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If you prefer to read books in print, we have a VSI display on the 1st floor of the library directly in front of the Check Out Desk. Feel free to borrow any that interest you!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

UTC Library now has access to the Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press both online and in print!<\/h2>\n

Launched in 1995, Very Short Introductions provide concise overviews on a wide variety of subjects in arts\/humanities, law, medicine\/health, science\/mathematics, and social sciences. Over 500 have been published to date.<\/p>\n

In our current era of information overload, VSI\u2019s are a great way to learn about a topic without becoming overwhelmed. Oxford is known for its quality scholarly content worldwide<\/p>\n

Some intriguing VSI titles include:<\/h2>\n
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\n\"The
\nThe U.S. Constitution: A Very Short Introduction<\/em><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n\"Viruses:
\nViruses: A Very Short Introduction<\/em><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n\"Comparative
\nComparative Literature: A Very Short Introduction<\/em><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
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\n\"Decadence:
\nDecadence: A Very Short Introduction<\/em><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n\"Veterinary
\nVeterinary Science: A Very Short Introduction<\/em><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Access VSI\u2019s online<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

UTC Library now has access to the Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press both online and in print! Launched in 1995, Very Short Introductions provide concise overviews on a wide variety of subjects in arts\/humanities, law, medicine\/health, science\/mathematics, and social sciences. Over 500 have been published to date. In our current era of… <\/p>\n

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