New Reference Book: The 2000s in America

The 2000s in America edited by Craig Belanger, Salem Press, 2013. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 973.92 SA3 2000 Over 400 subject essays span this 3-volume set.  Essays focus on important people, ideas, and innovations of the 2000’s.  Volume three … Continued

Collection Spotlight: Current Events

Government shutdown?  Test-tube burger? Debt ceiling?  Afghan presidential race?  Syria updates? For current (and historical) news coverage and commentary take a look at the news sources purchased by the Library including: NBC newsreels, current international news coverage, and contemporary U.S. … Continued

New Reference Book: Historical Dictionary of the Clinton Era

Historical Dictionary of the Clinton Era by Richard S. Conley, Scarecrow Press, 2012. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 973.929 C76H A one-volume snapshot of Clinton’s presidency including: people, places, events, organizations, issues and legislation. Some examples: Balanced Budget Act … Continued

New Reference Book: Natural Resources and Sustainability

Natural Resources and Sustainability edited by Daniel E. Vasey and Sarah E. Fredericks, Berkshire Publishing, 2012. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 363.7 B455S Volume 4 of the larger 10 volume Berkshire Encyclopedia of Sustainability series, this single volume focuses … Continued