http://libphp2006.fullerton.edu/wordpress The guide to what's happening at the library Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:15:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Veterans Day originated as 'Armistice Day' on November 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and November 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change ... http://libphp2006.fullerton.edu/wordpress/veterans-day-2009-november-11/ In the age of MP3s and iPods you may be surprised to know that the library has a hidden treasure of music...in vinyl. That's right, vinyl. As in, records. LP's. Grooved discs. Licorice Pizza. If you've never heard of any of these terms, you've likely grown up in the digital ... http://libphp2006.fullerton.edu/wordpress/lps-at-the-library/ ArchiveGrid lets history students and other researchers discover the location of documents, personal papers, photographs, and other archival materials hidden in collections all over the world. For students who can't jet around the world to do archival research, ArchiveGrid makes it easy to find materials in local Southern California collections within ... http://libphp2006.fullerton.edu/wordpress/archivegrid-uncovering-archival-collections-worldwide/ When did "Hispanic" become a demographic in the U.S. Census? Who decides what race you are according to the Census? This report on race classification is a lesson in American history, covering the origin of race terms beginning with the first census in 1790 through the introduction of “Hispanic” ... http://libphp2006.fullerton.edu/wordpress/census-2010-and-race/ Government Views of D-Day 1944 "On 6 June 1944 the Western Allies landed in northern France, opening the long-awaited 'Second Front' against Adolf Hitler's Germany. ... Commanded by U.S. Army General Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Normandy assault phase, code-named 'Neptune' (the entire operation was 'Overlord'), was launched when weather reports predicted ... http://libphp2006.fullerton.edu/wordpress/d-day-june-6-1944/ Looking for historical documents, streaming video, audio files, digitized books, or scholarly articles?  This huge database provides access to almost 20 million records of freely available digital collections and resources from over 1,000 institutions. Most places want to show off the cool things they own – like unpublished letters by ... http://libphp2006.fullerton.edu/wordpress/oaister-with-a-different-kind-of-pearl/ In considering alternative ways of reducing expenditures, the focus has been on how to make the best use of the Library's resources and services. The Library's open hours remain unchanged.  (7:30-10:30, Monday-Thursday; 7:30-5:00 Friday; 10:00-5:00 Saturday; Noon-7:00 Sunday) Circulation Desk will close at 9:00; self-checkout is possible thereafter, but there will be ... http://libphp2006.fullerton.edu/wordpress/impact-of-budget-cuts-on-the-library/ Here at the Pollak Library we value the hard work you put into your research and we would love to reward you for your efforts. The Library will honor three individuals with awards of $1,000 (first place); $500 (second place); and $300 (third place). Winners will participate in an award ... http://libphp2006.fullerton.edu/wordpress/undergraduate-research-prize-of-1000/ [caption id="attachment_339" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Second Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln, March 4, 1865 (Library of Congress digital image)"][/caption] With the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama taking place this month, persons interested in learning more about the festivities, history, and related information may wish to visit the web site of the Joint Ceremonial ... http://libphp2006.fullerton.edu/wordpress/presidential-inauguration-january-20-2009/ EBSCO's America: History & Life and Historical Abstracts article databases have added Clio Notes to their interfaces. Clio Notes allows researchers to navigate detailed historical chronologies and subject themes, and launch searches into one of the two EBSCO history databases. It is a great way to quickly get oriented to an historical ... http://libphp2006.fullerton.edu/wordpress/muddled-history-clio-notes-to-the-rescue/