Information and Library Services tag:www-apps.umuc.edu,2008-11-18:/blog/library/13 2012-02-03T15:19:04Z Movable Type Open Source 4.1 Climate Change tag:www-apps.umuc.edu,2012:/blog/library//13.1051 2012-02-03T15:12:44Z 2012-02-03T15:19:04Z Library http://www-apps.umuc.edu/blog/library Climate Change Web site. logo_epaseal.gif]]> Snowflakes, Frozen in Time tag:www-apps.umuc.edu,2012:/blog/library//13.1050 2012-01-26T20:11:01Z 2012-01-26T20:29:20Z In 1885, after years of experimenting with a microscope and camera, Wilson A. Bentley became the first person to photograph a snowflake. The photo at left, dated 1890, is from the Web site of the Smithsonian Institution. In 1903,... Library http://www-apps.umuc.edu/blog/library snowflake.jpg
In 1885, after years of experimenting with a microscope and camera, Wilson A. Bentley became the first person to photograph a snowflake.

The photo at left, dated 1890, is from the Web site of the Smithsonian Institution. In 1903, Bentley donated 500 snowflake prints to the Smithsonian.

UMUC students can login to our library database JSTOR and read a 1932 article about Bentley, "Every Snowflake a Unique Jewel," which describes Bentley's revolutionary work "capturing immortal beauty out of gray skies."


]]> The History of Twinkies and Kodak Film tag:www-apps.umuc.edu,2012:/blog/library//13.1048 2012-01-20T14:31:23Z 2012-01-20T14:52:01Z Two famous, old American companies have been in the news recently because they are facing bankruptcy. Those of us who remember cameras with film inside and Archie Bunker complaining that his son-in-law ate the last Twinkie might well be mourning... Library http://www-apps.umuc.edu/blog/library
To look up detailed, authoritative histories of large companies like Kodak and Hostess, use the UMUC Library database Business and Company Resource Center. Look up a company by name and then click on the "Histories" tab. Learning about the origin and development of major corporations can be of interest to students in business, history, and other classes.
]]> The Joy of Books tag:www-apps.umuc.edu,2012:/blog/library//13.1047 2012-01-10T14:35:13Z 2012-01-10T14:38:57Z Library http://www-apps.umuc.edu/blog/library This stop-motion video from Toronto bookstore Type Books reminds us of the fun and beauty of good old-fashioned printed books.  

]]> MLK Day of Service tag:www-apps.umuc.edu,2012:/blog/library//13.1046 2012-01-03T16:50:41Z 2012-01-03T16:54:11Z Library http://www-apps.umuc.edu/blog/library Pick a cause that is important to you, do a day of service, and honor the great Dr. Martin Luther King , Jr.

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]]> Popular New Year's Resolutions tag:www-apps.umuc.edu,2012:/blog/library//13.1045 2012-01-03T16:15:10Z 2012-01-03T16:23:29Z Library http://www-apps.umuc.edu/blog/library From USA.gov, here are some popular New Year's resolutions.  Can we keep them?  Happy New Year from the UMUC library and best of luck in your studies with us at UMUC in 2012.

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]]> Happy Holidays from the Library tag:www-apps.umuc.edu,2011:/blog/library//13.1044 2011-12-22T20:21:09Z 2011-12-22T20:24:25Z View a time-lapse video, below, of volunteers decorating the White House. And read about a library Christmas tree made entirely of books!Have a happy, safe holiday season!... Library http://www-apps.umuc.edu/blog/library View a time-lapse video, below, of volunteers decorating the White House. And read about a library Christmas tree made entirely of books!

Have a happy, safe holiday season!

]]> Safe Travel Tips tag:www-apps.umuc.edu,2011:/blog/library//13.1043 2011-12-19T16:37:42Z 2011-12-19T16:47:10Z Library http://www-apps.umuc.edu/blog/library If you are traveling this holiday season, here are some safe travel tips from the U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of State.

