The weather has a touch of cool to it- not a blast but a touch. The football parties are being planned. Teams are being discussed. It must be autumn. Where do you go to get your Fall sports information fix? One place is in GALILEO with NewsBank. Chattahoochee pays for our users to access this remarkably comprehensive news tool.
My sons both graduated from Florida- we sort of drip orange and blue. I looked up Florida Gators in NewsBank. Over 1000 articles pulled up, with the most current at the top of the list. The blue column on the left has information that helps me narrow my search. I can easily select the year the articles were published (even though they arrive in newest date order).
The Location link seems to refer to the sections in the news magazine that an article appears- Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Sports...heavy on the sports.
The Source link has Sports Illustrated leading the pack with over 800 articles.The magazine that surprised me was FSB : Fortune Small Business. After I skimmed an article in FSB I realized- the NewsBank search had picked up Florida and gators, not the team but the state and the local animal. I wonder if I put the phrase in quotes, if that would eliminate the random Florida and gator article?
The last link in the blue column tells me how many magazine articles and how many web-only resources were pulled. What I realized is- these aren't web sites but articles that are only available on the web through a news organizations online publishing arm.
Try it out- see what NewsBank can find for you to share at the watercooler!
Get the password from your CTC librarian to access the Chattahoochee portion of GALILEO!
(and yes, when I put "Florida Gators" in quotes- the number of articles plummeted to just over 100)
-kls
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Fixing the page
I glanced at the View sidebar and realized...there were unedited portions referring to the pre-merged institution. It's been a busy first six weeks as three become one.
A co-worker passed along Cites & Insights: Crawford at Large from September 2009. Way down on a chart, the author notes the View From the Library. That tickled me that my co-worker read the article and passed it along and that Walt Crawford had noticed us!
We are posting less than we did. At the beginning (4 years ago) I created a post almost every day. My excuse for the change is- I've read several articles that said, 'post only when you have something to say.'
Besides, with the merger of three independent institutions into one system. It has been a bit busy. I'm going back to looking for references to North Metro Technical College so I can edit them to refer to Chattahoochee Technical College: North Metro campus.
-kls
A co-worker passed along Cites & Insights: Crawford at Large from September 2009. Way down on a chart, the author notes the View From the Library. That tickled me that my co-worker read the article and passed it along and that Walt Crawford had noticed us!
We are posting less than we did. At the beginning (4 years ago) I created a post almost every day. My excuse for the change is- I've read several articles that said, 'post only when you have something to say.'
Besides, with the merger of three independent institutions into one system. It has been a bit busy. I'm going back to looking for references to North Metro Technical College so I can edit them to refer to Chattahoochee Technical College: North Metro campus.
-kls
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Welcome, Guest
When I talk about a resource in GALILEO, I note you need to get the password from your Georgia librarian to access the resources from home.
There is a GALILEO Guest access which includes non-password-protected resources only, such as the Digital Library of Georgia databases, the New Georgia Encyclopedia, and other public databases.
I was scrolling through the 98 resources available to Guests of Georgia's GALILEO. Nothing like Ebsco or Proquest but still a nice variety of resources on, about, and for Georgia.
The Scholastic News Online caught my attention. I like the Book/Author resources- it's similar to NoveList in that you get reviews on a book from a reputable source. The description of the title helps you decide if you'd like to read it. There is a link to purchase the item. It is a publishers web site so they have a vested interest in getting you to purchase the book.
I've suggested to GALILEO through the 'contact us' link, the possibility of adding the public WorldCat link. It will tell you the closest library that has the book you are looking for.
Have you tried the IP recognizer link (GeoLocation tool) to access the subscription resources? I tried it out from home this morning....there is a link on the GALILEO entry page for using your IP address to connect to the local public GALILEO. It works - superb way to get to the resources even when you can't get the current password.
CAVEAT- if your internet service provider has an out of the state of Georgia location...it doesn't work. If you live near the borders (Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida) your internet service provider may be based in the neighboring state. You'd still have to go to your local public Georgia library to get the current password.
It is getting easier and easier to use these fabulous resources!
-kls
There is a GALILEO Guest access which includes non-password-protected resources only, such as the Digital Library of Georgia databases, the New Georgia Encyclopedia, and other public databases.
I was scrolling through the 98 resources available to Guests of Georgia's GALILEO. Nothing like Ebsco or Proquest but still a nice variety of resources on, about, and for Georgia.
The Scholastic News Online caught my attention. I like the Book/Author resources- it's similar to NoveList in that you get reviews on a book from a reputable source. The description of the title helps you decide if you'd like to read it. There is a link to purchase the item. It is a publishers web site so they have a vested interest in getting you to purchase the book.
I've suggested to GALILEO through the 'contact us' link, the possibility of adding the public WorldCat link. It will tell you the closest library that has the book you are looking for.
Have you tried the IP recognizer link (GeoLocation tool) to access the subscription resources? I tried it out from home this morning....there is a link on the GALILEO entry page for using your IP address to connect to the local public GALILEO. It works - superb way to get to the resources even when you can't get the current password.
CAVEAT- if your internet service provider has an out of the state of Georgia location...it doesn't work. If you live near the borders (Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida) your internet service provider may be based in the neighboring state. You'd still have to go to your local public Georgia library to get the current password.
It is getting easier and easier to use these fabulous resources!
-kls
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Les Paul
Guitarist Les Paul died today. Paul is best remembered for being a musician who was an innovator in the field of electric guitars and recording techniques. Paul produced his own brand of electric guitars. The Les Paul brand was the preferred guitar of several noted rock and roll musicians.
Paul was also a pioneer in the field of recording. He was noted for his innovations in overdubbing as well as with mulitrack recording.
A good place to find reliable and authoritative information on Les Paul is Encyclopedia Britannica a database within Galileo. Britannica is a good database for finding factual information on noted persons past and present.
Another source of information is Credo Reference. Credo is a collection of over 400 searchable reference books. A search for Les Paul leads you to several articles on the man from the pages of these reference books.
Access to Britannica or Credo from home, through Galileo, requires the current Galileo password. Please contact your local Georgia librarian to get the password.
JWF
Paul was also a pioneer in the field of recording. He was noted for his innovations in overdubbing as well as with mulitrack recording.
A good place to find reliable and authoritative information on Les Paul is Encyclopedia Britannica a database within Galileo. Britannica is a good database for finding factual information on noted persons past and present.
Another source of information is Credo Reference. Credo is a collection of over 400 searchable reference books. A search for Les Paul leads you to several articles on the man from the pages of these reference books.
Access to Britannica or Credo from home, through Galileo, requires the current Galileo password. Please contact your local Georgia librarian to get the password.
JWF
Sweet tooth
I have a sweet tooth. If it's sweet, I'll probably like it! This morning on the local Fox channel there was a story about scarcity and prices. How when something is scarce (oil, water, etc) the price goes up. Basic economics. You probably have figured if I start off by noting I have a sweet tooth....the scarce item must be - sugar.
Looking for the 'real' story in our databases is one of my joys. I must have been a fact checker in a previous life. Opening GALILEO and selecting Databases A-Z, then selecting All Databases. I scrolled through looking for a database I thought might have an article about the sugar shortage and its impact on processed food producers in the United States.
At first glance I selected Business Source Complete which is "a scholarly business database that provides full-text access to many peer-reviewed business related journals, including disciplines such as marketing, management, MIS, POM, accounting, finance and economics".. Nothing-
Back to the All Databases list- Agricola seemed a likely source for information about a sugar shortage. Agricola "contains bibliographic records from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Library and covers every major agricultural subject"...again... Nothing -
Perhaps I need a news story - my favorite newsy source is Lexis Nexis. While scrolling to L, I passed Facts.com which "highlights articles on current issues and controversies in society and science. Additionally, Facts.com contains a World Almanac Reference Database, World Almanac Encyclopedia, Reuters news articles, and World News Digest special features and articles from 1940 - present." CTC has purchased access to this particular resource. I stopped- did a search using sugar in both title and text in World News Digest, nothing current. Redid the search using sugar just in the title- still nothing.
Back to Databases A-Z, All Databases and my scroll to Lexis Nexis. I limited my search to the previous three months, used sugar as my search term, limited the search to Major U.S. and World Publications and TV and Radio Broadcast Transcripts. I sorted the results in chronological order. Victory! In June, July and August there are multiple stories about the shortage of sugar and the rising price of this commodity. Yes, I should have saved time and just gone to Lexis Nexis but I'd have missed the suspense of looking and looking.
If you have a sweet tooth (and are thinking about holiday baking) you might want to read these news stories to see if you need to plan ahead. You'll need the current GALILEO password. You may get that password from your Georgia librarian.
-kls
Looking for the 'real' story in our databases is one of my joys. I must have been a fact checker in a previous life. Opening GALILEO and selecting Databases A-Z, then selecting All Databases. I scrolled through looking for a database I thought might have an article about the sugar shortage and its impact on processed food producers in the United States.
At first glance I selected Business Source Complete which is "a scholarly business database that provides full-text access to many peer-reviewed business related journals, including disciplines such as marketing, management, MIS, POM, accounting, finance and economics".. Nothing-
Back to the All Databases list- Agricola seemed a likely source for information about a sugar shortage. Agricola "contains bibliographic records from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Library and covers every major agricultural subject"...again... Nothing -
Perhaps I need a news story - my favorite newsy source is Lexis Nexis. While scrolling to L, I passed Facts.com which "highlights articles on current issues and controversies in society and science. Additionally, Facts.com contains a World Almanac Reference Database, World Almanac Encyclopedia, Reuters news articles, and World News Digest special features and articles from 1940 - present." CTC has purchased access to this particular resource. I stopped- did a search using sugar in both title and text in World News Digest, nothing current. Redid the search using sugar just in the title- still nothing.
Back to Databases A-Z, All Databases and my scroll to Lexis Nexis. I limited my search to the previous three months, used sugar as my search term, limited the search to Major U.S. and World Publications and TV and Radio Broadcast Transcripts. I sorted the results in chronological order. Victory! In June, July and August there are multiple stories about the shortage of sugar and the rising price of this commodity. Yes, I should have saved time and just gone to Lexis Nexis but I'd have missed the suspense of looking and looking.
If you have a sweet tooth (and are thinking about holiday baking) you might want to read these news stories to see if you need to plan ahead. You'll need the current GALILEO password. You may get that password from your Georgia librarian.
-kls
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
The information lives on
A blog I read regularly noted the Washington Post's Mensa* Invitational list of edited words.
A search ensued for the original article in the Washington Post so I could comment on the entertaining list (and tell you where to read the original).
NewsBank, a new to me resource, available through Chattahoochee Technical College seemed a good place to start for a newspaper article.
I selected United States, clicked on DC, selected Washington Post, entered Mensa - and did find in 2007 an article "Week 699: Our Greatest Hit"
A Google search for "Washington Post's Mensa Invitational" turned up a number of bloggers commenting at various times (first one I noticed was in 2005 , then the same list but a different blog in 2006 and again most recently in 2009 ). The 2006 blog noted searching for the original source (and not finding it in the Washington Post's archives)!
Information lives on and on and on - check the sources and recheck and check again....
-kls
* Mensa was founded in England in 1946 by Roland Berrill, a barrister, and Dr. Lance Ware, a scientist and lawyer. They had the idea of forming a society for bright people, the only qualification for membership of which was a high IQ. The original aims were, as they are today, to create a society that is non-political and free from all racial or religious distinctions. The society welcomes people from every walk of life whose IQ is in the top 2% of the population, with the objective of enjoying each other's company and participating in a wide range of social and cultural activities.
The word "Mensa" means "table" in Latin. The name stands for a round-table society, where race, color, creed, national origin, age, politics, educational or social background are irrelevant.
A search ensued for the original article in the Washington Post so I could comment on the entertaining list (and tell you where to read the original).
NewsBank, a new to me resource, available through Chattahoochee Technical College seemed a good place to start for a newspaper article.
I selected United States, clicked on DC, selected Washington Post, entered Mensa - and did find in 2007 an article "Week 699: Our Greatest Hit"
With mystifying regularity, we continue to receive (often passed through several mailboxes at The Post) unsolicited entries to what's sometimes called the " Mensa Invitational ," and most recently "Change a Letter, Change a Lot": The results of Week 271 have continued to orbit in cyberspace for almost 10 years, picking up forwarders' own efforts along the way. We hope these lost souls find us this week. This week's contest: Take a word, term or name that begins with E, F, G or H; add one letter, subtract one letter, replace one letter or transpose two letters; and define the new word, as in the examples above, which got ink in 1998 and 2003.
