Archive for the tag 'Library News'

New Database: NBC Learn

October 6th, 2011

Ohrstrom Library is pleased to share its most recent digital purchase: NBC Learn.

This database provides over 10,000 news videos dating back the early 20th century.  The database is updated every weekday with current event news.

Each video includes an accompanying transcript.  Videos can be embedded into online coursework, including Blackboard.

Please feel free to contact Ms. Sanborn (lsanborn at sps dot edu) with any questions about or to arrange for a personal tour of this product.

 

 

 

 

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New Reference Book: Consider the Source

May 4th, 2010

Consider the Source: A Critical Guide to 100 Prominent News and Information Sites on the Web by James F. Broderick & Darren W. Miller, Information Today, 2007.

Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 070.579 B78C

Using news or newspapers in your research?  Not sure of the quality, the bias or the history of the source?  Consider consulting this volume.

Focusing on 100 news and newspaper sites this book provides an overview, type of coverage, leaning and the authors’ personal rating of each site discussed.

Examples include: Asia Times Online, BBC, Congressional Quarterly, Times of India, Rotten Tomatoes.

Helpful for: Humanities IV, Humanities V,  Media Watchers, Journalism, Those conducting news and newspaper related research

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