A 'Good Great Place': Exhibits at the University of Michigan Library
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The document discusses the creation of an exhibits and outreach program at the University of Michigan Library. It describes the library's large collection and digital initiatives. It outlines how an unused room was transformed into a gallery space to showcase collections and host public programs. The goal of the new gallery is to act as an intellectual gathering place and foster relationships between the library and campus/local community. Recent exhibits and programs are provided as examples of the gallery's evolution and success in fulfilling its mission.
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Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
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2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
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