Williams Library News

Summer Session Hours

2011-06-03T12:56:00.001-05:00

The Library Summer Session (June and July) hours starting June 6Monday-Tuesday: 7:30am to 4:30pmWednesday: 7:30am to 9pmThursday-Friday: 7:30am to 4:30pmSaturday & Sunday: closed

Summer Interim Hours (May)

2011-05-07T12:54:00.000-05:00

Library hours starting May 9Monday - Friday: 7:30am to 4:30pmSaturday and Sunday: closed

Congratulation Seniors

2011-05-05T11:22:00.002-05:00

The library congratulates all the graduating master students, seniors undergraduate students, and association students. Well done.Great job!!We will see you at the graduation ceremony Saturday, May 7.

Two Art Events Tonight

2011-04-14T10:07:00.002-05:00

The Library is hosting to art events tonight:Behold: A student art show (photographs and drawings)Dr. Pen Pearson host a poet for the Annual Poetry Reading. Also, April is poetry month.Both events start at 7pm

Renew books Online

2011-03-30T10:04:00.002-05:00

Do you need to renew your books? View the video demo. To use this process you must renew the books before they are due.

Winning Videos for Ted Conover Event

2011-03-24T10:42:00.002-05:00

In conjunction with "An Evening with Ted Conover" the Office of Student Activities sponsored a student video contest. All students were given the opportunity to create a 2-3 minute video about a road that has influenced their lives. Twelve entries were received. WinnersFirst Place ($75): Andre Cobbs – Lago TiticacaSecond Place ($50): Bryce Mills and Alaina Schmeiser – Main StreetThird place (

Avoid Plagiarism

2011-03-23T08:40:00.001-05:00

This guide will help you avoid plagiarismhttp://research.northern.edu/plagiarism

Standardized Test Help

2011-03-21T10:36:00.002-05:00

If you are looking for help with a standardized text (e.g. Praxis, TOEFL) use Learning Express Library. The database contains ebooks and practice exams for many standardized tests.

Access Library Databases When Off Campus

2011-03-03T08:30:00.003-06:00

Did you know you have access to most the library databases from off campus? As long as you have internet access you may search and browse the library databases from anywhere.AccessUsername: the 14-digit number on the back of your NSU IDPassword: your last name (or family name)Select a database and see if it works. If not, please contact us.

Traveling over Spring Break? Learn more!

2011-02-28T10:13:00.003-06:00

If you plan to travel to a new city over spring break, below are a few suggestion to learn more about the location.Lexis-Nexis Academic and Factiva have local newspapers from around the country (and world).Most cities have visitor sites (e.g. New York, St. Paul, New Orleans, Washington DC)Free weekly newspapers - Many large cities (e.g. City Pages for Minneapolis) have free weekly newspapers and

How to have tangled-free headphone cords

2011-02-25T16:05:00.002-06:00

Wrapping Tangle-Free Cords with Devil HornsFebruary 24, 2011By Mark SampleWe’re surrounded by cables, cords and wires. Right now on the desk in front of me I can see seven cables without even bothering to look behind my computer... a few years ago I came across a simple way of wrapping cords that leaves them tangle-free... (read more and watch video)

New Database: Naxos Spoken Word Library

2011-02-23T08:36:00.002-06:00

The Naxos Spoken Word Library comprises one of the most comprehensive collections of classic audiobook material available online. Containing the fulltext audiofiles of literary classics and educational texts, the database is an excellent tool in English, History, Music, Arts, Philosophy and Religious education. The full text of most titles can be followed on screen as it is being read.

Search Engine Secrets

2011-02-13T23:02:00.001-06:00

The Dirty Little Secrets of Searchby David SegalNYTimes.com"Another TED talk (TED is a forum for spreading ideas - creativity, culture, education, entrepreneurism, etc).John Wooden on true success With profound simplicity, Coach John Wooden redefines success and urges us all to pursue the best in ourselves. In this inspiring talk he shares the advice he gave his players at UCLA, quotes poetry and remembers his father's wisdom.

