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 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/ 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/ A new report presents a snapshot of today's stay-at-home mothers as part of a study on trends in basic household and family composition. Data are from the American Community Survey. Highlights and link to full report are available at the Census Bureau's Stay-at-Home Moms are More Likely Younger, hispanic and Foreign-Born ... http://libphp2006.fullerton.edu/wordpress/stay-at-home-moms-demographic-profile/ The What Works Clearinghouse recently published a report that gives K-12 educators recommendations of how to increase access to higher education.  Click here to access the report, Helping Students Navigate the Path to College: What High Schools Can Do. According to the authors of the report, there is a surprising lack ... http://libphp2006.fullerton.edu/wordpress/helping-high-school-students-attend-college/ Number of students enrolled in college, average college tuition, average annual earnings of workers with an advanced degree, and government spending on public education are just a few of the statistics that the Census Bureau makes available at Back to School: 2009-2010. http://libphp2006.fullerton.edu/wordpress/back-to-school-by-the-numbers/ 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/ The Pollak Library now has an online subscription to the Chronicle of Higher Education.  You can access it via the Databases A-Z page or by clicking on the link above. http://libphp2006.fullerton.edu/wordpress/chronicle-of-higher-education-now-available-online/ 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/