Library of America Story of the Week

When you have some time, take a look at the Library of America's Story of the Week.

Wikipedia - What you know and don't know about it

Let's all be honest here.  You use Wikipedia all the time.  Why wouldn't you? It's fast and easy and you are happy with the results.  But, your instructors tell you not to use it and not to cite it in your research (unless you are writing a paper about Wikipedia).

So, what are you going to do?  First, understand that you can get a nice overview of a topic by reading an article.  You can also look at the links at the bottom of the page such as, references, external sources, further readings, primary sources, scholarly studies, etc.  Take some time to look at these.  Look for sites with .gov, .edu, .org extensions.  Visit those sites and read and learn more on the topic.

Once you have a better understanding of your topic, then visit the library page and use the databases to locate scholarly or peer reviewed articles.  On the library webpage you'll also find links for ebooks.  Take a minute and locate one you can use.  Now you have several sources and you can begin working on your paper.

Want to read what Jimmy Wales the founder of Wikipedia says about using it in your research?  Read more here.

Here's one quote by Jimmy Wales from the article in the Chronicle of Higher Education:

“For God sake, you’re in college; don’t cite the encyclopedia."

Items to loan

For all NMCC Students

The library has the following new items to loan:  iPad, Sony Reader, laptops.

Stop by the circulation desk.

Ebooks and Audiobooks via MaineInfoNet

Want a good read?  Try the ebooks and audio books and let us know how you like them.


Visit the library page or click here.

Whoopie Pies

They are everywhere in Maine.  Everyone seems to have their favorite recipe. They are huge and sugary and delicious.  They come in a variety of flavors.  You can bake big ones or mini whoopies.  They make the best gifts for friends and relatives out of state.  The ultimate Maine comfort dessert.

Stop by the library and take a look at this new book,  Making Whoopies: The Official Whoopie Pie Book by Nancy Griffin.

Read about the history of whoopies and much more.

Maine Warden Service

Here If You Need Me / One Book One College Read this semester

As part of our One Book One College program, here are some links for further information about the Maine Game Warden Service.


History

Warden Service

Job Description and Requirements

In the Line of Duty  Down East Article  (Maine Game Warden Neal Wykes of Naples)

A mystery that includes game wardens, The Poacher's Son.

Search Engine

Whatever search engine you use, take a minute and read the search tips or help page.

It will help you learn how to search faster and smarter and locate what you need in record time.

For Google start here.

For Bing start here.