoom room is https://rit.zoom.us/my/jxnwml
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The library has moved to the Ritter Ice Rink (Wallace on Ice). View the library hours on the RIT Libraries website. This space includes the following:
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Hi! I am Joan Naturale, the NTID and Deaf Studies Librarian, with a new blog! I plan to post at least weekly.