A Google search for "Washington Post's Mensa Invitational" turned up a number of bloggers commenting at various times (first one I noticed was in 2005 , then the same list but a different blog in 2006 and again most recently in 2009 ). The 2006 blog noted searching for the original source (and not finding it in the Washington Post's archives)!
Information lives on and on and on - check the sources and recheck and check again....
-kls
* Mensa was founded in England in 1946 by Roland Berrill, a barrister, and Dr. Lance Ware, a scientist and lawyer. They had the idea of forming a society for bright people, the only qualification for membership of which was a high IQ. The original aims were, as they are today, to create a society that is non-political and free from all racial or religious distinctions. The society welcomes people from every walk of life whose IQ is in the top 2% of the population, with the objective of enjoying each other's company and participating in a wide range of social and cultural activities.
The word "Mensa" means "table" in Latin. The name stands for a round-table society, where race, color, creed, national origin, age, politics, educational or social background are irrelevant.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Step by step
Yes, I'm am thrilled with the GALILEO toolbar. They have a video, powerpoint and handouts available to offer reasons why using the GALILEO toolbar is beneficial to the researcher in Georgia. I created a step by step video on loading the toolbar and uploaded it to YouTube - some of us just need that 1-2-3 information.
GALILEO is available to Georgia citizens. Get the current password from your Georgia librarian.
-kls
GALILEO is available to Georgia citizens. Get the current password from your Georgia librarian.
-kls
John Hughes
You might have heard in recent days about the passing of film director John Hughes. Hughes is best known for his work in teen oriented films during the 1980's. Unlike the beach camp of past decades, Hughes' films were marked by a level of angst and insecurity that made the films very mature yet still teen oriented.
The writing and directing within Hughes' films captures the essence of being a teen, without the over the top jokes and absurdities that so often characterize films of past and future decades. The films of Hughes are also intertwined with the decade of the 1980's, and the films manage to capture the mood and feel of the decade, particularly that of the 1980's in suburban Chicago.
Hughes only directed eight films, although he was the writer on over two dozen other pieces. He key works include three films starring actress Molly Ringwald: Sixteen Candles, the Breakfast Club, and Pretty in Pink, of which Hughes directed the first two. A later film that he authored, Some Kind of Wonderful, is a retelling of Pretty in Pink, with the gender roles reversed.
The release of Planes, Trains, and Automobiles in 1987 saw a move away from the teen genre for Hughes. Much of his later work was comedy for a general audience, including writing the early 1990's hit Home Alone.
Hughes would leave film altogether by the time of his death. Few films in the teen genre have come close to approaching the level of the 1980's work of Hughes. There was a bit of hope for the genre with the release of the teen slasher film Scream in 1996, but this descended into a glurge of copycat films and WB influenced teen comedies that did not meet expectations.
Finding articles on Hughes and his work is easy in Galileo. Click on the 'search' tab and search for 'John Hughes.' You will find articles on his recent death and critique of his films. Be sure to limit your articles to full text.
JF
The writing and directing within Hughes' films captures the essence of being a teen, without the over the top jokes and absurdities that so often characterize films of past and future decades. The films of Hughes are also intertwined with the decade of the 1980's, and the films manage to capture the mood and feel of the decade, particularly that of the 1980's in suburban Chicago.
Hughes only directed eight films, although he was the writer on over two dozen other pieces. He key works include three films starring actress Molly Ringwald: Sixteen Candles, the Breakfast Club, and Pretty in Pink, of which Hughes directed the first two. A later film that he authored, Some Kind of Wonderful, is a retelling of Pretty in Pink, with the gender roles reversed.
The release of Planes, Trains, and Automobiles in 1987 saw a move away from the teen genre for Hughes. Much of his later work was comedy for a general audience, including writing the early 1990's hit Home Alone.
Hughes would leave film altogether by the time of his death. Few films in the teen genre have come close to approaching the level of the 1980's work of Hughes. There was a bit of hope for the genre with the release of the teen slasher film Scream in 1996, but this descended into a glurge of copycat films and WB influenced teen comedies that did not meet expectations.
Finding articles on Hughes and his work is easy in Galileo. Click on the 'search' tab and search for 'John Hughes.' You will find articles on his recent death and critique of his films. Be sure to limit your articles to full text.
JF
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
A picture is worth
Yes, some of us are visual learners. Here is a video from GALILEO...
I'm all agog about this toolbar!
-kls
I'm all agog about this toolbar!
-kls
To cite or not to cite
It's getting close to mid-term. Papers are being generated. Students are asking - "how do I cite this?" We have the 7th edition MLA [LB 2369 .G53 2009] (and we have created a handout with samples). We have the new APA (no samples yet). Both require a bit of thinking and digging and using to get the citation correct. Is there an "easy button" (yes, I watch too much TV) for creating a citation?
On our delicious page, we have collected a list of citation creators. The tag is listed under each program area. These are just links to the citation creators - no commentary on which is best.
We're a fan of ALA on Facebook. They posted a link to Bill Ferris', 16 July Instructify blog, Top 5 citation application.
There's the commentary. Go read which ones Bill thinks are the top 5. Then try them out and decide for yourself!
-kls
On our delicious page, we have collected a list of citation creators. The tag is listed under each program area. These are just links to the citation creators - no commentary on which is best.
We're a fan of ALA on Facebook. They posted a link to Bill Ferris', 16 July Instructify blog, Top 5 citation application.
Back in my day we had to figure out arcane citation formats by poring through dusty old style manuals. This was during that awkward window after people started putting good information on the internet, but before the style manuals told you how to cite web documents.
Your students don’t know how lucky they are...[read it all]
There's the commentary. Go read which ones Bill thinks are the top 5. Then try them out and decide for yourself!
-kls
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Galileo Toobar
Galileo has just released a toobar that you can download for use with Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. This toolbar will appear below the url/address bar on Internet Explorer. The toolbar allows you to search within Galileo without having to open up Galileo in a separate window. When you search, you search a group of databases connected with a certain vendor, ex. EBSCO databases, Proquest databases, or by Journals A-Z. It will also allow you to search in the Chattahoochee Technical College catalog. A drop down list on the left will allow you to navigate to various sections and datbases of Galileo, such as Lexis Nexis.
One other interesting feature of the toolbar involves Wikipedia. Once the Galileo toolbar is installed, references in Wikipedia articles that are endnoted at the end of the artilce will now display a link (in most cases) that appears as a purple tab that says 'Find It.' Clicking on the tab at the end of the endnote will take you to a page that will tell you whether or not an article or book can be found in full-text in Galileo and what databases(s)the article is in. To see an example of this, go to the Wikipedia article on President Obama and look at the endnotes near the article's end.
Remember, if you need the current Galileo password, please contact your local Georgia librarian.
JWF
One other interesting feature of the toolbar involves Wikipedia. Once the Galileo toolbar is installed, references in Wikipedia articles that are endnoted at the end of the artilce will now display a link (in most cases) that appears as a purple tab that says 'Find It.' Clicking on the tab at the end of the endnote will take you to a page that will tell you whether or not an article or book can be found in full-text in Galileo and what databases(s)the article is in. To see an example of this, go to the Wikipedia article on President Obama and look at the endnotes near the article's end.
Remember, if you need the current Galileo password, please contact your local Georgia librarian.
JWF
Family vacation
Have you spent time with family this summer? Maybe you gathered for a week at the beach with all the cousins running around or you drove a few hours for a long weekend in the mountains with strolls amidst the forest. The fun thing about family gatherings is the shared laughter as stories are told and retold about kin. How do you find stories about kin that no longer can attend these family gatherings because they have passed on?
I noticed while scrolling through GALILEO the Digital Library of Georgia's African American Funeral Programs from the East Central Georgia Regional Library. I did a quick search for Thomas. I noticed how many of the obituaries tell stories about the person- where they were born, their parents, what they did in life, how their life impacted others.
This resource can help African Americans with kin from east central Georgia find new stories about their family to share at the next family gathering.
Ancestry.com has a collection of obituaries that cover all races and areas (including Canada and Britain). Look at More Collections (toward the bottom middle left of the screen), select all databases, search for obituaries - 46 resources are offered with obituaries from around the US. If you search for obituary 16 resources are given - including a United States Obituaries collection with close to 150 million (yes, million) entries.
Use these resources to find new stories to share about kin!
Get the password to use GALILEO at home from your Georgia librarian. Ancestry is accessible only at the library.
-kls
I noticed while scrolling through GALILEO the Digital Library of Georgia's African American Funeral Programs from the East Central Georgia Regional Library. I did a quick search for Thomas. I noticed how many of the obituaries tell stories about the person- where they were born, their parents, what they did in life, how their life impacted others.
This resource can help African Americans with kin from east central Georgia find new stories about their family to share at the next family gathering.
Ancestry.com has a collection of obituaries that cover all races and areas (including Canada and Britain). Look at More Collections (toward the bottom middle left of the screen), select all databases, search for obituaries - 46 resources are offered with obituaries from around the US. If you search for obituary 16 resources are given - including a United States Obituaries collection with close to 150 million (yes, million) entries.
Use these resources to find new stories to share about kin!
Get the password to use GALILEO at home from your Georgia librarian. Ancestry is accessible only at the library.
-kls
Monday, July 27, 2009
Visual Learners
Are you a visual learner? Is it easier for you to understand a concept if you can 'see' it in action? The GALILEO Support team have added videos on YouTube :
Get the current password to use GALILEO from your Georgia librarian.
kls
GALILEO, Georgia's Virtual Library, provides licensed research resources to students in Georgia schools and higher education institutions, as well as to all Georgia citizens through their public libraries. The help videos included in YouTube, and also available on the GALILEO website, are designed to help users make the most of their research experience. GALILEO is at http://www.galileo.usg.edu
Get the current password to use GALILEO from your Georgia librarian.
kls
Monday, July 20, 2009
the Iconic Moon Pic
One of the most iconic images in human history is the one displayed here. (This image was created by NASA and as such is released into the public domain). This image is a perfect example of how information should be analyzed and evaluated before being taken as fact.
Many people believe this to be an image of the first lunar landing by Apollo eleven. That is correct. The image is of an astronaut. Again, that is also correct. It is also often assumed that the image is that of the first man on the moon, Neil Armstrong. This is incorrect. The image, later used by MTV upon that network's launch on August 1, 1981, is not of Neil Armstrong, but rather of the second man on the moon, Buzz Aldrin. Armstrong is in the picture though, his image is visible in the reflection of Aldrin's helmet.
Information that is both of a print and visual nature should always be carefully analyzed before being accepted. Just because information seems credible or that the source seems reliable does not make it authoritative. Please remember this as you conduct research on various topics. A string of letters after a name does not make an expert, and a long title does not make a relevant or accurate journal/article.
And with that, as they said on the first broadcast of MTV, 'ladies and gentlemen, rock and roll.'
jwf
Mission to Mars?
The three astronauts of Apollo 11: Neil Armstong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins, have been making public appearances today in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. (It should be noted that it is rare for Neil Armstrong to make a public appearance.)
During one such public appearance Michael Collins, pilot of the Apollo 11 command module, advocated the need for a manned mission to Mars. Collins in particular emphasized that a potential return trip to the moon in coming years would only delay a much more important mission to Mars.
jwf
During one such public appearance Michael Collins, pilot of the Apollo 11 command module, advocated the need for a manned mission to Mars. Collins in particular emphasized that a potential return trip to the moon in coming years would only delay a much more important mission to Mars.
jwf
Future of the Moon and Songs Musing Upon the Moon
Today is the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing by humans as part of the Apollo 11 mission. Looking back is important, but so is looking ahead. This article discusses what is ahead for NASA and the future of the space program. The article is laid out in a timeline format.
This blog posting was posted in 2008 in celebration of the launch of an Indian space probe headed for the moon. The blog is about songs related to the moon and contains links to videos of the songs. Naturally, 'Walking on the Moon' by the Police is included.
Remember that you can look up articles related to the moon and relevant historical figures through Galileo. Get the password from your local Georgia librarian.
JWF
This blog posting was posted in 2008 in celebration of the launch of an Indian space probe headed for the moon. The blog is about songs related to the moon and contains links to videos of the songs. Naturally, 'Walking on the Moon' by the Police is included.
Remember that you can look up articles related to the moon and relevant historical figures through Galileo. Get the password from your local Georgia librarian.
