New Reference Additions:

Using language that is clear and precise the Landlord's Legal Guide in Massachusetts explains the responsibilities for both the landlord and tenant.

Patent, Copyright, & Trademark: An Intellectual Property Desk Reference offers precise explanations and practical advice to clarify a complex subject.

Interesting Web Sites:

Catalog Choice - You decide what gets in!
<http://www.catalogchoice.org/>
Set up a free account and stop receiving paper catalogs you no longer want.

Zabasearch
<http://www.zabasearch.com>
If you can't find an address or phone number on Switchboard.com, or Infospace.com try Zabasearch.com.

Stumper for December/January:

Can you find a list of licensed real estate brokers in Great Barrington, Massachusetts?

Answer: The Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs lists licensed professionals. It's a good site to remember.

Source: http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=ocahomepage&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Eoca

Gwendolyn Charter, reference librarian from Peabody Institute Library found this answer. Good work, Gwen!

Stumper for February:

Can you find the speech where George Bush first called the war on terror a crusade against terrorism?

Until next month,
Eleanor Sathan
Regional Reference Librarian
esathan@mhl.org