Now it's easy to make libraries part of your Web search for information: You can locate items in Anne Springs Close Library and in libraries around the world on the WorldCat.org Web site at http://www.worldcat.org/. You can also link to it from the library website...just scroll down to the bottom of the library homepage and type in your search under where it says "Search for an item in libraries near you" and then click on "go."
WorldCat is a global network of libraries that unite their collections in one master catalog. You may already be familiar with WorldCat from the FirstSearch reference service via our Interlibrary Loan link on the library website. Our participation in this master WorldCat catalog allows you to find items in our collection, and in the collections of many additional libraries, at WorldCat.org.
WorldCat.org allows you to search for a particular resource--be it a book, video, audio CD, full-text article or another format--and then locate a library near you that owns the item. If our library has it, our name will appear as a link to our Web site and the online record for the item.
WorldCat is on the Web search sites you use every day
You can also perform WorldCat searches on Google and Yahoo! Search. Simply include the phrase "Find in a Library" (including quote marks) with your search terms. Your search results should include one or more links with the prefix "Find in a Library" and the name of a library-owned item that matches your terms.
Tools that let you find and contribute
WorldCat.org lets you install one of several browser plug-ins that keeps WorldCat searching close at hand. The site also helps you put a special version of the WorldCat search box on your own Web site or blog, or learn how to create links to the WorldCat Web page for a specific item. And all WorldCat Web pages let you add your own rating and review of a work, or contribute factual notes about its contents or its historical or cultural context.
Visit http://www.worldcat.org/, where you always "find in a library"!
Friday, September 15, 2006
Need a reasearch topic? Look no further...
Here are some current events and timely topics and ways to search our online databases to find information about them:
ECONOMICS – International Monetary Fund Meeting
TOPIC: The annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank will be in Singapore this year. What are the functions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank? What will be some of the major issues addressed at the meeting?
SEARCH TERMS: International Monetary Fund OR World Bank
ENVIRONMENT – Earthquake from Louisiana to Florida
TOPIC: A 6.0 earthquake has struck the eastern Gulf of Mexico impacting states from Louisiana to Florida. What makes this earthquake so unusual? What was the impact/damage like?
SEARCH TERMS: earthquakes AND Mississippi AND Gulf of Mexico
ENVIRONMENT – Global Warming and Hurricanes
TOPIC: Scientists have found that global warming may be the cause of stronger hurricanes. If this is true, what is implied about the cause of global warming? What can be done about it?
SEARCH TERMS: global warming
SOCIAL STUDIES RESEARCH TOPICS
CIVICS, GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS – Primary Results
TOPIC: Primary results of 9 states and DC have shown mostly incumbent wins with most attention being paid to the win of moderate Republican Lincoln Chafee of Rhode Island. What is seen as the significance of Chafee’s win? How can primary results help in predicting final election results?
SEARCH TERMS: primaries
EDUCATION – Harvard Drops Early Admissions
TOPIC: Top Ivy League college Harvard University has dropped its policy of early admissions. What is the reason for this change? How have other colleges and universities responded to this decision?
SEARCH TERMS: Harvard University AND admissions
HISTORY – Civil War Submarine H.L. Hunley
TOPIC: The first submarine in history to sink and enemy warship was the Confederate H.L. Hunley. Scientists have removed a hatch for study in an attempt to piece together some questions about its sinking. Where and when was the Civil War battle that sank the Hunley? What are some of the specifics researchers are looking for on the Hunley to learn more about the battle?
SEARCH TERMS: CSS Hunley
SCIENCE AND HEALTH RESEARCH TOPICS
HEALTH – Where You Live Can Impact Life Expectancy
TOPIC: Dr. Christopher Murray of the Harvard School of Public Health combining the impact location of residence, race and income on life expectancy. Who came out as benefiting most? Whose lives are found most negatively impacted?
SEARCH TERMS: life expectancy AND research
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY – Construction on the International Space Station
TOPIC: The first major additions to the International Space Station in nearly 4 years are now being constructed. What additions are being made? What are some of the problems the astronauts re having?