JWF
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Lunar Landing
Today is the 40th anniversary of the launch of the first lunar landingmission by astronauts from the United States of America. Apollo 11 was the culmination of a decades long effort to send man into space, then sending men to the moon without landing, then finally sending a small craft holding two men to land on the surface of Earth's nearest heavenly neighbor. The Apollo program involved ten's of thousands of people working at all levels to achieve the ultimate objective, that of placing a man on the moon and returning him safely.
The first steps of Neil Armstrong onto the Sea of Tranquility in 1969 is the best remembered moment of man's journeys into space. However, the Apollo program was more than just those few steps, both before and after. Men died during the program, most notably the deaths of the astronauts in the testing phase of Apollo 1, and lunar landings took place after Apollo 11, landings that stayed on the surface longer and were able to do more experimentation than their predecessor.
President Nixon told astronauts Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt, the last two astronauts to walk on the moon, congratulations on being the last men to walk on the moon this century, referring to the twentieth century. This prediction would come true as future Apollo missions were shelved in favor of budget cuts and the 'reusable' space shuttle. NASA is now in the early phases of a return to the moon, the Orion project.
A great source of information and articles on the lunar landings is Galileo. You might try searching for 'Apollo program,' 'lunar landing,' and 'Apollo 11.' Get the current password from your Georgia librarian. You may also search for books related to the lunar missions in Worldcat a database in Galileo that helps you to identify the closest library that owns a particular book.
Another option is to watch the television miniseries 'From the Earth to the Moon.' Hosted and produced by Tom Hanks, the series is a dramatization of the Apollo program, with one episode devoted to each of the missions. Many consider the best episode to be the one about Apollo 12, the second lunar landing. The series is based upon a book by author Andrew Chaikin.
And remember that on July 20th in 1969, the world became a little bit smaller . . .
JWF
The first steps of Neil Armstrong onto the Sea of Tranquility in 1969 is the best remembered moment of man's journeys into space. However, the Apollo program was more than just those few steps, both before and after. Men died during the program, most notably the deaths of the astronauts in the testing phase of Apollo 1, and lunar landings took place after Apollo 11, landings that stayed on the surface longer and were able to do more experimentation than their predecessor.
President Nixon told astronauts Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt, the last two astronauts to walk on the moon, congratulations on being the last men to walk on the moon this century, referring to the twentieth century. This prediction would come true as future Apollo missions were shelved in favor of budget cuts and the 'reusable' space shuttle. NASA is now in the early phases of a return to the moon, the Orion project.
A great source of information and articles on the lunar landings is Galileo. You might try searching for 'Apollo program,' 'lunar landing,' and 'Apollo 11.' Get the current password from your Georgia librarian. You may also search for books related to the lunar missions in Worldcat a database in Galileo that helps you to identify the closest library that owns a particular book.
Another option is to watch the television miniseries 'From the Earth to the Moon.' Hosted and produced by Tom Hanks, the series is a dramatization of the Apollo program, with one episode devoted to each of the missions. Many consider the best episode to be the one about Apollo 12, the second lunar landing. The series is based upon a book by author Andrew Chaikin.
And remember that on July 20th in 1969, the world became a little bit smaller . . .
JWF
Monday, July 13, 2009
Unlimited
Yes, I spent the weekend resting and relaxing. I even cleaned house a bit- but at a leisurely pace!
Today, the systems librarian sent out an e-mail
How do you access Credo? A couple of ways- through GALILEO or through the online catalog!
The records for each title have been imported to the Web catalog.
Type in Credo.
...805 records are pulled up...I'm not sure why...click View.
......click on electronic access link and voila you're in Credo.
If you do this off campus- you will need a login. Stop by the library to find out how to login to Credo direct (or go to GALILEO.
Online resources are a spectacular way to search for information. The 'new' Chattahoochee Technical College has a wealth of resources!
-kls
Today, the systems librarian sent out an e-mail
Our subscription to Credo Reference was upgraded from 50 to Unlimited last week. I have finished loading all the new titles & new editions. We now have access to 409 Credo Reference ebooks.North Metro had the unlimited access to Credo so the upgrade allows the Appalachian and Chattahoochee students to also use this valuable resource!
How do you access Credo? A couple of ways- through GALILEO or through the online catalog!
The records for each title have been imported to the Web catalog.
Type in Credo.
...805 records are pulled up...I'm not sure why...click View.
......click on electronic access link and voila you're in Credo.
If you do this off campus- you will need a login. Stop by the library to find out how to login to Credo direct (or go to GALILEO.
Online resources are a spectacular way to search for information. The 'new' Chattahoochee Technical College has a wealth of resources!
-kls
Thursday, July 09, 2009
And what day is this?
July 6th was the first day of Summer Quarter for the 'new' Chattahoochee Technical College. There are new databases to talk about but not today.
I admit to being too tired to think and too tired to comment but I'm still reading others blogs. The Encyclopedia Britannica folks commented on Merriam Websters new words.
Staycation isn't as 'new' as we think.
I may take a 'staycation' this weekend - no housecleaning or yard work- just enjoying the summer weather
-kls
I admit to being too tired to think and too tired to comment but I'm still reading others blogs. The Encyclopedia Britannica folks commented on Merriam Websters new words.
Staycation isn't as 'new' as we think.
Our language evolves in many ways,” says John Morse, president and publisher of Merriam-Webster. “As we’ve seen from our Open Dictionary feature on Merriam-Webster.com, people enjoy blending existing words, like combining ‘stay’ and ‘vacation’ to make staycation. Staycation is a good example of a word meeting a need and establishing itself in the language very quickly. Our earliest record of use is from 2005, but it seems to have exploded into popular use in 2007.”
I may take a 'staycation' this weekend - no housecleaning or yard work- just enjoying the summer weather
-kls
Thursday, June 25, 2009
What to read
So many choices, so little time...speaking of Time...the Time critics Lev Grossman and Richard Lacayo have selected the best 100 English language novels published since 1923 (so Mark Twain and Dickens aren't on the list).
There are links to the original reviews in Time. If there isn't a review in Time magazine, you could go to GALILEO and select NoveList.
Make your list and start reading....
The password to use GALILEO at home is available from your Georgia librarian.
-kls
There are links to the original reviews in Time. If there isn't a review in Time magazine, you could go to GALILEO and select NoveList.
Make your list and start reading....
The password to use GALILEO at home is available from your Georgia librarian.
-kls
Monday, June 15, 2009
It was the best of times
Are you familiar with the first line of Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities?
At Friday's last graduation for North Metro Technical College (soon we'll be Chattahoochee Technical College). Scott Rule started off his speech with the quote from Dickens.
I began to wonder....where is that book? This morning, I did a NetLibrary search to see if we had a copy available online...
VOILA- we do- three copies plus the Cliff Notes version...
If you're looking to brush up on your classic literature- check out NetLibrary. Remember you do need to create a password (in essence your library card) on campus to use NetLibrary off campus. Stop by the library we are open a bit during break. Flex hours!
-kls
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to heaven, we were all going direct the other way - in short, the period was so far like the present period, that some of its noisiest authorities insisted on its being received, for good or for evil, in the superlative degree of comparison only.
At Friday's last graduation for North Metro Technical College (soon we'll be Chattahoochee Technical College). Scott Rule started off his speech with the quote from Dickens.
I began to wonder....where is that book? This morning, I did a NetLibrary search to see if we had a copy available online...
VOILA- we do- three copies plus the Cliff Notes version...
If you're looking to brush up on your classic literature- check out NetLibrary. Remember you do need to create a password (in essence your library card) on campus to use NetLibrary off campus. Stop by the library we are open a bit during break. Flex hours!
-kls
Good by, so long....
An announcement from GALILEO:
Fortunately we purchased the Oxford English Dictionary, 2nd ed for our Reference collection. There is a 'free' Oxford online. It obviously isn't as complete as the subscription Oxford.
There are literature databases in GALILEO but none quite like LION...
The admissions office and the guidance counselors can refer you to sources for college information.
Life goes on....
So use these resources while you can....the plug will be pulled June 30th at midnight.
The current password to use GALILEO is available from your Georgia librarian.
-kls
The following databases will be discontinued beginning on July 1, 2009:
-College Source Online (ALL Consortia)
-Literature Online Complete (LION) (Technical Colleges)
-Oxford English Dictionary(Technical Colleges)
-Book Index with Reviews (Technical Colleges)
Fortunately we purchased the Oxford English Dictionary, 2nd ed for our Reference collection. There is a 'free' Oxford online. It obviously isn't as complete as the subscription Oxford.
There are literature databases in GALILEO but none quite like LION...
The admissions office and the guidance counselors can refer you to sources for college information.
Life goes on....
So use these resources while you can....the plug will be pulled June 30th at midnight.
The current password to use GALILEO is available from your Georgia librarian.
-kls
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Bronze Age in Galileo
Searching for articles related to the Bronze Age of comics in Galileo can be a bit tricky.
Going to the 'search' page within Galileo, select bronze age and comic book* as your search terms. Remember that the * allows you to search for both comic and comics.
What databases to search? First, your defaults are Academic Search Complete and Research Library. Also, click on the 'show more databases' link to display more databases to search. From this list select Newspaper Source and Proquest Newspapers.
The search results gives you one article each from three of the respective databases. None of the articles are hugely helpful, the closest being an interview with an artist on the difference between drawing comic characters and characters from the bronze age of antiquity.
The suggestion here is to search for articles related to comic events of the bronze age, using the same databases. A search for Crisis Infinite Earths leads to several articles related to the Crisis on Infinite Earths miniseries. A search for Marvel comics and Secret Wars leads to an article relating to the creation of the 'black' costume Spider Man found during and after the Secret Wars.
JWF
Going to the 'search' page within Galileo, select bronze age and comic book* as your search terms. Remember that the * allows you to search for both comic and comics.
What databases to search? First, your defaults are Academic Search Complete and Research Library. Also, click on the 'show more databases' link to display more databases to search. From this list select Newspaper Source and Proquest Newspapers.
The search results gives you one article each from three of the respective databases. None of the articles are hugely helpful, the closest being an interview with an artist on the difference between drawing comic characters and characters from the bronze age of antiquity.
The suggestion here is to search for articles related to comic events of the bronze age, using the same databases. A search for Crisis Infinite Earths leads to several articles related to the Crisis on Infinite Earths miniseries. A search for Marvel comics and Secret Wars leads to an article relating to the creation of the 'black' costume Spider Man found during and after the Secret Wars.
JWF
The Bronze Age
Several posts ago, it was mentioned in this venue that the North Metro library has acquired a copy of Watchmen. Watchmen was a comic book miniseries released in the mid-1980's. The comics were later compiled into graphic novel format and in 2009 a successful movie adaptation of the books was released.
Watchmen is significant for another reason. Some use the release of the Watchmen miniseries to denote the 'end' of the so-called Bronze Age of comics and the start of the Modern Age of comics. (It should be noted that there are many other possibilities for dating the start of the Modern Age and the end of the Bronze Age, including the release of the Batman miniseries the Dark Knight Returns.)
Comics books are considered to have undergone four defined periods, or 'ages.' These include the Golden Age, the Silver Age, the Bronze Age, and the Modern Age. The Modern Age is often referred to by many titles, including the Platinum Age, Diamond Age, and Iron Age. One column by Shawn O'Rourke suggested that of the four ages, only the Golden Age deals with comics exclusively. The other ages deal with the idea of superheroes themselves on the grounds that superheroes expanded into television, film, etc.
Again, there are many opinions as to when one age started and another ended. This is a matter that is subjective in nature. Opinions will vary depending upon who you speak with. Different comic book companies also vary in how they define the start and end of these ages on an internal basis. Most sources will tend to define the start of the Bronze Age as sometime in the early 1970's. Perhaps the latest date for the start of the Bronze Age is the release of Giant Size X-Men in 1975.
The Bronze Age also marks the years that Marvel comics overtook DC comics as the leading publisher in the industry. (Remember that Marvel published the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, X-Men, etc., while DC published Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, etc.) Independent publishers and creators began to make some headway in the industry. This is marked by the publication in 1977 of the 1st issue (out of a 300 issue miniseries!) of Cerebus by Dave Sims.
A big event in the Bronze Age was the death of Spider-Man/Peter Parker's girlfriend Gwen Stacy at the hands of the Green Goblin in Amazing Spider-Man 121 in 1973. This significant comic death would have a long impact upon the Spider-Man universe. It also demonstrated an already underway slow movement of the genre as a whole toward darker themes and storylines, a dytopic movement that would culminate in the Modern Age.
Minority superheroes, vampire/horror comics, and a brief spat of team-up books (usually featuring a popular character and a guest character in each issue) became popular during the Bronze Age. Certain styles and genres fell from popularity and were almost extinct by the end of the period, particularly westerns, romance comics, and war comics. Teen comics, best identified with Archie comics, would adapt and survive.
