Are you looking for a summer read? Something to lounge around on the beach and read?
Try NoveList in GALILEO
"NoveList is a fiction database that provides subject heading access, reviews, annotations, and much more for over 135,000 fiction titles.
It also includes other content of interest to fiction readers, such as Author Read-alikes, What We're Reading, Book Discussion Guides, BookTalks, and Annotated Book Lists. "
GALILEO
.....Databases A-Z
.........Jump to N
............NoveList
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.
Friday, July 14, 2006
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Added a site
GALILEO offers librarians training in adding websites to "their" portion of GALILEO. You can find the sites that have been added to North Metro's portion of GALILEO by going to the search box Find databases by name (on the middle of the page toward the bottom). Type in nmtc.
Web sites have been added for most programs. You can search by your program name.
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.
Web sites have been added for most programs. You can search by your program name.
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, July 12, 2006
For Public Library Users
Just heard from GALILEO sources that Heritage Quest will be available to Public Library users in Georgia. The best news is it will be available at your home. Get the public library password to use GALILEO from your public librarian!
Ancestry.com Library Edition is available at your library but not at home.
These are two super resources for those who dabble in family history.
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.
Ancestry.com Library Edition is available at your library but not at home.
These are two super resources for those who dabble in family history.
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, July 11, 2006
Who do you ask?
We have signs posted in Room 103 telling you to ask the Librarian for help in locating information or getting the computers to work.
If you aren't in Room 103 - who do you ask for research help?
There is a link in GALILEO for Ask-A-Librarian. It is not instant messaging. You send an e-mail that gets routed through GALILEO. It can take hours for the e-mail to get to the librarian. We do answer eventually.......
For quicker service you can telephone the library at 770-975-4122.
You may also e-mail the Librarian directly at library@northmetrotech.edu
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.
If you aren't in Room 103 - who do you ask for research help?
There is a link in GALILEO for Ask-A-Librarian. It is not instant messaging. You send an e-mail that gets routed through GALILEO. It can take hours for the e-mail to get to the librarian. We do answer eventually.......
For quicker service you can telephone the library at 770-975-4122.
You may also e-mail the Librarian directly at library@northmetrotech.edu
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.
Monday, July 10, 2006
It begins
A new school year begins - Summer Quarter starts today.
Students are buying books from the Book Store (across the lobby).
A special celebratory lunch today at 11:30 in the 400 building.
Catered by BBQ Street.
We're celebrating our SACS-COC accreditation.
Students are buying books from the Book Store (across the lobby).
A special celebratory lunch today at 11:30 in the 400 building.
Catered by BBQ Street.
We're celebrating our SACS-COC accreditation.
Friday, July 07, 2006
Family stories
Did you get together with family over the 4th? Were stories shared? Is anyone writing down those precious family stories?
You can get facts about your family through Ancestry.com (only available in the library).
The stories bring the family to life for those who weren't there to experience the event.
In netLibrary there are books that can help you begin to put those stories in writing! Both basic genealogy books and how-to- write books are available on-line.
You do need to create your free account on campus to access netLibrary off campus.
An alternate route for the free acount in netLibrary off campus is to create a free account when you go through GALILEO.
GALILEO (the password changed the end of June)
....Databases A-Z
......Jump to N
.........Scroll to netLibrary
..........Upper right corner is the "create a Free Account" link
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.
You can get facts about your family through Ancestry.com (only available in the library).
The stories bring the family to life for those who weren't there to experience the event.
In netLibrary there are books that can help you begin to put those stories in writing! Both basic genealogy books and how-to- write books are available on-line.
You do need to create your free account on campus to access netLibrary off campus.
An alternate route for the free acount in netLibrary off campus is to create a free account when you go through GALILEO.
GALILEO (the password changed the end of June)
....Databases A-Z
......Jump to N
.........Scroll to netLibrary
..........Upper right corner is the "create a Free Account" link
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.
Calm before....
Last day of break. Summer Quarter starts on Monday. The Orientations yesterday had quite a few students for summer.
