Writing OutReach--Finding Books

Tomorrow, Thurs. Sept27th
Writing Outreach
3:30-4:30
Library Auditorium
Finding Books for Your Research

This is the first session of two on Finding Information Sources. This one concentrates on finding books. I know, everyone want to get full text online and books seem to mean that you have to actually come into the library (what a hassle!), find the call number(a mystery code), find the actual book in the stacks(confusing as heck) and then, heaven forbid, check it out at the Circ desk(student id needed).

Let me assure you that using books is worth all the effort you have to put into acquiring them. AAAANNNNNNDDDDD, there are some excellent books online. You just have to know where to look. Most books fall under copyright restrictions so most of the books online are at least 75 years old. Though not all. The library subscribes to some online books and there are some great websites that offer copyleft books.

Come to the session and let me show you a few tricks of the trade (Yes, librarians are full of tricks. What a wonderful profession.). JS

PS. If you need a tickie to prove to your instructor that you actually attended, come up after the session and I will give you one.

Best Books for Gifts

A great Christmas is a stack of brand new books. Each one is a adventure just waiting to be started. Here's are some lists that might help you decide what book to get for those you care about.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/section/0,,4809,00.html
http://www.amazon.com/Must-Read-Books-for-2006/lm/F7VGP5ZHI84Z
http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/childrensnotable/notablecbooklist/currentnotable.htm
http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/booklistsawards/bestbooksya/06bbya.htm
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/artsentertainment/2003477626_bestbooks170.html
http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6395088.html
http://www.nytimes.com/ref/books/review/20061210tenbestbooks.html
http://www.playlibrary.com/2006/12/10/new-york-times-notable-childrens-books-of-2006/

Happy Holidays
Merry Christmas
Happy New Year
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