New Reference Additions

DVDs -

Wikis, Podcasts, and Blogs, Oh My! - Web Tools at your Library
Learn how to reach your patrons through Wikis, Blogs, Podcasts, RSS feeds, and social networking sites. This DVD is available for loan.

Books -

The Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders and Birth Defects describes over 1000 genetic disorders. Selection criteria include incidence of the disease, as well as clinical and historical importance.

The tenth edition of The Gregg Reference Manual: Manual of Style, Grammar, and Formatting contains detailed information for all forms of written material including, letters, manuscripts, email messages, and online resources.

Interesting Web Sites:

Local.com - <http://www.local.com/> If you are looking for a list of businesses by type in an area, use local.com.

Fresh Fiction - <http://freshfiction.com/show_program.php> Search an extensive list of television programs to find the names of the authors promoting their latest books.

Stumper for July/August:

I would like to either borrow one or purchase a Twi to English dictionary for a student from Ghana who will be taking the MCAS. Can you tell me where I can find one?

Answer: The MCAS section of the Massachusetts Department of Education lists the ISBN and price of approved bilingual dictionaries.

Source: http://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/2008/admin

Stumper for September:

My friend wants to be a home health care aide. What is the salary she can expect to find in this area?

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