With summer reading programs at many nearby public libraries in full swing (for example, those at Morrisson Reeves, Centerville, and New Castle), parents are on the lookout for lots of quality books for their children to read. Many local reading programs have a space exploration theme this year, and our library holds many relevant titles,… Read more »
Month: June 2019
Open Access with One Click
Have you ever tried to look up a specific article recommended to you or perhaps came across one in a database that you simply don’t have access to or you hit a paywall? This is a problem faced by researchers and librarians alike and it can be discouraging and frustrating when, at a glance, an… Read more »
The magic of abracadabra
We’ve all seen it – a magician in a top hat waves his wand and says the magic word Abracadabra. Poof! A rabbit appears! A watch is restored to perfect condition after being smashed to bits! The woman who was sawed in two is now whole again! Wonders are associated with this word, but what… Read more »
Separating Sense from Nonsense: McGill University’s Office for Science in Society
“Science looks like magic, until you know how it works.” That was one of the first things Dr. Joe Schwarcz said when IU East Coordinator of Library Instruction, KT Lowe, met him last month. Dr. Schwarcz is the director of the McGill University Office for Science and Society, one of the best fake news fighting organizations… Read more »