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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.
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:
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This unique historical reference compendium allows instant access to the renowned texts of the Cambridge Histories series.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.
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 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!
Thanks to everyone who entered the contest. The winner will be announce by Friday, April 3. Good luck!
The Libraries will have modified hours during spring break:
| HAAS | YOUNG | |
| Saturday - Sunday, March 21-22 | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Monday - Thursday, March 23-26 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM |
| Friday, March 27 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM |
| Saturday, March 28 | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Sunday, March 29 | Regular hours (1:00 PM - 11:00 PM) | Regular hours (2:00 - 7:00 PM) |
Enjoy the break!
Celebrate with WCSU… Win $100 gift certificate to the WCSU bookstore!
In honor of Women’s History Month, WCSU is sponsoring an online quiz. The prize will be $100 gift certificate to the WCSU bookstore. ENTER NOW!
Also check out the schedule of events and the resources for learning more about women’s history.
To all those who have ordered materials via ILLiad (interlibrary loan): due to an interruption in service with the external (national) system, we are experiencing delays in request fulfillment. Please be assured your requests are being processed locally, and we will continue to monitor the situation. Your requests will be fulfilled as soon as possible.
Thank you for your patience.
