Monday, May 20, 2013 | by Michael Kirby
Material ConneXion has added 42 new materials this month. Here’s the latest update:
May Monthly Materials Update

New materials include a decorative non-woven textile and a wood veneer laminated between two glass panels.
Friday, May 17, 2013 | by Michael Kirby
The Library will be open limited hours during the final days of spring semester:
- Monday, May 20: 7:30 AM to 5 PM
- Tuesday, May 21: 7:30 AM to 6 PM
- Wednesday, May 22: 8 AM to 1 PM
- Thursday, May 23: 8 AM to 1 PM
- Friday, May 24: CLOSED
During summer sessions (May 22 – August 16), the Library will be open from 8 AM to 1 PM, Monday through Thursday.
Thursday, May 16, 2013 | by Michael Kirby
Films On Demand added 202 new videos in May, bringing our streaming video collection up to 14,628 titles. Take a look!
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 | by Michael Kirby
LexisNexis Academic is an excellent resource for news, business, and legal research. Learn how to get the most out of this database with these free webinars from LexisNexis:
LexisNexis Academic
Learn about this premier general reference tool that provides access to news, business, and legal information from one interface. Redesigned specifically with students in mind, this research tool provides students as well as other researchers across all disciplines with comprehensive results on the past and the present. Whether the search is on a current hot topic in the news, financial information of a specific company, or a following of a judgment on a case, LexisNexis Academic has it all.
LexisNexis Academic – Business
Learn about this premier general reference tool that provides access to news, business, and legal information from one interface. This seminar focuses on business resources and Company Dossier.
LexisNexis Academic – Legal Research
Learn about this premier general reference tool that provides access to news, business, and legal information from one interface. Redesigned specifically with students in mind, this research tool provides students as well as other researchers across all disciplines with comprehensive results on the past and the present. This session will concentrate specifically on conducting legal research.
LexisNexis Academic – News
Learn about this premier general reference tool that provides access to news, business, and legal information from one interface. Redesigned specifically with students in mind, this research tool provides students as well as other researchers across all disciplines will comprehensive results on the past and the present. See how to search current hot topics in the news, as well as archival news information and tailor search results to fit your needs.
Monday, May 13, 2013 | by Michael Kirby
Today is National Women’s Checkup Day and May 12-18 is National Women’s Health Week. According to the CDC, heart disease, cancer, and stroke are the leading causes of death among women. Learn how women can reduce their risk of these illnesses and stay healthy with books, ebooks, and videos from our collection.
Check out these sites for more information:
Friday, May 10, 2013 | by Michael Kirby
May is ALS Awareness Month. ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease and affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement. You can learn more about ALS with books, ebooks, and videos from our collection.
Check out these sites for more information:
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 | by Michael Kirby
May is Jewish American Heritage Month, a celebration of Jewish contributions to American history, culture, and society. Learn more with books, ebooks, and videos from our collection.
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Tuesday, May 7, 2013 | by Michael Kirby
Monday, May 6, 2013 | by Michael Kirby

May 6-12 is National Nurses Week. Check out our nursing books, ebooks, and videos and thank a nurse today!
Friday, May 3, 2013 | by Michael Kirby
May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, a celebration of peoples of Asian and Pacific Islander descent. Learn more with books, ebooks, and videos from our catalog, MnPALS Plus.
Check out these sites for more information: