Thursday, September 24, 2009

Trial Resource : Education and Testing Resource Center

Thinking about your career or grad school? Want to find some FREE test prep materials for the GRE, PRAXIS and more? Trying to locate a graduate school program? Try out the library's trial of the Education and Testing Resource Center.

If you try it, let us know your opinion. reference@calu.edu

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Information on Swine Flu


Swine Flu! You've heard about hand washing and other safety measures, but do you want to learn more? Whether you are looking for medical research on the H1N1 virus or just a concerned consumer, try www.ebscohost.com/flu. This EBSCOhost website provides evidence-based information.
Are you doing an in-depth research assignment? Try http://www.gale.cengage.com/flu/ available until October 9th. This resource has news, podcasts, reference material, scholarly journal articles and more to help you find the information you need.
Want to see a swine flu map? Try http://flutracker.rhizalabs.com/

Wednesday, September 02, 2009

Flip out over our new camcorders




Flip out over our new camcorders

Need to create a video, conduct an interview, or make a movie? Stop by the library to borrow one of our 5 new Flip MinoHD Camcorders for 24 hours—for FREE!
So easy to use:

· Use USB attachment to email, create DVDs, or publish videos online
· Stores up to 60 minutes of video at once
· Connect unit directly to a television for instant viewing
· Use tripod for hands-free use

Stop by the library between 8am and 4pm during the week to check one out, or contact Carol Otto during those hours at 724-938-5772 / otto@calu.edu to reserve or make special arrangements for pick up during evenings and weekends.