Starting on December 12, 2006 the ISM and the Packard Humanities Institute will make the complete musical texts of the NMA available to everyone for private, scholarly, and educational use as NMA Online.
Free access will be provided on the Internet at http://dme.mozarteum.at/
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Why do I feel like this?
Check out your symptoms using the Web sites selected for NMTC programs. The Allied Health list has authoritative places to go for accurate and timely information.
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
What happened?
Reading diaries helps complete a historic event. There are several diaries as part of the Digital Library of Georgia - Cyrus F. Jenkins Civil War Diary, 1861 - 1862 Pages 98 - 103 covers December of 1861.
Page: (99 [View Image] importance. the clouds are banking up & the prospect for snow is good,
Tuesday Dec [December] 3rd, [View Civil War timeline for this date View Jenkins Chronology]
after a slight rain in the night and now the earth is frozen with a sheet of ice upon top, Wednesday Dec [December] 4th, [View Civil War timeline for this date View Jenkins Chronology]
We were visited by snow during the last night. to about shoe mouth deep and the weather is horribly cold this morning, the 45th Virginia regt [regiment] ordered to put up huts, great excitement among the officers & soldiers who agree in refusing to put up here..Thursday 5th. [View Civil War timeline for this date]
orders to Doublin [Dublin] Depot on the Virginia & Tenn [Tennessee] rail road [railroad] . Sunday evening 3, oclock [o'clock] [View Civil War timeline for this date]
now at dublin a beautiful valley between the blue ridge & alighanies [alleghenies], for four miles back the prettiest country seen since, around Richmond, after a travel of 25 miles from our camp near Peterstown, Friday night Dec [December] 13th.. 9 oclock [o'clock] . [View Civil War timeline for this date View Jenkins Chronology]
the long desired news has come at last a telegraphic dispatch for the
Page: 100) [View Image] 13th Reg. Ga vol. [Regiment Georgia volunteers] to report themselves at Charleston S.C [South Carolina],, I happened to be at the depot to see a couple of friend [friends] of Philips. who were going home, when the dispatch came,, I could not believe it untill [until] I saw the copy that was drawn for "Colonel Ector",, I then made my way to camps as quick as convenient & told the good news, but others were as I had been, the news had come so often before, & turned out to be false, that nothing Short of a sight of the dispatch would satisfy them of its reality,, I told them that I had read it. they believed me but suspected a wrong somewhere, But in a short time, a most prodegious [prodigious] yell broke out about the Colonels tent which brought faith, and the yelling spread like fire in hay untill [until] the wood around us rang & the echo sounded for miles around, New life & vigor pervaded every system,, & every object unfurled new beauties, & the dead wood [deadwood]
Page: (101 [View Image] almost looked alive,
Page: (99 [View Image] importance. the clouds are banking up & the prospect for snow is good,
Tuesday Dec [December] 3rd, [View Civil War timeline for this date View Jenkins Chronology]
after a slight rain in the night and now the earth is frozen with a sheet of ice upon top, Wednesday Dec [December] 4th, [View Civil War timeline for this date View Jenkins Chronology]
We were visited by snow during the last night. to about shoe mouth deep and the weather is horribly cold this morning, the 45th Virginia regt [regiment] ordered to put up huts, great excitement among the officers & soldiers who agree in refusing to put up here..Thursday 5th. [View Civil War timeline for this date]
orders to Doublin [Dublin] Depot on the Virginia & Tenn [Tennessee] rail road [railroad] . Sunday evening 3, oclock [o'clock] [View Civil War timeline for this date]
now at dublin a beautiful valley between the blue ridge & alighanies [alleghenies], for four miles back the prettiest country seen since, around Richmond, after a travel of 25 miles from our camp near Peterstown, Friday night Dec [December] 13th.. 9 oclock [o'clock] . [View Civil War timeline for this date View Jenkins Chronology]
the long desired news has come at last a telegraphic dispatch for the
Page: 100) [View Image] 13th Reg. Ga vol. [Regiment Georgia volunteers] to report themselves at Charleston S.C [South Carolina],, I happened to be at the depot to see a couple of friend [friends] of Philips. who were going home, when the dispatch came,, I could not believe it untill [until] I saw the copy that was drawn for "Colonel Ector",, I then made my way to camps as quick as convenient & told the good news, but others were as I had been, the news had come so often before, & turned out to be false, that nothing Short of a sight of the dispatch would satisfy them of its reality,, I told them that I had read it. they believed me but suspected a wrong somewhere, But in a short time, a most prodegious [prodigious] yell broke out about the Colonels tent which brought faith, and the yelling spread like fire in hay untill [until] the wood around us rang & the echo sounded for miles around, New life & vigor pervaded every system,, & every object unfurled new beauties, & the dead wood [deadwood]
Page: (101 [View Image] almost looked alive,
Monday, December 11, 2006
Comparing countries
Last week I noted the demo version of World Data Analyst will create charts and tables comparing countries.