Database Trial: Streaming audio books

2010-11-17T07:38:00.002-06:00

The Williams Library has a trial of NAXOS Spoken Word Library (no login required) through 11/30. The streaming Spoken Word Library consists of literature and poetry from medieval times to the twentieth century, children’s classics, German texts, some non-fiction content. Some files have text available for following on-screen.

Database Trial: Online tech., creativity & biz ebooks

2010-11-15T08:29:00.002-06:00

Safari Books Online is a vast repository of ebooks for the technology, creative and business professionals. Safari has titles from over 40 publishers worldwide, O'Reily, SAS, Que, Pearson, Addison Wesley, etc.To test this database contact a librarian (626-3018, reference@northern.edu).

Installation of new art piece

2010-11-05T17:52:00.002-05:00

This week Dr. Greg Blair, an art student, and two carpenters install a new sculpture in the library. Come checkout the sculpture in the Williams Library round room.

Avoid Plagiarism Tools

2010-11-01T10:12:00.004-05:00

Below are a few tools that may help one understand Plagiarism, and provide ways to avoid plagiarism. University of Maryland - How to Avoid Plagiarism: Eight Guidelines to Help You Avoid Plagiarism (HTML or Flash version)Lycoming College – Goblin Threat (Plagiarism game)Purdue OWL – Avoiding Plagiarism (overview and self-testing)Citation ToolsThe Writer's Harbrace Handbook Brief (2011) –

Odd phrases and words

2010-10-22T08:19:00.003-05:00

Ever wonder the original meaning of specific phrases, or how they have changed over time? For example:passing the buck: a poker phrase - a pocket knife (a buck) was passed around from person to person to indicate who was to deal. twilight - twi means "two, double or doubly." Twilight is the time of two lights (sunset and moon/stars).Discover more interesting phrases and idiomsThe American

Library update: New Music Room

2010-10-18T07:06:00.001-05:00

Listening Room - Library room 206 is now a listening room available to all students, but mainly for music faculty and students. The room includes...three listening stations witha Radio/CD player and,a record player/turntable.one computer with access to Naxos (streaming classical and jazz music service),and thousands of records (LPs) and CDs. What's a turntable? Turntable training available.

Great Free Learning Tool: Khan Academy

2010-10-14T13:52:00.005-05:00

Khan Academy is a great site on science and math topics (some humanities). Even Bill Gates uses the site. Try the videos on...BiologyAlgebraEconomics and financeFrench RevolutionAnd so much more!Site description:Sal Kahn created this site and videos. Philosophy - "The Khan Academy is all about using video to explain the world, so what better way to explain the Khan Academy than through videos.

ScienceDirect - not just for sciences

2010-10-12T08:02:00.003-05:00

ScienceDirect College Edition is a literature database with full text, scholarly journals in a wide variety of subject areas. The database emphasizes science, but includes content in ...life sciences,physical sciences,health sciencessocial scienceshumanities,sociology,anthropology,business,economics,and psychology.Do not pass up this wonderful resource because of its name.

Magic of the Library (video)

2010-10-05T17:15:00.003-05:00

Great overview of the magical offerings of a library. The video is about the University of Bergen Library, but the Williams Library offers similar resources and services.Enjoy

Databases Highlights: Specific Reference sources

2010-10-01T08:32:00.001-05:00

Below is a list of specific reference titles. Search and browse these titles. You may have used the Encyclopedia Britannica and World Book before, but these online version provide more features and resources. Oxford English Dictionary (OED)Every wonder about the history of a word or its various definitions? If so, try the OED. This online counterpart to the 20-volume print edition traces the

Service highlight: Request articles from other libraries

2010-09-29T08:39:00.000-05:00

Did you know you request an article from another library at no cost? The Williams Library offers a service called Interlibrary Loan, which allows students, faculty, and staff to request journal articles that are unavailable locally from other libraries.Requesting articles:1. While search a Library database you may see this or a similar icon 2. Select the icon3. The service will search the other

Databases Highlights: Online Reference resources

2010-09-28T08:06:00.006-05:00

Below is a list of the subscription reference databases that include general to subject-specific encyclopedias, handbooks, dictionaries, and more. Search or browse these databases. It is interesting to compare entries on the same term/concept among the various reference titles. Credo Reference (over 400 titles)The resources contains dictionaries, bilingual dictionaries, thesauri, quotations,

Student Idea Competition

2010-09-27T07:30:00.000-05:00

The South Dakota Chamber and South Dakota EPSCOR program are sponsoring the Student Idea Competition at this years Innovation Expo. Student Idea Competition, where students who submit an idea (not a full blown business plan; rather, a paragraph or two) and register for Innovation Expo are in the running for a $100 prize award. Ten finalists will be selected and each will receive $100. For those

Banned Books Week

2010-09-26T10:00:00.001-05:00

Banned Books Week (BBW) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment. Held during the last week of September, Banned Books Week highlights the benefits of free and open access to information while drawing attention to the harms of censorship by spotlighting actual or attempted bannings of books across the United States.Intellectual freedom—the

Database Highlight: Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

2010-09-24T11:15:00.001-05:00

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy Interested in philosophy?? Check out this free online reference source.Designed as a dynamic reference work with more than 500 entries in 35 subject areas, including philosophy of science, aesthetics, history of ideas, feminism, ethics (theoretical and applied), social and political philosophy, and logic. All entries and substantive updates are

Election 2010 Guide

2010-09-22T20:00:00.000-05:00

The Williams Library has created this Election Guide to help students, faculty, and staff learn about the voting process, candidates, issues, and more. Please review the site and its various tabs (e.g. Voting, Brown County, Ballot issues).

It's here: US Constitution Day!

2010-09-16T14:00:00.005-05:00

September 17 is designated US Constitution Day. Learn more about it at:National Archives siteNational Endowment for the Humanities siteBooksPlain, Honest Men: The making of the American ConstitutionA Brilliant Solution: Inventing the American ConstitutionThe Great Rehearsal: The story of the making and ratifying of the Constitution of the United States.and many moreQuotes about the

Database Highlight: Europa World (Country info)

2010-09-14T10:11:00.003-05:00

Europa World Online is an electronic version of the Europa World Year Book, the indispensable source of information on world-wide affairs. This annual publication is renowned as one of the world's leading reference works, covering political and economic information in over 250 countries and territories, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. It was first published in 1926.Research an individual

Event: NSU Welcomes Author to Campus 9/22

2010-09-12T15:05:00.003-05:00

On Wednesday, Sepetmeber 22 Northern State University will welcome David Laskin, author of “The Long Way Home,” and “The Children’s Blizzard,” to the Aberdeen campus. Laskin will provide two presentations on The Long Way Home:Workshop for students (high school and college)Date: September 22When: 3pmWhere: Johnson Fine Arts Center’s Berggren Recital Hall. Presentation for public (free)Date:

Welcome Back - Library Changes

2010-08-31T15:58:00.004-05:00

Welcome back to NSU. Over the summer the library worked on a number of changes with the help of NET Services, Facilities Management, the School of Music, and others. Changes include:Listening Room - Library room 206 is now a listening room mainly for music faculty and students. The room includes three listening stations with a Radio/CD player and record turntable, one computer to access Naxos

Your Brain Off the Grid - What happens?

2010-08-23T09:56:00.001-05:00

NYTimes.com article about five neuroscientists study the brain off the grid on a rafting trip in a remote part of Utah.Outdoors and Out of Reach, Studying the Brain"Todd Braver emerges from a tent nestled against the canyon wall. He has a slight tan, except for a slim pale band around his wrist. For the first time in three days in the wilderness, Mr. Braver is not wearing his watch. “I forgot,”

NCES - Back to School Stats

2010-08-16T08:09:00.002-05:00

The National Clearinghouse of Education Statistics recently released its "Back to School Stats." This is another important report from NCES.NCES Fast Facts pageIn the Postsecondary Category (compiled by ResourceShelf)Is participation in adult learning increasing?How long does it take students at colleges and universities to complete their bachelor’s degrees?What is the percentage of degrees

Interesting videos for Educators

2010-07-22T08:53:00.003-05:00

Richard Bryne posted these seven videos from various sources on his "Free Technology for Educators" blog. What are your thoughts of these videos? Creative? Inspiring? Ho-hum? Misrepresenting? Anger?

