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E-Books from Academic Publisher Brill

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Barbara

UWS libraries now have access to 2007-2013 ebooks from Brill, an academic publisher in the humanities and social sciences. You can search for keywords, or browse by authors or by the titles in these subject categories: Asian Studies Biblical Studies, … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – August 16

Posted on August 16, 2011 by kyle

The Portuguese: A Modern History by Barry Hatton DP538 .H37 2011 New Book Island, 2nd floor I just found out yesterday that a good friend from my study abroad program is getting married over Labor Day weekend in Santa Fe, … Continue reading →

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Movies and Scientific Ethics

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Barbara

Movies and scientific ethics may seem an unlikely pairing, and maybe I just think too much when I see movies about scientific research, but when I saw Rise of the Planet of the Apes this weekend I had the same … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – August 9

Posted on August 9, 2011 by kyle

Stare in the Darkness: The Limits of Hip-hop and Black Politics by Lester Spence E185.86 .S687 2011 New Book Island, 2nd floor Music provides the vehicle for the expression of endless possibilities. As a window to one’s soul, an artist … Continue reading →

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NetLibrary now eBook Collection (EBSCO)

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Barbara

NetLibrary was acquired by EBSCO earlier this year, and the transition is nearly complete. So when you click on a link to NetLibrary books in the HALCat (Harold Andersen Library catalog), you’ll be sent to EBSCO’s “eBook Collection.” Of course, … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – August 2

Posted on August 2, 2011 by kyle

Adventures in Eating: Anthropological Experiences in Dining From Around The World edited by Helen Haines and Clare Sammells GT2850 .A48 2010 New Book Island, 2nd floor Food: one of the those universal necessities in order to live. Everyone has their … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – July 26

Posted on July 26, 2011 by kyle

Come Together: The Business Wisdom of the Beatles by Richard Courtney & George Cassidy ML421 .B4 C69 2011 New Book Island, 2nd floor You know what’s blowing up my news feed lately? My friends are posting all sorts of articles, … Continue reading →

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Carol Elsen: Reviewer of the Year!

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Barbara

Our very own Carol Elsen, Collection Manager and Reference & Instruction Librarian, was named one of Library Journal‘s five 2011 Reviewers of the Year! Here’s what LJ had to say about her: Carol Elsen, 2011 Nonfiction Reviewer of the Year … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – July 12

Posted on July 12, 2011 by kyle

The Ultimate Web Marketing Guide by Michael Miller HF5415.1265 .M555 2011 New Book Island, 2nd floor Some people use summer as a way to relax and recharge after a draining semester [read: me]. However, I realize that not everyone is … Continue reading →

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Andersen Library Book Sale

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Martha

Looking for some summer reading? This is your chance to be one of the first people to peruse the Andersen Library’s latest fresh batch of sale books. Continue reading →

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