SEARCH TERMS: International Space Station
SPORTS RESEARCH TOPICS
SPORTS – College Football Rule Changes
TOPIC: The NCAA has implemented two new rules this season to speed up the game. What are they? Do the coaches feel that these rules will help the game?
SEARCH TERMS: football AND NCAA
SPORTS – U.S. Open
TOPIC: Roger Federer has won his third straight U.S. Open, making him the only tennis player to win 3 consecutive Wimbledons and 3 straight Opens. The women’s winner was Russian Maria Sharapova, winning her first U.S. Open. How many Grand Slams has Federer won in his career? What major title did Maria Sharapova win in 2004?
SEARCH TERMS: U.S. Open AND tennis
SPORTS – Agassi Retires
TOPIC: Andre Agassi has announced his retirement from professional tennis. Where was Agassi’s last tournament appearance? How has Agassi distinguished himself in his career that only 4 other players have done?
SEARCH TERMS: Andre Agassi
SPORTS – Roger Goodell Starts as New NFL Commissioner
TOPIC: Roger Goodell has replaced Paul Tagliabue as commissioner of the NFL. What position did Goodell hold before this election? What are some of the achievements of Tagliabue during his time as NFL commissioner?
SEARCH TERMS: Roger Goodell OR Paul Tagliabue
ARTS AND LITERATURE RESEARCH TOPICS
FILM AND TELEVISION – Islamic TV Network Bridges TV
TOPIC: Michigan-based Bridges TV, a television station that focuses on Islamic issues and culture is expanding its market. How many viewers are estimated to have access to Bridges TV? Who started the station and why?
SEARCH TERMS: Bridges TV
LITERATURE – Naguib Mahfouz
TOPIC: Egyptian novelist Naguib Mahfouz was a Nobel Prize-winner. What city was the focus of his novels? Who has Mahfouz been compared to as a writer?
SEARCH TERMS: Naguib Mahfouz
PERFORMING ARTS – Symphony Orchestra
TOPIC: Many cities have a symphony orchestra opening its new season this month. What are some cities with a symphony orchestra? What are their concert plans for this season?
SEARCH TERMS: symphony orchestra AND season
PEOPLE – Steve Irwin
TOPIC: Steve Irwin, star of the popular reality TV show "The Crocodile Hunter", was killed in a stingray attack while filming in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. What were Irwin’s contributions to animals in Australia?
SEARCH TERMS: Steve Irwin
ECONOMICS – International Monetary Fund Meeting
TOPIC: The annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank will be in Singapore this year. What are the functions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank? What will be some of the major issues addressed at the meeting?
SEARCH TERMS: International Monetary Fund OR World Bank
ENVIRONMENT – Earthquake from Louisiana to Florida
TOPIC: A 6.0 earthquake has struck the eastern Gulf of Mexico impacting states from Louisiana to Florida. What makes this earthquake so unusual? What was the impact/damage like?
SEARCH TERMS: earthquakes AND Mississippi AND Gulf of Mexico
ENVIRONMENT – Global Warming and Hurricanes
TOPIC: Scientists have found that global warming may be the cause of stronger hurricanes. If this is true, what is implied about the cause of global warming? What can be done about it?
SEARCH TERMS: global warming
SOCIAL STUDIES RESEARCH TOPICS
CIVICS, GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS – Primary Results
TOPIC: Primary results of 9 states and DC have shown mostly incumbent wins with most attention being paid to the win of moderate Republican Lincoln Chafee of Rhode Island. What is seen as the significance of Chafee’s win? How can primary results help in predicting final election results?
SEARCH TERMS: primaries
EDUCATION – Harvard Drops Early Admissions
TOPIC: Top Ivy League college Harvard University has dropped its policy of early admissions. What is the reason for this change? How have other colleges and universities responded to this decision?
SEARCH TERMS: Harvard University AND admissions
HISTORY – Civil War Submarine H.L. Hunley
TOPIC: The first submarine in history to sink and enemy warship was the Confederate H.L. Hunley. Scientists have removed a hatch for study in an attempt to piece together some questions about its sinking. Where and when was the Civil War battle that sank the Hunley? What are some of the specifics researchers are looking for on the Hunley to learn more about the battle?
