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 But don't forget, we are also... The Pollak Library building will be closed just like the rest of the Cal State Fullerton campus from November 22-29. That means that you will want to come in soon if you wish to check out books for use at home during the Thanksgiving ... http://libphp2006.fullerton.edu/wordpress/the-library-is-open-even-when-it-is-closed/ 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/ If there's something weird and it don't look good ... Oh, who you gonna call? Ghostbuster movie song lyrics You know what it's like. Your favorite library database, web site, or service is acting weird. Is it broken? If it's broken, is it coming back soon? So many questions, so few answers. ... http://libphp2006.fullerton.edu/wordpress/wonky-database-web-site-acting-up-who-you-gonna-call/ There are several errors in the 6th edition of the APA Style Manual. The APA has agreed to replace these books for free if they are contacted between November 2 – December 15. The process for receiving a replacement copy, which you are entitled to if you purchased the book ... http://libphp2006.fullerton.edu/wordpress/apa-will-replace-6th-edition-of-style-manual-for-free/ Wondering how many potential stops there are for trick-or-treaters this Halloween? The answer: 111.4 million. The Census Bureau calls them “occupied housing units” and shares this and many additional statistics, including the annual per capita consumption of candy (that would be a cool 23.8 pounds), at: Facts for Features: Halloween, ... http://libphp2006.fullerton.edu/wordpress/halloween-by-the-numbers/ 40% of American teachers are disheartened, 23% are idealists, and the remaining 37% are contented, according to a report, "Teaching for a living: How teachers see the profession today," released by Public Agenda and Learning Point Associates.  The study was based on a nation-wide survey of nearly 900 teachers. http://libphp2006.fullerton.edu/wordpress/how-do-teachers-view-their-profession/ Left your USB drive in the Information & Learning Commons? Dropped your car keys somewhere in the stacks? The Pollak Library is a big building and has a lot of visitors every day, so it’s not surprising that a few things get misplaced or left behind. On a typical day, ... http://libphp2006.fullerton.edu/wordpress/lost-found-in-the-library/ Starting Monday, October 19, the 1st floor of Library-North will remain open until 10:30 PM, Mondays through Thursdays. Based upon the results of the recent online survey (and thanks to everyone who took the time to respond about time and schedule preferences) the highest student desire is for study space and ... http://libphp2006.fullerton.edu/wordpress/library-hours-expanded/ 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/