New Reference Additions

Regional Reference Centers Memorial Hall Library (Andover) Phone: 978-623-8401 x31 or 32 Fax: 978-623-8407 Lawrence Law Library Phone: (978) 687-7608 Fax: (978) 688-2346

Biomes of Earth brings information on terrestrial, aquatic, and human biomes into a one volume reference work. The material, geared for the high school or college student, contains extensive bibliographies for further research.

Encyclopedia of the Harlem Renaissance organizes the art, literature, events, and individuals of that vibrant time period in African-American history into a concise, one volume encyclopedia.

Interesting Web Sites:

Landmark Citation Machine
http://www.landmark-project.com/citation_machine/index.php
This interactive template enables students to create citations for print and electronic resources in both ALA and MLA format. >Sports Link Central
http://sportslinkscentral.com
Everything that you wanted to know about any and all sports and more, including information on major, minor, and college teams, national and local media, sporting goods, and schools that feature undergraduate and graduate sports programs.

Stumper for February:

Which Congressman sponsored the federal bill to require electronic billing for Medicare?

Answer: Representative Fortney (Pete) Stark in 1992
Source: McIlrath, Sharon. "Medical Claims of the Future." American Medical News, April 20 1992: 1-3. (Yes I used the Landmark Citation Machine!)

Stumper for March:
What is the origin of the word festuche?

Happy Spring!

Eleanor Sathan
Regional Reference Librarian