Author Archives: Carol

2009 Pulitzer Prizes

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Carol

The 2009 Pulitzer Prizes in journalism, letters, drama and music were announced on April 20 at Columbia University. The Library provides access to many of these newspapers through its databases. Any of the Prize winning books that are not available … Continue reading →

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African American Studies resources

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Carol

February is Black History Month and the Library has many resources to support research on African-American culture and life. Here are a few specialized sources for your research. African American Biographical Database The African American Biographical Database contains biographical sketches … Continue reading →

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Browsing Books (aka McNaughton Collection)

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Carol

As the Library relocates and expands its more popular collections, the name of the McNaughton Collection has been changed to Browsing Books. The collection is still located near the cafe. To make the books easier to browse, the fiction, non-fiction, graphic … Continue reading →

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THE infamous library book

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Carol

It’s nearly Halloween and that means the Library is once again fielding questions about the infamous book that either kills its readers or drives them crazy. Obviously there are some good storytellers out there who like to send shivers up the spines … Continue reading →

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Burmese Days

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Carol

The spring 2008 cyclone that ripped through the Irawaddy Delta region, once again brought the Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar to the forefront of world news for the worst of reasons. As if the country’s political and economic woes were not enough, Mother … Continue reading →

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Deja vu all over again

Posted on August 6, 2008 by Carol

It’s summer and that means baseball season is in full swing. If you like baseball, chances are you like Yogi Berra, too. The witty former Yankee player, manager, and Hall of Famer sure has a way with words. He’s coined … Continue reading →

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Library Helps Reduce Global Warming

Posted on February 11, 2008 by Carol

You may have noticed something you took for granted before. Custodians used to clean the Library after hours, but now they’re here during the day and evening, tidying up after us. So how do the custodial shift changes help reduce global warming? The University … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolutions – We can help you keep ’em

Posted on December 31, 2007 by Carol

For many people, the New Year prompts thoughts of leaving bad habits behind or maybe trying something new. If you’re determined to do better in the coming year than you did last year, the Library can help. You may not … Continue reading →

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Suggest a Book, Video or CD

Posted on October 18, 2007 by Carol

Open to Suggestions Hey, we’re open to suggestions on titles to add to our collection. Recently a student asked if we could purchase a DVD of Babel, starring Cate Blanchett & Brad Pitt. Since we’re starting a collection of popular … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – June 26

Posted on June 26, 2007 by Carol

Truth is stranger than fiction. The Diana Chronicles By Tina Brown MCN Bro McNaughton Collection, 2nd floor Granted, there have already been hundreds of books written on Diana, Princess of Wales. But this new addition to the field should be … Continue reading →

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