The release of Giant Size X-Men 1 cannot be underestimated. Giant-Size introduced a new lineup of X-Men, one that was more diverse culturally and ethnically. Created by Len Wein and Dave Cockrum, the 'new' X-Men became popular with fans, launching a new era of team superhero comics. The publication of X-Men 94, the new team's second appearance, would move the title out of the dregs of reprints. Cockrum would soon work with writer Chris Claremont to flesh out the characters. Claremont and artist John Byrne would take the series into the stratosphere of popularity. The death of Marvel Girl/Jean Grey/Phoenix in issue 137 is considered by many to be one of the great moments in comic history. The X-Men franchise would be established as the dominant franchise at Marvel by the end of the Bronze Age and would lead to many immitators at both Marvel and DC. The X-Men, in the modern age, would transition into cartoons and film. Wolverine, arguably the most popular X-Man, would be one of the first 'anti-heroes' to gain popularity in comics, trailblazing for a plethora of similar heroes in the Modern Age.
The Bronze Age would come to an end during the mid-1980's. Some say that the release of the Dark Knight Returns and Watchmen were part of the Bronze Age and define its end. Others say these books are considered Modern Age and mark that period's beginning.
One significant moment near the end of the Bronze Age was the release, in 1984, of Secret Wars by Marvel. This was an epic 12 issue miniseries featuring many of the main characters from the Marvel Universe. Secret Wars would pave the way for a slew of 'event' storylines that would later crossover across multiple titles for several months, a style that DC later adopted.
Perhaps the best demarcation for the end of the Bronze Age is the release of Crisis on Infinite Earths by DC in 1985. Crisis, like Secret Wars, would pave the way for the large multititle crossovers of the Bronze Age. Crisis also helped to solve some problems for DC. DC had decades of continuity to deal with regarding its characters. Mainstay characters also had issues that needed to be sorted out to move them forward, such as the near infinite power level of Superman. DC decided to solve these problems through a massive miniseries that had far reaching aftershocks. Massive amounts of continuity were done away with or altered. The idea of multiple earths, such as Earth-2, were eliminated to avoid confusion. Some heroes, such as the Batman, were moderately altered with regard to their character and background. Superman and Wonder Woman were rebooted. Superman's origin was redone by John Byrne, making the Man of Steel less godlike in his power level. Supergirl and the Silver Age flash died heroically in the Crisis and would not be seen again for many years. The Crisis itself would be revisited in the Modern Age with the release of Infinite Crisis and Final Crisis.
More on the Bronze Age and the other ages, including researching them in Galileo, to follow . . . .
JWF
Watchmen is significant for another reason. Some use the release of the Watchmen miniseries to denote the 'end' of the so-called Bronze Age of comics and the start of the Modern Age of comics. (It should be noted that there are many other possibilities for dating the start of the Modern Age and the end of the Bronze Age, including the release of the Batman miniseries the Dark Knight Returns.)
Comics books are considered to have undergone four defined periods, or 'ages.' These include the Golden Age, the Silver Age, the Bronze Age, and the Modern Age. The Modern Age is often referred to by many titles, including the Platinum Age, Diamond Age, and Iron Age. One column by Shawn O'Rourke suggested that of the four ages, only the Golden Age deals with comics exclusively. The other ages deal with the idea of superheroes themselves on the grounds that superheroes expanded into television, film, etc.
Again, there are many opinions as to when one age started and another ended. This is a matter that is subjective in nature. Opinions will vary depending upon who you speak with. Different comic book companies also vary in how they define the start and end of these ages on an internal basis. Most sources will tend to define the start of the Bronze Age as sometime in the early 1970's. Perhaps the latest date for the start of the Bronze Age is the release of Giant Size X-Men in 1975.
The Bronze Age also marks the years that Marvel comics overtook DC comics as the leading publisher in the industry. (Remember that Marvel published the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, X-Men, etc., while DC published Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, etc.) Independent publishers and creators began to make some headway in the industry. This is marked by the publication in 1977 of the 1st issue (out of a 300 issue miniseries!) of Cerebus by Dave Sims.
A big event in the Bronze Age was the death of Spider-Man/Peter Parker's girlfriend Gwen Stacy at the hands of the Green Goblin in Amazing Spider-Man 121 in 1973. This significant comic death would have a long impact upon the Spider-Man universe. It also demonstrated an already underway slow movement of the genre as a whole toward darker themes and storylines, a dytopic movement that would culminate in the Modern Age.
Minority superheroes, vampire/horror comics, and a brief spat of team-up books (usually featuring a popular character and a guest character in each issue) became popular during the Bronze Age. Certain styles and genres fell from popularity and were almost extinct by the end of the period, particularly westerns, romance comics, and war comics. Teen comics, best identified with Archie comics, would adapt and survive.
The release of Giant Size X-Men 1 cannot be underestimated. Giant-Size introduced a new lineup of X-Men, one that was more diverse culturally and ethnically. Created by Len Wein and Dave Cockrum, the 'new' X-Men became popular with fans, launching a new era of team superhero comics. The publication of X-Men 94, the new team's second appearance, would move the title out of the dregs of reprints. Cockrum would soon work with writer Chris Claremont to flesh out the characters. Claremont and artist John Byrne would take the series into the stratosphere of popularity. The death of Marvel Girl/Jean Grey/Phoenix in issue 137 is considered by many to be one of the great moments in comic history. The X-Men franchise would be established as the dominant franchise at Marvel by the end of the Bronze Age and would lead to many immitators at both Marvel and DC. The X-Men, in the modern age, would transition into cartoons and film. Wolverine, arguably the most popular X-Man, would be one of the first 'anti-heroes' to gain popularity in comics, trailblazing for a plethora of similar heroes in the Modern Age.
The Bronze Age would come to an end during the mid-1980's. Some say that the release of the Dark Knight Returns and Watchmen were part of the Bronze Age and define its end. Others say these books are considered Modern Age and mark that period's beginning.
One significant moment near the end of the Bronze Age was the release, in 1984, of Secret Wars by Marvel. This was an epic 12 issue miniseries featuring many of the main characters from the Marvel Universe. Secret Wars would pave the way for a slew of 'event' storylines that would later crossover across multiple titles for several months, a style that DC later adopted.
Perhaps the best demarcation for the end of the Bronze Age is the release of Crisis on Infinite Earths by DC in 1985. Crisis, like Secret Wars, would pave the way for the large multititle crossovers of the Bronze Age. Crisis also helped to solve some problems for DC. DC had decades of continuity to deal with regarding its characters. Mainstay characters also had issues that needed to be sorted out to move them forward, such as the near infinite power level of Superman. DC decided to solve these problems through a massive miniseries that had far reaching aftershocks. Massive amounts of continuity were done away with or altered. The idea of multiple earths, such as Earth-2, were eliminated to avoid confusion. Some heroes, such as the Batman, were moderately altered with regard to their character and background. Superman and Wonder Woman were rebooted. Superman's origin was redone by John Byrne, making the Man of Steel less godlike in his power level. Supergirl and the Silver Age flash died heroically in the Crisis and would not be seen again for many years. The Crisis itself would be revisited in the Modern Age with the release of Infinite Crisis and Final Crisis.
More on the Bronze Age and the other ages, including researching them in Galileo, to follow . . . .
JWF
Friday, June 05, 2009
Yesterday
Yesterday JWF mentioned how you can set Google to display in Klingon. He mentioned that the Bible and Shakespeare had been translated into Klingon but he didn't provide links. Well, it made me curious.
I began to wonder are those Urban Legends or do those translations really exist?
Using Google (in English) I found the Bible in Klingon. I found the Klingon Institute has translated Hamlet. I found Sonnet #18 and other references to Shakespeare but not the whole body of work translated into Klingon.
Well, that's Google but what about GALILEO?
Using the basic search tab - I did a search for Klingon AND Shakespeare limiting the results to peer reviewed- no junk here...and I chose 9 databases: Book Collection:Non-Fiction, NoveList, Literary Reference Center, Science and Technology Collection, Literature Online, Academic Search Complete, Book Index with Reviews and Research Library.
You do know how to search through multiple databases in GALILEO, don't you? If not stop by and we'll show you this incredibly useful tool.
On with the search-
Are you a betting person?
Which resources had something about Klingon AND Shakespeare?
Were there any hits at all for Klingon AND Shakespeare in GALILEO??
Surprisingly - yes.
Academic Search Complete - 1
Book Index with Reviews - 4
Research Library - 2
So go ahead- dive into GALILEO and read all about it! You may get the current password to use GALILEO at home from your Georgia librarian.
-kls
I began to wonder are those Urban Legends or do those translations really exist?
Using Google (in English) I found the Bible in Klingon. I found the Klingon Institute has translated Hamlet. I found Sonnet #18 and other references to Shakespeare but not the whole body of work translated into Klingon.
Well, that's Google but what about GALILEO?
Using the basic search tab - I did a search for Klingon AND Shakespeare limiting the results to peer reviewed- no junk here...and I chose 9 databases: Book Collection:Non-Fiction, NoveList, Literary Reference Center, Science and Technology Collection, Literature Online, Academic Search Complete, Book Index with Reviews and Research Library.
You do know how to search through multiple databases in GALILEO, don't you? If not stop by and we'll show you this incredibly useful tool.
On with the search-
Are you a betting person?
Which resources had something about Klingon AND Shakespeare?
Were there any hits at all for Klingon AND Shakespeare in GALILEO??
Surprisingly - yes.
Academic Search Complete - 1
Book Index with Reviews - 4
Research Library - 2
So go ahead- dive into GALILEO and read all about it! You may get the current password to use GALILEO at home from your Georgia librarian.
-kls
Thursday, June 04, 2009
Klingonese
The search engine Google has a tool that allows you to display the homepage and interface in a different language. One of these languages is Klingon. The Klingons are a fictional species of aliens from the Star Trek franchise of television shows and films. The Klingons have a number of fans, the more dedicated of whom dress up like actual Klingons and have translated Shakespeare and the Bible into Klingon.
You can translate web pages into or display Google in a variety of languages. Doing so is as simple as going by clicking on the 'languages' link from the Google main page.
You can translate web pages into or display Google in a variety of languages. Doing so is as simple as going by clicking on the 'languages' link from the Google main page.
How many ways to say....
The English language is a wonderfully frustrating way to communicate. We can use one word for X, yet use the same sounding word for Y. There are tools to help us understand what a word means and it's origin in the vocabulary. This morning I read, Gregory McNamee's thoughts about Oxford English Dictionary and the English language!
Mr. McNamee included the Monty Python Sketch:
Here's a link to the script in case you can't quite understand the accents.
We do have access to the complete onlineOxford English Dictionary through GALILEO - at least for now. We purchased the print 2nd edition [PE 1625 . 08] if you'd like to rustle through the pages. There is a free Oxford English Dictionary. It isn't as complete - well, it is free - but it's better than nothing!
Find out what those words really mean and where they came from!
-kls
Get the password to access GALILEO at home from your Georgia librarian.
Mr. McNamee included the Monty Python Sketch:
Here's a link to the script in case you can't quite understand the accents.
We do have access to the complete onlineOxford English Dictionary through GALILEO - at least for now. We purchased the print 2nd edition [PE 1625 . 08] if you'd like to rustle through the pages. There is a free Oxford English Dictionary. It isn't as complete - well, it is free - but it's better than nothing!
Find out what those words really mean and where they came from!
-kls
Get the password to access GALILEO at home from your Georgia librarian.
Monday, June 01, 2009
Pulitzer Prize
Hello.
Those fine folks at the Pulitzer Prize recently announced their most recent crop of winners.
The library has the winning book in the Biography or Autobiography category, as well as a finalist in this category. The winner was the book American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House by Jon Meachem. This book deals with the years of the Presidency of Andrew Jackson during the 1820's and 1830's.
The book that was not selected but was a finalist was the Bin Ladens: An Arabian Family in the American Century, written by Steve Coll. This book looks at Osama Bin Laden, along with other prominent members of his extended family.
If you are interested in either of these books, please drop by the library and check them out. You can also find a review of the two books in the Galileo database Book Index with Reviews, which contains reviews of non-fiction books. This should be a good tool to help you learn more about these two books.
(Note with regard to licensing of the Bin Laden image:Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1.2 or any later version published by the Free Software Foundation; with no Invariant Sections, no Front-Cover Texts, and no Back-Cover Texts.)
JWF
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Shaking the tree
Summer time is a superb time to get together with kin. The beach, the mountains, the backyard...all places to 'be' with one another. Sometimes you want to share stories about those relatives who no longer can join you in person. Yet, you've told all the stories you know!
Have you looked at someones WWI draft registration card?
Or read a death certificate or marriage license?
These primary source documents can be found in Ancestry Library Edition through GALILEO on campus. ProQuest has been working on making navigating within Ancestry just a tad easier....
So before the living get together, find something new to talk about when you mention old Uncle Sam - check out Ancestry on campus!
-kls
Have you looked at someones WWI draft registration card?
Or read a death certificate or marriage license?
These primary source documents can be found in Ancestry Library Edition through GALILEO on campus. ProQuest has been working on making navigating within Ancestry just a tad easier....
We are excited to announce the launch of the new site-wide navigation at the top of every Ancestry.com page. This change came about after a lot of research and gathering feedback from people who use the site every day....
You will find that it is quicker and easier for you to get where you want to go on the site. read more
So before the living get together, find something new to talk about when you mention old Uncle Sam - check out Ancestry on campus!
-kls
Monday, May 18, 2009
All the news
Old newspapers are fun to read just to see how much has not changed in the way humans treat each other. Scandal sells, always has.
The Digital Library of Georgia has digitized some Historic Newspapers of Georgia. The Macon Telegraph from 1826-1908 is available online:
The Archives has an easy to use search feature, the images are pretty clear, and the magnifier makes it possible to read each word!
I collect family information for fun. Some of my kin are from the middle of Georgia. I looked up a family name - Brittain. First story on the list is a fascinating account of a lady (no relation) who had come to Atlanta and made a name for herself in charity circles - she had evidence of the Chief Detective in Atlanta making improper proposals to a young girl (17 Feb 1892, pg 8). The Chief accused Mrs. Brittain of blackmail. Yes, 1892- not 2009.
Be reassured or appalled by reading the historic newspapers in the Digital Library of Georgia- select Media and scroll down the list to see what was happening in Georgia!
-kls
The Digital Library of Georgia has digitized some Historic Newspapers of Georgia. The Macon Telegraph from 1826-1908 is available online:
Myron Bartlett established the Macon Telegraph in 1826 as a weekly newspaper three years after the incorporation of the city. For the price of three dollars for a year's subscription, readers were treated to reports on the political and economic affairs of the state, reprinted poetry, and local advertisements for hotels, steamboats, and otter skins. ....read more.....
The Archives has an easy to use search feature, the images are pretty clear, and the magnifier makes it possible to read each word!
I collect family information for fun. Some of my kin are from the middle of Georgia. I looked up a family name - Brittain. First story on the list is a fascinating account of a lady (no relation) who had come to Atlanta and made a name for herself in charity circles - she had evidence of the Chief Detective in Atlanta making improper proposals to a young girl (17 Feb 1892, pg 8). The Chief accused Mrs. Brittain of blackmail. Yes, 1892- not 2009.
Be reassured or appalled by reading the historic newspapers in the Digital Library of Georgia- select Media and scroll down the list to see what was happening in Georgia!
-kls
Our State Fair is...
The tune started running through my head as I read the press release:
The Georgia State Fair, Macon, 1886-1960 online collection consists of 151 black-and-white photographs, and four advertising fliers, from the Georgia State Fair records held by the Middle Georgia Archives at the Macon-Bibb County Public Libraries. These photographs document the evolution of the state fair in Macon from 1886 until 1960. A group portrait of the executive committee of the Georgia State Agricultural Society is the earliest piece in the collection. The majority of the photographs depict county agricultural exhibits whose function was to promote a variety of farm produce and homemade items. These displays include cotton, seeds, vegetables, preserved food, clothes, quilts, furniture, and more. Exhibits from the early 1940s are of interest due to the appearance of slogans supporting the World War II home front effort. One notable picture during this era shows a demonstration of a community canning project. Displays for agricultural associations and state government agencies, such as the Highway Department and the Fish and Game Commission, can also be seen in this collection. Other photographs capture fair culture beyond the exhibitions: 4-H clubs, farm machinery, livestock judging, amusement rides, the midway, side shows, food booths, and parades. Macon mayor B. F. Merritt appears in several photographs along with other notable Macon citizens. Former Georgia governor Marvin Griffin is also pictured.
The Georgia State Fair, Macon, 1886-1960 is a project of the Digital Library of Georgia in association with the Middle Georgia Archives as part of Georgia HomePLACE. The project is supported with federal LSTA funds administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
You may get the password to use GALILEO from your Georgia public librarian - though I think the Georgia State Fair is readily available through the Digital Library of Georgia.
-kls
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Bon Appetit
We're doing a periodical inventory in preparation for the 'new' college coming online July 1, 2009. One of the campuses subscribes to Bon Appetit for their culinary arts program. I wondered - is Bon Appetit available in one of the databases in GALILEO?
The easiest way to find which database carries a periodical is
... to select Journals A-Z
.......search for the title
..........and voila - there it is
Which database do you think provides articles from Bon Appetit?
You'll never guess - I was amazed - it's LexisNexis Academic.
Yes, LexisNexis Academic....I think of LexisNexis Academic as the place to go for legal, business and news information- but there is Bon Appetit availble from 2008.
Read all the fine articles from Bon Appetit through LexisNexis Academic. You get the password to use GALILEO at home from your Georgia librarian.
-kls
The easiest way to find which database carries a periodical is
... to select Journals A-Z
.......search for the title
..........and voila - there it is
Which database do you think provides articles from Bon Appetit?
You'll never guess - I was amazed - it's LexisNexis Academic.
Yes, LexisNexis Academic....I think of LexisNexis Academic as the place to go for legal, business and news information- but there is Bon Appetit availble from 2008.
Read all the fine articles from Bon Appetit through LexisNexis Academic. You get the password to use GALILEO at home from your Georgia librarian.
-kls
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Watchmen at the Library
Time magazine, in the year 2005, compiled a list of what they believed to be the 'greatest' English language novels written since the year 1923. The only graphic novel, or a novel written in the format of a comic book, was Watchmen.
Watchmen is arguably the most critically acclaimed mainstream comic book/graphic novel of all time. Released in 1986 as a twelve issue miniseries, Watchmen was later compiled into a graphic novel format. The series was written by Alan Moore, with art by Dave Gibbons. The world of Watchmen is that of an Earth with masked superheroes, only one of which actually has super powers. The setting is rather dytopian, with the USA and the USSR poised on the edge of a nuclear holocaust.
Watchmen was one of several comics to come out in the mid/late 1980's that had a profound effect on the industry. Watchmen, and related comics such as the Dark Knight Returns, saw the world of super heroes more in shades of grey rather than black or white. This saw a rise in popularity of 'anti-heroes' such as Lobo, the Punisher, and Wolverine for much of the next few decades. Watchmen also paved the way for the explosive growth of the graphic novel. Indeed, the graphic novel format is so popular that most comics are written in six or twelve story arcs so that they can be easily republished in graphic novel format.
Finally, Watchmen was eventually adapted as a film, which was noted for its violence and graphic content. It was also noted for remaining very faithful to the comic.
The library has a copy of Watchmen. Please drop by to check it out if you are interested.
JWF
Watchmen is arguably the most critically acclaimed mainstream comic book/graphic novel of all time. Released in 1986 as a twelve issue miniseries, Watchmen was later compiled into a graphic novel format. The series was written by Alan Moore, with art by Dave Gibbons. The world of Watchmen is that of an Earth with masked superheroes, only one of which actually has super powers. The setting is rather dytopian, with the USA and the USSR poised on the edge of a nuclear holocaust.
Watchmen was one of several comics to come out in the mid/late 1980's that had a profound effect on the industry. Watchmen, and related comics such as the Dark Knight Returns, saw the world of super heroes more in shades of grey rather than black or white. This saw a rise in popularity of 'anti-heroes' such as Lobo, the Punisher, and Wolverine for much of the next few decades. Watchmen also paved the way for the explosive growth of the graphic novel. Indeed, the graphic novel format is so popular that most comics are written in six or twelve story arcs so that they can be easily republished in graphic novel format.
Finally, Watchmen was eventually adapted as a film, which was noted for its violence and graphic content. It was also noted for remaining very faithful to the comic.
The library has a copy of Watchmen. Please drop by to check it out if you are interested.
JWF
Who has it?
Have you ever searched for a letter or diary or family papers? You're sure the papers were given to a library but which one?
You try World Cat through GALILEO and you find the family papers listed. If you're slightly 'search savvy' you can navigate the search screen and select the archives tab with the results. But what if you aren't 'search savvy'?
In scrolling through GALILEO I stumbled across :
I did a quick search for my great uncle - Lawrence London. Tons of Lawrence and London showed up. I thought I'd never find my particular Lawrence London. ArchiveGrid gave me a clue (World Cat doesn't give clues)-
ArchiveGrid put the two words in quotes, which did narrow the search to a bit over 200 items- what really helped was when I added his middle name! Bingo. That gave me four specific sites - one of which was my great uncles papers at UNC. These links were also in World Cat but then Archive Grid is an OCLC product.
There is a note on GALILEO that ArchiveGrid is not available remotely. I hope it will soon be as readily available as World Cat. Until it is- stop by the library and check it out!
I will agree with one reviewer - ArchiveGrid is user friendly!
- kls
You try World Cat through GALILEO and you find the family papers listed. If you're slightly 'search savvy' you can navigate the search screen and select the archives tab with the results. But what if you aren't 'search savvy'?
In scrolling through GALILEO I stumbled across :
ArchiveGrid which "provides online access to nearly a million descriptions of archival collections owned by thousands of libraries, museums, historical societies and archives worldwide. ArchiveGrid is an important destination for searching for historical documents, personal papers and family histories held in archives."
I did a quick search for my great uncle - Lawrence London. Tons of Lawrence and London showed up. I thought I'd never find my particular Lawrence London. ArchiveGrid gave me a clue (World Cat doesn't give clues)-
Searching for a name? Try lawrence london (there's a hyperlink which when clicked takes one right to the search- very handy) as a proximity search.
ArchiveGrid put the two words in quotes, which did narrow the search to a bit over 200 items- what really helped was when I added his middle name! Bingo. That gave me four specific sites - one of which was my great uncles papers at UNC. These links were also in World Cat but then Archive Grid is an OCLC product.
There is a note on GALILEO that ArchiveGrid is not available remotely. I hope it will soon be as readily available as World Cat. Until it is- stop by the library and check it out!
I will agree with one reviewer - ArchiveGrid is user friendly!
- kls
Friday, May 08, 2009
MLA Citation Update
Hello,
As mentioned earlier, those fine folks at the Modern Language Association have decided to make changes to the MLA citation style. These changes basically go into effect this summer.
Over time, vendors who maintain and operate databases in Galileo will update the examples they list in the database to reflect the MLA changes. These examples are provided to help students creat citations for the articles they find in these databases.
One database has already updated its citation examples to reflect the changes to MLA. That database is SIRS Knowledge Source. SIRS is a great database that is very useful for finding pro and con information on 'hot topics' such as global warming, gun control, etc. When looking at an individual article in SIRS, you will notice a link in the upper right hand corner, labelled 'How to Cite.' Clicking on this link will open up a help window that will give you examples of how to cite articles from SIRS on the works cited page of your paper.
Remember, to get into Galileo, you will need to get the current password from your local Georgia librarian.
JWF
As mentioned earlier, those fine folks at the Modern Language Association have decided to make changes to the MLA citation style. These changes basically go into effect this summer.
Over time, vendors who maintain and operate databases in Galileo will update the examples they list in the database to reflect the MLA changes. These examples are provided to help students creat citations for the articles they find in these databases.
One database has already updated its citation examples to reflect the changes to MLA. That database is SIRS Knowledge Source. SIRS is a great database that is very useful for finding pro and con information on 'hot topics' such as global warming, gun control, etc. When looking at an individual article in SIRS, you will notice a link in the upper right hand corner, labelled 'How to Cite.' Clicking on this link will open up a help window that will give you examples of how to cite articles from SIRS on the works cited page of your paper.
Remember, to get into Galileo, you will need to get the current password from your local Georgia librarian.
JWF
Thursday, May 07, 2009
What's cooking?
It's almost time for light salads, cool drinks, and lemony treats to relieve the hot days of summer. Where shall I go to find a new recipe? Oh, I could shuffle through my cookbooks or riffle through the magazines at the grocery store. But you know I'm going to wander through GALILEO and see what I can find.
I went to Databases A-Z, selected P, scrolled down and selected ProQuest databases.