Monday is the celebration lunch at 11:30. It is great news to have been accredited by SACS-COC. It's always nice to have an outsider affirm that you're doing a good job.
Monday is the celebration lunch at 11:30. It is great news to have been accredited by SACS-COC. It's always nice to have an outsider affirm that you're doing a good job.
Thursday, July 06, 2006
Looking stuff up
Our on-line catalog can make searching for print, non print and electronic resources at NMTC very easy.
The Simple Search will pull up everything on a topic. It is limited to 100 items. You may need to go to Advanced search to narrow your query.
Advanced Search allows you to limit your searching to specific types of materials.
Click on Advanced Search (under the Search headline on the left side of the screen).
...Select the Keywords box
...scroll down a bit- there are several boxes that you can fill in- with the Boolean search terms and/or/not to help you expand or limit your search
.....there is a drop down box for material type where you can limit your search to a specific type-
........ Book will be in room 103
.........VHS may be checked out to the program area
.........Ref will be in the Reference room 103-A
.........EBK is an electronic book that is available to you 24/7 through netLibrary
We have a plethora of materials that support our program areas!
The Simple Search will pull up everything on a topic. It is limited to 100 items. You may need to go to Advanced search to narrow your query.
Advanced Search allows you to limit your searching to specific types of materials.
Click on Advanced Search (under the Search headline on the left side of the screen).
...Select the Keywords box
...scroll down a bit- there are several boxes that you can fill in- with the Boolean search terms and/or/not to help you expand or limit your search
.....there is a drop down box for material type where you can limit your search to a specific type-
........ Book will be in room 103
.........VHS may be checked out to the program area
.........Ref will be in the Reference room 103-A
.........EBK is an electronic book that is available to you 24/7 through netLibrary
We have a plethora of materials that support our program areas!
What to do next
Today is registration and orientation for Summer quarter.
There will be orientation sessions at 8:30 and 4PM in the auditorium of the 100 building. Classes begin on Monday July 10!
Start today to get where you want to be tomorrow.
NMTC offers Education that Works!
There will be orientation sessions at 8:30 and 4PM in the auditorium of the 100 building. Classes begin on Monday July 10!
Start today to get where you want to be tomorrow.
NMTC offers Education that Works!
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
Celebration
In honor of our SACS accreditation, there will be a celebration lunch on Monday, July 10th at 11:30 in the 400 building.
All students, faculty, and staff are invited.
Catered by BBQ Street!
All students, faculty, and staff are invited.
Catered by BBQ Street!
Long weekend
The library has been closed for the 4th of July weekend. We're getting ready for Summer Quarter to begin next Monday, July 10th.
Friday, June 30, 2006
Whew!
We're getting the library back in order- slowly but surely, dusting, sorting, etc. Getting everything moved around helps one consider what to keep and what to pitch!
FYI We'll be closed on Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th. Back to normal on Wednesday, July 5th!
Found some interesting books while moving things around- one book we moved to the Atlas stand from the Reference room-
Geographica: The complete illustrated Atlas of the World (with a CD) G63 .C69 2000
- small maps, lots of text- looks like an encyclopedia rather than a "pure" atlas.
Come see the new paint color. It's clean and bright!
FYI We'll be closed on Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th. Back to normal on Wednesday, July 5th!
Found some interesting books while moving things around- one book we moved to the Atlas stand from the Reference room-
Geographica: The complete illustrated Atlas of the World (with a CD) G63 .C69 2000
- small maps, lots of text- looks like an encyclopedia rather than a "pure" atlas.
Come see the new paint color. It's clean and bright!
Thursday, June 29, 2006
Ah ha!
The painters are done. I am able to get back to my regular e-mail. Here's the information about the UGA Alumni information in the Digital Library of Georgia:
The Digital Library of Georgia and the Hargrett Rare Books & Manuscripts Library are pleased to announce the availability of a new online resource:
University of Georgia Centennial Alumni Catalog, 1901.
