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New Databases: P.O.V, Science, History, Small Engine Repair, Consumer Health

Submitted by Janet on July 2, 2012 - 3:07pm

As part of a statewide shared library package, we’re introducing new databases. As a result of the shared plan, the cost is no more than it has been in the past.

New:

Points of View
Small Engine Repair Reference Center

Consumer Health Complete
History Reference Center
Legal Information Reference Center

Bindweed Beware!

Submitted by Stefanie on June 16, 2011 - 12:05pm

This spring I vowed to stop using Roundup and other pesticides in my yard and garden. I thought I knew what I needed in order to begin my newest battle against the onslaught of bindweed, but on a whim I looked up bindweed in the library's database of Gardening, Landscaping & Horticulture Articles and got even more help for my fight!

In seconds, I had 7 articles to read. The first article listed had two pieces of information I wasn't aware of previously that I'm going to add to my strategy: it's more effective to attack the bindweed with a spot treatment in the fall (in my case, with my new product of choice--vinegar), and if you water the weeds first, the plants will be healthier, photosynthesize more and thus more of the vinegar will make it to the root system. My next vow? Use the library's databases more!

I must save this!

Submitted by Janet on May 26, 2010 - 11:29am

When I find interesting articles or news items, I save them. Back in the day, I'd snip articles from newspapers and magazines (if they were my own!) or make photocopies. I had a huge mess of papers - important (or just interesting) articles and tidbits that I may not ever need, but didn't want to lose.

These days, there are better ways to go about it. If I find an interesting article online, I look for "ShareThis," "Bookmark," or an email button so I can send the article to myself. The ShareThis button - used on this site and many others - has a ton of options, so you can email or post to your Facebook, Twitter, delicious or just about any other account you can think of. In the catalog, it's called "Bookmark" and has similar options.