Please see the latest spreadsheet of Library discards and contact Naomi if you’d like any of them for your department. These include books on business, software, dental assisting, nursing, and electrical wiring.
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Free books
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American Diabetes Month
November is American Diabetes Month. According to the American Diabetes Association, 30.3 million Americans have diabetes, another 84 million are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes, and diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States. You can learn how to control or lower your chance of developing diabetes with books, ebooks, and videos from our collection.Check out these sites for more information:
- American Diabetes Association
- CDC – Diabetes
- Diabetes Forecast: The Healthy Living Magazine
- Healthfinder.gov – Diabetes
- Minnesota Department of Health – Diabetes
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Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month, also known as National American Indian Heritage Month. Join us in celebrating the rich history, the variety of cultures, and the many contributions of Native Americans to the world. Learn more with books, ebooks, and videos from our collection.Check out these sites for more information:
- American Indian Heritage Foundation
- Explore Minnesota – Native American Heritage
- ipl2 – The Link: November is National American Indian Heritage Month
- Library of Congress – Native American Heritage Month
- Minitex – titles from Ebooks Minnesota
- Minnesota Indian Tribes
- National Museum of the American Indian
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Opposing Viewpoints update
Opposing Viewpoints is constantly adding and updating coverage of current events and social issues, perfect for students writing argument papers. Here are some new and recently updated topics:- Facial Recognition Technology
- Online Retail
- School Start Times
- Women in Professional Sports
- Alternative Medicine
- Artificial Intelligence
- Black Lives Matter
- Bullying
- Cell Phones in Schools
- Crime
- Criminal Justice
- DNA Technology and Crime
- Drinking (Alcoholic Beverages)
- Foreign Aid
- Genetic Testing
- Homeschooling
- Human Genetics
- Junk Food
- Mass Extinctions
- Medical Technology
- Memes and Viral Content
- Obesity
- School Uniforms
- Self-Defense Laws
- Social Media
- Teen Suicide
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Films On Demand update
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New titles
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The Reference Shelf update
If you’re looking for extensive, unbiased coverage of social issues and topics in the news, check out the Reference Shelf series. You’ll find print copies on our shelves and most are also online at Salem Online. The latest three titles are:
Get the facts and have an informed opinion!
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Free magazine and journal issues
2020 will be here soon and we need to discard our oldest magazine and journal issues to make room for new ones. Please see this spreadsheet of discarded issues and contact Naomi if you’d like any of them for your department.
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AccessScience update
AccessScience added lots of new content in September. New briefings include:- Antarctic ice velocity mapped with greater precision
- First detection of water vapor on a habitable-zone planet
- Genetic engineering improves photosynthesis and growth in tobacco plant
- Iron carbide mineral that does not occur naturally on Earth found in meteorite
- Komodo dragon genome provides clues to evolution and physiology
- Probing fireballs with lasers to better understand explosions
New and updated articles include:
- Absorption of electromagnetic radiation
- Binocular vision disorders
- Cellular respiration
- Tropical forest
New videos and animations include:
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Library closed on 10/25
The Library will be closed on Friday, October 25th. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
Our Online Resources will remain open, as always.
