Librarian informs adult learners Nov 4, 2009
While learning how to research various topics using library databases, a group of students couldn't figure out whether the space shuttle Challenger exploded in 1985 or 1986. "It says here that it exploded in January of 1986," Dawn Amsberry, reference and instruction librarian, said to the students. (Daily Collegian, PA)
SU creating online portal to integrate student apps Nov 2, 2009
The initiative is aimed at improving students access to online resources, such as course syllabi, grades, student account balances, academic social calendars, library databases and University announcements. Because the technology interfaces for these resources are decentralized, students currently have to navigate through different interfaces and log in during each process. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Cumberland County Library System to cut hours due to state budget Sep 17, 2009
Plus, our kids won't have POWER library databases anymore at their school or public library. We will also be throwing away about $3 million in federal matching funds. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Columnist: Students overlook local resource Sep 17, 2009
As a few examples, the electronic Power Library databases will be eradicated, and library programs, staff, hours and new material purchases will all be trimmed. As a self-proclaimed lover of libraries, the official "Class Bookworm" in high school -- the daughter of a librarian, no less -- this hurts. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Mercer library to offer Jun 4, 2009
Initial class offerings will include online instruction on using Microsoft Office 2007 products such as Excel and Word, navigating the library catalog and accessing library databases. Participants will be able to make suggestions on future class offerings. (NJ.com -- Times)
Weeks from retirement, library director shares her memories May 29, 2009
And then there s the proliferation of information available on the Internet and library databases. What s your vision of the future of libraries. (Concord Journal, MA)
At Your Library: Mysteries of the Cape Cod File May 8, 2009
So until the day comes when all information is truly free and online (never), I encourage anyone researching local news to make use of our free library databases and our vertical files. Drop by the Reference Desk to see the folder of Vertical File Subject Headings, and you might just save yourself a few hours of research in front of a microfilm machine. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
The answer man: Reference librarian’s work is all Q & A Apr 16, 2009
Electronic resources such as Google and library databases can answer the easy questions, he said. That is the modern way, and we live with it, Hoelzen said, but there is nothing better, in my opinion, than having you and the patron right there. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