I selected Advanced Search (second tab in).
I typed in my search term- vegan. Yes, I'm thinking about vegan as a way to eat healthier. I've found a few vegan recipe websites but I'm looking for the nutrition information as well. I'm hoping a magazine article will include a picture, the recipe and the nutrition information.
I selected Full Text.
I opened up the 'More Search Options' link
The last search box notes Document type - the drop down has the Recipe option
I excluded Book Reviews, Dissertations, Newspapers (I am looking for color pictures)
The search brought up 65 articles. Most are from Vegetarian Times. When I clicked on an article, the publication title had a link. That link gave me two options - an e-mail alert or an RSS feed. I chose the RSS feed. I'll have articles delivered!
I did notice the magazine goes back to January 1992. I wonder what has changed in their delivery of vegetarian dishes? I may have to explore by 'searching within this publication'.
You can get the password to use GALILEO at home from 'you know who'!
-kls
I went to Databases A-Z, selected P, scrolled down and selected ProQuest databases.
I selected Advanced Search (second tab in).
I typed in my search term- vegan. Yes, I'm thinking about vegan as a way to eat healthier. I've found a few vegan recipe websites but I'm looking for the nutrition information as well. I'm hoping a magazine article will include a picture, the recipe and the nutrition information.
I selected Full Text.
I opened up the 'More Search Options' link
The last search box notes Document type - the drop down has the Recipe option
I excluded Book Reviews, Dissertations, Newspapers (I am looking for color pictures)
The search brought up 65 articles. Most are from Vegetarian Times. When I clicked on an article, the publication title had a link. That link gave me two options - an e-mail alert or an RSS feed. I chose the RSS feed. I'll have articles delivered!
I did notice the magazine goes back to January 1992. I wonder what has changed in their delivery of vegetarian dishes? I may have to explore by 'searching within this publication'.
You can get the password to use GALILEO at home from 'you know who'!
-kls
Changes to MLA
MLA is a citation guide for research papers that most students are either familiar with or will be familiar with. MLA, the Modern Language Association, has decided to modify its citation formats, particularly with regard to how sources are listed in the works cited page. This new citation style emphasizes placement of the word 'print' or 'web' at the end of the citation, depending upon how the source was accessed.
Citation of Galileo articles should be easier. The new format requires a less lengthy citation for these sources. Also, keep an eye on this blog for news about the updates to individual Galileo databases as to when they have updated their citation examples to reflect the changes.
The library has purchased a the updated style manual for MLA. We have one copy in our reference section, and another copy in our reserve section. The new MLA format is scheduled to go into effect in July 2009.
JWF
Please contact us with any questions about the new MLA format.
Citation of Galileo articles should be easier. The new format requires a less lengthy citation for these sources. Also, keep an eye on this blog for news about the updates to individual Galileo databases as to when they have updated their citation examples to reflect the changes.
The library has purchased a the updated style manual for MLA. We have one copy in our reference section, and another copy in our reserve section. The new MLA format is scheduled to go into effect in July 2009.
JWF
Please contact us with any questions about the new MLA format.
I need a book
Students regularly come in looking for a 'book' on their topic. Our facility isn't very large. We don't have room for books on every topic. We are blessed with access to netLibrary and Ebrary. These online resources provide us with close to 90,000 additional titles. Sometimes though there is that specific topic and we just don't have a 'book' available. Yet the student won't accept an article- it has to be a book.
In GALILEO there is a resource by Ebsco -
It's aimed at youth. Yet, when I skimmed a few books (by clicking on the Books link at the top of the page) I saw Lexile levels over 1600. The Lexile Framework notes "A Lexile text measure, like a Lexile reader measure, is reported on the same Lexile scale, from a low of BR to a high of 2000L. The lower a book’s Lexile measure, the easier it will be to comprehend. For example, a text with a Lexile measure of 850L will most likely be easier for a reader to comprehend than a text at 950L"
Don't forget - if the book isn't on the shelf, or in netLibrary or E-Brary- go to GALILEO and search through Book Collection : Non Fiction. You just might be surprised!
You may get the current password to use GALILEO at home from your Georgia librarian.
-kls
In GALILEO there is a resource by Ebsco -
Book Collection : Non Fiction
which is a cross-curricular research database that contains abstracts and searchable full text for more than 4,000 popular nonfiction books for youth on core subject areas, as well as information on careers, health, sports, adventure, technology, life skills, and more. It provides content representing a wide spectrum of works, including popular series from top book publishers such as Allosaurus Publishers, Bess Press, Inc., Branden Publishing, Capstone Press, Compass Point Books, Fulcrum Publishing, Lerner Publishing Group, Mason Crest Publishers, Morgan Reynolds, Inc., Morning Glory Press, Oliver Press, Rourke Publishing, LLC and Stackpole Books.
It's aimed at youth. Yet, when I skimmed a few books (by clicking on the Books link at the top of the page) I saw Lexile levels over 1600. The Lexile Framework notes "A Lexile text measure, like a Lexile reader measure, is reported on the same Lexile scale, from a low of BR to a high of 2000L. The lower a book’s Lexile measure, the easier it will be to comprehend. For example, a text with a Lexile measure of 850L will most likely be easier for a reader to comprehend than a text at 950L"
Don't forget - if the book isn't on the shelf, or in netLibrary or E-Brary- go to GALILEO and search through Book Collection : Non Fiction. You just might be surprised!
You may get the current password to use GALILEO at home from your Georgia librarian.
-kls
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Drifting through the information
This morning I posted two separate entries about my search process- how I wandered from one piece of information to another- traveling through the links in a random yet focused pattern.
When I went to my feed reader...this post from ACRLog hit me between the eyes - No joy in research for the spoiler generation.
That's usually me- I read half a book then skip to the end. I'm quick to search for the 'answer' without enjoying the journey. Today I enjoyed the process of looking for information and being pleased at the twisty path. Must be Spring fever!
-kls
When I went to my feed reader...this post from ACRLog hit me between the eyes - No joy in research for the spoiler generation.
That's usually me- I read half a book then skip to the end. I'm quick to search for the 'answer' without enjoying the journey. Today I enjoyed the process of looking for information and being pleased at the twisty path. Must be Spring fever!
-kls
5th of May
Yes, it is Cinco de Mayo. A Mexican holiday celebrated in America where it seems to be rapidly turning into a Mexican St. Patrick's Day. On the 5th of May everyone is a Mexican no matter where their families came from!
When I did a search in GALILEO for Cinco de Mayo, I ran across results in ProQuest, from Targeted News Service, Washington, D.C. Lots of politicians noting why Cinco de Mayo was important to their constituents.
Intrigued by the publication name - I selected Targeted News Service, clicked on the link, selected publication information:
Fascinating where research leads one- from one thing to another...Cinco de Mayo to news feeds with a home base in India.
And you know you'll need to get the current password to use GALILEO at home from..... your Georgia librarian.
-kls
When I did a search in GALILEO for Cinco de Mayo, I ran across results in ProQuest, from Targeted News Service, Washington, D.C. Lots of politicians noting why Cinco de Mayo was important to their constituents.
Intrigued by the publication name - I selected Targeted News Service, clicked on the link, selected publication information:
Publisher Information
HT Media Ltd.
CORPORATE:
Hindustan Times House
6th Floor, Internet Division 18-20 Kasturba Gandhi Marg
-
New Delhi, 110001
MALAYSIA
New Delhi - with all the outsourcing comments that really piqued my curiosity so I did a Google search for Targeted News Service. The About Us introduces the officers. The initial Press Release, October 2002 notes
New Editorial Services Company to Offer Washington Coverage, Range of Support Services for Newspapers, Editors, DatabasesYou can create an alert or RSS if you'd like to read the Targeted News daily from your mailbox or feed reader!
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Targeted News Service, an editorial services company providing focused news products, has been formed by veteran Washington journalist Myron Struck, Kevin Meek, who owns and operates Meek Consulting, and Carol Kaelin, a journalist and former political operative.
Fascinating where research leads one- from one thing to another...Cinco de Mayo to news feeds with a home base in India.
And you know you'll need to get the current password to use GALILEO at home from..... your Georgia librarian.
-kls
Double Double Toil and Trouble
What I can remember about Macbeth is summed up in the witches chant and Lady Macbeth's washing her hands and mumbling about the damned spot.
Susan Fraser King has written the story of Lady Macbeth [PS 3561 .I4833 L28 2008]in 'Rue's' voice. It is a fascinating look at life in Scotland just before the Middle Ages.I admit to staying up too late to find out what happens next!
Which brings me to acknowledging borrowing the No Fear Shakespeare : Macbeth [PR 2823 .A25 2003]. What a wonderful way to skim through the play. On the left page are William Shakespeare's words. On the right side - the American version with it's easy to understand vocabulary.
Having both books to compare and contrast the story has encouraged me to look in our history resources in GALILEO for Scottish history.
Using Browse by Subject, I selected History, entered Macbeth and then scrolled through a variety of articles that referred to the play, current politics...until I stumbled upon an article by Richard Cavendish Macbeth defeated Dunsinane in History Today,2004-07 ,54:7 | 55(0) | ISSN: 00182753.
Then I saw several more articles about the 'real' Macbeth and his wife!
Reading Historical Fiction led me to Classical Literature which led me to researching history.
See where reading can take you. Get the password to use GALILEO at home from your Georgia librarian.
-kls
Susan Fraser King has written the story of Lady Macbeth [PS 3561 .I4833 L28 2008]in 'Rue's' voice. It is a fascinating look at life in Scotland just before the Middle Ages.I admit to staying up too late to find out what happens next!
Which brings me to acknowledging borrowing the No Fear Shakespeare : Macbeth [PR 2823 .A25 2003]. What a wonderful way to skim through the play. On the left page are William Shakespeare's words. On the right side - the American version with it's easy to understand vocabulary.
Having both books to compare and contrast the story has encouraged me to look in our history resources in GALILEO for Scottish history.
Using Browse by Subject, I selected History, entered Macbeth and then scrolled through a variety of articles that referred to the play, current politics...until I stumbled upon an article by Richard Cavendish Macbeth defeated Dunsinane in History Today,2004-07 ,54:7 | 55(0) | ISSN: 00182753.
Then I saw several more articles about the 'real' Macbeth and his wife!
Reading Historical Fiction led me to Classical Literature which led me to researching history.
See where reading can take you. Get the password to use GALILEO at home from your Georgia librarian.
-kls
Friday, May 01, 2009
A freebie
Saturday, May 2, 2009, in addition to being Derby Day is also the day many comic book stores will be handing out a free comic book! (I heard this story on NPR.)If you aren't sure why a comic can be an art form, an intellectual stimulus, and just plain fun - read Scott McCloud's book 'Understanding Comics : The Invisible Art' [PN 6710 .M333 1993]. Mr. McCloud goes back to the Mayans and Egyptians to give examples of comic art as history.
Fascinating- and you thought comics were just about super heroes.
Get something to read at your local comic store on May 2, 2009.
-kls
Thursday, April 30, 2009
My goodness gracious
The View is four years old. I need to sit down and fan myself. Thank you for reading and commenting.
On July 1st our 'view' will change as we officially merge with Chattahoochee Tech and Appalachian Tech. We'll offer more resources, which will give us more to talk about!
Policies and procedures will change. Resources will increase!
I'm going to rest for a moment while I contemplate what we have done.
-kls
On July 1st our 'view' will change as we officially merge with Chattahoochee Tech and Appalachian Tech. We'll offer more resources, which will give us more to talk about!
Policies and procedures will change. Resources will increase!
I'm going to rest for a moment while I contemplate what we have done.
-kls
Passing of the Old Guard
A giant of the early world wide web has passed into memory . . .
Geocities was a service that allowed users to set up and create their own personal websites. During the mid and late 1990's, Geocities was perhaps the main service for web surfers to create their own pages. Each Geocities account was assigned to a 'neighborhood' within Geocities based on the subject of the website. Example: 'Hollywood' designated websites related to entertainment. Users could even navigate within the neighborhoods by clicking on house icons that corresponded to a website (or just typing in the website's url to get there).
The interface and technology used by Geocities became a bit dated as 2000 rolled around, and Yahoo! acquired the service. Another death blow to Geocities was the growth of services such as MySpace and Facebook that required less maintenance to create and maintain a personal account.
Technology, like information, changes, and Geocities is now on the shelf with 8-tracks and BETA vcr's.
