In today's topsy turvy financial world, investors have a right to be nervous. How to invest and what to invest in is a big dilemma for most of us. Where does one turn for the right advice? Since 1965, the answer to that question is Value Line. According to their website, their mission is "to provide investors with the most accurate and independently created research information available, in any format they choose, and teach them how to use it effectively to help meet their financial objectives". Well, for many years, that format was print only. That was fine for a long time, but there were drawbacks: Only one person could use it at a time, there were three different volumes to look through, and issues could be delayed in the mail or even stolen. When I previewed the on-line version, I was impressed. Patrons could use it at home or at work, mutual funds were included, and the print-outs of the reports was sharp and clear, better than a photocopy.
Fangs Out by David Freed Unintended Consequences by Stuart Woods Going, Going, Ganache by Jenn McKinlay Frozen Shroud by Martin Edwards Aunt Dimity and the Lost Prince by Nancy Atherton Lucky Stiff by Annelise Ryan Baker Street Translation by Michael Robertson Follow Her Home by Steph Cha Untold Damage by Robert K. Lewis Walk With the Dead by Sally Spencer Widow's Tears by Susan Wittig Albert Golden Egg by Donna Leon Murder at Rosamund's Gate by Susanna Calkins Beyond Confusion by Sheila Simonson Paris Deadline by Max Byrd Music of Ghosts by Sallie Bissell Midnight at Marble Arch by Anne Perry In Broad Daylight by Seth Harwood
Thanks to the excellent schools in Clarkstown, we librarians have faced many challenges in helping our students. We have dealt with numerous difficult assignments over the years, involving the Supreme Court, the penal code, shark taxonomy and those ever-popular math honor reports. An important part of a librarian's job is to see that we have sufficient materials to supply to students so that they can successfully complete their work. It is important that we provide that support for students who come to us for help, and we take thiis responsibility very seriously.
Cage of Bones by Tania Carver Sweet Tea Revenge by Laura Childs Nickled-and-Dimed to Death by Denise Swanson Book of Killowen by Erin Hart Death of Yesterday by M.C. Beaton Dying Fall by Elly Griffiths Leaving Everything Most Loved by Jacqueline Winspear Assaulted Pretzel by Laura Bradford Missing File by D.A. Mishani Blood, Ash, and Bone by Tina Whittle Killer Honeymoon by G.A. McKevett Farewell to Freedom by Sara Blaedel Hand for a Hand by T. Frank Muir Josh Whoever by Michael Guillebeau Rage by Gene Kerrigan Some Enchanted Murder by Linda S. Reilly
Gale Virtual Reference Library is listed on the first page of our database offerings. The description says that it is "a general interest database that integrates a variety of sources in one easy-to-use interface." This rather bland explanation does not indicate the wonderful sources of information it contains.In fact, Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL), was voted “Best Overall Database” by the readers of Library Journal magazine. GVRL’s user-friendly features include an interface that is available in more than 30 languages, ReadSpeaker technology (text-to-speech functionality) for 19 languages, article translation capability, a multi-page viewer for a book-like experience, and the ability to download articles as PDFs to ereaders or MP3 players.
Birthdays for the Dead by Stuart MacBride Bad Blood by Dana Stabenow A Medal for Murder by Frances Brody In the Darkness by Karin Fossum Scent to Kill by Chrystie Fiedler The Woman Who Wouldn't Die by Colin Cotterill The Golden Calf by Helene Tursten Shatter the Bones by Stuart MacBride Out of Circulation by Miranda James To Brie or Not to Brie by Avery Aames Cat Trick by Sofie Kelly Disciple of Las Vegas by Ian Hamilton Stakeout by Parnell Hall Brooklyn Bones by Triss Stein Domestic Malice Mystery by Donald Bain Red Velvet Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke Easter Bunny Murder by Leslie Meier Holy Smoke by Frederick Ramsay
I recently had a conversation with one of our database representatives. We were discussing the disappointing usage of his product. Why was it not getting more use? The rep offered to send me posters and bookmarks, offered to come in and do a demonstration for the staff, and even for the public. I declined all these kind enticements because, frankly, it would be a waste of time. Much as I hate to admit it, our databases are mostly under utilized. This has nothing to do with the quality of the databases, their ease of use, or the spectacular information they contain. The sad and unsurprising fact is that people eschew the databases to simply "google it". People google everything and who can blame them? As a librarian, I find this frustrating and understandable. A google search is the fastest and easiest way to find information, no question. But does fast and easy necessarily translate to accurate and reliable? Heck, no!
Proof of Guilt by Charles Todd Unnatural Habits by Kerry Greenwood Speaking From Among the Bones by Alan Bradley Ice Maiden Cometh Not by Alistair Boyle Bear is Brokem by Lachlan Smith Out of the Black Land by Kerry Greenwood Watching the Dark by Peter Robinson Wrong Turn by Diane Fanning Nightrise by Jim Kelly Footprints in the Sand by Mary Jane Clark Cover of Snow by Jenny Milchman Bughouse Affair by Marcia Muller Good Bait by John Harvey Arsenic and Old Puzzles by Parnell Hall Standing in Another Man's Grave by Ian Rankin After Clare by Marjorie Eccles Hammett Unwritten by Owen Fitzstephen (pub date 2/12) Hit Me by Lawrence Block (pub date 2/12) Guilt by Jonathan Kellerman (pub date 2/12) Three Graves Full by Jamie Mason (pub date 2/12) Sound of Broken Glass by Deborah Crombie (pub date 2/19) Calculation in Death by J.C. Robb (pub date 2/26) Dance of the Seagull by Andrea Camilleri (pub date 2/26) Gods and Beasts by Denise Mina (pub date 2/26)
Goodbye Westlaw! Hello LexisNexis! The new year brings us an exciting, new database, the LexisNexis Express Library. For the past six years, we had subscribed to Westlaw due to the fact that it was a great alternative to print. Instead of shelves and shelves of McKinneys Statutes and U.S. Code Annotated, we could now access them on-line. Although some people missed the books, most of the lawyers were happy to use Westlaw, something they used in law school and at work. Recently, LexisNexis decided to produce a product to appeal to the public library market. It is not only more affordable, it is more comprehensive (laws and cases of all fifty states are included, not just New York) and it can be used by more than one person at a time. Although the legal portion can only be used in the library, the business and news modules are available remotely.
Extra Credit by Maggie Barbieri Dying on the Vine by Aaron J. Elkins Safe Home by Chris Ewan Blood Never Dies by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles Sanctity of hate by Priscilla Royal Best Place to Die by Charles Atkins What a Ghoul Wants by Victoria Laurie Book, Line and Sinker by Jenn McKinlay Fonduing Fathers by Julie Hyzy Corpse on the Court by Simon Brett Kinsey and Me by Sue Grafton Start of Everything by Emily Winslow Illegally Iced by Jessica Beck Bubble Gum Thief by Jeff Miller Dead Shall Not Rest by Tessa Harris Bewitched, Bothered and Biscotti by Bailey Cates Wrath of Angels by John Connolly Revenge of the Crafty Corpse by Lois Winston
Thanks to the excellent schools in Clarkstown, we librarians have faced many challenges in helping our students. We have dealt with numerous difficult assignments over the years, involving the Supreme Court, the penal code, shark taxonomy and those ever-popular math honor reports. An important part of a librarian's job is to see that we have sufficient materials to supply to students so that they can successfully complete their work. It is important that we provide that support for students who come to us for help, and we take thiis responsibility very seriously.
