Williams Library News

Journals' Tables of Contents Search

2010-05-17T11:15:00.003-05:00

Use Journal TOC to search for tables of contents from thousands of journals. If you find an interesting article use the library Journal Finder to search the journal title to discover if it is available full-text in print or in a library article databases. If the journal title is not available full-text request the article via interlibrary loan.

Web Tools for educators

2010-05-13T08:49:00.005-05:00

Below are a few web tools mentioned over the last few days during faculty in-service, and other tools that may be useful.Jing Project (record screen)Screenr (record screen)Audacity (record audio)Glogster (web posters)Xtranormal (create TV interviews)DocVerse (MS word plugin that syncs document with others - grading papers?)Google Docs (online documents, presentations, spreadsheets)Zoho (online

Allison Wonderland - Art Exhibit

2010-04-26T09:56:00.005-05:00

Come to the library to see Allison Foster's "Allison Wonderland" art exhibit. The art exhibit is on display now and a reception for the artist is being held Saturday, May 1, 2:30-4:30pm.

Music subject guide

2010-04-20T11:37:00.003-05:00

A music subject guide has been created for students and faculty. This guide will help you find:Sheet MusicAudio filesPhonetic translationsJournal ArticlesBooksResources by music genreand more.Check it out today! See it before the movie!

Icelandic Volcano images and video

2010-04-19T13:42:00.002-05:00

Photos from Boston.com on the Icelandic volcanoAP Video of the erupting Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland.

National Geographic - Photographs

2010-04-16T11:39:00.002-05:00

Take a break and explore the National Geographic photography gallery. Browse these amazing photos in the broad categories:ExplorationWildlifePeople & CultureScience & Climate Change

Tax Day - IRS forms

2010-04-15T08:24:00.002-05:00

Tax returns are due today. Submit your tax return today, even if you do not know owe funds.Find tax forms on this page.Extension information on this IRS.gov page.IRS homepage

Webby Awards - Best web sites

2010-04-14T15:32:00.002-05:00

Webby AwardsEach year websites are nominated for Webby, best website. There are many interesting and useful sites. Nominations are categorized by genre and sub-genre. Also, check out previous years' nominees and winners.Genres:ConnectionsEntertainmentFeaturesLivingMarketplaceMediaServicesSociety

Celebrate National Library Week

2010-04-12T08:48:00.005-05:00

Celebrate National Library Week by: Viewing "How Libraries Stack Up" (PDF)Taking our student surveyViewing the Altered Book exhibit in personViewing the faculty publication exhibitAttending an event at the public librarySupporting your hometown libraryWatching one of these silly videos on libraries

Off-campus access to library databases

2010-04-09T10:10:00.002-05:00

Did you know you could access the library databases from off-campus? The username is the 14-digit number on the back of your NSU ID and the password is your last name. When you are off campus, select any database and you will be prompted to input this information. Watch this video on the process.Please contact the library if you have questions or problems accessing the resources from off campus.

Essay Contest Winners!

2010-04-07T08:22:00.003-05:00

Last night, the library hosted a wonderful program of students reading personal belief essays. Each student did a great job of presenting his/her ideas. The judges (President Smith, Dr. Connie Smith, and Assistant Professor Ann Vidoloff) had a difficult time select the three winners. And the winners are:1st Place: Danielle Peters - Essay - R-E-S-P-E-C-T2nd Place: Kevin Nakajima - Essay - The

Altered Books - Student Art Display

2010-04-05T08:11:00.000-05:00

Students in the Mixed Media art course are displaying their work, Altered Books, in the library. Below is Sara Christensen Blair's (course professor) description of the project."The purpose of this project was to create a piece of art using a book in some way. The actual book inspired some of the project, whereas others were based purely on form. By using a non-traditional material, such as a

GapMinder: Unveiling the Beauty of Statistics

2010-03-29T18:00:00.001-05:00

Gapminder World A site that displays statistical information in a visually pleasing and informative manner. It has grown from 16 to over 200 indicators displaying the trends in some cases back to the year 1800. The data in gapminder World is constantly updated and refined. Gapminder World has also been technically improved several times during the last year and new features added.Example:HIV:

Win $50 Amazon.com gift card - Library survey

2010-03-28T12:10:00.002-05:00

Please complete this survey and register to win a $50 Amazon.com gift certificate. Student feedback allows the library to better meet the student body's needs.Time: 10 minutes to completeSurvey responses are anonymousResponses are NOT connected to gift card registrationPlease contact us at reference@northern.edu or 605-626-3018 if you have any questions.

Register for Classes Now!