The site is available in demo at: (notice it's in demo which explains why I couldn't find it on Tuesday!) http://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/centennialcatalog/
In 1901, to celebrate 100 years of classes at the Athens campus, the University of Georgia assembled the Centennial Alumni Catalog, containing, "as far as possible, a full but concise account of the life and services of all alumni during the century." Although the word "alumni" was used, the project attempted to collect biographical data about anyone who matriculated at the university during that first century, whether or not they graduated.
A four-page questionnaire was mailed to known matriculates or their families and an impressive 1,749 completed forms were returned. These were placed in alphabetical order, bound into several volumes, and deposited with the University Libraries. Eventually they came to be housed in the University Archives unit of the Hargrett Rare Books & Manuscripts Library at the University of Georgia Libraries, where they have proved to be a valuable resource to historians and genealogists.
Included are biographies of many prominent men of 19th century Georgia and the South, sometimes written in their own hand.
In 2006 the fragile documents were removed from their bindings, at times revealing information long hidden beneath the stitching. The forms then were scanned and are presented online by the Digital Library of Georgia.
The questionnaires provide information on residence; nativity; collegiate activities and accomplishments; marriage; occupations; civic, military, religious, and other public service; writings; relatives who attended the University; and death date.
The Digital Library of Georgia and the Hargrett Rare Books & Manuscripts Library are pleased to announce the availability of a new online resource:
University of Georgia Centennial Alumni Catalog, 1901.
The site is available in demo at: (notice it's in demo which explains why I couldn't find it on Tuesday!) http://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/centennialcatalog/
In 1901, to celebrate 100 years of classes at the Athens campus, the University of Georgia assembled the Centennial Alumni Catalog, containing, "as far as possible, a full but concise account of the life and services of all alumni during the century." Although the word "alumni" was used, the project attempted to collect biographical data about anyone who matriculated at the university during that first century, whether or not they graduated.
A four-page questionnaire was mailed to known matriculates or their families and an impressive 1,749 completed forms were returned. These were placed in alphabetical order, bound into several volumes, and deposited with the University Libraries. Eventually they came to be housed in the University Archives unit of the Hargrett Rare Books & Manuscripts Library at the University of Georgia Libraries, where they have proved to be a valuable resource to historians and genealogists.
Included are biographies of many prominent men of 19th century Georgia and the South, sometimes written in their own hand.
In 2006 the fragile documents were removed from their bindings, at times revealing information long hidden beneath the stitching. The forms then were scanned and are presented online by the Digital Library of Georgia.
The questionnaires provide information on residence; nativity; collegiate activities and accomplishments; marriage; occupations; civic, military, religious, and other public service; writings; relatives who attended the University; and death date.
Day Three
The painters assure me- they will finish today. The library does look fresh and bright.
We'll be closed Monday and Tuesday for the 4th of July.
Hopefully, we'll be back to normal next Wednesday and I can find that announcement about the UGA Centennial Alumni database.
We'll be closed Monday and Tuesday for the 4th of July.
Hopefully, we'll be back to normal next Wednesday and I can find that announcement about the UGA Centennial Alumni database.
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Digital Library of Georgia
There is a new "book" in the Digital Library of Georgia. For the centennial of the University of Georgia in the early 1900's, UGA asked the alumni to respond to a survey. The surveys were bound in books. The books have been unbound and the surveys scanned! What a treat to read what UGA alumni had to say about themselves! I found a few kin in this "book". Wonderful to read in their own hand information about their lives!
(When I can get back to my e-mail, I'll post the URL to this item...I've just searched the Digital Library and I'm not finding it- paint fumes are overwhelming me)
(When I can get back to my e-mail, I'll post the URL to this item...I've just searched the Digital Library and I'm not finding it- paint fumes are overwhelming me)
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Paint fumes
Whew! Painters arrived to refresh the library.
We're closed till they're done- probably three days.....
It will look beautiful.
New carpet in early August.
New shelves in late August.
