News, Updates, and Information of Interest from Samford University Library
Friday, June 17, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Kathryn Tucker Windham, 1918-2011
In 2007, the University Library was fortunate—and thrilled—to have Ms. Windham speak at the annual "Live @ the Library Event." You can visit the library's Facebook page to view more photos, which show a packed house. No surprise there.
You may be interested to know that there seems to be quite a lot of video material featuring this gifted writer and storyteller on YouTube.
Monday, June 13, 2011
The Samford Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) is underway. You may see participants on campus during the week, or enjoying break time in the Student Center:
Friday, June 10, 2011
National Academies Press - Free eBooks
The National Academies Press has made hundreds of its book titles free via PDF download.
A wide range of science and technology materials are available: biology and life sciences, earth sciences, energy and energy conservation, food & nutrition, and health & medicine.
There are also a a substantial number of books that deal with teaching. For example, the seminal series titled "How People Learn" is available, which includes material on teacher education and the teaching of subjects such as history, as well as math and science.
Other subjects covered are behavioral sciences, conflict and security issues, climate change, and understanding evolution.
You must register as a user. Once you've located a book or books you're interested in, look for the PDF download button.
A wide range of science and technology materials are available: biology and life sciences, earth sciences, energy and energy conservation, food & nutrition, and health & medicine.
There are also a a substantial number of books that deal with teaching. For example, the seminal series titled "How People Learn" is available, which includes material on teacher education and the teaching of subjects such as history, as well as math and science.
Other subjects covered are behavioral sciences, conflict and security issues, climate change, and understanding evolution.
You must register as a user. Once you've located a book or books you're interested in, look for the PDF download button.
Visit http://www.nap.edu.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research
June 12-17, 2011 is IGHR week here at Samford, and the library is an integral part of this event. The Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) is a week-long event attended by genealogists and researchers from all over the United States. It offers a wide variety of courses focused on the discovery, evaluation and use of genealogical sources and research methods specific to genealogical research. Courses are offered by educators prominent in the field of genealogy research. To learn more, please visit http://www4.samford.edu/schools/ighr/.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
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