The regular Encyclopedia Britannica will also create tables and charts and handouts comparing two countries (and provide images, web links, history, flags, maps...)
GALILEO
....Databases A-Z
.......Jump to E
.........Encyclopedia Britannica
Left hand side under Research Tools
About the 5th one down - Compare Countries
Pick your countries
Keep scrolling - you'll get to a graphs section where Statistical Information can be displayed
This is entertaining. More information than you'll need in a trivia game - very interesting.
The regular Encyclopedia Britannica will also create tables and charts and handouts comparing two countries (and provide images, web links, history, flags, maps...)
GALILEO
....Databases A-Z
.......Jump to E
.........Encyclopedia Britannica
Left hand side under Research Tools
About the 5th one down - Compare Countries
Pick your countries
Keep scrolling - you'll get to a graphs section where Statistical Information can be displayed
This is entertaining. More information than you'll need in a trivia game - very interesting.
Friday, December 08, 2006
Something new!
New resources have been added to the GALILEO database menus in the
demo system .
World Data Analyst from Encyclopædia Britannica includes current and historical statistics on 217 countries of the world. The resource includes tools for comparing and ranking data and creating tables that can be exported into spreadsheets.
It is fun- the database allows you to create tables and charts- with bar graphs! This will be super for country reports.
GALILEO
...Databases A-Z
......Jump to W
.........World Data Analyst
The password for home use of GALILEO is available to the citizens of Georgia from your librarian. Some resources noted in this BLOG are only available to NMTC patrons.
demo system .
World Data Analyst from Encyclopædia Britannica includes current and historical statistics on 217 countries of the world. The resource includes tools for comparing and ranking data and creating tables that can be exported into spreadsheets.
It is fun- the database allows you to create tables and charts- with bar graphs! This will be super for country reports.
GALILEO
...Databases A-Z
......Jump to W
.........World Data Analyst
The password for home use of GALILEO is available to the citizens of Georgia from your librarian. Some resources noted in this BLOG are only available to NMTC patrons.
Thursday, December 07, 2006
A day that will live.....
in infamy
Quick Search for "Pearl Harbor" in GALILEO pulled up these results:
--> -->
Hits...Database
1540...Academic Search Premier
125.....LexisNexis Academic
2168...MasterFILE Premier
1685...Research Library
Read and remember.
The password for home use of GALILEO is available to the citizens of Georgia from your librarian. Some resources noted in this BLOG are only available to NMTC patrons.
Quick Search for "Pearl Harbor" in GALILEO pulled up these results:
--> -->
Hits...Database
1540...Academic Search Premier
125.....LexisNexis Academic
2168...MasterFILE Premier
1685...Research Library
Read and remember.
The password for home use of GALILEO is available to the citizens of Georgia from your librarian. Some resources noted in this BLOG are only available to NMTC patrons.
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Password will change
The tallest, the shortest, the biggest
Where do you go to find lists of information for the tallest, the shortest, the biggest, the smallest? You go to the Almanac!
Browsing through the print edition can be a series of "ah ha" moments. We have several older copies of The World Almanac (AY 67 .N5 W7) available for borrowing.