SEARCH TERMS: CSS Hunley
SCIENCE AND HEALTH RESEARCH TOPICS
HEALTH – Where You Live Can Impact Life Expectancy
TOPIC: Dr. Christopher Murray of the Harvard School of Public Health combining the impact location of residence, race and income on life expectancy. Who came out as benefiting most? Whose lives are found most negatively impacted?
SEARCH TERMS: life expectancy AND research
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY – Construction on the International Space Station
TOPIC: The first major additions to the International Space Station in nearly 4 years are now being constructed. What additions are being made? What are some of the problems the astronauts re having?
SEARCH TERMS: International Space Station
SPORTS RESEARCH TOPICS
SPORTS – College Football Rule Changes
TOPIC: The NCAA has implemented two new rules this season to speed up the game. What are they? Do the coaches feel that these rules will help the game?
SEARCH TERMS: football AND NCAA
SPORTS – U.S. Open
TOPIC: Roger Federer has won his third straight U.S. Open, making him the only tennis player to win 3 consecutive Wimbledons and 3 straight Opens. The women’s winner was Russian Maria Sharapova, winning her first U.S. Open. How many Grand Slams has Federer won in his career? What major title did Maria Sharapova win in 2004?
SEARCH TERMS: U.S. Open AND tennis
SPORTS – Agassi Retires
TOPIC: Andre Agassi has announced his retirement from professional tennis. Where was Agassi’s last tournament appearance? How has Agassi distinguished himself in his career that only 4 other players have done?
SEARCH TERMS: Andre Agassi
SPORTS – Roger Goodell Starts as New NFL Commissioner
TOPIC: Roger Goodell has replaced Paul Tagliabue as commissioner of the NFL. What position did Goodell hold before this election? What are some of the achievements of Tagliabue during his time as NFL commissioner?
SEARCH TERMS: Roger Goodell OR Paul Tagliabue
ARTS AND LITERATURE RESEARCH TOPICS
FILM AND TELEVISION – Islamic TV Network Bridges TV
TOPIC: Michigan-based Bridges TV, a television station that focuses on Islamic issues and culture is expanding its market. How many viewers are estimated to have access to Bridges TV? Who started the station and why?
SEARCH TERMS: Bridges TV
LITERATURE – Naguib Mahfouz
TOPIC: Egyptian novelist Naguib Mahfouz was a Nobel Prize-winner. What city was the focus of his novels? Who has Mahfouz been compared to as a writer?
SEARCH TERMS: Naguib Mahfouz
PERFORMING ARTS – Symphony Orchestra
TOPIC: Many cities have a symphony orchestra opening its new season this month. What are some cities with a symphony orchestra? What are their concert plans for this season?
SEARCH TERMS: symphony orchestra AND season
PEOPLE – Steve Irwin
TOPIC: Steve Irwin, star of the popular reality TV show "The Crocodile Hunter", was killed in a stingray attack while filming in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. What were Irwin’s contributions to animals in Australia?
SEARCH TERMS: Steve Irwin
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Two New Reports Available from Newsbank
To get to Newsbank, go to the library website, click on "Find Articles," then "A-Z List of Online Resources," then scroll down the list, and click on "Newsbank."
The two new reports now available are:
• September 11, 2001- Fifth Anniversary
• National Hispanic Heritage Month
The September 11, 2001 Report includes the original articles covering that day and its aftermath plus coverage of related issues and events over the past five years.
The content covers:
• chronological events of that day, five years ago
• clean-up and recovery
• the investigation
• rebuilding
• impact on the world
The September 11, 2001 – Fifth Anniversary site was designed to provide full coverage of the events of this day along with articles to research the issues that developed as a result of the terrorist attacks.
The Hispanic Heritage Report is designed to support your study of the observance of this national month September 15-October 15. The site contains both current and historical information organized into topical areas with both English and Spanish articles.