JWF
Geocities was a service that allowed users to set up and create their own personal websites. During the mid and late 1990's, Geocities was perhaps the main service for web surfers to create their own pages. Each Geocities account was assigned to a 'neighborhood' within Geocities based on the subject of the website. Example: 'Hollywood' designated websites related to entertainment. Users could even navigate within the neighborhoods by clicking on house icons that corresponded to a website (or just typing in the website's url to get there).
The interface and technology used by Geocities became a bit dated as 2000 rolled around, and Yahoo! acquired the service. Another death blow to Geocities was the growth of services such as MySpace and Facebook that required less maintenance to create and maintain a personal account.
Technology, like information, changes, and Geocities is now on the shelf with 8-tracks and BETA vcr's.
JWF
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Tilting at Windmills
Today is the day to remember the character who inspires us to use the euphoniously descriptive phrase "tilting at windmills".
Thanks to Gregory McNamee at Britannica blog for noting Don Quixote's 'birthday'.
After reading the blog by Mr. McNamee, I wanted to know a bit more about Cervantes and Don Quixote. I went to GALILEO and selected the subject 'Literature, Language and Literary Criticism', then Literature and Literary Criticism. GALILEO staffers have pre-selected 5 databases to search through. I used 'Don Quixote" as my search phrase. I didn't narrow the search by Full Text or Peer Reviewed or year. I just let GALILEO rip through those 5 databases.
I skimmed through the offerings (in date order, most recent first) I noticed an article titled G.K. Chesterton from the Salem Press series Critical Survey of Mystery and Detective Fiction, Revised Edition . What could he have to do with Don Quixote? I selected the article- started skimming- felt bogged down so I did an 'Edit/Find on this page' for Quixote. Isn't 'Find on this page' a delightful tool? In 1926, G.K. Chesterton wrote The Return of Don Quixote.
Explore GALILEO - you'll never feel like you're tilting at windmills with articles you find! Get the password from your Georgia librarian.
-kls
Thanks to Gregory McNamee at Britannica blog for noting Don Quixote's 'birthday'.
After reading the blog by Mr. McNamee, I wanted to know a bit more about Cervantes and Don Quixote. I went to GALILEO and selected the subject 'Literature, Language and Literary Criticism', then Literature and Literary Criticism. GALILEO staffers have pre-selected 5 databases to search through. I used 'Don Quixote" as my search phrase. I didn't narrow the search by Full Text or Peer Reviewed or year. I just let GALILEO rip through those 5 databases.
I skimmed through the offerings (in date order, most recent first) I noticed an article titled G.K. Chesterton from the Salem Press series Critical Survey of Mystery and Detective Fiction, Revised Edition . What could he have to do with Don Quixote? I selected the article- started skimming- felt bogged down so I did an 'Edit/Find on this page' for Quixote. Isn't 'Find on this page' a delightful tool? In 1926, G.K. Chesterton wrote The Return of Don Quixote.
Explore GALILEO - you'll never feel like you're tilting at windmills with articles you find! Get the password from your Georgia librarian.
-kls
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Earth Day
Greetings,
Today, April 22nd is Earth Day. Earth Day is one of those official unofficial holidays where everyone is supposed to think about the world we live in and how to take better care of it.
One very small thing that we do here at the library is to reuse all of the interlibrary loan envelopes. Interlibrary Loan, or ILL, is a service that we provide to students that allows us to borrow books for them that we do not own. We borrow this books from libraries all over the United States that own them and are willing to loan them. The library also loans books via this process. (You can find out what books we own, or who owns books we don't have, using a Galileo database called Worldcat. If you find a book we don't have in Worldcat, you can place a request for it. That request will be sent to us and we will attempt to get the book for you. Remember to log in to Galileo via the current Galileo password for this quarter.)
ILL books tend to come in large manilla package envelopes. We try to reuse the ones we receive as much as possible. This is a bit of recycling, and it also saves the college/state a bit of money.
Interested in more about Earth Day? CQPolitics has a nice Earth Day page as part of their website. It includes interactives, articles, and quizzes.
JWF
Today, April 22nd is Earth Day. Earth Day is one of those official unofficial holidays where everyone is supposed to think about the world we live in and how to take better care of it.
One very small thing that we do here at the library is to reuse all of the interlibrary loan envelopes. Interlibrary Loan, or ILL, is a service that we provide to students that allows us to borrow books for them that we do not own. We borrow this books from libraries all over the United States that own them and are willing to loan them. The library also loans books via this process. (You can find out what books we own, or who owns books we don't have, using a Galileo database called Worldcat. If you find a book we don't have in Worldcat, you can place a request for it. That request will be sent to us and we will attempt to get the book for you. Remember to log in to Galileo via the current Galileo password for this quarter.)
ILL books tend to come in large manilla package envelopes. We try to reuse the ones we receive as much as possible. This is a bit of recycling, and it also saves the college/state a bit of money.
Interested in more about Earth Day? CQPolitics has a nice Earth Day page as part of their website. It includes interactives, articles, and quizzes.
JWF
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Let the Wild Rumpus Start
Thanks to Alice Yucht at LM_NET for sharing this YouTube:
Setting a great example for all Dad's- reading aloud is a marvelous thing to do!
And yes, NMTC has this book on the shelf- it is one of my favorites too - you can get more information about Maurice Sendak and Where the Wild Things Are by going to GALILEO and selecting Databases A-Z, N, Novelist K-8. You'll find a review, a curriculum connection, and other titles to extend the story!
Get the password to use GALILEO at home from your Georgia librarian.
kls
Setting a great example for all Dad's- reading aloud is a marvelous thing to do!
And yes, NMTC has this book on the shelf- it is one of my favorites too - you can get more information about Maurice Sendak and Where the Wild Things Are by going to GALILEO and selecting Databases A-Z, N, Novelist K-8. You'll find a review, a curriculum connection, and other titles to extend the story!
Get the password to use GALILEO at home from your Georgia librarian.
kls
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Need Reference Material?
Hello,
Several students have dropped by the library recently seeking biographical and/or factual information on notable persons and concepts. One great source for this type of material is Credo Reference. Credo Reference is an online collection of more than 300 reference books, such as encyclopedias, almanacs, and dictionaries, that is searchable. Type in a search topic, or name of a person or place, and you can get entries from the various reference materials on your topic.
You can get to Credo directly through http://www.credoreference.com, or you can go to a search bar for Credo at the library's section of http://www.northmetrotech.edu.
Remember, to use Credo off campus you will need the login and password. Drop by the library to get this information. Thanks.
JWF
Several students have dropped by the library recently seeking biographical and/or factual information on notable persons and concepts. One great source for this type of material is Credo Reference. Credo Reference is an online collection of more than 300 reference books, such as encyclopedias, almanacs, and dictionaries, that is searchable. Type in a search topic, or name of a person or place, and you can get entries from the various reference materials on your topic.
You can get to Credo directly through http://www.credoreference.com, or you can go to a search bar for Credo at the library's section of http://www.northmetrotech.edu.
Remember, to use Credo off campus you will need the login and password. Drop by the library to get this information. Thanks.
JWF
Monday, April 13, 2009
Growing Population in the ATL
Greetings,
A recent post noted that Atlanta was the most popular destination for U-Hauls due to the fact that so many people continue to move to the area. (And yes, I am guilty of contributing to that tally.) However, this is a slight misnomer. Much of the growth experienced by Atlanta comes not from the city itself, but from the cities and counties outside the city limits.
Curious to find out the fastest growing counties? One good source of information is the website of the US Census Bureau. These fine folks are responsible for keeping a running tally of the US population, as well as information related to the population. Every ten years they create an official count of the nation's population, the next count coming in 2010.
When you get to the Census website, type 'fastest growing counties' in the search bar on the upper right side of the screen. This will pull up a series of links, many of which are press releases, to information related to this topic. One such link leads you to page with links to tables and charts, one of which is an excel table for the fastest growing counties, in terms of percentage increase, between 2000 and 2007. (Note that these are estimates, as official statistics are only 'official' during the year of the official census count).
The excel table shows that four metro Atlanta counties are in the top ten in percentage growth: Forsyth, Paulding, Henry, and Newton, with Forsyth being ranked highest at number 6. Two other metro counties, Barrow and Cherokee, are at 19 and 21 respectively. Jackson County and Walton County are to be found at 26 and 35. However, note that Effingham County, which is not in metro Atlanta, is found on the list, showing that not all the Georgia growth is confined to the Atl. Also not that much of the growing counties are located on the outer rings of the metro Atlanta.
Another possible source for news articles related to this topic is a Galileo database known as LexisNexis. Use the 'news' tab to activate the news search feature within this database. Remember that you can get the current Galileo password from your local Georgia librarian.
And now you know a bit more about why the trucks are headed to Atlanta.
A recent post noted that Atlanta was the most popular destination for U-Hauls due to the fact that so many people continue to move to the area. (And yes, I am guilty of contributing to that tally.) However, this is a slight misnomer. Much of the growth experienced by Atlanta comes not from the city itself, but from the cities and counties outside the city limits.
Curious to find out the fastest growing counties? One good source of information is the website of the US Census Bureau. These fine folks are responsible for keeping a running tally of the US population, as well as information related to the population. Every ten years they create an official count of the nation's population, the next count coming in 2010.
When you get to the Census website, type 'fastest growing counties' in the search bar on the upper right side of the screen. This will pull up a series of links, many of which are press releases, to information related to this topic. One such link leads you to page with links to tables and charts, one of which is an excel table for the fastest growing counties, in terms of percentage increase, between 2000 and 2007. (Note that these are estimates, as official statistics are only 'official' during the year of the official census count).
The excel table shows that four metro Atlanta counties are in the top ten in percentage growth: Forsyth, Paulding, Henry, and Newton, with Forsyth being ranked highest at number 6. Two other metro counties, Barrow and Cherokee, are at 19 and 21 respectively. Jackson County and Walton County are to be found at 26 and 35. However, note that Effingham County, which is not in metro Atlanta, is found on the list, showing that not all the Georgia growth is confined to the Atl. Also not that much of the growing counties are located on the outer rings of the metro Atlanta.
Another possible source for news articles related to this topic is a Galileo database known as LexisNexis. Use the 'news' tab to activate the news search feature within this database. Remember that you can get the current Galileo password from your local Georgia librarian.
And now you know a bit more about why the trucks are headed to Atlanta.
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
They're coming!
My RSS feeder sent me the Britannica Blog by Mark Perry which notes the U-Haul stats are out and - Atlanta is the first place people are moving their stuff to!
I had a twinge of curiosity about U-Haul. Going to GALILEO and selecting Databases A-Z, H, then Hoovers, I typed in U-Haul. 6 business came up - none of which said U-Haul in the name. I figured with 6 businesses - how hard can it be to find the parent of U-Haul. The first two are insurance companies so I took a stab at the third company,AMERCO, and voila- they are the parent of U-Haul:
Why did I select Hoovers? Because:
I could have used LexisNexis but that's another story!
You get the password to use GALILEO at home from your Georgia librarian! Go explore your favorite business - see how they're doing.
-kls
I had a twinge of curiosity about U-Haul. Going to GALILEO and selecting Databases A-Z, H, then Hoovers, I typed in U-Haul. 6 business came up - none of which said U-Haul in the name. I figured with 6 businesses - how hard can it be to find the parent of U-Haul. The first two are insurance companies so I took a stab at the third company,AMERCO, and voila- they are the parent of U-Haul:
U-Haul, u-work, u-strain, u-hurt ... u-sure you don't want to spend the extra money for movers? If not, there's AMERCO, whose principal subsidiary, U-Haul International, rents its orange-and-white trucks, trailers, and vehicle tow devices and sells packing supplies to do-it-yourself movers through some 14,200 independent dealers and about 1,450 company-owned centers in the US and Canada. In addition, U-Haul is a leading operator of self-storage facilities. It maintains some 1,075 storage locations in the US and Canada, consisting of more than 385,000 rooms with about 34 million sq. ft. of space. Members of the founding Shoen family, led by chairman and president Edward "Joe" Shoen, still run the company.
Why did I select Hoovers? Because:
Hoover's Company Capsules and Profiles includes information on more than 40,000 companies, 600 industries, and 225,000 key executives. Business information includes:Company overview Company history Officers and board members Products and operations Auditors Rankings Related industry information Historical financials
Direct access to specific company information via Hoover's Company Capsules and Profiles can be found within full-text articles in ABI/INFORM Complete and ABI/INFORM Dateline. Links are indicated with an information icon followed by a company name.
I could have used LexisNexis but that's another story!
You get the password to use GALILEO at home from your Georgia librarian! Go explore your favorite business - see how they're doing.
