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Submitted by Eleanor Sathan, Regional Reference Librarian, Memorial Hall Library, Andover
Just a reminder:
Memorial Hall Library in Andover is contracted by NMRLS to provide supplementary reference services for NMRLS member libraries. In addition to a staff of twelve certified MLS librarians, Memorial Hall offers a well-developed reference collection. If you'd like to tour the facility please call Eleanor Sathan, the Regional Reference Librarian, at 978-623-8401 Ext. 17, to schedule an appointment at your convenience.
New Reference Additions:
Although the majority of the quotations in Bartlett's Familiar Quotations are still from traditional sources, like the Bible and Shakespeare, the scope of the seventeenth edition has been widened to include quotations from contemporary sources in television, movies, politics, and music. There are quotations from Jerry Seinfeld, Woody Allen, George W. Bush and Elvis Presley.
In addition to three practice tests with answers, The Best Test Preparation for the MTEL: Massachusetts Tests for Education Licensure - Communication and Literacy Skills Test, contains review exercises and contact information for test sites.
The Financial Times World Desk Reference contains basic information on countries including demographic information; facts and figures for tourism, crime statistics, climatic data, and a profile of political parties.
Interesting Web Sites:
New England Summer Fun
A variety of fun summer activities for the whole family can be found at New England Summer Fun. Click on http://www.mhl.org/Community/nesummer.htm for a list of summer festivals, area museums, fun outdoor activities, and more.
Science Fair Projects
Spring is the time for Science Fair Projects. Quick access to web sites for science fair projects can be found at http://www.mhl.org/research/brochures/science_projects.htm. In addition to ideas for projects, you will find instructions for writing reports.
GPO Access
Try http://www.gpoaccess.gov for information from all branches of the government. Congressional bills, the Congressional Record, presidential speeches, Supreme Court cases, and the Federal Register can all be accessed.
Stumper for April:
Question: The movie Chicago is based on two real-life murders. Who committed the murders?
Answer: Belva Gaertner and Beulah Annan
Source: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/news
Sharon Hamer, Media Specialist of the Methuen High School, found the answer for us. Thanks, Sharon.
Stumper for June:
Question: Who was the first scientist to map the cerebral cortex?
Have a great summer,
Eleanor Sathan
Regional Reference Librarian
 
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