Bureau of Labor Statistics: The Editor’s Desk

Posted on May 17, 2013 by rbohall


http://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/

 

The Editor’s Desk (familiarly shortened TED) at the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, brings out daily “fresh information from all over the Bureau,” coupled with intriguing data and links of note.

On the site’s homepage, visitors will find sections like Topics, Archive by Year, Archive by Program, and About TED.

The Topics area includes a panoply of subjects, such as Benefits, Projections, and Technology.

The Recent Articles area contains links to pieces on job openings, payroll employment, and large technology firms.

Additionally, the site contains an On Interest area which features statistical overviews of major trends in employment, health care, and collective bargaining.

-From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2013. https://www.scout.wisc.edu/

 

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Free Books!

Posted on May 2, 2013 by rbohall

MLRC (Newberg campus library) book sale remainders are now free until further notice.

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Book Sale! 50% Off Library Books at MLRC

Posted on April 25, 2013 by rbohall

book-saleMLRC (Newberg campus library) book sale books are now 50% off marked prices until further notice.


Most books are now 50 cents for hard copy and 25 cents for paper.


Book sale books are located on the far side of the main stairwell on the first floor.


Questions?  Contact a Librarian.




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“Bible and Cinema: Fifty Key Films” (new book)

Posted on April 17, 2013 by rbohall

bible-filmsInteresting new book in the Library collection at the MLRC (view record).

From the publisher:

Movies which have drawn inspiration from the Bible, either directly or indirectly, have been extremely popular since the earliest days of cinema. Bible and Cinema: Fifty Key Films introduces a wide range of those movies, which are among the most important, critically-acclaimed and highest-grossing films of all time, including:

  • The King of Kings
  • Ben-Hur
  • The Passion of the Christ
  • Frankenstein
  • Close Encounters of the Third Kind
  • 2001: A Space Odyssey
  • Apocalypse Now
  • Monty Python’s Life of Brian.

Written by a team of international scholars, the fifty entries discuss the Biblical stories, characters or motifs depicted in each film making this book the ideal guide for anyone interested in the long-standing relationship between the Bible and film.

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National African American Photographic Archive

Posted on April 17, 2013 by rbohall

http://bit.ly/ON7S4n

This glorious collection is a collaborative effort between the University Libraries, University of Memphis and Ampro Industries, Inc. of Memphis.

The project’s goal is “to collect, scan, and make available to the public photographs and informative metadata illustrating the daily and work lives and social activities of African Americans.”

Currently the project has over 450 items that are searchable by name or available for browsing.

First-time visitors may want to start by looking at the Robert R. Church Family of Memphis slideshow. This visual vignette features studio portraits of the Church family and images taken in a variety of settings. [KMG]

From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2013. https://www.scout.wisc.edu/

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Top Five Reasons Why Africa Should Be a Priority for the United States

Posted on April 15, 2013 by rbohall

http://www.brookings.edu/research/reports/2013/04/africa-priority-united-states

Released in March 2013, this report from the Brookings Institution’s African Growth Initiative provides compelling information on why the African continent should be a public policy priority for the United States. The report is divided into five short sections, including “China in Africa: Implications for U.S. Competition and Diplomacy,” “Transforming the U.S.-African Commercial Relationship,” and “Advancing Peace and Security in Africa.” It’s a timely work that sets out a cogent argument and will be of particular interest to public policy scholars, journalists, and others interested in global politics. [KMG]

From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2013. https://www.scout.wisc.edu/

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Tips on Using Ebrary E-Books

Posted on April 9, 2013 by rbohall

http://libguides.georgefox.edu/content.php?pid=366425&sid=2999711

ebraryGet some great tips and guidance to make the most of electronic books provided by Ebrary, one of our largest e-book vendors.

Created by Reference & E-Learning Librarian Robin Ashford, this user-friendly guide covers:

  • Creating an Ebrary account
  • Searching
  • Reading e-books, including how to highlight text and add notes
  • Adding books to your Personal Bookshelf
  • Downloading for off-line use
  • Mobile devices and apps

Learning to use Ebrary e-books is a wise investment of your time.
Questions or Feedback?  Contact Robin at rashford@georgefox.edu

 

 

 

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Ribbett — Online Photo Editor

Posted on April 5, 2013 by rbohall

http://www.ribbet.com/

Ribbet offers visitors the opportunity to edit their photos on the fly online.

You can crop, resize, and rotate your images, as well as add captions in a host of different fonts.

Also, there are a number of compelling special filters with names like Cairo, Morocco, Los Angeles, and Fiji.

This version is compatible with all operating systems. [KMG]

From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2013. https://www.scout.wisc.edu/

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Are you scientifically literate? Take a Quiz

Posted on April 3, 2013 by rbohall

http://bit.ly/10pdWlL

Take this fun 50-question quiz on a wide variety of topics from The Christian Science Monitor.

Provides instant feedback on whether your answer is correct.

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PBS Online Film Festival

Posted on April 1, 2013 by rbohall

http://www.pbs.org/filmfestival/home/

Have you ever wanted to attend a film festival from the comfort of your own living room? With this collection of 25 short films under the PBS banner, that dream can become a reality.

The films are featured under the headline “Watch Us Surprise You,” which is a worthy byline.

New visitors should start by watching the introduction to the history of online video and then looking over the About the Festival area. Here they can watch a one-minute introduction to the festival and then they should dive right in.

The films here include an exploration of anagrams (“Ars Magna”), a look into the life of a disappearing cat (“CatCam”), and a piece on shell mounds in California titled “Injunuity: Buried.”

Overall, it’s a wonderful collection that will inspire filmmakers young and old to get out there and craft their own narrative work. [KMG]
 From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2013. https://www.scout.wisc.edu/

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