New Reference Additions:

The Cambridge Dictionary of Sociology contains more than 600 detailed definitions covering both the American and European approaches to sociology. Biographical information on outstanding sociologists is also included.

Oxford Dictionary of Statistical Terms, sixth edition, lists definitions and the corresponding formulas for over 3,500 statistical terms.

Interesting Web Sites:

BPL SchoolRooms
http://bpl.schoolrooms.net/rooms/portal/page/Sirsi_HOME
SchoolRooms is a portal of resources that supplement coursework for students in kindergarten through grade twelve. The content has been carefully selected by librarians and educators working with SirsiDynix. BPL is making this resource available to all residents in Massachusetts who have a BPL card. If you don't have a card, sign up for an online card and explore this valuable tool.

Stumper for February:

What make of car was used in post war Germany to patrol the roads?

Answer: German roads were patrolled by the occupying powers after World War II. In the American sector American Highway patrol cars such as Fords, Willys, or Chevrolet were used. These were the same cars that were used to patron American highways.
Source: http://www.promotex.ca/articles/cawthon/2004/2004-07-01_article.html

Stumper for March 2007:

I would like to compare my hometown basketball team standings with the other teams in Massachusetts. Can you help me do that?

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