Take a look at the new books and videos we added to our collection in November and December. You can find these and everything else in our collection through our catalog, OneSearch. Here are just a few of the new titles. Check them out!
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AccessScience update
AccessScience added lots of new content in November. New briefings include:- A black hole with the lowest mass on record
- Discovery of ancient Australopithecus anamensis skull
- Lead-isotope analysis for determining sources of fly ash in the environment
- Measles can cause loss of immune-system memory
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New videos and animations include:
- Innovative Ways to Fight Climate Change
- The Brain Science of Making Decisions
- The Brain Science of Taste
- The Science Behind the Chernobyl Accident of 1986
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Films On Demand update
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AccessScience update
AccessScience added lots of new content in October. New briefings include:- Chemical recycling of plastics
- Conception of northern white rhino embryos by intracytoplasm sperm injection
- Demonstration of quantum superposition using record-breaking large molecules
- Massive neutron star on the brink of collapse into a black hole
- North American birds are disappearing
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New videos and animations include:
- How Much Does a Cloud Weigh?
- Is Superhero Strength Real?
- Should We Desalinate Ocean Water to Get Drinking Water?
- The Chemistry Used in Fighting Forest Fires
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Cooking for the holidays
Thanksgiving and the holiday season are almost here. And what would the holidays be without time spent cooking and sharing meals with family and friends? If you’re interested in trying something new, you’ll find almost 200 books (and many more ebooks) on cooking in our collection. Check one out and expand your culinary horizons!
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Free books
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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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
