Doing fine after 9 August 26, 2009
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As you can see, all 'cool' librarians wear v-necks!
As some of you may recall the library is now open until midnight, Monday through Thursday during the Fall and Spring semesters. You may ask yourself, “That’s great Tyler, but what does that mean for me? How does this improve my experience at TWC?” I’m so glad you’ve asked that, because I’ve prepared some answers ahead of time to enlighten you! By coming to the library later you can and will be able to:
- Drink coffee, hot chocolate and hot tea while enjoying a good book in the pleasant and hospitable surroundings of the Merner Pfeiffer Library.
- Have at your fingertips thousands of books in almost every subject including reference materials, DVDs, magazines and CDs.
- Interact with knowledgeable and friendly staff members dedicated to success for your academic future.
- Visit with the coolest person in the world — me! (Okay, I just threw that one in for good measure.)
I am grateful to be the newest member of the staff in the Merner Pfeiffer Library and welcome any comments, suggestions, and if you’re finished with your research and homework, gaming tips for the Xbox 360. Come on by and check out the hippest, well, the only place open on campus after hours!
Class of 2013 Mindset August 20, 2009
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Professors at Beloit College compile a list each year describing the cultural mindset of the entering freshman class to help teachers understand students’ frame of reference; that is, where they are coming from. On the list:
-They have never used a card catalog to find a book.
-Salsa has always outsold ketchup.
-Rap music has always been mainstream.
-Text has always been hyper.
-Babies have always had social security numbers.
-The European Union has always existed.
-McDonald’s has always been serving Happy Meals in China.
-Tattoos have always been chic and highly visible.
-They never saw the “Scud Stud”.
-Christopher Columbus has always been getting a bad rap.
-Belarus, Uzbekistan, and Latvia have always been independent nations.
We all have a lot to learn from each other! Let’s get started.
See the complete Beloit College Mindset List here:
http://www.beloit.edu/mindset/2013.php
J. Adams
WorldCat Local August 18, 2009
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New this semester is our link to WorldCat Local where you can search WorldCat AND our TWC library catalog at the same time:
http://twclibrary.worldcat.org
TWC’s books and articles will appear first in your search results, followed by books and articles we don’t have here but which you could request from another library if you need to.
For TWC books, WorldCat Local will show you the call number and whether or not the book is checked out. Articles will link back to our databases the same way things do in Tennessee Electronic Library. You can even request a book from another library right from that book’s page in WorldCat.
Plus, you can get a free login that will allow you to make a list of favorites, add tags, write reviews, make lists and save them, and even add us as a favorite library.
Our favorite new toy is the list of recently added books. This updates when new books are completely cataloged and ready to go. You can also sign up for the update feed to be sent to your RSS reader.
Some things are not in WorldCat local: a few of our e-book collections and other database holdings. These include:
ACLS Humanities E-Book Collection
Credo Reference
Wiley Interscience E-Books
Springer E-Books
Naxos Music Library
Evans Early American Imprints 1639 – 1800
North American Womens Letters and Diaries
American Civil War Letters and Diaries
Early Encounters in North America
So- just be aware that you may need to search our online library catalog to ensure that records for the above collections appear in your search.
Give WorldCat Local a try and leave us your comments! How does it compare with searching our online catalog alone? Which do you like better and why?
More soon about using e-books from off campus in WorldCat Local and other issues.
Night Owls Welcome August 6, 2009
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You asked for it, you got it! The library will be open into the wee hours of the night starting Wed. August 19, the first day of classes. While in the library, say hello to Mr. Tyler Dunsmore, our new late night library staff person.
Library hours starting August 19:
Monday through Thursday: 8:00 am to 12:00 midnight
Fridays: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturdays: Closed
Sundays: 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm
New Database: ATLA Serials August 6, 2009
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Good News for students of religion: The Library has added the ATLA Religion Database with ATLAS Serials. You can find the full text of electronic articles and book reviews from over 1,600 religion journals. Use this when you need scholarly sources for those religion papers.
This database is published by the American Theological Library Association and is the premier source for journal articles in religion.