New Books lists have been updated

2010-07-07T16:20:00.005-05:00

The NSU Williams Library has updated the new books lists and added a new list, Ebooks & E-reference (all subjects). The library has thousands of ebooks and e-reference materials in various databases (e.g. Credo Reference, NetLibrary, Gale Virtual Reference Library). Below are the subjects and collections of each book list.Ebooks & e-reference collections (includes all subjects)Social Science(

Audiobooks - download free and fee-based titles

2010-06-22T11:55:00.005-05:00

Many services provide audiobooks for downloading. Archive.org lists some of the free audiobook providers, which you may download to your computer or use any podcatcher (e.g. iTunes) to download to MP3 player.Archive.org Audiobook page - free public domain audiobooksAudible.com is the largest fee-based audiobook provider.CBC "Between the Covers" program (free)Also, public libraries provide books

Travel information

2010-06-16T08:48:00.004-05:00

Below are a few guides and tips to help with your summer travel plans. The public library has many books on specific national and international locations. Search the catalog.Guide for destinationsTravel guide from a public library (use the tabs for various topics)NY Times Travel - guides for national and international travelWikitravel - a public-created/edited travel guide (most countries

Summer Reads - Bestsellers lists

2010-06-10T09:34:00.002-05:00

Pick a good book(s) to read from these list. The Williams Library or the Aberdeen public library may have copies too.Wall Street Journal - bestsellers listNew York Times - bestsellers listNational Public Radio PR - bestsellers listChristian Science Monitor - Summer reading list

Academic press books free online

2010-06-03T08:32:00.005-05:00

The National Academy Press is providing free full-text access to its catalog. Select any title from NAP's catalog and scroll down until you see the title's table of contents. Select a chapter or use the "Search This Book" feature. NAP hopes the free online access will increase its printed books sales.NAP was created by the National Academies to publish the reports issued by the National

Facebook privacy scanner

2010-05-27T08:58:00.002-05:00

"Matt Pizzimenti has created a free open-source application which will scan your Facebook privacy settings and warn you about any settings which might be “unexpectedly public”. This is part of his ReclaimPrivacy project which strives to promote privacy awareness on the Web." from iLibrarianGo to app site (reclaimprivacy.org)Follow the five steps on siteIt literally takes one minute to follow

Ideas for your email In-box

2010-05-25T14:03:00.002-05:00

From the ProfHacker blog (Chronicle.com) a post about taking control of your email. Email Eats Up My TimeBy Natalie HoustonIf you sometimes look up from your computer in surprise that an hour or two has slid by while you were "just checking email," then setting some clear boundaries on when you process email might be of some help...

Journals' Tables of Contents Search

2010-05-17T11:15:00.001-05:00

Use Journal TOC to search for tables of contents from thousands of journals. If you find an interesting article use the library Journal Finder to search the journal title to discover if it is available full-text in print or in a library article databases. If the journal title is not available full-text request the article via interlibrary loan.

Web Tools for educators

2010-05-13T08:49:00.001-05:00

Below are a few web tools mentioned over the last few days during faculty in-service, and other tools that may be useful.Jing Project (record screen)Screenr (record screen)Audacity (record audio)Glogster (web posters)Xtranormal (create TV interviews)DocVerse (MS word plugin that syncs document with others - grading papers?)Google Docs (online documents, presentations, spreadsheets)Zoho (online

Allison Wonderland - Art Exhibit

2010-04-26T09:56:00.001-05:00

Come to the library to see Allison Foster's "Allison Wonderland" art exhibit. The art exhibit is on display now and a reception for the artist is being held Saturday, May 1, 2:30-4:30pm.

