Preemptive Radical Inclusion (PRI) is a Unitarian Universalist term coined by CB Beal, M.Div. According to their website, “Preemptive Radical Inclusion means that we intentionally position ourselves, before we know anything at all about anyone in the room, to presuppose that everyone is already, and always, in the room.” To simplify, PRI makes accommodations for the myriad needs of people without waiting for a specific person to ask for assistance, thereby making them feel welcomed into a space that was designed with them in mind.

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The Library is excited to announce that Zotero, a free, open-source reference management tool, is now available to help you collect, organize, and cite your research materials effortlessly. Zotero will be replacing NoodleTools as the Library’s officially supported reference and citation tool.

With Zotero, you can:

 – Save and organize references from books, articles, and websites

– Generate citations and bibliographies in multiple styles

– Collaborate with peers on research projects

– Sync your research across multiple devices

Official NoodleTools support will end on May 25, 2025.

If you are currently using NoodleTools, you will lose access on this date. Please export and back-up any projects and citations to avoid losing important work. We understand that transitioning from NoodleTools may take some adjustment, and we’re here to help. Library will be offering workshops, guides, and one-on-one support to ensure a smooth transition. Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks.

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If one were to be told to think of a book, a certain image would come to mind for most. It would be a collection of pages bound with some form of cover — be it hardcover or paperback — and the general assumption would find the pages mass printed. The Oxford History of the Book is here to challenge this assumption.

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You may think of gardening as an interest for older individuals, but it is making a quick comeback with youth and young adults alike. March 12^th is “National Plant a Flower Day.”  It is the day to put your green thumb to the test by grabbing some seed packets, soil and a trowel and start planting.  If you are new to landscaping, there are some helpful tips to help you get started so that your garden will have that “wow” look.

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