From the state library of Kansas:
It's 70 degrees here in Topeka and not a snow flake, reindeer or pilgrim in sight….
But, no matter the weater, the information elves in the Reference Division of the State Library have been hard at work today and are sending out a small gift to the Kansas library community.
We've set up a small webliography for the holiday season ahead at:
http://kslib.info/ref/misc/web/winterholidays.html
If you have addtions to make to this webliography that might be of help to other librarians answering those tough holiday questions send them my way for consideration at:
ksdocs@kslib.info
Bill Sowers -- Cataloging/Kansas Publications
State Library of Kansas
PS. I like the postcards from the Historical Society!
Micaela
Monday, November 07, 2005
Friday, November 04, 2005
Online "Reader's Advisory"
Reader's Advisory is a service some libraries offer: if you want to read a book that offers something of the same style or tone of a favorite author, just ask the librarian.
This online version offers a mapping of the world of authors, demonstrating how close they are to each other. I must confess that I entered Tolkien, and Terry Pratchett is a resulting close read, so that was correct. But I've read a lot less Stephen King than the map would suggest.
Try it at gnooks.com. And then look to the home page for similar mapping/excursion into the world of movies and of music.
Thanks for the link, Rachel!
This online version offers a mapping of the world of authors, demonstrating how close they are to each other. I must confess that I entered Tolkien, and Terry Pratchett is a resulting close read, so that was correct. But I've read a lot less Stephen King than the map would suggest.
Try it at gnooks.com. And then look to the home page for similar mapping/excursion into the world of movies and of music.
Thanks for the link, Rachel!
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Test Preparation
Hey, if you are planning on taking one of these tests soon, check out our online prep tests... you can practice and see your sample results immediately. Go to our online databases to get to this.
Josie just told me that she didn't know we had this resource. Sometimes it's hard to get the word out. Hope this helps.
Online Test and Course Resources
ACT PREPARATION
BUSINESS WRITING SUCCESS SKILLS
GED
GRADUATE SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAMS
JOB & CAREER TEST PREPARATION
JOB SEARCH AND SUCCESS SKILLS
MATH SKILLS IMPROVEMENT
NURSING
READING SKILLS IMPROVEMENT
RESUME AND INTERVIEWING SUCCESS SKILLS
SAT PREPARATION
SKILLS IMPROVEMENT COURSES
SKILLS IMPROVEMENT WITH SPANISH INSTRUCTIONS
TEACHING
TECHNICAL AND CAREER COLLEGE SKILLS
TOEFL
U.S. CITIZENSHIP
WRITING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
WRITING SKILLS IMPROVEMENT
Josie just told me that she didn't know we had this resource. Sometimes it's hard to get the word out. Hope this helps.
Online Test and Course Resources
ACT PREPARATION
BUSINESS WRITING SUCCESS SKILLS
GED
GRADUATE SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAMS
JOB & CAREER TEST PREPARATION
JOB SEARCH AND SUCCESS SKILLS
MATH SKILLS IMPROVEMENT
NURSING
READING SKILLS IMPROVEMENT
RESUME AND INTERVIEWING SUCCESS SKILLS
SAT PREPARATION
SKILLS IMPROVEMENT COURSES
SKILLS IMPROVEMENT WITH SPANISH INSTRUCTIONS
TEACHING
TECHNICAL AND CAREER COLLEGE SKILLS
TOEFL
U.S. CITIZENSHIP
WRITING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
WRITING SKILLS IMPROVEMENT
Friday, October 07, 2005
Spammers can't get in...
Well, not anymore. Turns out that they've been posting lately and I've been getting annoyed...
I've just turned on "Word Verification" -- a little software trick where a word has to be typed in and sent back to blogger.com for comfirmation that a person, not a computer, is reading and posting to the blog. A strange typeface is used - you'll have to take a moment to type it in.
But I don't get many comments from you dear readers... blog readers... bleaders, suggests one blogger. Really.
So send me some. Better than the spam. And thanks.
Singing,
Micaela
I've just turned on "Word Verification" -- a little software trick where a word has to be typed in and sent back to blogger.com for comfirmation that a person, not a computer, is reading and posting to the blog. A strange typeface is used - you'll have to take a moment to type it in.
But I don't get many comments from you dear readers... blog readers... bleaders, suggests one blogger. Really.
So send me some. Better than the spam. And thanks.
Singing,
Micaela
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
NetLibrary e-book of the month
October eBook of the Month
The Sacred Neuron: Extraordinary New Discoveries Linking Science and Religion
Why do we think that some things are beautiful, and others ugly? Why do we think that some things are good, and others evil? Why do we think that some things are true, and others false? These are questions that have puzzled thinkers for millennia. In the past they have been answered by separating our emotional from our rational responses. But recent scientific research suggests that the questions now deserve very different answers.
