Featured Online Resource - Medline Plus

Have you ever searched the Internet for information about a health-related topic, but found you weren't comfortable trusting the Web sites providing the information?  If so, you might want visit Medline Plus (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/).  This site is maintained by the National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine.

It's a great source of straightforward information focused on healthy living and medical information.

Some topics covered include:

• Health Topics
• Body systems
• Specific health conditions
• Therapies and treaments
• Health and wellness
• Drugs & supplements
• Videos and interactive tutorials

In addition to the information that the National Library of Medicine has compiled, you will also find links to other resources related to health and healthy living from agencies such as the Department of Agriculture and the Centers for Disease Control.

Consider this a a great starting point for your research.  However, always remember that none of these resources can act as a replacement for advice from a trained physician!

Every week, the Ort Library brings you a new and outstanding resource from the Web or from one of the library's databases. To get an archive of all FOR entries, click here. Also, you can suggest a website that provides well-organized access to useful info.

Three New Library Displays for June

The Ort Library is pleased to present three new displays for June.

The first display, titled "Honoring the Life of Helen Keller: 1880-1968" is available on the 3rd floor (main entrance).  The display provides information about Helen Keller and her struggle to learn without hearing or sight.  Several books are also on display that provide additional information on Helen Keller.

The second display, also located on the 3rd floor (located between the 4 stand-up PCs), celebrates LGBT History Month.  The display highlights the history of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell and its repeal, along with information on which states now allow same-sex marriage.  The display also highlights books from other University of Maryland Libraries on LGBT topics.

The last display, titled “Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Derechos, and Blizzards: Oh My!!!” is located on the 5th floor and highlights different types of weather.  Information on how tornadoes are categorized and information on the different types of clouds is included in the display.  This display will be up through the end of August.

The displays on the 3^rd floor will be up through the end of June.

If you have any questions about the displays, please contact Theresa Mastrodonato at ext. 4425 or tmmastrodonato@frostburg.edu or MaryJo Price at ext. 4889 or mprice@frostburg.edu.

Free American FactFinder Seminar - July 25

The Lewis J Ort Library at Frostburg State University is pleased to announce a FREE half-day workshop on the US Census Bureau’s American FactFinder online resource.  Ms. Nesreen Khashan, Data Dissemination Specialist from the US Census Bureau, will be the presenter.  

American FactFinder is an excellent resource for finding data from the American Community Survey and other demographic statistics.  Attendees will learn about the types of information available, and also have the opportunity for hands-on practice in the library’s computer classroom.

The workshop will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Library Instruction Center (LIC) at the Lewis J Ort Library, Frostburg State University.  The workshop is free, but registration is required.  Please see the attached flyer and visit the following link for the registration form and more information: http://libguides.frostburg.edu/affseminar. 

If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Hartman at lahartman@frostburg.edu, MaryJo Price at mprice@frostburg.edu, or Theresa Mastrodonato at tmmastrodonato@frostburg.edu

 

Featured Online Resource - EasyStats

This week's Featured Online Resource is EasyStats from the US Census Bureau.  This site provides quick access to statistics from the American Community Survey that is completed by the Census Bureau each year.  You can find demographic and economic information.  The tool allows you to search by state, county, and even down to Congressional District.

Every week, the Ort Library brings you a new and outstanding resource from the Web or from one of the library's databases. To get an archive of all FOR entries, click here. Also, you can suggest a website that provides well-organized access to useful info.

Featured Online Resource: A Google A Day

Would you like to try a fun and challenging game that also helps you improve your Google searching skills?    A Google A Day is an online puzzle that issues a new set of questions every day.

View your first question, and use Google to find the answer.  It's not always straightforward, so you may need to be creative with your searches!  If needed, you can click on "Hint" for a suggested keyword or "Clue" to get a sneak peek at part of the correct answer.  It's also helpful to click on "Tips and Tricks" to learn of special search tricks which can lead you to better results!

Successfully answering one question will unlock the next.  There is also a more competitive version of the game available on Google+ Games.  (However, note the message that Google+ Games will not be available after June 30, 2013.)

Have fun, and remember to use those same searching tricks when you're doing your own research!

Every week, the Ort Library brings you a new and outstanding resource from the Web or from one of the library's databases. To get an archive of all FOR entries, click here. Also, you can suggest a website that provides well-organized access to useful info.

Library Summer Hours Start May 20th

The Ort Library's Summer Hours Begin Monday May 20.  The schedule is listed below.  If you have any questions, please contact the Circulation Desk at 301-687-4395.

**REGULAR SUMMER HOURS**        May 20 through August 8          Monday – Thursday 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Friday 7:30 am to 5:00 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm Exceptions to regular summer hours Sunday, May 26 CLOSED Monday , Memorial Day, May 27 CLOSED Saturday, Summer Preview I, June 15 10: 00 am to 2:00 pm Saturday, Summer Preview II, June 22 10:00  am to 2:00 pm Thursday, 4th of July, July 4 CLOSED **POST SUMMER SESSION HOURS**        August 9 through September 2          Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday & Sunday CLOSED Exceptions to post summer session hours Monday, Labor Day, September 2 CLOSED **Regular Fall Hours Will Resume Tuesday, September 3, 2013.**

Three New Library Displays for May

The Ort Library is pleased to present three new displays for May.

The first display, titled "Watergate: The Burglary and Cover-up That Brought down a President" is available on the 3rd floor (main entrance).  The display highlights 40^th Anniversary of the Senate Watergate Hearings in May 1973.  Books from the Ort Library and other USMAI Libraries are highlighted.  It also provides information on some of the central figures of the Watergate scandal.  Finally, the display includes copies of some headlines about the scandal from newspapers, including The Washington Post.

The second display, also located on the 3rd floor (located between the 4 stand-up PCs), celebrates National Bike Month.  The display highlights the changes in the design of bicycles from their invention during the early 19^th century.  An early bike design, called the Velocipede or “Bone Shaker” got its name because when you rode the bike over cobblestones, your bones would shake.

The last display is located on the 5th floor and celebrates Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month.  This display highlights some data from the Census regarding those of Asian and Pacific American Heritage, including that the Asian, alone or in combination, population grew by 46% between the 2000 and 2010 census, the largest increase of any group.  It also highlights some famous Asian-Pacific Americans, including Duke Kahamamoku and Amy Tan.

The displays will be up through the month of May. 

If you have any questions about the displays, please contact Theresa Mastrodonato at ext. 4425 or tmmastrodonato@frostburg.edu or MaryJo Price at ext. 4889 or mprice@frostburg.edu.