There is a World Almanac available through GALILEO via First Search.
The more notes in GALILEO offer this information:
The World Almanacs, first published in 1868, is a reference database that covers arts and entertainment, U.S. cities and states, people in the news, the nations of the world, sports, the environment, vital statistics, science and technology, computers, taxes and much more.
The database is made up of:
The World Almanac and Book of Facts
The World Almanac of the U.S.A.
The World Almanac of U.S. Politics
The World Almanac for Kids
The World Almanac Knowledge Source
It's not colorful and image intensive. It's a database by First Search.
The password for home use of GALILEO is available to the citizens of Georgia from your librarian. Some resources noted in this BLOG are only available to NMTC patrons.
Browsing through the print edition can be a series of "ah ha" moments. We have several older copies of The World Almanac (AY 67 .N5 W7) available for borrowing.
There is a World Almanac available through GALILEO via First Search.
The more notes in GALILEO offer this information:
The World Almanacs, first published in 1868, is a reference database that covers arts and entertainment, U.S. cities and states, people in the news, the nations of the world, sports, the environment, vital statistics, science and technology, computers, taxes and much more.
The database is made up of:
The World Almanac and Book of Facts
The World Almanac of the U.S.A.
The World Almanac of U.S. Politics
The World Almanac for Kids
The World Almanac Knowledge Source
It's not colorful and image intensive. It's a database by First Search.
The password for home use of GALILEO is available to the citizens of Georgia from your librarian. Some resources noted in this BLOG are only available to NMTC patrons.
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
FYI Garden Literature Index
Garden Literature Index (Ebsco product) is a wonderful resource. However with advertising, encouraging, and teaching - it's not being used. We will not be renewing our subscription at the end of December.
Upgrading system
The library circulation system is "down" for the morning while we do some techy stuff to make it more efficient!
Monday, December 04, 2006
Voting in Georgia on Tuesday
Believe it or not, tomorrow is an election day in the state of Georgia. There is a statewide run-off.
Your single vote may just make a difference!
Your single vote may just make a difference!
Numbers count
The monthly report with statistics, from what program areas use the computers to how many reference questions have been asked, is being compiled. These numbers help the librarians assess how to provide the best library services.
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Conference
ACTE - The Association for Career and Technical Education is the largest national education association dedicated to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for careers.
ACTE is meeting in Atlanta for their annual conference. A wonderful opportunity for Technical Educators from around the country to meet, greet, and learn!
ACTE is meeting in Atlanta for their annual conference. A wonderful opportunity for Technical Educators from around the country to meet, greet, and learn!
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
What to say, how to say it
It's getting to the end of the quarter. Students are beginning to panic about writing that paper.
We have posted three guides for research papers on our "Web sites collected for NMTC Programs" (look under Research-English).
In NetLibrary, there are three titles that might prove helpful:
Schaum's Quick Guide to Writing Great Research Papers Schaum's Quick Guide Series by Rozakis, Laurie.Publication: New York McGraw-Hill Professional, 1999.
How to Write a Paper
by Hall, George M.Publication: London BMJ Books, 2003.
Last Minute Term Papers
by Fry, Ronald W.Publication: Franklin Lakes, NJ The Career Press, 2002.
You need a login/password created through NMTC GALILEO or created on the NMTC campus to use NetLibrary. Check with the librarian if you need assistance.
We have posted three guides for research papers on our "Web sites collected for NMTC Programs" (look under Research-English).
In NetLibrary, there are three titles that might prove helpful:
Schaum's Quick Guide to Writing Great Research Papers Schaum's Quick Guide Series by Rozakis, Laurie.Publication: New York McGraw-Hill Professional, 1999.
How to Write a Paper
by Hall, George M.Publication: London BMJ Books, 2003.
Last Minute Term Papers
by Fry, Ronald W.Publication: Franklin Lakes, NJ The Career Press, 2002.
You need a login/password created through NMTC GALILEO or created on the NMTC campus to use NetLibrary. Check with the librarian if you need assistance.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Who has the manuscript?