In his fascinating and original new book, John Bowker shows from this research that reason and emotion work much more closely together in forming human opinions and judgments than has previously been supposed. His argument that faith and belief can be rooted in reason has stunning implications for the increasingly dangerous relationship between different religions and cultures, and also for our understanding of the meaning of 'God'.
Netlibrary e-books are available to Butler library users. Contact us for more information.
The Sacred Neuron: Extraordinary New Discoveries Linking Science and Religion
Why do we think that some things are beautiful, and others ugly? Why do we think that some things are good, and others evil? Why do we think that some things are true, and others false? These are questions that have puzzled thinkers for millennia. In the past they have been answered by separating our emotional from our rational responses. But recent scientific research suggests that the questions now deserve very different answers.
In his fascinating and original new book, John Bowker shows from this research that reason and emotion work much more closely together in forming human opinions and judgments than has previously been supposed. His argument that faith and belief can be rooted in reason has stunning implications for the increasingly dangerous relationship between different religions and cultures, and also for our understanding of the meaning of 'God'.
Netlibrary e-books are available to Butler library users. Contact us for more information.
Thursday, September 29, 2005
New Films in our collection
Butler Students, Staff, and Faculty:
These new titles are available through our private consortium with the South East Kansas Academic Librarians Council. They're housed at Allen County Community College, so please give us a couple of days to retrieve them for you:
ART DECO. 2001. DVD. 29 min.
This program presents the lively history of the Art Deco style. With no funder, philosophy, or manifesto, its popularity has endured - and from the Coca Cola bottle to the London Underground's typeface, its legacy is still visible today.
SEK 709.040 Ar75 2001
AUDITIONING FOR THE ACTOR. 1989. VHS. 45 min.
Provides a comprehensive, businesslike approach to building a successful, repeatable audition process. Host William Anton discusses developing a positive and consistent auditioning process, recognizing uncontrollable components, and taking charge of all elements that can be controlled. Reviews material selection, pre-audition skills and strategies, and the audition event. Critiques 2 auditions.
SEK 792.028 Au25 1989
BEHIND THE MASK OF SANITY: PSYCOPATHY. 2003. VHS. 50 min.
Specialists in the field of psychopathy, forensic psychiatry, and behavior neuroscience analyze the difference between psychopathic killers and psychotic killers. They consider if neurological and physiological abnormalities in the brain account for psychopathetic behavior.
SEK 364.019 M379 2003
E-COMMERCE IN BUSINESS. 2004. DVD. 30 min.
This behind-the-scenes look at IT in action showcases three exciting e-commerce initiatives. By analyzing the growth, revenue, and future of MP3's Web site, visiting Ford's online "showroom", and showcasing the customer benefits of Coronet--Fashion at Work's online planning system, this program presents compelling case studies of the Internet's use to capture and exploit new markets.
SEK 658.0522 Ec73 2004
EMERGING VIRUSES. 2004. DVD. 50 min.
Scientists have identified over 200 viruses, and an estimated 1,000 more may lurk undiscovered throughout the world. This program examines current scientific research on emerging viruses. Live-action microscopy shows the impact of the HIV virus on the human immune system. Sophisticated animation depicting viral life cycles reinforces the concept that the best defense against dangerous viruses may well be a more complete understanding of how they work.
SEK 576.64 Em32 2004
HEARING (HUMAN SENSES SERIES). 2005. DVD. 30 min.
Deconstructs the emotional effects evoked by music and other sounds; experiments show that our sense of hearing is constantly alert even while asleep; explains why deep voices are attractive to the opposite sex. Shows that humans have certain automatic responses to rhythmic sounds because many of our basic body processes work to a beat.
SEK 573.89 H351 2005
THE HISTORY OF COMPUTERS. 2004. DVD. 26 min.
This program traces the course of technological innovations leading up to today's computers, from Charles Babbage and his analytical engine of the 1860's to the latest laptops.
SEK 004.09 H629 2004
HITCH: ALFRED THE GREAT THE GENIUS OF ALFRED HITCHCOCK. 2004. DVD. 51 min.
Presents an examination of the life and works of Alfred Hitchcock, the master of suspense, whose career spanned over 60 years. It features extensive film clips, interviews, commentary, and previously unavailable materials, including outtakes, filmed auditions, and Hitchcock's own home movies.
SEK 791.43023 H631 2004
LEARN CHEMISTRY I. 2004. DVD. 78 min.
Covers the basics of chemistry such as: states of matter, physical properties of matter, chemical properties of matter, atoms, compounds, the periodic table and much more.
SEK 540 L479 2004
THE MAGIC OF CELLS. 2004. DVD. 20 min.
Discover the magic of cells. Using live action video and sensational computer animation, this video introduces the viewer to the amazing world of the cell.