Music subject guide

2010-04-20T11:37:00.001-05:00

A music subject guide has been created for students and faculty. This guide will help you find:Sheet MusicAudio filesPhonetic translationsJournal ArticlesBooksResources by music genreand more.Check it out today! See it before the movie!

Icelandic Volcano images and video

2010-04-19T13:42:00.001-05:00

Photos from Boston.com on the Icelandic volcanoAP Video of the erupting Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland.

National Geographic - Photographs

2010-04-16T11:39:00.001-05:00

Take a break and explore the National Geographic photography gallery. Browse these amazing photos in the broad categories:ExplorationWildlifePeople & CultureScience & Climate Change

Tax Day - IRS forms

2010-04-15T08:24:00.001-05:00

Tax returns are due today. Submit your tax return today, even if you do not know owe funds.Find tax forms on this page.Extension information on this IRS.gov page.IRS homepage

Webby Awards - Best web sites

2010-04-14T15:32:00.001-05:00

Webby AwardsEach year websites are nominated for Webby, best website. There are many interesting and useful sites. Nominations are categorized by genre and sub-genre. Also, check out previous years' nominees and winners.Genres:ConnectionsEntertainmentFeaturesLivingMarketplaceMediaServicesSociety

Celebrate National Library Week

2010-04-12T08:48:00.001-05:00

Celebrate National Library Week by: Viewing "How Libraries Stack Up" (PDF)Taking our student surveyViewing the Altered Book exhibit in personViewing the faculty publication exhibitAttending an event at the public librarySupporting your hometown libraryWatching one of these silly videos on libraries

Off-campus access to library databases

2010-04-09T10:10:00.001-05:00

Did you know you could access the library databases from off-campus? The username is the 14-digit number on the back of your NSU ID and the password is your last name. When you are off campus, select any database and you will be prompted to input this information. Watch this video on the process.Please contact the library if you have questions or problems accessing the resources from off campus.

Essay Contest Winners!

2010-04-07T08:22:00.001-05:00

Last night, the library hosted a wonderful program of students reading personal belief essays. Each student did a great job of presenting his/her ideas. The judges (President Smith, Dr. Connie Smith, and Assistant Professor Ann Vidoloff) had a difficult time select the three winners. And the winners are:1st Place: Danielle Peters - Essay - R-E-S-P-E-C-T2nd Place: Kevin Nakajima - Essay - The

Altered Books - Student Art Display

2010-04-05T08:11:00.001-05:00

Students in the Mixed Media art course are displaying their work, Altered Books, in the library. Below is Sara Christensen Blair's (course professor) description of the project."The purpose of this project was to create a piece of art using a book in some way. The actual book inspired some of the project, whereas others were based purely on form. By using a non-traditional material, such as a

GapMinder: Unveiling the Beauty of Statistics

2010-03-29T18:00:00.001-05:00

Gapminder World A site that displays statistical information in a visually pleasing and informative manner. It has grown from 16 to over 200 indicators displaying the trends in some cases back to the year 1800. The data in gapminder World is constantly updated and refined. Gapminder World has also been technically improved several times during the last year and new features added.Example:HIV:

Win $50 Amazon.com gift card - Library survey

2010-03-28T12:10:00.001-05:00

Please complete this survey and register to win a $50 Amazon.com gift certificate. Student feedback allows the library to better meet the student body's needs.Time: 10 minutes to completeSurvey responses are anonymousResponses are NOT connected to gift card registrationPlease contact us at reference@northern.edu or 605-626-3018 if you have any questions.

Register for Classes Now!

2010-03-25T15:03:00.001-05:00

Registration Dates:Priority registration for current students starts on March 25, 2010. General and Freshmen registration starts: April 15Summer 2010 classes begin May 10, 2010 and registration continues through August 27, 2010.Fall 2010 classes begin August 30, 2010 and registration continues through September 9, 2010To Register go to WebAdvisor

Power of the Internet

2010-03-22T12:44:00.001-05:00

The BBC has created a series, Superpower: The Extraordinary Power of the Internet. The series explores the Internet's impact on:SuperpowerPeopleEntertainmentSocietyCommunicationBusinessTechnologyThe series includes interviews and episodes on specific ideas or phenomenon.

Beware of Credit Card Scam

2010-03-03T08:49:00.001-06:00

Essentially, the scam works like this: the scammer identifies himself as an agent with the Security and Fraud Department of Visa (or MasterCard). He tells the card holder that his account has been flagged due to unusual activity. The scammer sounds very legitimate, even referencing his badge number and instructing the card holder to phone the toll-free number on the back of the card if he or

Atomic Learning - software video tutorials

2010-03-02T11:45:00.001-06:00

NET Services recently subscribed to Atomic Learning, a database of short, easy-to-understand video tutorials for using technology. AL provides training on software, web tools, and web coding. It is a great resource for learning computer technology at your own pace. A link is on NET Services homepage and the Library's Databases by Title page.NOTE: Login with your NSU computer/email login info

Chat with a Librarian while in a Database

2010-02-26T13:19:00.001-06:00

You may now chat with a librarian as you search any EBSCO database (see list below). Perform a search and you will see this chat box on the right side of the results page. If the light is green, we are available to answer your questions. This is just one more way to receive assistance.EBSCO databasesAcademic Search CompleteSocINDEX with Full TextBusiness Source CompleteRegional Business

Online Privacy guides

2010-02-24T08:20:00.001-06:00

A list of resource to help protect your privacy and personal information online.OnGuard Online - provides practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information. Resources: Tools, Videos, Games and more.StaySafeOnline - The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) is a

Getting Articles from other Databases/libraries

2010-02-19T09:01:00.001-06:00

Have you ever seen the icons displayed below in library databases? They help you locate full-text articles from other databases or other libraries. The icons lead you to the full-text article or a way to request the article from another library. Watch this video to learn more.

Quality Health Resources online

2010-02-16T08:59:00.001-06:00

There are a number of quality health resources online, below are a few.MedlinePlusThis site brings together authoritative information from the National Institutes of Health and other government agencies and health-related organizations. Provides easy access to medical journal articles, information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and latest health

Get the Library Toolbar!

2010-02-10T15:15:00.001-06:00

The Williams Library has create its own browser toolbar so students and faculty may access the library from anywhere. A toolbar is available for Internet Explorer 7 (and up) and Firefox 3.0 (and up). The toolbar contains not only links to library resources, but also links to NSU webmail, D2L, WebAdvisor, and more. Get it today!

ARTstor, not just for the art department anymore!

2010-02-04T07:50:00.001-06:00

ARTstor is a database of images, sketches, drawings, photographs and more. Faculty and students in history, geography, natural history, indian studies, literature, humanities, religion, among others, will find its collections quite interesting and useful. For example:Asian Society CollectionMadeline Caviness: Medieval Stained GlassCook's Voyages to the South SeasCave Temples at Ellore,

Digital Archive - Local History

2010-02-01T08:31:00.001-06:00

The Williams Library's Archive & Special Collection has added local and regional history to its digital archive. Once you enter the site, select Browse, then select one of the collections in the drop-down menu. Each document/image is scanned with a high-resolution camera/scanner, which allows you to zoom in for great detail. Browse theses collections:NSU Images,Local History,SD Germans from

New Books added to library collection

2010-01-28T08:55:00.001-06:00

Browse the New Book lists to see which titles the library has added to the collection in the last month. The link is also on the left side of the library homepage.New Book ListsPhilosophy, Psychology & Religion World Civilization, Archaeology, & Genealogy World History (non US)History of the Americas (US) (pub. 2000-present) History of the Americas (pub. prior to 2000) US Local History(

Winter driving tips and road conditions

2010-01-25T10:31:00.001-06:00

Winter weather driving techniquesDriving in Snow and Ice from Weather.comHow to: Drive in the snow from Edmunds.comCurrent Road ConditionsSD and area road conditions from SafeTravelUSA

