Shhhh! I’m Reading Ohrstrom Blog!
Lisa Laughy – Archives Assistant We received the warm news last week that our own dear Librarian Action Figure has a twin sister – Deluxe Librarian Action Figure! You can tell them apart from the color of their outfits – … Continued
New Reference Book: Critical Companion to Robert Frost
Deb Baker – Interim Reference Librarian Critical Companion to Robert Frost: A Literary Reference to His Life and Work by Deirdre Fagan, Facts On File, 2007. Find it in Ohrstrom at: Ref. 811 F92zFa Opening with a Frost biography and … Continued
Ohrstrom’s Groovy Tag Cloud
[WP-CUMULUS] Lisa Laughy – Archives Assistant Above is a very groovy tag cloud featuring the most frequently used tags on Ohrstrom Blog. Your everyday tag cloud looks like THIS (in the right sidebar), but this WordPress plugin created by Roy … Continued
Periodical Picks: The Science of CAPTCHAs
Lisa Laughy – Archives Assistant The September 12th issue of Science, recently out on the shelf in Ohrstrom Library’s periodical room, features a cover article about the combination of new tech and old books. Five researchers have tested the effectiveness … Continued
Librarians’ Seal of Approval: Online Research Resources
Deb Baker – Interim Reference Librarian The internet is full of valuable information — and useless junk. How to discern the difference? If you’ve attended library instruction classes at Ohrstrom you’ve probably learned tips for evaluating web pages. For a … Continued