As you can image, there have been lengthy discussion on the Government Documents Listservs about how to teach students about GovDocs right now. After some partisan comments flying around, most librarians agreed that regardless of who is in the White House, students must be discerning about all sources from the government. Here’s some talking points to… Continue Reading Friend or Foe? Government Documents during Administration Changes
Author Archive | Michele Howard
Government Resources for Everyone
I usually don’t tell too many people that my official title is Government Documents Librarian, for the obvious reason that it’s just too exciting for most people to handle. I am often asked, “What, no cape?” “Do you have a secret handshake with other Government Documents librarians?” “Is it a law that you have to… Continue Reading Government Resources for Everyone
Never say…”JUST a Community College”
While at the Open Education Conference last week, a woman said, “I just work at a community college”, to which someone shouted “Never say ‘just’ a community college.” I don’t remember what was said after that at the session, because I was fixated on that idea, ‘just’ a community college. In the Open Education Resources… Continue Reading Never say…”JUST a Community College”
NMC Osterlin Library: A Place Where Everyone Belongs
Remember the television show Cheer’s? Where Norm sat in his usual chair and the theme was “everyone knows your name”. Sure there’s no bar or alcohol, but one of the library’s goals is to make sure everyone feels like they belong here. A public library in New Hampshire says it best, “A place of safety… Continue Reading NMC Osterlin Library: A Place Where Everyone Belongs
NMC Library Databases: The World at your Fingertips
Did you know you can access millions of books, magazines, news and scholarly articles from around the globe via the NMC library databases? Our databases aren’t just here for students, but are here for all the faculty and staff too! Database resources can add a global perspective and breadth to your courses. They are also… Continue Reading NMC Library Databases: The World at your Fingertips