If budget cuts have forced you to order fewer reference materials, schedule a visit from Eleanor Sathan, the Regional Reference Librarian, to see how the Reference Center at Memorial Hall Library can supplement your reference sources. You can reach her by phone at 978-623-8401 Ext. 17 or by email at esathan@mhl.org.

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 Complete Learning Disabilities Directory lists resources for people with learning disabilities, including associations, federal and state agencies, schools, summer programs, and learning centers.

Written for people with limited knowledge of Islam, the Encyclopedia of Islam and the Muslim World contains biographies of political and religious leaders, historical events, cultural concepts, and descriptions of religious groups, movements, and sects.

More than just a list of superheroes, The Encyclopedia of Superheroes on Film and Television examines the role of the superhero in American culture.

Interesting Web Sites:

Massachusetts Office of Child Care Services
www.qualitychildcare.org/
Massachusetts Office of Child Care Services lists licensed day providers on this site.

Rotten Tomatoes
www.rottentomatoes.com/
This site provides access to newspaper previews and reviews of movies.

Stumper for July:
What provision do Australian soldiers rely on for a taste of home?
Answer: Vegemite
Source: : www.vegemite.com.au/index.cfm?fuseaction. This began in the 1930's and continues today.

Gwen Charter from the Peabody Institute Library in Peabody guessed Foster Beer. And that is probably correct also!

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?

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