News November 2008

Free Trial for PsychiatryOnline

This trial database provides access to the DSM-IV-TR, seven journal titles, and six textbooks. The username is ballstateedu and the password is psychiatry989. PsychiatryOnline is available from the Databases page. The trial ends November 20th.

Garnett Mystery Collection Available at Bracken Library

The Garnett Mystery Collection was made available for check out early in October. This collection of more than 1,800 mysteries by authors such as P.D. James, Laura Childs, and Ellis Peters, is located near the Best Sellers collection on the east side of the lobby. An additional 600 titles will join them for a total 2,400 titles.

November 2008 Tip of the Month

Next time you are in Bracken Library you might stop by the Bookmark Cafe, conveniently located on the East side of the lobby. A cup of coffee or some pastry might make your time in the library even more enjoyable. The cafe is open 7:30 a.m. to 9:30p.m. Monday through Thursday and Fridays 7:30a.m to 5p.m. The cafe also serves salad, sandwiches, and bottled beverages.

Events November 2008

November 13th through December 31, 2008

Native America at the Crossroad: Resources Celebrating Native American Heritage Month will be on Exhibit in Bracken Library starting November 13, 2008. Celebrate Native American Heritage Month and explore the multitude of resources available on Native American history by visiting Archives and Special Collections on the second floor of Bracken Library. This exhibit is in collaboration with the Anthropology Department, Geospatial Resources & Maps, and Educational Resources. Items featured in the exhibit include maps featuring Delaware settlements along the White River in Indiana and Indians of North America, photographs from the Miami Indian photo collection, documents from the Indian Reserves Collection, historical texts documenting Native Americans in the U.S., a copy of Richard Greens booklet on the Delaware Indians in Muncie, a rawhide rattle and peace pipe from Educational Resources, and pottery sherds and arrowheads from the Anthropology Department. For more information, please contact Lajmar Anderson at ldanderson@bsu.edu.