Are you planning any international travel in the near future or would you like to learn more about the world? If so, then the library has a great resource for you: Global Road Warrior. It is a database that contains a wealth of information about every country on Earth. You can find it on theContinue reading “Global Road Warrior”
Tag Archives: databases
Full Text Finder and Citation Finder
Tarleton\’s Dick Smith library subscribes to more than 200 databases, which provide access to a multitude of publications. Determining which database contains the particular source you are looking for can be a daunting task. Fortunately we have Full Text Finder and Citation Finder, powerful tools that can find and link you to specific periodicals orContinue reading “Full Text Finder and Citation Finder”
TeachingBooks.Net
A great new resource for any assignment involving children\’s or young adult books is TeachingBooks.net. This is a new TexShare database that is available to academic, school, and public libraries in the state of Texas that participate in the TexShare program. From the home page, you can search for resources for books by title, grade level,Continue reading “TeachingBooks.Net”
New Database: CQ Researcher
Are you looking for quality information on a current events topic? If so, then the library has just the thing for you: CQ Researcher. This is an excellent resource for in-depth reports on a wide variety of subjects such as: health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the economy. YouContinue reading “New Database: CQ Researcher”
New Database: APA Style CENTRAL
Do you need assistance writing and citing your papers in correct APA style? If the answer is yes, then you must check out one of our newest databases: APA Style CENTRAL. You can find it on the A-Z Database List. *Some of the tools within this database require an APA Style CENTRAL account to access. You can createContinue reading “New Database: APA Style CENTRAL”
What to do if you don\’t know which database to use
If you need to find an article but aren\’t sure which library database to use, you have several options. Here are a few of them: Ask for help. Librarians at the reference desk can help you find what you\’re looking for, or at least get you on the right path. You can also call (254-968-9249) orContinue reading “What to do if you don\’t know which database to use”
Heritage Quest Census Maps
It\’s still Family History Month, so here\’s a little tip I learned about the library\’s Heritage Quest Online database in a recent online webinar: After logging in, choose Census and Browse. After you choose a census year and state, a link will appear that says \”View State Map.\” When you click on the link, itContinue reading “Heritage Quest Census Maps”
Learn to Speak the Language of Your Database!
Have you ever tried to convey a message to someone who does not speak the same language as you? How well did that go? Did you have to use body language? Using a database or a database search tool (such as Discovery or Proquest) requires that you communicate with it in a language that itContinue reading “Learn to Speak the Language of Your Database!”
October is Family History Month!
October is Family History Month, and we have a number of databases and other resources here at Tarleton that can help you research your own family history. Check out our Genealogy Research Guide for suggestions as well as a link to a web page with other helpful resources. Pape & Guokas Family Tree as ofContinue reading “October is Family History Month!”
COWABUNGA, DUDE!
I grew up with the Ninja Turtles. Every Saturday morning, I would be glued to the television in anticipation of watching the TMNT and Captain Planet. I have all of the Jim Henson movies from the 90s and I can never pass up the opportunity to include the Ninja Turtles at an event or specialContinue reading “COWABUNGA, DUDE!”
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