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]]> Word of the Year tag:www-apps.umuc.edu,2011:/blog/library//13.1042 2011-12-16T20:55:57Z 2011-12-16T21:14:21Z Pragmatic tops the list of Merriam-Webster's 2011 words of the year. Defined as "practical as opposed to idealistic," pragmatic was the most frequently looked-up word at Merriam-Webster's Web site. Other top words reflect issues and concerns that dominated the news... Library http://www-apps.umuc.edu/blog/library Pragmatic tops the list of Merriam-Webster's 2011 words of the year. Defined as "practical as opposed to idealistic," pragmatic was the most frequently looked-up word at Merriam-Webster's Web site. Other top words reflect issues and concerns that dominated the news in 2011:

  • ambivalence

  • austerity

  • diversity

  • capitalism

  • socialism

  • vitriol

Merriam-Webster also offers a 2011 timeline of words that sparked people's interest because of events in the news. For example, following the August 23rd earthquake in the East Coast of the United States, the word temblor enjoyed its fifteen minutes of fame.

When you need just the right word (or just the right encyclopedia article), be pragmatic: use the UMUC Library's Guide to Dictionary and Encyclopedia Resources.
]]> Best Books of the Year tag:www-apps.umuc.edu,2011:/blog/library//13.1041 2011-12-08T15:38:11Z 2011-12-08T16:03:54Z The holiday season is a time to look back over a year of great reading. Check out these lists for suggestions in fiction, nonfiction, and other categories of the Best Books of 2011:National Public RadioPublishers WeeklyNew York TimesThe GuardianAmazonKirkus... Library http://www-apps.umuc.edu/blog/library booksinastack.JPG
The holiday season is a time to look back over a year of great reading. Check out these lists for suggestions in fiction, nonfiction, and other categories of the Best Books of 2011:

Here is information for the UMUC community on borrowing books from catalogUSMAI.


]]> British Pathe: History in Photos and Newsreels tag:www-apps.umuc.edu,2011:/blog/library//13.1040 2011-11-29T15:38:48Z 2011-11-29T15:43:06Z You can view films and still photographs from the entire archive of 90,000 videos covering newsreel, sports footage, social history documentaries, entertainment and music stories from 1896 to 1976. British Pathe... Library http://www-apps.umuc.edu/blog/library ]]> British Newspaper Archive: History Online tag:www-apps.umuc.edu,2011:/blog/library//13.1039 2011-11-29T14:39:30Z 2011-11-29T14:51:00Z The British Library has put millions of searchable pages of historic newspapers online, for free. Read the press release and begin searching the British Newspaper Archive!Image source: http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/... Library http://www-apps.umuc.edu/blog/library Read the press release and begin searching the British Newspaper Archive!

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Image source: http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/

]]> Online-Shopping Safety Tips tag:www-apps.umuc.edu,2011:/blog/library//13.1038 2011-11-28T18:56:46Z 2011-11-28T19:20:51Z From the Department of Homeland Security's Stop-Think-Connect campaign come these tips for safe, secure online shopping this holiday season. Shop safe--protect your money and your identity--and enjoy the holidays!... Library http://www-apps.umuc.edu/blog/library Stop-Think-Connect campaign come these tips for safe, secure online shopping this holiday season.

Shop safe--protect your money and your identity--and enjoy the holidays!


]]> Happy Thanksgiving tag:www-apps.umuc.edu,2011:/blog/library//13.1037 2011-11-22T17:23:45Z 2011-11-22T17:51:16Z While you're digesting your Thanksgiving meal, use our library databases to read up on the history of the holiday, including the text of the original Thanksgiving proclamation (1676), a scholarly social history of Thanksgiving, and a history of Macy's Thanksgiving... Library http://www-apps.umuc.edu/blog/library use our library databases to read up on the history of the holiday, including the text of the original Thanksgiving proclamation (1676), a scholarly social history of Thanksgiving, and a history of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

UMUC Information and Library Services wishes you and yours a happy, safe Thanksgiving.

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]]> Get Ready: FEMA Web Site for Emergency Preparedness tag:www-apps.umuc.edu,2011:/blog/library//13.1036 2011-11-22T16:59:59Z 2011-11-22T17:10:45Z Ready.gov, the redesigned Web site from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, helps you protect your family, your business, even your pets, in case disaster strikes. A special section of the Web site for kids helps children learn about emergency preparedness.... Library http://www-apps.umuc.edu/blog/library Ready.gov, the redesigned Web site from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, helps you protect your family, your business, even your pets, in case disaster strikes. A special section of the Web site for kids helps children learn about emergency preparedness. You can sign up for news from the Web site and download publications.

If you're researching emergency management for a classroom project, you can use our library's Emergency Management guide, which links you to databases, books, Web sites, and more.
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