You can link to the database from here. In addition, links will soon be added to the library website.
J. Adams
BookWise for May 7 May 7, 2009
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Check your account! Remember that you can check your own library account to see if you owe us any money or books. Don’t get your grades, registration or diploma held up! From the library website click “Check your library account” and enter your last name and the 13 digit barcode number from your TWC ID Card.
Faculty Reading Recommendations for Graduates- TWC students, your faculty has made a valuable gift to you: a list of essential reading for your life ahead. What books have your teachers suggested? Link to this list under Good Reads above.
Summer Library Hours: Yes, we are still here all summer and will have lots of terrific additions to the New Books shelf, by the way! Summer hours start May 19th. Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, closed on the weekend.
Quotation of the Day: “We gotta get out of this place, if it’s the last thing we ever do.” Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, performed by Eric Burdon and The Animals, 1965
-J. Adams
Answers to Friday’s Brainteaser May 4, 2009
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How did you do with the Credo Brainteaser for last week? Click here for the answers!
Friday Brainteaser May 1, 2009
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If it is Friday it must be time for the Credo Brainteaser. Try to answer these questions using our Credo Reference database. Answers Monday!!
Children
This week’s brainteaser is about famous sons and daughters or their famous parents.
Questions:
1. What is the name of the US actor and producer who is the son of Kirk Douglas?
2. What was the name of the American-Indian princess who was the daughter of Powhatan and who saved the life of English adventurer John Smith?
3. The Beatles’ song “Hey Jude” was originally intended to be “Hey Jules”, referring to whose son?
4. Liza Minnelli is the daughter of which American singer and film actress?
5. Which British guitarist was prompted to write the song “Tears in Heaven” by the death of his son, Conor, in 1991?
6. Who was the father of the Indian political leader Indira Gandhi?
7. What is the title of Prince Gautama Siddhartha, son of the rajah of the Sakya tribe ruling in Kapilavastu, Nepal?
8. Svetlana Alliluyeva is the only daughter of which former Soviet Communist leader?
9. The musician Frank Zappa had four children, all with unusual names. Can you give the first names of two of his children?
10. What were the first names of William Shakespeare’s twin children?
Stuff you might want April 29, 2009
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It’s almost finals week! Are your ready? Even though a lot of things are winding down, we still have some stuff you might be interested in. For example, we have study guides for the GMAT and PRAXIS available. Testing and Education Reference Center also has online practice tests for PRAXIS and NCLEX.
If you think you left something in the library, come by the front desk. We have a nice collection of papers, books, insulated mugs, and flash drives. Just give us some identifying info on the thing you lost and it will be returned to your loving arms.
If you need some downtime reading to help you de-stress, we have that too. Check out our recommended lists, or ask a librarian for help finding something.
Primary vs. Secondary sources April 28, 2009
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Teachers often differentiate between primary vs. secondary sources for your papers. How can you tell the difference?
A primary source may be
-an original, first hand account of an event or time period
-an original, creative writing or work of art
-a report of scientific discoveries
-raw data from clinical trials or experiments
-factual, not interpretive
A secondary source may be
-a description or analysis of a primary source
-criticism of a work of art or literature
-an analysis of research results
Some examples of primary and secondary sources:
Primary: recording or transcript of an interview with a participant or witness
Secondary: an article about that interview
Primary: diary, personal journal, letters
Secondary: A book about that person’s personal diary or letters
Primary: poem, short story, novel, play
Secondary: an article about the poem; a book of literary criticism about a novel
Primary: painting, sculpture, original music
Secondary: Articles or books analyzing the art or music
Primary: speech
Secondary: commentary on that speech
Primary: newspaper and magazine articles published at the time of an event
Secondary: description of news gleaned from those articles at a later time
Primary: published results of scientific or social research or experiments
Secondary: publications about the significance of research or experiments
Primary: government documents (census, marriage, military, treaties, constitutions)
Secondary: description or report of your findings in those documents
Primary: an autobiography (a first-person life story)
Secondary: a biography (a life story written by another person)
Primary: photographs, maps, postcards, posters
Secondary: article or book describing those visual materials
-J. Adams
