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We have a research tool that can get overlooked. Down at the bottom of the database list on your portal is a link to WGSN (originally Worth Global Style Network, but now just WGSN). While primarily used by fashion professionals, WGSN has content that many students can use. Designers should be aware of the color forecasting reports. Graphic design and interior design use color all the time...what colors are going to be trending in 2024? WGSN can tell you. 

WGSN has white papers on technology and sustainability, and reports on how 3D printing is used in fashion and design. 

If you are interested in photography, take a look at the WGSN exhibition reports and the streetwear fashion collection. 

While I often suggest Ebsco and Jstor for research, they don't have the forecasting reports that designers need to create collections for the future. WGSN is open to all students, not just fashion students. Contact the library@rmcad.edu for login information!

The Learning Commons has put together a new guide about the history of RMCAD and the Jewish Consumptive Relief Society (JCRS) who founded the hospital that is now our campus. 

https://rmcad.libguides.com/rmcad

We have included a history written by illustrious historian, Tom Keefe; a walking tour; a Youtube video and more. 

We have also added a page for stories of things that happen on campus that we can't always explain. If you want to add a story, you can make an account on this platform and post a story to share. 

We all like that our campus has an interesting history, and we hope that you like it too!

It’s the second to last week of the semester, you are losing steam and don’t know what to do? It might be time to take a brain break! Do you feel like you don’t have enough time to take a break with finals week just around the corner? Did you know that taking a short break, even just 5 minutes can help reset your focus? 

Here are some suggestions depending on how much time you have!

5 min. - Get outside and smell that fall air! If you only have a few minutes, just going outside even if it’s on your balcony can help to slow down and reset your mind. Take it a step further by taking a few deep breaths. 

10 min. - Make your favorite hot beverage! My go to is a cup of hot jasmine tea with a chocolate biscuit. 

15 min. - Take a relaxing walk. Even if it’s just around the neighborhood or apartment complex, it’s nice to get out and separate yourself from your workspace. You might even find inspiration, or break through that roadblock that you’ve been struggling with.

30 min. - Are you currently working on an art piece and find yourself stuck? Try reading a chapter from a spooky book (or any book really!), it is October after all! 

45 min. - Make a home cooked meal! Recharge your body and mind with something yummy. I love chopping up my favorite vegetables, covering them with olive oil - a little salt and pepper - and throwing them in the oven at 400 degrees for 20 min. (This can vary depending on what vegetables you use.) While they are cooking, I will fix some protein and bam! An easy but healthy meal that I like!

1hr - Listen to a podcast. A few that I’m currently listening to are, My Favorite Murder, And That’s Why We Drink, and Let’s Not Meet, but there are so many other great ones to choose from! Owning It: The Anxiety Podcast is a great one that I listen to while I’m taking a break in between tasks.

2hrs - Have you been on the go all day? Watch a horror movie and get your blood pumping! This is more for fun, but you can turn it into a brain break by making a healthy snack to go with your movie, or by brewing up some tea or coffee! Or, if we are really being honest here, a big jug of water to go with all of that popcorn you just made. 

To celebrate October, the library has wrapped up some spooky movies and books to check out on campus! Come down if you can and give yourself a brain break!

Here in the library and SLC we often talk about our role as part of the academic team, but there is a part of the team that doesn't always get enough attention. 

YOU. You and your fellow students are part of the team. Think about study groups with your classmates, think about checking in on each other, or asking for notes. The SLC Peer Tutors are part of this, but you are too. Talking to your fellow students about classwork can be rewarding, beyond just better grades. You might find that you can collaborate on a project, or maybe you have shared interests that can lead to future projects. 

If you are in a liberal arts class, get to know your fellow students. You never know when you might need a photographer for your fashion shoot, or a graphic designer to help with your logo. The liberal arts classes are an ideal place to meet people in other programs. 

In your program classes, team up for study groups, or ideation sessions. Take advantage of your diverse backgrounds to increase your knowledge base. 

The library and SLC are always around to support you, but don't forget the rest of the team!