Encyclopedia of Diderot and d’Alembert

Posted on July 10th, 2009 in Resources, Resources for Research by Stacey Ewing

Encyclopedia of Diderot & d'Alembert

Collaborative Translation Project: Encyclopedia of Diderot & d’Alembert

University of Michigan has set up a database containing translations of the Encyclopedia of Diderot and d’Alembert.  Users can browse or search English-translated articles from this encyclopedia as well as view links to the original French versions of the translated articles.  They’ve also conveniently included hypertext cross-referencing .

First published over the course of more than twenty years (1751-1777), the 32 volumes of the Encyclopédie include 21 volumes of text with more than 70,000 articles on subjects ranging from asparagus to zodiac. The remaining 11 volumes contain beautifully engraved plates illustrating many of the articles. The Encyclopédie was the major achievement of the French Enlightenment whose aim, in Diderot’s words, was to “change the common way of thinking” through the expansion of knowledge and the development of critical modes of thought.

Want to help out with this project?  They’re looking for translators.

Moving Out Soon?

Posted on April 28th, 2009 in Resources by Stacey Ewing

Moving Out?

Moving Out?  Spring Cleaning?  Downsizing?

Craiglist (http://gainesville.craigslist.org/) 

Try selling your stuff on Craigslist where placing a “for sale” ad is free. 

Freecycle (http://www.freecycle.org/) 

You could give away or trade some of your things on Freecycle.  Freecycle is a nonprofit, grassroots movement of people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free in their own towns.  A great way to recycle and keep reusable items out of the landfills.  There is a local Gainesville Freecycle Group.

The Dignity Project (http://www.dignityproject.com)

Have computer equipment or even an old car that you’d just like to donate?  Consider giving it to the Dignity Project. Volunteers at The Dignity Project repair/refurbish computers and automobiles to give to community members in need.  

Thrift Stores 

Consider donating your unwanted items to local thrift stores.  Gainesville has many to choose from, including these: 

Library Donations

Just want to get rid of  some old books, CDs, videos, DVDs, magazines or software?  Consider donating those items to the Alachua County Friends of the Library Association or the UF Smathers Library Bookstore.

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End of Semester | Final Exam Stress…

Posted on April 27th, 2009 in Resources by Stacey Ewing

Dealing with End of Semester Stress  & Test Anxiety

Well, Final Exams are finally here. Most of you are working hard wrapping up projects and papers and studying last minute for final exams.

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Reduce General Stress & Anxiety

Stress and anxiety during this time of the semester is normal but there are many ways that you can help reduce the levels you are suffering from:

  • List It- Make a list of tasks you have left to complete this week and prioritize that list.
  • Schedule It-  Take a few minutes to schedule out academic, social and physical time. Be realistic in the amount of time you allot for each.
  • Exercise-  Get some exercise at least every other day, even if you just go for a 15 minute walk.
  • Sleep- Get. Enough. Sleep!!!  Seriously, going into an exam sleep deprived will only reduce your performance.
  • Eat Well- Easier said than done, but try to avoid junk foods this week.  Eat some veggies and drink some water. 
  • Stop procrastinating- Just do it!  Finish those tasks you’ve been dreading & get them out of the way so you no longer have to worry about them!
  • Decompress- Try to find at least 20 minutes during the day to give yourself some alone time.  Stare at a wall if you have to. 
  • Let Go- Recognize what you can and cannot change.  Don’t dwell on things beyond your control- let go of those things and focus on things things you CAN change. Allow yourself to say, “Good Enough.”
  • Assert yourself-  Set limits on the demands others place on your time and energy when necessary. It’s okay to say “No.”

Dealing with Test Anxiety

The UF Counseling Center has a great list of tips and tricks for dealing with testing anxiety.

Overwhelmed?  Need to talk to someone?

If you are starting to feel overwhelmed and feel that you need to talk to someone,  UF has many resources for students to effectively deal with a wide variety of problems that can interfere with their academic progress.  Among the key student support resources:

We’re here for you too!

Don’t forget, the library is here for you too.  If you have questions you can call us at Library West (273-2629 or 273-2665).   You can even instant message a librarian.

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