Be a Hero for Homeless Animals!

Blackwell Library holds its annual “Be a Hero for Homeless Animals” pet supply donation drive through Friday, December 14. Members of the campus and greater community may drop off dog and cat food and treats, toys, litter, pet soap and shampoo, collars and leashes, nail clippers, brushes, newspapers, new or used towels and blankets, paper towels, household cleaners, bleach and laundry soap at the donation area near the circulation desk. A list of needed items is available there. Items collected benefit animal shelters in Dorchester and Somerset counties. For more information call 410-543-6132 or visit the Blackwell Web site at www.salisbury.edu/library.

Research Clinics during all of November!

Feeling stressed about research assignments? 
Struggling to format citations correctly? 
Want to make better use of your library time via advanced search techniques?

Come by one of our Research Clinics where we'll focus in on one specific topic to get you the personalized research help you need.  Stay for a few minutes or stay for the whole hour – it’s up to you!  All of the clinics will be held throughout the month of November, Mondays through Thursdays at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, every day.   

See this page for more information and to sign up!
 

Database Trials at Blackwell!

We have a few new database trials going on right now.  Check them out!

IBISWorld Industry Research

Description: .   

IBISWorld is the largest publisher of industry analysis in the world, covering every segment of the economy.  They are a "one-stop shop" provider of comprehensive business intelligence on over 900 U.S. industries. Traditionally, management, marketing, supply chain/logistics, business planning, MBA, entrepreneurship, accounting, economics & finance groups will find the most value in their reports. IBISWorld will be a prominent resource that many business graduates will utilize after they graduate. http://www.ibisworld.com/about/default.aspx

How to access it:

http://clients1.ibisworld.com/processlogin.aspx?user=salisbury3&pwd=ibisworld

How long the trial is for: October 8^th – November 14^th

Send feedback to: Sarah Loudenslager, Business/Instructional Librarian, seloudenslager@salisbury.edu

 

19^th Century U.S. Newspapers

Description:

full-text and images from numerous newspapers from both urban and rural regions; covers key topics such as the Civil War, African-American culture and history, the Western migration and much more.

How to access it: http://www.galetrials.com/default.aspx?TrialID=41424;ContactID=45998, from any campus computer

How long the trial is for: 30 days, ends approximately Nov. 5th

Send feedback to: kckalmanson@salisbury.edu

Accessible Archives: African American Newspapers

Description:

large collection of newspapers reflecting all aspects of African American life and culture in the 19^th century, all in full-text page image format.

How to access

www.accessible.com from any campus computer

How long the trial is for: 2 weeks, ending approximately Oct. 22.

Send feedback to: kckalmanson@salisbury.edu

 

Government Document Of The Month: October

A little late this month but nonetheless a great read:

Let’s go spelunking

Federal Government Documents welcomes you to the mysterious world of caves.  Whether you’re a seasoned spelunker or thinking of exploring caves for the first time, here are two famous caves featured from the National Park system to consider.  Mammoth Cave, a National Park in Kentucky is the world’s longest cave system with many cavernous passages.  Wind Cave, a National Park in South Dakota, in the area of the Black Hills, has an unusual boxwork formation.  Bison and other prairie wildlife can be seen near this cave.  Park Rangers are ready to safely guide all visitors through both of these caves.  Many other books and pamphlets concerning the national park system can be found in Government Documents. The display is located on the first floor of the library in the Federal Government Document section.

Book Sale This Week!

The Library Book Sale starts today! Sale runs through Sunday. Paperbacks are $.50 and most hardcover books are $1.00.

Sale items include children’s literature, novels and academic books covering various subject areas. Book sets and a few unique titles will also be offered at special prices.

There will be a drawing for prizes, with anyone who purchases books eligible to fill out a raffle ticket!!

Customer Service Month at Blackwell!

Has a Blackwell Library staff member done an especially good job helping you?

Now is the time to let us know!

Throughout the month of October we'll be collecting nominations for stellar customer service.  The winning nominee will receive at $25 gift card to the SU Book Store and the nominator of the winner will receive a $5 Cool Beans card.

You can nominate in the library or through this web form.

Come Celebrate Banned Books Week @ Blackwell!

Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it highlights the value of free and open access to information. Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community –- librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types –- in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular.  Read more at http://www.ala.org/advocacy/banned/bannedbooksweek

Have a favorite banned book?  Tell us here: http://www.salisbury.edu/library/banned-books-week.html