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APA has published corrections to the 6th edition of the Publication Manual.  See them online here.  Replacement copies of the print edition can also be requested from APA:

Order@apa.org

1 800 374‐2721

Note that all Library copies now have inserts containing the corrections.

• Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association - 6th ed.
  Call Number: BF76.7 .P83 2010

In a surprise announcement, the Nobel Prize Committee awarded the Peace prize to President Obama less than a year after his election “for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.”

Read the New York Times article.

Learn more about the Nobel Foundation, Nobel Prizes, and all the past and current winners.

One Book, One Community: Hurry Down Sunshine

Many of us have read the 2009 One Book, One Community book, now let’s get together and talk about the many facets of mental illness that Michael Greenberg explores in his memoir.  Please join your campus colleagues–faculty, staff and students—for a lively discussion on one of these evenings at Haas Library:

• Tuesday, October 6, 6-7 pm with Janet Ohles, Associate Director, Haas Library and Jeanette Lupinacci, Assistant Professor, Nursing
• Wednesday, October 14, 7-8 pm with Jenny Innes, Public Services Librarian and Daryle Brown, Associate Professor, Nursing
• Wednesday, October 21, 7-8 pm with Veronica Kenausis, Electronic Systems Librarian and Daryle Brown, Associate Professor, Nursing

One Book, One Community is sponsored by the Danbury Library, Danbury Public Schools, and Western Connecticut State University.  Learn more about One Book, One Community at this address: http://www.onebookdanbury.org.

The Library is pleased to offer a trial to Cambridge Histories Online.

This unique historical reference compendium allows instant access to the renowned texts of the Cambridge Histories series. With access to the most up to date and authoritative scholarly content, Cambridge Histories Online is an invaluable resource, for undergraduates, graduates, lecturers and researchers alike.

All the available volumes are grouped into topics, making it quick and easy to search and browse through an array of historical subject areas. The extensive bibliographic referencing and other leading functionality, enhances usability and makes this resource ideal for any type of historical research.

The trial will be available until October 31, 2009.

Try it now!

The WCSU libraries are pleased to debut LibGuides, a new platform for delivering subject-based information and research assistance to students and faculty. Guides are being developed right now for various disciplines, and we welcome comments and feedback.

Go to LibGuides now!

The Young Library has activated a trial for IBISWorld for the month of September.

IBISWorld provides instant access to over 700 United States industries – everything from Shoes Stores to Gold Ore Mining and all industries in between. Many other reports being added, such as “Global” Industry Reports covering world industry analysis. In addition to the core Industry Report product, the company also publishes over 700 US Industry Risk Rating Reports, over 700 Industry Profiles, over 8000 Publicly Traded US Companies as well as hundreds of Economic & Demographic Profiles.

Try it now!

The Haas and Young Libraries welcome you to the new semester! Remember that we are here to help… if you have any questions about research, information sources, books, articles, etc., don’t hesitate to ASK US!

Truman Warner (class of 1941) and long-time faculty member was a medic in the Second World War.  He served in North Africa, Italy and France and documented his time with snapshots of what he encountered.  After the war he put these snapshots into a scrapbook.  This scrapbook had decayed significantly and the photographs were decaying along with it.

Thanks to Jamie E. O. Cantoni’s (class of ‘09 History) together with Brian Kennison from Library Systems, these images may be viewed online [Click here to view] .  Over the past semester, Jamie has scanned, cataloged and rehoused these images so that these image will survive for generations to come.

View slideshow of the collection.

Calling all pre-service and in-service teachers–check out these resources!  Most are held in the Curriculum Collection in Haas Library.

Teaching science through literature : grades 4-6. Keane, Nancy J. Worthington, Ohio : Linworth Pub., c2002.

WCSU H CURRIC LAB LB1585 .K45 2002

Teaching science through literature, grades 6-8. Keane, Nancy J. Worthington, Ohio : Linworth Learning, c2002.

WCSU H CURRIC LAB Q197 .K43 2002

More science adventures with children’s literature : reading comprehension and inquiry-based science. Fredericks, Anthony D. Westport, CT : Teacher Ideas Press, 2008.

WCSU H CURRIC LAB LB1585 .F6858 2008

Using literature to enhance content area instruction : a guide for K-5 teachers. Olness, Rebecca. Newark, DE : International Reading Association, c2007.

WCSU H CURRIC LAB LB1573.75 .O46 2007

Crossing borders in literacy and science instruction : perspectives on theory and practice. Newark, DE : International Reading Association ; Arlington, Va. : NSTA Press, c2004.

WCSU H CURRIC LAB LB1585 .C68 2004

Anatomy of wonder : a critical guide to science fiction. Westport, Conn. : Libraries Unlimited, 2004.

WCSU H REF PN3433.8 .B37 2004

Investigating natural disasters through children’s literature : an integrated approach. Fredericks, Anthony D. Englewood, Colo. : Teacher Ideas Press, 2001.

WCSU H CURRIC LAB GB5005 .F74 2001

Science through children’s literature : an integrated approach. Butzow, Carol M. Englewood, Colo. : Teacher Ideas press, c2000.

WCSU H CURRIC LAB LB1585 .B85 2000

Caldecott connections to science. Glandon, Shan. Englewood, Colo. : Libraries Unlimited, 2000.

WCSU H CURRIC LAB LB1585.3 .G53 2000

Exploring the environment through children’s literature : an integrated approach. Butzow, Carol M. Englewood, Colo. : Teacher Ideas Press, 1999.

WCSU H CURRIC LAB GE70 .B88 1999

More science through children’s literature : an integrated approach. Butzow, Carol M. Englewood, Colo. : Teacher Ideas Press, 1998.

WCSU H CURRIC LAB LB1585 .B843 1998

Using Caldecotts across the curriculum : reading and writing mini-lessons, math and science spin-offs, unique art activities, and more! / by Joan Novelli. New York : Scholastic Professional Books, c1998.

WCSU H CURRIC LAB LB1575.5.U5 N69 1998

Rainy, windy, snowy, sunny days : linking fiction to nonfiction. Perry, Phyllis Jean. Englewood, Colo. : Teacher Ideas Press, 1996.

WCSU H CURRIC LAB LB1575 .P47 1996

Teaching physical science through children’s literature : 20 complete lessons for elementary grades. Gertz, Susan E. [New York] : Learning Triangle Press, c1996.

WCSU H CURRIC LAB LB1585 .T45 1996

Literature-based science : children’s books and activities to enrich the K-5 curriculum. Hefner, Christine Roots. Phoenix : Oryx Press, 1995.

WCSU H CURRIC LAB LB1585 .H44 1995

Children’s literature in an integrated curriculum : the authentic voice. Newark, DE : International Reading Association ; New York : Teachers College Press, c1995.

WCSU HAAS LB1575 .C55 1995

Intermediate science through children’s literature : over land and sea. Butzow, Carol M. Englewood, Colo. : Teacher Ideas Press, 1994.

WCSU H CURRIC LAB LB1585 .B84 1994

Thanks to everyone who entered the contest. The winner will be announce by Friday, April 3. Good luck!