Student assignments are becoming more sophisticated. Remember that the NMRLS Reference Center is available to help you brainstorm those difficult questions. Just call the Memorial Hall Library reference desk at 978-623-8401 Ext. 31. We hope to hear from you.

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

New Reference Additions:

The one volume Encyclopedia of Physics explains the concepts of physics with definitions that reflect their application to today's world.

Retirement Places Rated evaluates and compares the ambiance, cost of living, climate, and services of popular retirement locations.

Interesting Web Sites:

MVLC Reference Committee members were asked to bring a favorite web site to our September meeting. The following are a few of those web sites.

Factcheck: http://www.factcheck.org
This web site of the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania investigates the accuracy of statements by politicians.

My Product Advisor: http://www.myproductadvisor.com
Enter your preferences for automobiles, digital cameras, PDAs, or smart phones and My Product Advisor will deliver a list of products that meet your criteria.

Any Birthday: http://anybirthday.com
Build personal database of friends/family birthdays with online reminders.

Stumper for September:
Can you find a list of current movies that are shown with closed captions? Are there movie theatres in this area that show the films?
Answer: http://ncam.wgbh.org/mopix
Source: : WGBH is an innovator in providing closed captioning for TV and movies.

Stumper for October:
How much of the earth's surface is potable water?

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