Library Resources for Human Biology

Your human bio "toolbox":

• Pathfinder for Human Biology (Recommendations for websites, books, databases)
• Check out this post for database information.
• APA Citation and Style Guide from OWL @ Purdue

If you could come to the library for something fun, what would it be?

We're starting to think about fall programs for the library, and your input is needed! Ideas are all welcome- how about something like:

• A Twilight book club 
• Special powerpoint classes for practicing presentations 
• Or even the opportunity to read a favorite poem!
  

Please let us know either by commenting on this post, telling the reference librarian, or email us! We're looking forward to doing some really cool things for Fall 09!

Argumentative Essay Resources

Research: Electronic Databases

Opposing Viewpoints

SIRS Knowledge Source

Facts on File: Issues and Controversies

Advanced Google Searching for Stats

• go to www.google.com
• click Advanced Search
• enter your search terms
• limit your domain to .gov

The results will be government websites on your topic, which are a great source for statistics and other basic information. See the librarian if you need more assistance!

Citation Resources

The library provides handbooks on citations. In addition, you can check out the full MLA Handbook from the library (call number is LB 2369 .G53 2003). Finally, a great web resource for citations is Purdue's Online Writing Lab (OWL).

National Library Week- Day One

It's National Library Week! As part of the celebration, Proquest (a database company) is offering free access to three of its databases. Here is the info, from Proquest- no log in is required!

To celebrate libraries and the world of information they provide--ProQuest
is offering *free, open access* to three of our most popular student
resources
at:
http://www.proquestk12.com/go/celebrate

-- CultureGrams: local experts document the culture and daily life
of the world's peoples--from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe.

--
eLibrary:
high-quality, high-interest, and highly usable full text and
multimedia aligned
to over 20,000 most-studied topics.

-- SIRS
Discoverer: safe,
kid-friendly online discovery environment for young
learners from elementary to
middle school.

Happy Library Week!

Grammar Resources

Online resources:

OWL (Online Writing Lab) Handouts: Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling

Capital Community College Guide to Grammar and Writing

Dr. Grammar

Grammar Bytes (this one is FUN! Seriously. Try it.)

Grammar Podcasts from the "Grammar Girl" (we also have the book: Call Number PE 1112 .F613 2008)

Other Books:

Good grief, good grammar / Dianna Booher
Grammar smart : a guide to perfect usage / the staff of the Princeton Review
and more...
.
and a movie! .
Eight parts of speech Video PE 1112 .E44 2000

Words! (is Cheap!)

[from the theatre department...]

You are cordially invited to attend "WORDS!" presented by the NVCC Theatre Department in the PLAYBOX Theatre.

Performance dates and times are:

Thursday, April 2nd at 3:00 PM- THIS IS FREE!!! (seating limited, first come, first served)
Friday, April 3rd at 7:30 PM- tickets are $1.00! (what a bargain!)
Saturday, April 4th at 7:30 PM- tickets are $1.00

The show is about WORDS! Where did they come from? What are they? What do we use them for? In the show, we will present two original short plays, poetry, some mildly offensive jokes, deathbed quotations, scenes from classic literature and, of course, some Shakespeare. Much of the show is original. Lots of students helped put it together! Come be a part of something new!

NEW GROUP STUDY ROOM!

What?

A small group study room with 5 computer stations and one table with chairs

Where?

L522- it's inside L523 (the big computer lab on the 5th floor)

Who?

You! (and your friends, or your group)

When?

Between 10-5, Monday-Thursday.

How?

Ask at the circ desk to be let in. You may be limited to 2 hours if there is a long line.

Have fun!!