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Odum Library Blog

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(Almost) Daily Photo

by Laura Wright on July 17, 2009 in (Almost) Daily Photo

West Hall can be seen as you drive down North Patteerson Street.

(Almost) Daily Photo

by Laura Wright on July 15, 2009 in (Almost) Daily Photo

Puppets are part of the Instructional Materials Collection (IMC) and are located in Room 1604.

Hey, what are those giant caterpillars puppets doing?

Visiting a friend?

No! It’s an attack! They are giant people eating caterpillars! eek!

Warning: Borrow the puppets at your own risk.

(Almost) Daily Photo

by Laura Wright on July 13, 2009 in (Almost) Daily Photo

60 Years of the National Book Awards

by Maureen Puffer-Rothenberg on July 9, 2009 in Odum Library

The National Book Foundation is blogging one National Book Award winner each day until September 21st.

First up is the 1950 winner, Nelson Algren’s The Man with the Golden Arm, the tale of Chicago morphine junkie and stud-poker dealer Frankie Machine.

We have a copy at PS3501 .L4625 M3 1949.

"Never play cards with any man named 'Doc.' Never eat at any place called 'Mom's.' And never, never, no matter what else you do in your whole life, never sleep with anyone whose troubles are worse than your own."

"Never play cards with any man named 'Doc.' Never eat at any place called 'Mom's.' And never, never, no matter what else you do in your whole life, never sleep with anyone whose troubles are worse than your own." --Nelson Algren

TeenHealthFX Can't Identify You

by Maureen Puffer-Rothenberg on July 1, 2009 in Neat Stuff, Odum Library

At TeenHealthFX you can anonymously post questions about health, sexuality, relationships, sports and nutrition, or drug use, and read answers already posted. The current Hot Topic is “Networking Websites – What You Post on Them Could Come Back to Haunt You.”

TeenGrowth.com covers a wide range of health and safety issues, from Bodybuilding to STDs, Fireworks or Flu Season, or Piercing, or Lice.

We don’t want to sound like your Mom, but– sometimes you should be careful what you do!


(Almost) Daily Photo

by Laura Wright on June 30, 2009 in (Almost) Daily Photo, Collection

Reference Legal Books, call numbers REF (K-KJC), are located on the second floor on the far side of the atrium.

(Almost) Daily Photo

by Laura Wright on June 29, 2009 in (Almost) Daily Photo

The Reference Desk is located on the second floor of Odum Library.

You can ask us questions in person, via Live Chat, by calling 333-7149, and by email.

Hours:

Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 10:00pm

Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

Saturday 11:00am – 7:00pm

Sunday 2:00pm – 10:00pm

"Ma-ma-se, ma-ma-sa, ma-ma-coo-sa."

by Maureen Puffer-Rothenberg on June 29, 2009 in Odum Library

What does that mean?

“Michael Jackson, RIP, FAQ” from Slate‘s Explainer.

Jackson remembered through interviews, profiles and galleries at NPR.

(Almost) Daily Photo

by Laura Wright on June 26, 2009 in (Almost) Daily Photo

(Almost) Daily Photo

by Laura Wright on June 25, 2009 in (Almost) Daily Photo, Renovation

The Mac Computers are located on the 1st Floor  along the wall behind the microfilm cabinets.  As you walk in the front entrance, go past the stair well and  look to the right.