Author Archives: Martha

About Martha

Martha is a Reference & Instruction Librarian and the liaison to the Biological Sciences, Computer Science, Languages and Literatures, Mathematics, and Physics Departments

New Stuff Tuesday – February 10, 2015

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Martha

Heenetiineyoo3eihiiho’ (Language Healers) a film by Brian McDermott. Multilingualism and other language issues are critical topics with global and local implications. This is a new documentary about the importance of saving the remaining 139 Native American languages. Continue reading →

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February 2015 – Book Sale

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Martha

Whether or not you have a sweetie, this is a great time to come to the library and treat yourself at the monthly book sale. Continue reading →

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January 20, 2015 – Book Sale

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Martha

This spring semester our first set of sale books include mainly ones on the topics of art, history, literature, health, and hobbies. Continue reading →

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Is the Weather Outside Frightful?

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Martha

Believe it or not, it’s relatively nice outside Continue reading →

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Happy New Year! It’s Time to Play Football

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Martha

Did you know that New Year’s Day football was popular in medieval Europe? That predecessor of modern games has been around since at least the Roman Empire and became associated with various holidays throughout Christendom. It has morphed into today’s … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – December 30, 2014

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Martha

Alanis Obomsawin: The Vision of a Native Filmmaker by Randolph Lewis, PN1998.3 .O24 2006, New Arrivals, 2nd Floor. In this fascinating book, Randolph Lewis introduces, ponders, and critiques Alanis Obomsawin’s many films and presents detailed information about her life and influences. Continue reading →

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Book Sale for the New Year!

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Martha

As a bit of a prequel for the new year we’ve changed out the $2 gift-worthy books for a more run-of-the-mill assortment of $1 books for your personal collections. These are primarily literary and health related. The remaining media, mostly … Continue reading →

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December 2014 Book Sale

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Martha

Thanksgiving has just passed and more holidays are around the corner. Whether you’re looking for a Hanukkah, Solstice, Christmas, or Kwanzaa gift, or a Festivus re-gift (in which case you’ll have to read the book first before sharing) is more … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – November 25, 2014

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Martha

Pushcart Prize XXXIX: Best of the Small Presses edited by Bill Henderson with the Pushcart Prize Editors. PS501 .P87, New Arrivals, 2nd floor. Yay, it’s here! The Pushcart Prize book Continue reading →

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Book Sale: New Books

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Martha

The November selection of book sale books is out on the carts. Continue reading →

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