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  • Opposing Viewpoints in Context update

    Opposing Viewpoints in Context is constantly adding and updating coverage of current events and controversial subjects, perfect for students writing argument papers. Here are some new and recently updated topics:

     

    • 2018-2019 National Debate Topic
    • Cell Phones in Schools
    • Plagiarism
    • Adoption
    • Animal Rights
    • Birth Control
    • Body Image
    • Bullying
    • Cyberbullying
    • Depression
    • Genetically Modified Food
    • Health Care Issues
    • Immigration
    • Mental Disorders
    • Mental Health
    • North Korea
    • Obesity
    • Police Brutality
    • Racism
    • Rap and Hip-Hop Music
    • Russia
    • Standardized Testing
    • Western Diets

     

    September 11, 2018 • Uncategorized • Views: 247

  • Cancer awareness

    September is the national awareness month for several types of cancer. Learn more with books, ebooks, and videos from our collection.

    We also have some really good databases for finding articles on cancer, including Salem Health: Cancer, Health Reference Center Academic, Health & Wellness Resource Center, Consumer Health Complete, and Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition.

    Check out these sites for more information:

    National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

    • CDC – Ovarian Cancer
    • MedlinePlus – Ovarian Cancer
    • National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
    • OvarianCancerAwareness.org

    National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

    • CDC – Prostate Cancer
    • MedlinePlus – Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Foundation

    National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

    • American Childhood Cancer Organization
    • CureSearch for Children’s Cancer
    • MedlinePlus – Cancer in Children

    National Blood Cancer Awareness Month

    • Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
    • Lymphoma Research Foundation
    • MedlinePlus – Leukemia

    September 10, 2018 • Uncategorized • Views: 948

  • Films On Demand update

    Films On Demand added 1,821 new videos in June, July, and August, bringing our streaming video collection up to 54,878 titles. Take a look!

     

    September 10, 2018 • Uncategorized • Views: 226

  • New titles

    Take a look at the new books, audiobooks, and movies we added to our collection this summer. You can find these and everything else in our collection through our catalog, MnPALS Plus. Here are just a few of the new titles. Check them out!

    BJ977 Ethics in the Real World HD57.7 Leading from the Front HF5382.7 What Color Is Your Parachute? KF1659 Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business

    P93.5 Presenting Data Effectively PN1997 Maltese Falcon RC660 Handy Diabetes Answer Book RC953.8 Dynamic Aging

    RK60.5 Mosby's Dental Assisting Exam Review SF745 Veterinary Science T36 Geek Girl Rising TH4860 Passive House Details

    TK3221 Lineman's and Cableman's Handbook TK5105.8885 From IT Pro to Cloud Pro TR267.5 Adobe Photoshop CC for Photographers UB418 It's My Country Too

    September 5, 2018 • Uncategorized • Views: 207

  • Free books

    Please see the latest spreadsheet of Library discards and contact Danielle if you’d like any of them for your department. Most of these books are about electrical, computer networks, web design, and electronics.

    August 30, 2018 • Uncategorized • Views: 201

  • ELM, Ebooks Minnesota, and LearningExpress Library webinars

    Minitex is offering free webinars for our ELM databases, Ebooks Minnesota, and LearningExpress Library. Click below for class descriptions and registration.

    • Introduction to ELM for new staff

      • Friday, September 28, 2018, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
      Tuesday, October 23, 2018, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

    • College and Scholarship Application with LearningExpress

      • Thursday, September 20, 2018, 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
      Monday, October 1, 2018 , 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM

    • Electronic Library for Minnesota: An Overview and Refresher

      • Monday, September 24, 2018, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
      Tuesday, October 2, 2018, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

    • History Day 2019 – Best ELM and Non-ELM Resources

      • Tuesday, September 25, 2018, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
      Tuesday, October 30, 2018, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

    • Ebooks Minnesota and Ebooks MN for Schools – Thousands of FREE Ebooks

      • Wednesday, September 26, 2018, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
      Monday, October 15, 2018, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
      Thursday, November 1, 2018, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

    • LearningExpress Library for K12 Skill Improvement

      • Thursday, September 27, 2018, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
      Monday, October 22, 2018, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM

    • Helping Students Read Informational Texts

      • Tuesday, October 9, 2018, 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
      Monday, October 29, 2018, 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM



    August 30, 2018 • Uncategorized • Views: 210

  • AccessScience update

    AccessScience added lots of new content in June and July. New briefings include:

    • Colony collapse disorder may be a diminishing problem for bees
    • Complex organic materials discovered on Mars
    • Engineering of the Mississippi River has increased flood hazards
    • Galileo space probe detects plume from Jupiter’s moon Europa
    • Massive seabird die-off attributed to ocean warming
    • Neonicotinoid insecticides banned in Europe
    • Underestimated U.S. natural-gas leaks undermine climate benefits
    • Oldest lizard fossil specimen identified
    • Powerful cosmic particle accelerator discovered in a blazar galaxy
    • Recycling carbon fiber
    • Strong and easy-to-form magnesium alloys
    • Universe’s missing baryonic matter identified as intergalactic hot gas

    New/updated articles include:

    • Big bang theory
    • Ceres
    • Deforestation
    • Neuromusicology
    • Absolute zero
    • Internet of things
    • Supermassive star

    New videos and animations include:

    • All About Gluten
    • How Does Xanax® Work?
    • How Do Hand Sanitizers Work?
    • The Chemistry of Glass and Art of Glassblowing
    • The Dark Side of Fleece
    • Why Do Some People Hate Cilantro?
    • Chemtrails: The Chemistry of Contrails
    • Cow Burps Are Warming the Planet
    • Do Ketogenic Diets Really Work?
    • What Are Century Eggs?
    • What’s That After-Rain Smell Made Of?

    And finally, there’s a new video biography of Philippe Horvath, winner of the 2018 Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science .

    August 16, 2018 • Uncategorized • Views: 248

  • Library closed on 7/30

    The Library will be closed on Monday, July 30th. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

    Our Online Resources will remain open, as always.

    July 26, 2018 • Uncategorized • Views: 265

  • Opposing Viewpoints in Context update

    Opposing Viewpoints in Context is constantly adding and updating coverage of current events and controversial subjects, perfect for students writing argument papers. Here are some new and recently updated topics:

     

    • Plastic Waste
    • Service and Emotional Support Animals
    • Abortion
    • Capital Punishment
    • Identity Theft
    • Racial Profiling
    • School Funding
    • School Uniforms
    • Social Media
    • Students and Homework
    • Video Games
    • Working Women

     

    July 16, 2018 • Uncategorized • Views: 355

  • Library closed on 7/3

    The Library will be closed on Tuesday, July 3rd. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

    Our Online Resources will remain open, as always.

    June 28, 2018 • Uncategorized • Views: 334

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