Filed on Dec 20th 2010 in alert
We wish you a happy, healthy, and restful winter break! The library will close at 10 pm on Thursday, December 23 and reopen at 9 am Tuesday, January 4. View the calendar for our winter mini session hours.
Need something to read over the break? Check out these new books. See you in 2011!
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Filed on Dec 20th 2010 in Staff Picks
Looking for a good read? Now it's easier than ever to browse through the library's collection of new and recommended books. New books, books recommended by President Hultin and faculty-recommended books are displayed in the newly configured study area near the reference section. You can distinguish these books from the rest of the collection by the "new" sticker located on the...
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Filed on Dec 17th 2010 in Tips & Tools
Not sure what a bibliography is? Or what "peer-reviewed" means? To help you out with library terms you may not be familiar with, we added a glossary to the Help & FAQ page of the Getting Started guide. If there are any other library terms you are unsure of, let us know and we'll add them to the list.
The Help page also contains links to all frequently asked questions...
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Filed on Dec 16th 2010 in Tips & Tools
Tired of sifting through hundreds of links looking for search results appropriate for the university level? Google has added a new feature to its Advanced Search that makes it easy to limit your results to a basic, intermediate or advanced reading level.
To access this new feature go to Google's Advanced Search page and look for the reading level dropbox under "Need More Tools...
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Filed on Dec 14th 2010 in exam
Overwhelmed with studying for finals? Good studying techniques and test preparation can go a long way in helping you succeed on your final exams. Study Guides and Strategies is an educational public service web site that offers loads of helpful tips and guidelines to help people study. Here's a sample of what you can find on the site:
Overcoming test anxiety
Anticipating test...
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