resource of the week: JSTOR reigster & read

Register & Read is a new, experimental program to offer free, read-online access to users who register for a MyJSTOR account. When you find an article that’s part of Register & Read, click on the “Read Online Free” option.  A list of the titles and publishers is available on their website, as is an FAQ page and video about the program.

new title on kindles

From Melody--

A new title has been added to the Kindles (Antiques Chop).  Please sync any Kindles that are currently checked in, and be sure to sync any Kindles that come in.

resource of the week: TED talks

If you're wanting a little inspiration to get you motivated this summer, look no further than TED.com, which features the well-renowned TED Talks series of inspirational speeches by the world's most interesting folks. These videos and podcasts also make great resources for students who are doing projects or presentations on hot topics.

e-mail updates

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magazines

It is that time of year again…to submit orders for magazines for 2013-14.  Are there titles you don’t think are being used?  Titles that we don’t have that you think we should?  If so, please let Melody (HQ), Marian (South), or Paul (East) know this week.

resource of the week: Smarthistory

Smarthistory is a free online alternative to expensive art history textbooks. Smarthistory features more than just images of notable works of art. The combination of video lessons, text articles, and audio lessons about eras and themes in art history is what makes Smarthistory a valuable resource.  Original post by Richard Byrne.

resource of the week: snappy comebacks

This week's resource of the week is...you!  In light of the recent budget memo indicating the Parks and Libraries could be on the chopping block next year, it's helpful for us to have a few comebacks in our pocket to defend libraries.  In a recent blog post Don't Get Caught Without a Comeback, Kathy Dempsey shares a number of useful tips and witty comebacks, and also references ALA's List of Quotable Facts About American Libraries, which has a few gems like:

new ref stat sheets

Starting this week, we'll be using new reference stat sheets that break down our reference questions by type:  Regular Reference, Technology/software/computer, and Jobs/resumes/career.