Sprucing up!
We're closed till they're done- probably three days.....
It will look beautiful.
New carpet in early August.
New shelves in late August.
Sprucing up!
Monday, June 26, 2006
It's Official!
North Metro Technical College has added another level of accreditation!
We are now accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award associate degrees, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; 404-679-4501.
This is in addition to our accreditation by the Council on Occupational Education (COE), 41 Perimeter Center East, N.E., Suite 640, Atlanta, Georgia 30346; 770-396-3898.
AND
The North Metro Technical College Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182; 312-704-5300.
Hooray!
NMTC - Education that works!
We are now accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award associate degrees, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; 404-679-4501.
This is in addition to our accreditation by the Council on Occupational Education (COE), 41 Perimeter Center East, N.E., Suite 640, Atlanta, Georgia 30346; 770-396-3898.
AND
The North Metro Technical College Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182; 312-704-5300.
Hooray!
NMTC - Education that works!
Friday, June 23, 2006
And then what?
Historical events seen through the eyes of the participants (especially the eyes of regular folks) give a slightly different take. Encourage the people you know to journal, to write a diary that can be read in 150 years.
The Cornelius C. Platter Civil War Diary of Lt. (later Capt.) Cornelius C. Platter, of the 81st Ohio Infantry Volunteers, covers November, 1864 April 27, 1865. Platter's diary details Sherman's march through Georgia from Rome to Savannah and the march north through the Carolinas. He gives dates, times, and lengths of marches and describes the weather, locale, scenery, and food as well as orders, rumors, positions, troop morale, and administrative duties. The diary also includes a description of the burning of Columbia, South Carolina, the news of the Confederate surrender, and the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
You can read Mr. Platter's diary either through the Digital Library of Georgia or through GALILEO
NMTC password changes on June 24. 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.
The Cornelius C. Platter Civil War Diary of Lt. (later Capt.) Cornelius C. Platter, of the 81st Ohio Infantry Volunteers, covers November, 1864 April 27, 1865. Platter's diary details Sherman's march through Georgia from Rome to Savannah and the march north through the Carolinas. He gives dates, times, and lengths of marches and describes the weather, locale, scenery, and food as well as orders, rumors, positions, troop morale, and administrative duties. The diary also includes a description of the burning of Columbia, South Carolina, the news of the Confederate surrender, and the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
You can read Mr. Platter's diary either through the Digital Library of Georgia or through GALILEO
NMTC password changes on June 24. 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, June 22, 2006
Checking that list
Feels like Christmas Eve, waiting till the students come back- so quiet, not a creature is stirring...
Lists, of materials that are checked out, are being distributed to program areas. This is our annual lets-see-what-we-own-and-then-we-can-clean-up-the-catalog time.
The library catalog lets you know what the library owns! It's a wonderful resource and we do want to make sure it accurately reflects our holdings.
Lists, of materials that are checked out, are being distributed to program areas. This is our annual lets-see-what-we-own-and-then-we-can-clean-up-the-catalog time.
The library catalog lets you know what the library owns! It's a wonderful resource and we do want to make sure it accurately reflects our holdings.
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Social networking
Do you move from computer to computer and wish you had your internet Favorites list at each computer?
With sites like del.icio.us you can create your personal and portable list of links that you can access from any computer. del.icio.us is not new- it was created in December of 2003.
For more information about Social Bookmarking check out Social Bookmarking Tools (I) A General Review by Tony Hammond, Tino Hannay, Ben Lund, and Joanna Scott Nature Publishing Group{t.hammond, t.hannay, b.lund, j.scott}@nature.com
With sites like del.icio.us you can create your personal and portable list of links that you can access from any computer. del.icio.us is not new- it was created in December of 2003.
For more information about Social Bookmarking check out Social Bookmarking Tools (I) A General Review by Tony Hammond, Tino Hannay, Ben Lund, and Joanna Scott Nature Publishing Group{t.hammond, t.hannay, b.lund, j.scott}@nature.com
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