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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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Picture of author sitting at a desk next to his book "Deaf Republic" that shows a bricked ear.



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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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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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