Behavioral Science, Public Service, and Education

Fall 2024 Updates

I have updated each department's page with new titles available. Feel free to stop by and take a look! 

• Thanks to those of you who have scheduled library instruction already. I always enjoy meeting with students, so just email me any requests you have: in-person, online, or an updated video/Canvas page. 
• Additionally, the library has made this excellent resources available to you and your students: 

Massasoit faculty, students, and staff now have digital access to breaking news, curated newsletters, podcasts and videos, career insights and more from anywhere on desktop, tablet, mobile and the WSJ app. 

Activate your Wall Street Journal account

Go to: https://library.massasoit.edu/wsjdj 

• Your first name, last name, and email address should be filled in.
• You should see this screen:

4. You will be prompted to select preferences and interests. This can be done at a later time. To skip, close tab and click again on the WSJ link.
5. You should be redirected to WSJ.com with your registration complete. Account settings and preferences menu is in the top right-hand corner. 
6. Once you complete your account set up, you can add the WSJ app on your mobile device, available at the Apple Store and Google Play. 

Instructor Tools

WSJ Context is a new tool for instructors to easily create and share reading lists with their students.

The Assessment Tool lets you test your students’ comprehension and awareness of current events through online quizzes on WSJ articles.

The Weekly Review offers relevant articles, along with thought-provoking questions and classroom applications.

Critical Thinking Resources integrate WSJ articles into your classes and energize discussions with tangible examples of course concepts your students can apply in the real world.

And I leave you with a new book we could all probably use: 

Niksen: Embracing the Dutch Art of Doing Nothing by Olga Mecking

Call Number: BJ1589 .M46 2021

ISBN: 9780358395317

Publication Date: 2021-01-12

Niksen is not a form of meditation, nor is it a state of laziness or boredom. It's not scrolling through social media, or wondering what you're going to cook for dinner. Rather, to niks is to make a conscious choice to sit back, let go, and do nothing at all. Perfect for anyone who feels overwhelmed, burnt out, or exhausted, NIKSEN does not tell you to work harder. Instead, it shows you how to take a break from all the busyness while giving you sincere, heartfelt permission to do nothing.

Have a terrific fall!