2010-03-25T15:03:00.003-05:00

Registration Dates:Priority registration for current students starts on March 25, 2010. General and Freshmen registration starts: April 15Summer 2010 classes begin May 10, 2010 and registration continues through August 27, 2010.Fall 2010 classes begin August 30, 2010 and registration continues through September 9, 2010To Register go to WebAdvisor

Power of the Internet

2010-03-22T12:44:00.002-05:00

The BBC has created a series, Superpower: The Extraordinary Power of the Internet. The series explores the Internet's impact on:SuperpowerPeopleEntertainmentSocietyCommunicationBusinessTechnologyThe series includes interviews and episodes on specific ideas or phenomenon.

Beware of Credit Card Scam

2010-03-03T08:49:00.003-06:00

Essentially, the scam works like this: the scammer identifies himself as an agent with the Security and Fraud Department of Visa (or MasterCard). He tells the card holder that his account has been flagged due to unusual activity. The scammer sounds very legitimate, even referencing his badge number and instructing the card holder to phone the toll-free number on the back of the card if he or

Atomic Learning - software video tutorials

2010-03-02T11:45:00.003-06:00

NET Services recently subscribed to Atomic Learning, a database of short, easy-to-understand video tutorials for using technology. AL provides training on software, web tools, and web coding. It is a great resource for learning computer technology at your own pace. A link is on NET Services homepage and the Library's Databases by Title page.NOTE: Login with your NSU computer/email login info

Chat with a Librarian while in a Database

2010-02-26T13:19:00.006-06:00

You may now chat with a librarian as you search any EBSCO database (see list below). Perform a search and you will see this chat box on the right side of the results page. If the light is green, we are available to answer your questions. This is just one more way to receive assistance.EBSCO databasesAcademic Search CompleteSocINDEX with Full TextBusiness Source CompleteRegional Business

Online Privacy guides

2010-02-24T08:20:00.004-06:00

A list of resource to help protect your privacy and personal information online.OnGuard Online - provides practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information. Resources: Tools, Videos, Games and more.StaySafeOnline - The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) is a

Getting Articles from other Databases/libraries

2010-02-19T09:01:00.002-06:00

Have you ever seen the icons displayed below in library databases? They help you locate full-text articles from other databases or other libraries. The icons lead you to the full-text article or a way to request the article from another library. Watch this video to learn more.

Quality Health Resources online

2010-02-16T08:59:00.002-06:00

There are a number of quality health resources online, below are a few.MedlinePlusThis site brings together authoritative information from the National Institutes of Health and other government agencies and health-related organizations. Provides easy access to medical journal articles, information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and latest health

Get the Library Toolbar!

2010-02-10T15:15:00.003-06:00

The Williams Library has create its own browser toolbar so students and faculty may access the library from anywhere. A toolbar is available for Internet Explorer 7 (and up) and Firefox 3.0 (and up). The toolbar contains not only links to library resources, but also links to NSU webmail, D2L, WebAdvisor, and more. Get it today!

ARTstor, not just for the art department anymore!

2010-02-04T07:50:00.004-06:00

ARTstor is a database of images, sketches, drawings, photographs and more. Faculty and students in history, geography, natural history, indian studies, literature, humanities, religion, among others, will find its collections quite interesting and useful. For example:Asian Society CollectionMadeline Caviness: Medieval Stained GlassCook's Voyages to the South SeasCave Temples at Ellore,

Digital Archive - Local History

2010-02-01T08:31:00.003-06:00

The Williams Library's Archive & Special Collection has added local and regional history to its digital archive. Once you enter the site, select Browse, then select one of the collections in the drop-down menu. Each document/image is scanned with a high-resolution camera/scanner, which allows you to zoom in for great detail. Browse theses collections:NSU Images,Local History,SD Germans from

New Books added to library collection

2010-01-28T08:55:00.002-06:00

Browse the New Book lists to see which titles the library has added to the collection in the last month. The link is also on the left side of the library homepage.New Book ListsPhilosophy, Psychology & Religion World Civilization, Archaeology, & Genealogy World History (non US)History of the Americas (US) (pub. 2000-present) History of the Americas (pub. prior to 2000) US Local History(

Winter driving tips and road conditions

2010-01-25T10:31:00.003-06:00

Winter weather driving techniquesDriving in Snow and Ice from Weather.comHow to: Drive in the snow from Edmunds.comCurrent Road ConditionsSD and area road conditions from SafeTravelUSA