SEK 571.6 M272 2004
MEN: THE KILLER SEX. 2002. DVD. 50 min.
This program discusses the biochemistry of why men kill, as well as protocols such as chemical and physical castration. The cases of Jason Harper and Dion Sanders are explored.
SEK 364.019 M52 2002.
MICROSOFT vs. THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT. 2003. DVD. 18 min.
In this program Bill Gates, Paul [i.e. Steve] Ballmer and other Microsoft executives square off against their opponents including Netscape CEO Jim Barksdale and Asst. Attorney General Joel Klein to discuss the allegations that Microsoft has made predatory use of its monopoly power to stifle its competition. Microsoft's integration of it's Web browser, Internet Explorer, into Window's core code, makes the choice of competitive programs difficult. There is also a growing concern that by manufacturing Internet Explorer with pre-selected Microsoft-centric hyperlinks, Microsoft will become the de facto keeper of the gateway to cyberspace.
SEK 338.47 M583 2003
THREADS OF LIFE: THE POWER OF GENES. 2002. DVD. 59 min.
Drawing from an array of examples, this program uses graphics and metaphors to bring home the power of a set of chemical instructions called genes.
SEK 616.042 T413 2002
TRIAL AND ERROR: THE RISE AND FALL OF GENE THERAPY. 2005. DVD. 50 min.
It was the simplest idea but one with enormous potential. If a gene is defective in the human body, just replace it with one that works properly. Gene therapy would mean that genetic disorders would become a thing of the past. Cancer would be cured, as would cystic fibrosis and hundreds of other genetic illnesses. Scientists were justifiably excited about the idea but, this enthusiasm that would end up costing one young man his life
SEK 616.042 T73 2005
VISION (HUMAN SENSES SERIES). 2005. DVD. 30 min.
Argues that the human visual system is skillful at some things, but that we miss a lot of what is going on around us. Discussion focuses on the brain's processing of images, as well as the coordination of our sense of vision with our bodies.
SEK 573.88 V825 2005
If you have other films to suggest to the consortium, we meet monthly through the school year to select titles, and would be happy to consider yours. Please let me know.
Micaela
These new titles are available through our private consortium with the South East Kansas Academic Librarians Council. They're housed at Allen County Community College, so please give us a couple of days to retrieve them for you:
ART DECO. 2001. DVD. 29 min.
This program presents the lively history of the Art Deco style. With no funder, philosophy, or manifesto, its popularity has endured - and from the Coca Cola bottle to the London Underground's typeface, its legacy is still visible today.
SEK 709.040 Ar75 2001
AUDITIONING FOR THE ACTOR. 1989. VHS. 45 min.
Provides a comprehensive, businesslike approach to building a successful, repeatable audition process. Host William Anton discusses developing a positive and consistent auditioning process, recognizing uncontrollable components, and taking charge of all elements that can be controlled. Reviews material selection, pre-audition skills and strategies, and the audition event. Critiques 2 auditions.
SEK 792.028 Au25 1989
BEHIND THE MASK OF SANITY: PSYCOPATHY. 2003. VHS. 50 min.
Specialists in the field of psychopathy, forensic psychiatry, and behavior neuroscience analyze the difference between psychopathic killers and psychotic killers. They consider if neurological and physiological abnormalities in the brain account for psychopathetic behavior.
SEK 364.019 M379 2003
E-COMMERCE IN BUSINESS. 2004. DVD. 30 min.
This behind-the-scenes look at IT in action showcases three exciting e-commerce initiatives. By analyzing the growth, revenue, and future of MP3's Web site, visiting Ford's online "showroom", and showcasing the customer benefits of Coronet--Fashion at Work's online planning system, this program presents compelling case studies of the Internet's use to capture and exploit new markets.
SEK 658.0522 Ec73 2004
EMERGING VIRUSES. 2004. DVD. 50 min.
Scientists have identified over 200 viruses, and an estimated 1,000 more may lurk undiscovered throughout the world. This program examines current scientific research on emerging viruses. Live-action microscopy shows the impact of the HIV virus on the human immune system. Sophisticated animation depicting viral life cycles reinforces the concept that the best defense against dangerous viruses may well be a more complete understanding of how they work.
SEK 576.64 Em32 2004
HEARING (HUMAN SENSES SERIES). 2005. DVD. 30 min.
Deconstructs the emotional effects evoked by music and other sounds; experiments show that our sense of hearing is constantly alert even while asleep; explains why deep voices are attractive to the opposite sex. Shows that humans have certain automatic responses to rhythmic sounds because many of our basic body processes work to a beat.
SEK 573.89 H351 2005
THE HISTORY OF COMPUTERS. 2004. DVD. 26 min.
