Although this Texas summer has been mild in comparison to previous summers, it\’s still hot out there. I have three dogs at home that I worry about while I\’m at work so I used the library\’s Discovery@Tarleton service to locate some tips on keeping your beloved pets cool on a hot day. Here are 10Continue reading “Dog Days of Summer”
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Explore Activities for Summer Fun
How will you spend your free time this summer? The Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center database is a great source for exploring your hobbies or finding new ones. You can also check out the library\’s Discovery Tool for more books and articles on activities to fill your summer. I have included a couple of booksContinue reading “Explore Activities for Summer Fun”
Library Database: WorldCat
Did you know that the library has access to several databases on a wide variety of topics? With so many choices, the A-Z database list may seem intimidating. Here\’s a quick look at one of the databases which is helpful and easy to use: WorldCat. Let\’s start with what you can do with WorldCat (and no,Continue reading “Library Database: WorldCat”
Films on Demand
Have you checked out Films on Demand lately? We\’ve added thousands of new videos, including videos from PBS, TEDtalks, History Channel and more! You might find something that will give you background on a research topic, or entertain and inspire you. Check them out today!
New Database: Garland Encyclopedia of World Music
Are you a Music major? Maybe you\’re a music fan? Tarleton Libraries has a new database called Garland Encyclopedia of World Music located on the A-Z Database List. Garland Encyclopedia of World Music Volume 8: Europe ed. Rice, Timothy, Porter, James & Goertzen, Chris With this database, you can explore several types of music from allContinue reading “New Database: Garland Encyclopedia of World Music”
October is Family History Month!
Free Five Generation Family Tree Fan Chart from About.com October is Family History Month, and we have a number of databases that can help you research your own family history. Here are some of my favorites: Archive of Americana is one of the library\’s databases that provides access to primary-source historical materials such as newspapers,Continue reading “October is Family History Month!”
Do you have interests beside school? We have databases for you!
This semester we have several new databases for you to use! Most of them are academic databases that will be great for your school work, and you can check them all out on the Guide to Databases Page. But, we know that you have interests outside of school as well, so today I’m highlighting threeContinue reading “Do you have interests beside school? We have databases for you!”
An 1891 Missing Person – Using Library Resources to Learn More
The Dick Smith Library serves as a Regional Historical Resources Depository for original and microfilmed records for a number of Texas counties, including Coleman. Recently, another library transferred to us a fascinating Coleman County Sheriff\’s ledger from 1887 to 1892 that contained notices about stolen and stray animals, and wanted and missing persons. This oneContinue reading “An 1891 Missing Person – Using Library Resources to Learn More”
Declaration of Independence
While scouring the library databases for inspiration for my post, which had to focus on Independence Day since it is tomorrow and my favorite holiday, I ended up like I usually do when searching for information…over-researched. So here are links to just a few of the articles that I found using the library\’s Discovery tool.Continue reading “Declaration of Independence”
Need Help on the Upper Level of the Library? You\’re In Luck
Have you ever found yourself lost upstairs in the library\’s stacks? Or maybe you\’re working on a paper on one of our computers upstairs and realize you need assistance finding more sources but don\’t want leave your work unattended? We have you covered! Did you know we have a reference desk upstairs which is staffedContinue reading “Need Help on the Upper Level of the Library? You\’re In Luck”
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