Monthly Archives: February 2012
I found it in the McNaughton Collection: Plugged by Eoin Colfer
I’m a big fan of Eoin Colfer. When asked what my favorite book series is, I always answer, without hesitation, Colfer’s young adult book Artemis Fowl. That particular book has spawned a seven (soon to be eight) part series, detailing … Continue reading
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Shifting into Overdrive: The Library’s New E-book System!
There’s no use denying it. We live in the age of digital information. Smart-phones, iPods, iPads, laptops, and many other devices ensure that we are never disconnected, for better or for worse. Everything is becoming digitized in the name of … Continue reading
Filed under guest blogger, Resources, Technology
E-Readers Now Available!
Did you know that the Whittemore Library not only has e-books available, but they also have three different e-readers available for checkout? Neither did I! Yes, it’s true! And it’s one of the library’s most interesting secrets. Behind the circulation … Continue reading
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REFWORKS in Transition – REFWORKS 2.0
REFWORKS will be transitioning to another look and feel – refreshing interface, more drag and drop features. REFWORKS 2.0 will become the format by the end of the year. You can choose to use either the classic REFWORKS or the new REFWORKS 2.0 by … Continue reading
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Valentine’s Day Tidbits
Here’s a link to some Valentine’s Day history courtesy of Mass Moments. On this day in 1849, the first commercial Valentines in the U.S. were created in Worcester, MA. Check out the article, and Happy Valentine’s Day! http://www.massmoments.org/moment.cfm?mid=52
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