Bi-Weekly Update from the Library
10/31/08
Citing Sources
Did you know that the library databases produced by Ebscohost now offer assistance in properly citing sources? When using any of the Ebscohost databases (Academic Search Premier, ATLA Religion, Philosopher’s Index, Business Source Elite, etc.), click on any title in your list of search results, then move your cursor over the icons on the upper right of the screen. One of them will say “Cite this Article.” Click on this icon, and Ebscohost will as if my magic produce a correct citation in any of a number of styles including MLA, APA, and Chicago/Turabian. Hurray! You won’t be reaching for the Tylenol!
Infomaniac Tip of the Week
The Infomaniac sez …Mind-mapping software can help you visualize projects, tasks and information. Freemind (http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page) is a free software that helps you create maps that organize information. Unlike other desktop applications, Freemind has very flexible categorization, browse and search capabilities. It can be used for managing notes, designing a project, or creating a knowledge base.
11/9: Jewish Literature Discussion Group. Discussion of “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka. Discussion led by H. Lachter. (Trexler Library Periodicals Reading Area, 3:30PM-5:00PM.)
11/13: Faculty Author Reception: E. Bonekemper’s “Grant and Lee : Victorious American and Vanquished Virginian.” (Trexler Library Fulford Room, 12:30PM-2:00PM.)
11/13: Coffee & Copyright: A faculty/staff discussion of teaching and research in light of current copyright law. (Trexler Library Periodicals Reading Area, 4:00PM-5:00PM.)
11/14: Coffee & Copyright (2nd run): A faculty/staff discussion of teaching and research in light of current copyright law. (Trexler Library Periodicals Reading Area, 10:00AM-11:00PM.)
11/17: Notables Book Discussion Group: discussion of Eckhart Tolle’s “A New Earth.” (Trexler Library Rare Books Room, 12:00Noon-1:00PM.)
11/20: AAUW Reading Group. (Trexler Library Rare Books Room, 12:30PM-2:00PM.)
11/20: “Tools to Stay Current: RSS Feeds, Table of Contents Alerts, and more…” A workshop for students, staff, and faculty, led by J. Jarson. (Information Commons, 4:30PM-5:30PM.)