An Evening with Charles Darwin

2010-01-21T10:22:00.001-06:00

The Northern State University Science Club and Williams Library are sponsoring “An Evening with Charles Darwin” to celebrate his scientific achievement and his 201st birthday. Mr. Darwin, portrayed by Dakota State University biology professor Dale Droge, will discuss his life, the times he lived in, and his scientific contributions. The audience will have the opportunity to ask Mr. Darwin

$100 Essay Contest

2010-01-21T08:29:00.001-06:00

The Williams Library is sponsoring an essay contest based on the book, This I Believe: Personal Philosophies of Remarkable Men and Women . The book is a collection of essays from the National Public Radio (NPR) show This I Believe. The book is on reserve at the library front desk and other essay examples are on the shows web site.The essay contest will culminate with ten finalists reading

Haiti before and after earthquake images

2010-01-20T08:25:00.001-06:00

A few sources have compiled photos, video, and images of the Haitian earthquake.NYTimes multimedia - images and videosNASA - includes satellite images, and location of fault line (scroll down on page to see all info)Google/GeoEye - satellite images(before and after0US Government effort

Database Highlight: Credo Reference

2010-01-14T07:27:00.001-06:00

Over the winter break the library decided to subscribe to Credo Reference, an online database that includes a broad range of subject and general encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other reference materials. This is a good starting point for background information.Try it out and let us know what you think.

Database Trial: Credo - Reference ebooks

2009-12-17T15:59:00.001-06:00

After grading or taking that last final, now you can relax and tool around CredoReference*, a database of encyclopedias, handbooks, and other reference materials. For the next few weeks the library is testing this resource to see if it meets the needs of the campus, please let us know what you think. *contact us at reference@northern.edu if you want off campus access.

Control your stress: Mayo Clinic tips

2009-12-14T08:34:00.001-06:00

During finals and the holiday season it is easy to let stress get the better of you, and here is a link to brief articles on stress and ideas for controlling it from Mayo Clinic.Stress management from Mayo Clinic

Finals Week Survival Tips

2009-12-11T08:49:00.001-06:00

Below are two finals week survival guides from the University of Pennsylvania and University of California-Riverside. Select the links to get the full descriptions of each point.Ten Tips for Surviving Finals Week from UPenn1. Don’t panic (make too much of the final).2. Don’t be too relaxed (make too little of the final).3. Make time for "renewing" activities.4. Use an effective study method.5.

Living Stories: NYTimes, WashPost, and Google

2009-12-09T11:53:00.001-06:00

Two major US. Newspapers, the New York Times and the Washington Post, have teamed up with Google to create Living Stories. This pilot site focuses on presenting news specifically online.You can navigate between news articles, opinion pieces and features. Each story has an evolving summary of current developments as a well as an interactive timeline of critical events. Stories can be explored by

Extended Hours at the Library

2009-12-07T09:12:00.001-06:00

The library is extending its hours for this and next week. The hours are...Sunday Dec 6: 1pm to 12amMonday - Thursday Dec 7-10: 7:30am to 12am.Friday Dec 11: 7:30 to 5pmSaturday Dec 12: 10am to 5pmSunday Dec 13: 1pm to 12amMonday - Thursday Dec 14-17: 7:30am to 12am.

New Book lists updated

2009-12-04T11:15:00.001-06:00

Check the New Book lists to see which titles the library has added to the collection in the last month. The link is also on the left side of the library homepage.

Does the Internet weigh over 1 trillion pounds?

2009-11-30T09:10:00.001-06:00

According to Crave at cnet.uk, if you add up the weight of the computers, peripherals, cables, servers, etc. the Internet weights about 1,098,868,920,000 pounds. Other people have pointed out this does not include many handheld devices, and the physical building structures that houses the main servers, etc. All this weight for a paperless society?

New Library Mobile site

2009-11-20T13:16:00.001-06:00

The Williams Library has created a mobile site which is accessible from various mobile devices (e.g. smart phone, iPod Touch). The site includes basic information about the library and access to mobile search interfaces for EBSCO databases (e.g. Academic Search Complete, Business Source Complete) and Worldcat.The mobile site link is on the left side of the library homepage.Just one more access