Friday, March 20, 2009

Free newspapers from all over the world!

The Internet Public Library Newspapers collection will connect you with free daily online newspapers from all over the world. Though most of the newspapers probably won't provide free access to the archives, at least you will be able to see what's happening currently all over the world, from a variety of perspectives (and languages)! This sounds like a great way to keep up those foreign language reading skills even after you finish taking Spanish, French or German classes here at Centralia College!

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

New CC Library Website!


When you get back from spring break, you'll notice that big changes have taken place on the Kirk Library website! We hope that you'll like what you see, and that you'll give us your feedback so that we'll be able to improve the site continuously. Speaking of feedback, please complete this brief survey to let us know which aspects of the current site you definitely want to be a part of the new site, and if there are any new features you'd like to see added to it. We can't guarantee we'll be able to incorporate all suggestions, but we'll do our best.

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Time travel on the web!


The image to the right shows what the Centralia College site looked like on Feb. 10, 2006. Plug an internet address into The Wayback Machine and you'll see a list of dates that represent points in time that The Wayback Machine captured a snapshot of the site. Just click on a date in order to see the site as it appeared in the past. It's fun to time travel with The Wayback Machine!

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Infotopia: New CC Library News Blog

Welcome to the new Centralia College Library news blog! Here are some examples of what you'll find here:
  • new online tools that will help you locate, evaluate, and use information more effectively!
  • tips that will help you ace your research assignments
  • library news and updates
  • random fun stuff!
  • more!

OnDemand5 (from Mitchell1): Use IE

Dear Fans of OnDemand5 (automotive database from Mitchell1):

I was attempting to access the OnDemand5 online automotive database yesterday via the Firefox web browser and was getting nothing but strange error messages. After a quick call to Mitchell1 tech. support, I now know that the database doesn't jibe with Firefox. So if you're having trouble, try Internet Explorer!

If you're not familiar with OnDemand5, here's a quick description from the Kirk Library website:
"...provides repair, maintenance, and diagnostic information for all vehicle makes and models from 1983-present. Also included are technical service bulletins, a parts and labor cost estimate guide, and recall information"

~B_Havens