This program traces the course of technological innovations leading up to today's computers, from Charles Babbage and his analytical engine of the 1860's to the latest laptops.
SEK 004.09 H629 2004
HITCH: ALFRED THE GREAT THE GENIUS OF ALFRED HITCHCOCK. 2004. DVD. 51 min.
Presents an examination of the life and works of Alfred Hitchcock, the master of suspense, whose career spanned over 60 years. It features extensive film clips, interviews, commentary, and previously unavailable materials, including outtakes, filmed auditions, and Hitchcock's own home movies.
SEK 791.43023 H631 2004
LEARN CHEMISTRY I. 2004. DVD. 78 min.
Covers the basics of chemistry such as: states of matter, physical properties of matter, chemical properties of matter, atoms, compounds, the periodic table and much more.
SEK 540 L479 2004
THE MAGIC OF CELLS. 2004. DVD. 20 min.
Discover the magic of cells. Using live action video and sensational computer animation, this video introduces the viewer to the amazing world of the cell.
SEK 571.6 M272 2004
MEN: THE KILLER SEX. 2002. DVD. 50 min.
This program discusses the biochemistry of why men kill, as well as protocols such as chemical and physical castration. The cases of Jason Harper and Dion Sanders are explored.
SEK 364.019 M52 2002.
MICROSOFT vs. THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT. 2003. DVD. 18 min.
In this program Bill Gates, Paul [i.e. Steve] Ballmer and other Microsoft executives square off against their opponents including Netscape CEO Jim Barksdale and Asst. Attorney General Joel Klein to discuss the allegations that Microsoft has made predatory use of its monopoly power to stifle its competition. Microsoft's integration of it's Web browser, Internet Explorer, into Window's core code, makes the choice of competitive programs difficult. There is also a growing concern that by manufacturing Internet Explorer with pre-selected Microsoft-centric hyperlinks, Microsoft will become the de facto keeper of the gateway to cyberspace.
SEK 338.47 M583 2003
THREADS OF LIFE: THE POWER OF GENES. 2002. DVD. 59 min.
Drawing from an array of examples, this program uses graphics and metaphors to bring home the power of a set of chemical instructions called genes.
SEK 616.042 T413 2002
TRIAL AND ERROR: THE RISE AND FALL OF GENE THERAPY. 2005. DVD. 50 min.
It was the simplest idea but one with enormous potential. If a gene is defective in the human body, just replace it with one that works properly. Gene therapy would mean that genetic disorders would become a thing of the past. Cancer would be cured, as would cystic fibrosis and hundreds of other genetic illnesses. Scientists were justifiably excited about the idea but, this enthusiasm that would end up costing one young man his life
SEK 616.042 T73 2005
VISION (HUMAN SENSES SERIES). 2005. DVD. 30 min.
Argues that the human visual system is skillful at some things, but that we miss a lot of what is going on around us. Discussion focuses on the brain's processing of images, as well as the coordination of our sense of vision with our bodies.
SEK 573.88 V825 2005
If you have other films to suggest to the consortium, we meet monthly through the school year to select titles, and would be happy to consider yours. Please let me know.
Micaela
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Congratulations - Library Open House Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the door prizes at the library open house at the L.W. Nixon Library of Butler Community College in El Dorado, Kansas, last week!
Books:
Chris Allen
Briony Barnes
Emily Morgan
Jaime Grits
Melissa Killough
Bill Rinkenbaugh
Jay Lindal
Tanya Hoag
dona Larimer
Emily Martin
Lou Clennan
Marilyn Mahan
Teresa Baumgartner
Butler Pom Poms
R.E. Williams
InaYasha T-shirt
Daniel Pewewardy
Butler Sweatshirt
Don Rommelfanger
Ceramic Jug
Brianna Holloway
IPOD Shuffle (for those who took the tour)
Jerry Clothier
Please pick up your gifts or contact the library for delivery this week (316) 322-3234.
We thank all of you who attended the event, with a
special thanks for those who helped us out in any way.
Micaela Ayers, Director of Library Services
Books:
Chris Allen
Briony Barnes
Emily Morgan
Jaime Grits
Melissa Killough
Bill Rinkenbaugh
Jay Lindal
Tanya Hoag
dona Larimer
Emily Martin
Lou Clennan
Marilyn Mahan
Teresa Baumgartner
Butler Pom Poms
R.E. Williams
InaYasha T-shirt
Daniel Pewewardy
Butler Sweatshirt
Don Rommelfanger
Ceramic Jug
Brianna Holloway
IPOD Shuffle (for those who took the tour)
Jerry Clothier
Please pick up your gifts or contact the library for delivery this week (316) 322-3234.
We thank all of you who attended the event, with a
special thanks for those who helped us out in any way.
Micaela Ayers, Director of Library Services
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