No one wants to think about heavy subjects in the summer--certainly not in all this heat. But we must persevere in preparation for the semester(s) to come.
Here is an excellent article from the Chronicle, complete with a number of concrete suggestions, about the all-important subject of plagiarism: http://chronicle.com/blogPost/Preventing-Plagiarism/24695/?sid=pm&utm_source=pm&utm_medium=en
News, Updates, and Information of Interest from Samford University Library
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Friday, June 11, 2010
COSMIC EVENT
With thanks for George Atchley of Samford's Christenberry Planetarium:
"A new moon on June 12 will help observing the first visit of comet McNaught (C/2009 R1) to the inner solar system, complete with a 100-million-mile “close encounter” with Earth. Search the northeastern sky before sunrise (use binoculars if possible) for a diffuse circular patch of light gliding through the constellation Perseus. A small telescope will reveal a comet with a green head and a long, wispy tail pointing north. Although currently at the threshold of naked eye visibility, by the end of the month McNaught could brighten to about the same magnitude as the stars of the Big Dipper, but this weekend offers great viewing because of its darkness. "
"A new moon on June 12 will help observing the first visit of comet McNaught (C/2009 R1) to the inner solar system, complete with a 100-million-mile “close encounter” with Earth. Search the northeastern sky before sunrise (use binoculars if possible) for a diffuse circular patch of light gliding through the constellation Perseus. A small telescope will reveal a comet with a green head and a long, wispy tail pointing north. Although currently at the threshold of naked eye visibility, by the end of the month McNaught could brighten to about the same magnitude as the stars of the Big Dipper, but this weekend offers great viewing because of its darkness. "
INSTITUTE OF GENEALOGY AND HISTORICAL RESEARCH
The Genealogists are Coming! The Samford Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR), June 13-18, provides an educational forum for the discovery, critical evaluation, and use of genealogical sources and methodology through a week of intensive study led by nationally prominent genealogical educators. The faculty is composed of outstanding nationally known genealogy educators.
Initiated in 1962, the institute regularly enrolls over 200 students from around the country. Samford librarians and library staff are integral to the organization and management of IGHR, so if you visit the Samford campus or library next week, you will see us doing everything from setting up and serving breaktime fare to driving golf carts. Join us in welcoming our genealogists to the Samford campus!
Initiated in 1962, the institute regularly enrolls over 200 students from around the country. Samford librarians and library staff are integral to the organization and management of IGHR, so if you visit the Samford campus or library next week, you will see us doing everything from setting up and serving breaktime fare to driving golf carts. Join us in welcoming our genealogists to the Samford campus!
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
ACCESS WORLD NEWS RESEARCH COLLECTION TRIAL
This collection provides over 5,000 news sources from local, in-state, national and international newspapers, broadcast transcripts, newswires, news blogs, web-only and video content. The library's trial runs through July and is available on and off campus: http://library.samford.edu/purl/trial/access.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
WolframAlpha Computational Knowledge Project
The WolframAlpha Computational Knowledge Project is truly amazing. Click here to watch a demonstration.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
200 YEARS OF THE TIMES OF LONDON ONLINE
Search the full text of the entire paper!
A recent donation from the Blanche Abrams Fund has allowed the University Library to purchase the Times Digital Archive, 1785 – 1985. This online treasure trove provides PDF-formatted scans of complete pages from this venerated news source.
You can:
• Search advertisements, articles, and illustrations/photos using keyword, date, or category searches, among others.
• View full facsimile images of both individual items and entire pages are available.
• Read more about the project at Gale’s web site.
This resource has been added to pertinent subject pages on the library’s web site. It will require you to sign in if you happen to be off-campus.
A recent donation from the Blanche Abrams Fund has allowed the University Library to purchase the Times Digital Archive, 1785 – 1985. This online treasure trove provides PDF-formatted scans of complete pages from this venerated news source.
You can:
• Search advertisements, articles, and illustrations/photos using keyword, date, or category searches, among others.
• View full facsimile images of both individual items and entire pages are available.
• Read more about the project at Gale’s web site.
This resource has been added to pertinent subject pages on the library’s web site. It will require you to sign in if you happen to be off-campus.
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