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Longwood University Library
Mark Lenker Twitter, Facebook, blogging, and memory: http://bit.ly/3rAaCG
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The meal you ate the first day you started working. The first exam you aced in high school. The shoes you wore to the prom.
Need an image? Search CAMIO. Go to the library’s website, click on Art under “Research Your Topic,” and click on CAMIO. CAMIO—Catalog of Art Museum Images Online—is a premiere resource of works of art from around the world contributed and described by leading museums. Showcasi...
Mark Lenker
Interesting article on the decline of humanities depts, especially English: https://login.proxy.longwood.edu/login?u
Source: search.ebscohost.com
EBSCOhost (ebscohost.com) serves thousands of libraries and other institutions with premium content in every subject area. Free LISTA: LibraryResearch.com
Mark Lenker
Nice article about the current state of the Google Books initiative: https://www.nytimes.com%2f2009%2f10%2f07
Source: www.nytimes.com
A broad array of authors, academics, librarians and public interest groups are fighting Google’s plan to create a huge digital library and bookstore.
Beth Feagan
Check this out for giggles: http://www.mcphee.com/laf/
I want one for Christmas!
Mark Lenker
Is multi-tasking bad for you?: http://www.onpointradio.org/2009/09/mult
Source: www.onpointradio.org
A new study suggests multitaskers don't have some special skill. In fact, they may be damaging their ability to do anything well -- even multitask.
In spring 2009, we surveyed students to get feedback on the look and feel of our library research guides. The students we surveyed wanted to see four things: -less clutter -more search boxes -convenient boxes for IM chat questions -librarians’ friendly faces. ...
Two of the library’s database vendors are offering free H1N1 information to the public. ...
Mark Lenker
Good article on FCC's support of Net Neutrality initiatives: http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2009/09/n
Source: www.wired.com
Greenwood Library and Lancer Productions are hosting their fall semi-annual game night, Friday, September 18th from 6:30 to 9:30. PLAY video games, board games, etc., enjoy refreshments and listen to great music provided by WMLU. We hope to see you there!
Need a computer? The Library now has a limited number of dell laptops available for student use within the building. Go to the Circulation/Reserve Desk to check out a laptop for up to 3 hours. See Website for details http://www.longwood.edu/library/about/policy/laptop_checkout.htm
Longwood University Library What do you think about having textbook in an electronic format? Writing notes and taking quizzes there?
New E-Textbooks Do More Than Inform: They Grade You - Technology - The Chronicle of Higher Education
Source: chronicle.com
The earliest electronic textbooks simply offered the text of the printed book on a computer. Today's newest models, though, come with an array of features, including software tools that automatically grade homework for professors or let students share their margin notes with friends online.
Tatiana How about Tweeting and Facebooking as a job? Cool! Would you agree?
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com
Multinational corporations, such as Ford and Coca-Cola are beginning to use social media to increase positive sentiment, build customer rapport and correct misinformation.