-kls
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
New Online Catalog
Hello,
As you are probably aware, North Metro Technical College is merging with both Chattahoochee Technical College in Marietta and Appalachian Technical College in Jasper. The name of the combined college will be Chattahoochee Techincal College.
As part of this merger, the libraries of the various colleges are also merging. One important step in this process was completed when the records from North Metro's online card catalog were loaded into the online catalog for Chattahoochee Tech. The new catalog allows you to search for materials in the various Chatt. Tech libraries and the North Metro Library. You can also limit your search to items available at North Metro. If you are a current North Metro student and you find an item at a Chatt. Tech library that you are interested in, please drop by the library and we can make an intralibrary loan request to borrow the book for you.
So remember, if you need to search the online card catalog, please go to http://webcat.chattcollege.com. We have already had several North Metro students request books from the Marietta and Mountain View campus libraries at Chattahoochee Tech.
JWF
As you are probably aware, North Metro Technical College is merging with both Chattahoochee Technical College in Marietta and Appalachian Technical College in Jasper. The name of the combined college will be Chattahoochee Techincal College.
As part of this merger, the libraries of the various colleges are also merging. One important step in this process was completed when the records from North Metro's online card catalog were loaded into the online catalog for Chattahoochee Tech. The new catalog allows you to search for materials in the various Chatt. Tech libraries and the North Metro Library. You can also limit your search to items available at North Metro. If you are a current North Metro student and you find an item at a Chatt. Tech library that you are interested in, please drop by the library and we can make an intralibrary loan request to borrow the book for you.
So remember, if you need to search the online card catalog, please go to http://webcat.chattcollege.com. We have already had several North Metro students request books from the Marietta and Mountain View campus libraries at Chattahoochee Tech.
JWF
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Dry in Australia
The April 2009 issue of National Geographic has a really interesting article on the severe drought that is affecting much of rural Australia. Crops have died or have not been planted at all. Rural populations are diminishing, and livestock populations have been sold off because the land is presently unable to support them. One of the difficulities in rural southern Australia is that much of the water is diverted from crops to urban areas along the coast, such as Adelaide. This creates a blending of environmental issues, the drought, as well as issues of water rights, agriculture, and urban water usage. Rural families often shower together and catch the shower water in tubs and pots. There are also some great photographs and maps with the article.
Please note that National Geographic is received each month in print by the North Metro Library and that past issues are kept for a period of two years.
The library also has a new book related to this issues entitled 'Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed' by Jared Diamond. This book deals with modern and ancient societies and their environmental challenges, which in the case of some ancient civilizations, led to their collapse. Diamond notes in his book that Australia is the most fragile of the continents, and discusses some of the modern day challenges that face it. The National Geographic article points out that European settlers did considerable damage to the water cycle by cutting down many native trees and attempting to farm the outback as they would England or Ireland.
Book Index with Reviews a database in Galileo, has some good reviews for Collapse. Search for the review by searching for Collapse as the title of the book.
Remember, you can get the Galileo password from your local Georgia librarian.
JWF
Please note that National Geographic is received each month in print by the North Metro Library and that past issues are kept for a period of two years.
The library also has a new book related to this issues entitled 'Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed' by Jared Diamond. This book deals with modern and ancient societies and their environmental challenges, which in the case of some ancient civilizations, led to their collapse. Diamond notes in his book that Australia is the most fragile of the continents, and discusses some of the modern day challenges that face it. The National Geographic article points out that European settlers did considerable damage to the water cycle by cutting down many native trees and attempting to farm the outback as they would England or Ireland.
Book Index with Reviews a database in Galileo, has some good reviews for Collapse. Search for the review by searching for Collapse as the title of the book.
Remember, you can get the Galileo password from your local Georgia librarian.
JWF
Through a glass darkly
In the morning a surgeon will be sucking away the cataract from my right eye and implanting a lens. I admit to being a tad nervous. In theory, my vision will be better. I may not even have to wear glasses again except for reading.
Going to GALILEO, I searched for cataracts. I selected Browse by Subject
...the Medicine and Health subject link
.....and selected Nursing and Allied Health
There are 5 databases with the option of selecting 5 more. I chose them all. I limited my search to full text and peer reviewed.
Voila - more information about cataracts, cataract surgery, anesthesia during cataract surgery and the use of bilberry to improve vision than one could hope for.
By Monday, I should be bright eyed and seeing clearer.
Get the password to use GALILEO at home from your Georgia librarian!
-kls
Going to GALILEO, I searched for cataracts. I selected Browse by Subject
...the Medicine and Health subject link
.....and selected Nursing and Allied Health
There are 5 databases with the option of selecting 5 more. I chose them all. I limited my search to full text and peer reviewed.
Voila - more information about cataracts, cataract surgery, anesthesia during cataract surgery and the use of bilberry to improve vision than one could hope for.
By Monday, I should be bright eyed and seeing clearer.
Get the password to use GALILEO at home from your Georgia librarian!
-kls
Monday, March 30, 2009
Spring Blossoms
North Metro has a spectacular Environmental Horticulture program. Last year the team came in first in the national competition (Planet). This year the team traveled to California and came in third in the nation - still in the top ten and beating one of our neighboring '
big dogs'.......
Top ten schools:
..1. BYU - Idaho
..2. Colorado State
..3. North Metro Tech
..4. BYU - Provo
..5. Cal Poly St Luis Obispo
..6. Cal Poly Pomona
..7. Miss State
..8. NC State
..9. Univ of GA
..10. Penn State
Students placing in top three:
..Alejandro Simmonds - 1st in CAD Design
..Cassie Templeton - 2nd in Annual ID
..Jessica Gray - 2nd in Irrigation Design
..Jessica Gray - 1st in Irrigation Troubleshooting
..Kevin Porter & Chris Early - 1st in Landscape Maintenance
..Lisa McKinney - 1st in Sales Presentation
This spring the course offerings reflect the depth of our program.
Our library offers a range of materials to support each program. The Horticulture program takes up three shelf units!
Online in GALILEO is the Ebsco database Garden, Landscape & Horticulture Index which provides access to articles about gardens and plants, including topics such as horticulture, botany, garden and landscape design & history, ecology, plant and garden conservation, garden management, and horticultural therapy. A highlight of the database is its focus on environmentally sustainable horticultural and design practices. This index and abstract product is designed for gardening enthusiasts, professionals, and students of horticulture and of garden and landscape design & history. It covers more than 300 core serial titles that include general gardening titles of national, international, and regional interest, and titles devoted to specialty gardens and plant groups.
The password to use GALILEO at home is available from your Georgia librarian.
big dogs'.......
Top ten schools:
..1. BYU - Idaho
..2. Colorado State
..3. North Metro Tech
..4. BYU - Provo
..5. Cal Poly St Luis Obispo
..6. Cal Poly Pomona
..7. Miss State
..8. NC State
..9. Univ of GA
..10. Penn State
Students placing in top three:
..Alejandro Simmonds - 1st in CAD Design
..Cassie Templeton - 2nd in Annual ID
..Jessica Gray - 2nd in Irrigation Design
..Jessica Gray - 1st in Irrigation Troubleshooting
..Kevin Porter & Chris Early - 1st in Landscape Maintenance
..Lisa McKinney - 1st in Sales Presentation
This spring the course offerings reflect the depth of our program.
Our library offers a range of materials to support each program. The Horticulture program takes up three shelf units!
Online in GALILEO is the Ebsco database Garden, Landscape & Horticulture Index which provides access to articles about gardens and plants, including topics such as horticulture, botany, garden and landscape design & history, ecology, plant and garden conservation, garden management, and horticultural therapy. A highlight of the database is its focus on environmentally sustainable horticultural and design practices. This index and abstract product is designed for gardening enthusiasts, professionals, and students of horticulture and of garden and landscape design & history. It covers more than 300 core serial titles that include general gardening titles of national, international, and regional interest, and titles devoted to specialty gardens and plant groups.
The password to use GALILEO at home is available from your Georgia librarian.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Talking pictures
At NMTC we've made several primitive You Tubes to help students 'see' how to find information in databases on GALILEO.
The staff at GALILEO has created 5 delightfully professional tutorials for the Scholar users (with the promise of more to come).
There are several groups of GALILEO users:
The tutorials are aimed at the scholar user (Board of Regents, private academic colleges and universities and Technical Colleges). You will find them quite helpful!
-kls
The staff at GALILEO has created 5 delightfully professional tutorials for the Scholar users (with the promise of more to come).
There are several groups of GALILEO users:
The community of more than 2000 GALILEO institutions includes the University System of Georgia, K-12 schools, public libraries, the adult technical institutes and colleges, and a group of private academic colleges and universities. At this time, only educational institutions are eligible to participate in GALILEO.
The tutorials are aimed at the scholar user (Board of Regents, private academic colleges and universities and Technical Colleges). You will find them quite helpful!
-kls
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Presidential Nicknames
Hello,
The library just received a copy of the H.W. Wilson published book Facts About the Presidents, 8th edition, 2009. This is a reference book that has a huge amount of information about the Presidents. The 2009 edition, the 8th, includes information even about President Obama.
One interesting section of the book deals with nicknames. Some of these Presidential nicknames I had heard of before, such as 'Ike' for President Dwight Eisenhower, while others, such as 'Shrub' for President George W. Bush, were new to me. Some Presidents had only one or a handful of nicknames listed, while others had quite a few. Here are some samples:
Andrew Johnson-Tennessee Tailor
Chester Arthur-Dude President
Franklin Pierce-Young Hicko of the Granite Hills
Millard Fillmore-Wool-Carder President
James Monroe-Last of the Cocked Hats
Franklin Roosevelt-Sphinx
Interested in learning more about the Presidents? Find out more information in the Facts About the Presidents book. The book can be found in our reference section.
JWF
The library just received a copy of the H.W. Wilson published book Facts About the Presidents, 8th edition, 2009. This is a reference book that has a huge amount of information about the Presidents. The 2009 edition, the 8th, includes information even about President Obama.
One interesting section of the book deals with nicknames. Some of these Presidential nicknames I had heard of before, such as 'Ike' for President Dwight Eisenhower, while others, such as 'Shrub' for President George W. Bush, were new to me. Some Presidents had only one or a handful of nicknames listed, while others had quite a few. Here are some samples:
Andrew Johnson-Tennessee Tailor
Chester Arthur-Dude President
Franklin Pierce-Young Hicko of the Granite Hills
Millard Fillmore-Wool-Carder President
James Monroe-Last of the Cocked Hats
Franklin Roosevelt-Sphinx
Interested in learning more about the Presidents? Find out more information in the Facts About the Presidents book. The book can be found in our reference section.
JWF
Monday, March 09, 2009
Just a taste
When you're thinking about reading a book, do you stand at the shelf and skim the first chapter? NoveList (in GALILEO) offers the first chapter for a few of the titles- not all but more than you might expect.
I finished Twilight by Stephanie Meyer over the weekend (well, in one day). I'm desperate to begin the second in the series. There is a link for Twilight series..there it is in NoveList- the first chapter of New Moon.
Now you know what I'll be doing.....
...get the password to GALILEO from your Georgia librarian. You can join me in reading the first chapters!
-kls
I finished Twilight by Stephanie Meyer over the weekend (well, in one day). I'm desperate to begin the second in the series. There is a link for Twilight series..there it is in NoveList- the first chapter of New Moon.
Now you know what I'll be doing.....
...get the password to GALILEO from your Georgia librarian. You can join me in reading the first chapters!
-kls
Sunday, March 08, 2009
All the news
The RSS feeds I subscribe to help keep me up to date. It's my personal newspaper. I subscribe to blogs and web sites covering international and national news, librarians, genealogy, religion and comics. This morning I read Dear Myrtle (a genealogy blog) writing about NPR's Second Life story which aired on Saturday, March 7.
North Metro's Visual Communication department has purchased land in Second Life and built the 'Annex'
My avatar in Second Life is Kathryn LeFevre. You might meet me in Second Life at the Annex or a Library conference or a genealogy workshop!
-kls
Host Scott Simon speaks with [Michael] Demers about how this virtual terrain helps his students learn more effectively.I did have a moment of amusement thinking about genealogy buffs who research past lives participating as avatars in Second Life. Second Life is obviously not just for the computer aficionado.
North Metro's Visual Communication department has purchased land in Second Life and built the 'Annex'
The Annex will consist of a first floor art gallery, second floor classroom, and a third floor multi-purpose Learning Resource Center. On the grounds overlooking the ocean will be the work-ethics garden.
My avatar in Second Life is Kathryn LeFevre. You might meet me in Second Life at the Annex or a Library conference or a genealogy workshop!
-kls
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