library resources

Introducing Global Search

The library has a new “one-stop shop” for searching our entire collection. Global Search allows you to search our library catalog, our subscription databases, and open educational resources (OER) from the web through one search interface. To use it, first go to the library’s website: https://www.tarleton.edu/library. Then type in a keyword, title, or author’s nameContinue reading “Introducing Global Search”

Black History Month

February is Black History Month and the Tarleton Libraries are celebrating in the best way we know how, by highlighting wonderful black authors and their works! The Dick Smith Library has been featuring a great table display of some of our books to celebrate the occasion. Check out some of them now! Long Way DownContinue reading “Black History Month”

Top Ten Tuesday: The Top Ten Horror Novels and Stories

Since Halloween is just a couple of weeks away, you might be in the mood to read something scary. According to The Top Tens (a website where Internet users can create and vote on top ten lists on a wide variety of topics) these are the top ten horror novels and stories: 1. The Tell-TaleContinue reading “Top Ten Tuesday: The Top Ten Horror Novels and Stories”

MLK Day Resources

I hope you all enjoyed your MLK Day holiday yesterday! If this inspired you to learn more about Martin Luther King, Jr. here are some resources to get you started. For more resources, in addition to the ones below, try searching Discovery@Tarleton for \”martin luther king jr\”. Martin Luther King, by Godfrey Hodgson. Published byContinue reading “MLK Day Resources”

July New Books

Each month the Dick Smith Library adds new books to its shelves. The books range from several topics which typically align with Tarleton State University\’s curriculum. Here\’s a look at a few new books that hit our shelves last month, July: Book Cover from Amazon.com Latinos and American Popular Culture Patricia M. Montilla, editor. GeneralContinue reading “July New Books”

Tarleton Libraries: Year(s) in Review

You may have heard about the Library Chronicles but do you know what it is? Library Chronicles is a newsletter magazine published annually by the library\’s Marketing and Outreach Committee which spotlights events and happenings that have occurred within the library for the specific newsletter\’s year. Basically, if you\’ve ever wondered what goes on at the library you can find the answer withinContinue reading “Tarleton Libraries: Year(s) in Review”

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”

Top 10 Tuesday – Twelve Library Resources & Services

Welcome (back, to you returning students)! Here, in no particular order, is a list of ten things (plus a bonus two) the library has to help make your semester a success. Note that some resources have been relocated from their original locations during our Learning Commons renovation project. mobile whiteboard Individual and group study rooms –Continue reading “Top 10 Tuesday – Twelve Library Resources & Services”

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”

Top Ten Tuesday – Top Ten Databases

Now that classes have started again here is a list of the top ten databases of the more than 200 databases that the Dick Smith library has available. The figures come from actual use statistics and reflect actual use by students.The databases are:1. The Library Catalog2. Discovery3. Academic Search Complete4. EBSCO Databases5. JStor6. Metalib Subjects7.Continue reading “Top Ten Tuesday – Top Ten Databases”