Looking for unique information can be very difficult. Google will pull up popular, common information but what about that special manuscript or primary document, how do you find it?
From GALILEO notes -
ArchivesUSA is a unique database for scholars and researchers who use primary source materials. It provides location information for primary source materials. The database integrates three major information resources:
Resource 1: A newly compiled directory of manuscript repositories, giving full addresses, including e-mail and URLs, opening hours, and details of holdings and areas of special interest. This directory updates and supersedes the Directory of Archives and Manuscript Repositories in the United States (DAMRUS) last published in 1988.
Resource 2: Collection records from the National Union Catalogue of Manuscript Collections (NUCMC). Information gathered and compiled by the Library of Congress from the 1950s through the end of 1997, covering some 76,000 collections. Each record also includes the LC's subject and name indexing of the collection.
Resource 3: Names and detailed subject indexing of over 44,000 collections whose finding aids have been published separately in the major microfiche series, National Inventory of Documentary Sources in the United States (NIDS).
The NUCMC and NIDS information has been integrated to provide a single record for each collection, with detailed information drawn from both resources when available. The first installment of a growing body of collection records submitted directly to ArchivesUSA has also been included.
The full text manuscript is not in the database but the location of the information is noted. We can borrow materials through InterLibrary Loan. Most institutions will copy and fax articles up to a certain page length.
Ask your librarian!
GALILEO
....Databases A-Z
.......Scroll to ArchivesUSA
From GALILEO notes -
ArchivesUSA is a unique database for scholars and researchers who use primary source materials. It provides location information for primary source materials. The database integrates three major information resources:
Resource 1: A newly compiled directory of manuscript repositories, giving full addresses, including e-mail and URLs, opening hours, and details of holdings and areas of special interest. This directory updates and supersedes the Directory of Archives and Manuscript Repositories in the United States (DAMRUS) last published in 1988.
Resource 2: Collection records from the National Union Catalogue of Manuscript Collections (NUCMC). Information gathered and compiled by the Library of Congress from the 1950s through the end of 1997, covering some 76,000 collections. Each record also includes the LC's subject and name indexing of the collection.
Resource 3: Names and detailed subject indexing of over 44,000 collections whose finding aids have been published separately in the major microfiche series, National Inventory of Documentary Sources in the United States (NIDS).
The NUCMC and NIDS information has been integrated to provide a single record for each collection, with detailed information drawn from both resources when available. The first installment of a growing body of collection records submitted directly to ArchivesUSA has also been included.
The full text manuscript is not in the database but the location of the information is noted. We can borrow materials through InterLibrary Loan. Most institutions will copy and fax articles up to a certain page length.
Ask your librarian!
GALILEO
....Databases A-Z
.......Scroll to ArchivesUSA
Monday, November 27, 2006
Welcome Woodland High School
On Tuesday, Nov 28, 800 students from Woodland High School will be touring the NMTC campus. A great opportunity for them to see what NMTC offers for higher education!
Pro & Con
Some classes require a Pro & Con "hot" topic to be researched. The GALILEO description for SKS WebSelect notes - that SKS is an online database of Internet resources providing access to quality Web sites on almost any subject. WebSelect is continually updated to include new sites and dynamically changing data. Summaries provide a concise overview of site content and authority. Keyword, Subject Heading, and Topic Browse searches can be performed. Topics are assigned based on site content and mission. WebSelect is dynamically updated and offers Internet resources from around the globe, including those of leading universities, government agencies and respected organizations.
What is very helpful for researchers - on the right side of the SKS home page is "Your Top Ten Pro vs Con: Leading Issues". Click on the icon for the topic and voila- an overview, articles, links, resources!
GALILEO
...Databases A-Z
.....Jump to S
........SKS Web Select
The password for home use of GALILEO is available to the citizens of Georgia from your librarian. Some resources noted in this BLOG are only available to NMTC patrons.
What is very helpful for researchers - on the right side of the SKS home page is "Your Top Ten Pro vs Con: Leading Issues". Click on the icon for the topic and voila- an overview, articles, links, resources!
GALILEO
...Databases A-Z
.....Jump to S
........SKS Web Select
The password for home use of GALILEO is available to the citizens of Georgia from your librarian. Some resources noted in this BLOG are only available to NMTC patrons.
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Getting ready for family
GALILEO offers this Ebsco database - The Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection which is a database with more than 470 full-text journals. It covers topics in emotional and behavioral characteristics, psychiatry & psychology, mental processes, anthropology, and observational and experimental methods.
Search for Holiday dinner and read a wonderous story of An Unforgettable Christmas Dinner., By: Petrie, Phil, Essence, 00140880, Dec2002, Vol. 33, Issue 8. It brought tears to my eyes.
Or search for Thanksgiving dinner and read a study on memory -
Changes in the Subjective Properties of Autobiographical Memories with the Passage of Time. Authors: Dewinstanley, William J. Friedman Patricia A. Source: Memory; Jul98, Vol. 6 Issue 4, p367-381, 15p
In any event, create memories for you and yours this holiday season.
GALILEO
....Databases A-Z
......Jump to P
.........The Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection
Search for Holiday dinner and read a wonderous story of An Unforgettable Christmas Dinner., By: Petrie, Phil, Essence, 00140880, Dec2002, Vol. 33, Issue 8. It brought tears to my eyes.
Or search for Thanksgiving dinner and read a study on memory -
Changes in the Subjective Properties of Autobiographical Memories with the Passage of Time. Authors: Dewinstanley, William J. Friedman Patricia A. Source: Memory; Jul98, Vol. 6 Issue 4, p367-381, 15p
In any event, create memories for you and yours this holiday season.
GALILEO
....Databases A-Z
......Jump to P
.........The Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Holiday shopping
The retailers are enticing shoppers with visions of savings for each purchaser.
If you haven't decided what electronic gizmo to buy, check out Computer Source, in GALILEO, "provides the latest information and current trends in high technology. This database features over 120 full-text periodicals covering market information in computers, telecommunications, electronics, and the Internet."
Playstation 3 as a search term brought up 156 articles
wii as a search term brought up 47 articles
.... both had references in PC Magazine, 11/21/2006, Vol. 25 Issue 21
GALILEO
....Databases A-Z
......Jump to C
.........Computer Source (an Ebsco Database)
If you haven't decided what electronic gizmo to buy, check out Computer Source, in GALILEO, "provides the latest information and current trends in high technology. This database features over 120 full-text periodicals covering market information in computers, telecommunications, electronics, and the Internet."
Playstation 3 as a search term brought up 156 articles
wii as a search term brought up 47 articles
.... both had references in PC Magazine, 11/21/2006, Vol. 25 Issue 21
GALILEO
....Databases A-Z
......Jump to C
.........Computer Source (an Ebsco Database)
Monday, November 20, 2006
What to read?
With Holidays soon to be here and free time to fill...what can you read that might be fun and relaxing?
NovelList has a Readers Advisory e-mail they call - "NoveList Notes which is an e-mail service that is designed to increase usage and knowledge of the product. Each "issue" provides concrete scenarios that involve using NoveList to answer everyday readers' advisory or curriculum support questions. The Notes may also include activities, tips, or other practical tidbits that our customers can use to enhance their ability to use the database.
NoveList Notes is not a newsletter; it is a short, practical, hands-on "note."
NovelList has a Readers Advisory e-mail they call - "NoveList Notes which is an e-mail service that is designed to increase usage and knowledge of the product. Each "issue" provides concrete scenarios that involve using NoveList to answer everyday readers' advisory or curriculum support questions. The Notes may also include activities, tips, or other practical tidbits that our customers can use to enhance their ability to use the database.
NoveList Notes is not a newsletter; it is a short, practical, hands-on "note."
GALILEO
....Databases A-Z
.......Jump to N
..........Novelist
..........5th tab is Readers Advisory
The password for home use of GALILEO is available to the citizens of Georgia from your librarian. Some resources noted in this BLOG are only available to NMTC patrons.
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