An Evening with Charles Darwin

2010-01-21T10:22:00.003-06:00

The Northern State University Science Club and Williams Library are sponsoring “An Evening with Charles Darwin” to celebrate his scientific achievement and his 201st birthday. Mr. Darwin, portrayed by Dakota State University biology professor Dale Droge, will discuss his life, the times he lived in, and his scientific contributions. The audience will have the opportunity to ask Mr. Darwin

$100 Essay Contest

2010-01-21T08:29:00.003-06:00

The Williams Library is sponsoring an essay contest based on the book, This I Believe: Personal Philosophies of Remarkable Men and Women . The book is a collection of essays from the National Public Radio (NPR) show This I Believe. The book is on reserve at the library front desk and other essay examples are on the shows web site.The essay contest will culminate with ten finalists reading

Haiti before and after earthquake images

2010-01-20T08:25:00.004-06:00

A few sources have compiled photos, video, and images of the Haitian earthquake.NYTimes multimedia - images and videosNASA - includes satellite images, and location of fault line (scroll down on page to see all info)Google/GeoEye - satellite images(before and after0US Government effort

Database Highlight: Credo Reference

2010-01-14T07:27:00.003-06:00

Over the winter break the library decided to subscribe to Credo Reference, an online database that includes a broad range of subject and general encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other reference materials. This is a good starting point for background information.Try it out and let us know what you think.

Database Trial: Credo - Reference ebooks

2009-12-17T15:59:00.002-06:00

After grading or taking that last final, now you can relax and tool around CredoReference*, a database of encyclopedias, handbooks, and other reference materials. For the next few weeks the library is testing this resource to see if it meets the needs of the campus, please let us know what you think. *contact us at reference@northern.edu if you want off campus access.

Control your stress: Mayo Clinic tips

2009-12-14T08:34:00.002-06:00

During finals and the holiday season it is easy to let stress get the better of you, and here is a link to brief articles on stress and ideas for controlling it from Mayo Clinic.Stress management from Mayo Clinic

Finals Week Survival Tips

2009-12-11T08:49:00.003-06:00

Below are two finals week survival guides from the University of Pennsylvania and University of California-Riverside. Select the links to get the full descriptions of each point.Ten Tips for Surviving Finals Week from UPenn1. Don’t panic (make too much of the final).2. Don’t be too relaxed (make too little of the final).3. Make time for "renewing" activities.4. Use an effective study method.5.

Living Stories: NYTimes, WashPost, and Google

2009-12-09T11:53:00.004-06:00

Two major US. Newspapers, the New York Times and the Washington Post, have teamed up with Google to create Living Stories. This pilot site focuses on presenting news specifically online.You can navigate between news articles, opinion pieces and features. Each story has an evolving summary of current developments as a well as an interactive timeline of critical events. Stories can be explored by

Extended Hours at the Library

2009-12-07T09:12:00.002-06:00

The library is extending its hours for this and next week. The hours are...Sunday Dec 6: 1pm to 12amMonday - Thursday Dec 7-10: 7:30am to 12am.Friday Dec 11: 7:30 to 5pmSaturday Dec 12: 10am to 5pmSunday Dec 13: 1pm to 12amMonday - Thursday Dec 14-17: 7:30am to 12am.

New Book lists updated

2009-12-04T11:15:00.001-06:00

Check the New Book lists to see which titles the library has added to the collection in the last month. The link is also on the left side of the library homepage.

Does the Internet weigh over 1 trillion pounds?

2009-11-30T09:10:00.003-06:00

According to Crave at cnet.uk, if you add up the weight of the computers, peripherals, cables, servers, etc. the Internet weights about 1,098,868,920,000 pounds. Other people have pointed out this does not include many handheld devices, and the physical building structures that houses the main servers, etc. All this weight for a paperless society?

New Library Mobile site

2009-11-20T13:16:00.006-06:00

The Williams Library has created a mobile site which is accessible from various mobile devices (e.g. smart phone, iPod Touch). The site includes basic information about the library and access to mobile search interfaces for EBSCO databases (e.g. Academic Search Complete, Business Source Complete) and Worldcat.The mobile site link is on the left side of the library homepage.Just one more access

Database highlight: SportDiscus w/full-text

2009-11-19T13:45:00.003-06:00

SPORTDiscus with Full Text is a comprehensive source of full text sports & sports medicine journals. It provides full text for more than 490 journals indexed in SportDiscus. This authoritative file contains full text for many of the most used journals in the SportDiscus index - with no embargo. With full-text coverage dating back to 1985, the database is a definitive research tool for all areas

Unfriend: OED's Word of the Year

2009-11-17T12:20:00.003-06:00

Oxford English Dictionary - Word of the Yearunfriend – verb – To remove someone as a ‘friend’ on a social networking site. As in, “I decided to unfriend my roommate on Facebook after we had a fight.” “It has both currency and potential longevity,” notes Christine Lindberg, Senior Lexicographer for Oxford’s US dictionary program. (read more...)Though the OED cites the first usage of the term

Database Hightlight: Historical Maps of SD towns

2009-11-13T12:11:00.006-06:00

Sanborn Maps Online - SDThis database includes maps dated from 1884 to 1970 for many towns in South Dakota. The maps provide a wealth of information about buildings – size, dimensions, building materials used, function, and location of windows and doors. They were updated yearly, so a review of maps from several years can provide a good idea of when and what changes were made to a building.