The content covers:
• culture
• historical figures and leaders
• important issues and events
• global culture and perspectives
Articles have been included for their relevance to the topics and their various perspectives. This site is an excellent resource for tracing the history of Hispanics and learning about their contributions to the world in politics, sports, education, the arts, etc.
Both sites include related images, maps, search terms and websites for further coverage of the topics. All articles are easily accessed and can be printed or e-mailed from within the site.
In addition to these two new Reports, others currently featured are:
• World Geography
• Natural Disasters Around the World
• Conflict and Terrorism Around the World
The two new reports now available are:
• September 11, 2001- Fifth Anniversary
• National Hispanic Heritage Month
The September 11, 2001 Report includes the original articles covering that day and its aftermath plus coverage of related issues and events over the past five years.
The content covers:
• chronological events of that day, five years ago
• clean-up and recovery
• the investigation
• rebuilding
• impact on the world
The September 11, 2001 – Fifth Anniversary site was designed to provide full coverage of the events of this day along with articles to research the issues that developed as a result of the terrorist attacks.
The Hispanic Heritage Report is designed to support your study of the observance of this national month September 15-October 15. The site contains both current and historical information organized into topical areas with both English and Spanish articles.
The content covers:
• culture
• historical figures and leaders
• important issues and events
• global culture and perspectives
Articles have been included for their relevance to the topics and their various perspectives. This site is an excellent resource for tracing the history of Hispanics and learning about their contributions to the world in politics, sports, education, the arts, etc.
Both sites include related images, maps, search terms and websites for further coverage of the topics. All articles are easily accessed and can be printed or e-mailed from within the site.
In addition to these two new Reports, others currently featured are:
• World Geography
• Natural Disasters Around the World
• Conflict and Terrorism Around the World
New Trials Available on Library Website
The following two trial databases are currently available on the library website under the "Current Trial Datatabases" link:
FAITS is a database of comprehensive, one-of-a-kind online technology reports that was
created especially for use by the academic community.
Continually updated and fully searchable, FAITS contains hundreds of reports that
Are designed to help students, educators, and administrators learn about and keep
up with the critical issues, trends, market conditions, products, services, and
vendors driving the information technology industry.
Organized by topical subject area, FAITS allows you to click on any one of nine
core modules and gain immediate access to a vast library of content-rich reports
covering IT infrastructure, telecommunications, wireless communications, data
networking, convergence, information security, enterprise systems, Internet and Web, and
technology vendors.
As an added feature, FAITS also provides convenient links to several online technology
and business news resources such as TechWeb, NewsFactor, CBS MarketWatch, BBC,
and others. Plus, get direct links to a wealth of bibliographic resources covering computer
science, education and library sciences, the humanities, mathematics and science,
health sciences, and business.
SMP brings you a diverse monthly assortment of reports regarding security issues.
Topics and issues include securing the enterprise network, planning for disruptions, managing risk, protecting intellectual property, protecting and training employees, establishing security best practices, deploying network security appliances, using biometric technologies for
network and physical security, managing organizational risk and more.
FAITS is a database of comprehensive, one-of-a-kind online technology reports that was
created especially for use by the academic community.
Continually updated and fully searchable, FAITS contains hundreds of reports that
Are designed to help students, educators, and administrators learn about and keep
up with the critical issues, trends, market conditions, products, services, and
vendors driving the information technology industry.
Organized by topical subject area, FAITS allows you to click on any one of nine
core modules and gain immediate access to a vast library of content-rich reports
covering IT infrastructure, telecommunications, wireless communications, data
networking, convergence, information security, enterprise systems, Internet and Web, and
technology vendors.
As an added feature, FAITS also provides convenient links to several online technology
and business news resources such as TechWeb, NewsFactor, CBS MarketWatch, BBC,
and others. Plus, get direct links to a wealth of bibliographic resources covering computer
science, education and library sciences, the humanities, mathematics and science,
health sciences, and business.
SMP brings you a diverse monthly assortment of reports regarding security issues.
Topics and issues include securing the enterprise network, planning for disruptions, managing risk, protecting intellectual property, protecting and training employees, establishing security best practices, deploying network security appliances, using biometric technologies for
network and physical security, managing organizational risk and more.
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