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The ticking countdown to 2023 has less than ten days remaining.  It's time to look back. Regardless of how your past reading journey unfolded, the new year is always a fresh beginning, opening a brand-new page for the possibilities of reading. ​The library has prepared an opening-year booklist for all readers.  (Some books will be presented in a surprise blind box, all readers can attend interactive activity through the WeChat Platform article) The Elephant in the UniverseAuthor: Govert Schillin…

Biased Author: Jennifer L. Eberhardt Call Number: BF575. P9 E24 2021 CN We may think of ourselves as always treating others equally, but the reality is quite different. Implicit biases subtly shape what we see, hear, feel, and remember every day, even influencing our routine behaviors, and causing numerous negative impacts on both ourselves and society. Only by changing our mindset can we break through from existing limitations. American social psychologist Jennifer Eberhardt summarizes her own…

Student Learning and Activity Center In the spring of 2023, the Wenzhou-Kean University Student Learning and Activity Center was completed and put into use. Subsequently, the Wenzhou-Kean University Library also moved into the Student Learning and Activity Center building, which is of great significance to the development of the library. As an important place for students to study and discuss, the importance of the library is self-evident. In order to create a distinctive brand of WKU Library,…

《馋：贪吃的历史》/ Florent Quellier Call Number：BV 4627 .G5 Q45 2022 CN Lam Chua, a well-known food critic, once said that indulging in eating and drinking is a way to show respect for life. However, gluttony is considered one of the Seven Deadly Sins in the western countries. Is gluttony truly a sin? This book offers a comprehensive history of gluttony, examining the boundless charm of the relationship between humans and food, and the intertwining of food and culture over thousands of years, from the h…

The Business Expert Press eBooks Reading and Retrieving Contest co-organized by the WKU Library and iGroup ended on Oct.  31st, 2023. Congratulations to all winners! The Keep Jumper has been run out of stock, so the third prize would be fragrance sticks. A full list of winners is shown below: Name Email Prize Wang** 11***60@wku.edu.cn First Prize（Huawei Earphones） Sun** sun***zu@wku.edu.cn Second Prize（Thermos Cup） miao** 11***90@wku.edu.cn  Second Prize（Thermos Cup） Zeng** 11***80@wku.edu.cn Th…

Simply Notetaking and Speedwriting: Learn How to Take Notes Simply and Effectively / Kristine Setting Clark Call Number：LB 2395.25 C53 2022 Simply Notetaking and Speedwriting: Learn How to Take Notes Simply and Effectively is a comprehensive guide on mastering essential note-taking and speedwriting skills. Tailored for students and educators alike, this book offers clear, straightforward methods to enhance learning and work efficiency. With practical techniques, readers can effectively manage no…

Attention all book lovers! The 2023 May Library Book Fair was a great success thanks to the enthusiastic participation of students, faculty, and staff. We’re excited to announce that the foreign language books featured in the book fair have now been shelved, of majority are settled in the atrium, 3F. These captivating titles are waiting for you to dive into their stories, ideas, and knowledge. Among the recommendations, we discovered many inspiring reads: Women in Song and Yuan China / Bret Hi…

SLAC Library (SLAC 3-6F)   Closed Mid-Autumn Festival & National Day Holiday September 29, 2023 – October 8, 2023   24/7 Study Room (SLAC B101) 24/7 GHK Design Library (GHK D202) Closed Mid-Autumn Festival & National Day Holiday September 29, 2023 – October 8, 2023   Wenzhou-Kean University Library will be closed for Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day Holiday from September 29, 2023 to October 8, 2023. Please see the above Library Opening Hours for details. Pleas…

As the autumn breeze carries the refreshing scent of osmanthus flowers, it’s t9he perfect time to read by the lakeside. Ever since Vice President Yang Yixin recommended the precious freshman reading list to us, it has captured the attention of many freshmen, inspiring them to read and share their reading reflections. Among the many books, WKUers seem to particularly enjoy Educated：A Memoir, which has been borrowed multiple times by several readers. Meanwhile, Flowers for Algernon, A Woman Makes…

Based on the evaluation of the databases and consultation with the Colleges, the WKU Library has added one database and unsubscribed three databases in the fiscal year 2022-2023.   New Subscriptions: SAGE Skills: Business   Cancellation: EBSCO American Psychological Association (APA) (access ends December 31, 2022) fDi Markets (access ends May 31, 2023) Morningstar Direct (access ends December 30, 2022)   The subscribed databases are listed on the Library’s Database A-Z page. If you have any que…