Earn a $5 Java City gift certificate

2009-11-12T10:19:00.003-06:00

The Williams Library is doing a “photo survey” and would like you (the students) to take pictures of your world in order to help the library better understand what you need as students and how the library can help you succeed. There are 2 options:You can use your own digital device (cell, camera, etc.) ORThe library will have disposable cameras for you to use. Besides taking pictures, you will

CiteMe - Facebook app for book citations

2009-11-06T15:41:00.003-06:00

CiteMe is a Facebook application from WorldCat that formats book citations. Search for the title of book you want to cite, select the appropriate record, and get the citation. NOTE: Not all citation are correct, so please check the citation against a citation style handbook.

Internet is 40 years old

2009-11-04T09:44:00.002-06:00

Last week the Internet turned 40. News and history about the birthday...CNN interviewed one of the founders, Leonard KlinerockNPR Looks backHistory of the InternetOverview of the Internet from WorldBook

Databases highlight: Naxos Music and Sheet Music

2009-11-02T08:03:00.003-06:00

The Williams Library has two music databases, mainly for music faculty and students.Naxos Music Library (Limited to 5 simultaneous users)This database allows access to over 75,000 audio files in the areas of classical, jazz, opera, world, and new age music. Music included in this resource is provided in the streaming audio format, and can be used from on or off campus.Naxos Sheet MusicThis

Is your Facebook profile private as you think?

2009-10-28T15:46:00.002-05:00

"Social network users assume a degree of privacy within their circle of friends — but it's not a safe assumption to make... A social network account can be seen by the company that runs the service, of course, but there's also the possibility of third-party snooping." read more at NPR.org

Library BOOook Fun Run/Walk - Oct 31

2009-10-26T12:03:00.003-05:00

Join the libraries at NSU and Presentation College, and the Alexander Mitchell Public Library on this Halloween costume fun run. Wear your costume for either of these events:1 mile family walk/run - NSU Library to the Public Library5k run - NSU Library to PCDetailsWhen: Saturday, October 31Time: 3pmRegistration: 2-3pmPre-registration formLocation: Williams Library, NSU campusFee: $15 individual,

New subject book lists added to library site

2009-10-21T15:46:00.005-05:00

The Williams Library recently created book lists by subjects. Each subject's book list provides the latest titles (books and other resources) added to the library collection. These lists are updated monthly and you may subscribe to the lists' rss feeds. Select "New Books" on the left side of the library homepage to view the lists.

Database highlight: Columbia International Affairs Online (CIAO)

2009-10-19T08:38:00.003-05:00

CIAO is a comprehensive source for theory and research in international affairs. It publishes a wide range of scholarship from 1991 onward that includes working papers from university research institutes, occasional papers series from NGOs, foundation-funded research projects, proceedings from conferences, books, journals and policy briefs. It provides multiple viewpoints on international

Library site and databases

2009-10-15T17:50:00.003-05:00

Update: The library site is working again. The new site URL is http://www3.northern.edu/library.Thank you for your patience---------------------------------------------------

Text a Librarian

2009-10-13T08:39:00.003-05:00

Ever wanted to use your cell phone to text a librarian? Now you can!! To ask the NSU librarians a question follow these directions.Create a new text message and type "246246" in the "To:" box.In the "Text:" area type nsulibrarian Type your message.Hit send!All normal texting charges apply.

Interested in becoming a Librarian? Great Scholarships!

2009-10-05T11:53:00.003-05:00

A representative from the University of North Texas (UNT) will discuss how one may earn a Master's in Library Science and receive a scholarship.When: Friday, Oct 9Time: 10am-12pmWhere: Library 118---------------------------------------Master's Degree programUNT's Department of Library and Information Sciences is bringing its ALA-accredited Master’s in Library Science program and popular online

Banned Book Week: Sept 27-Oct 3

2009-09-25T14:29:00.009-05:00

Come to the Williams Library to see the display of Banned Books and Suppressed Literature