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In celebration of Black History Month, Langsdale Library is highlighting works that touch on this year’s theme: “From Slavery to Freedom: Africans in the Americas.” We have also highlighted some other works by or about African-Americans that may be of Continue reading NEW: Black History Month Resources Page
Cite RightPN171 .F56 L55 2006“Includes comprehensive coverage of the following citation styles: MLA; APA; CSE (biological sciences); AMA (medical sciences); ACS (chemistry); Bluebook and ALWD (law); AAA (anthropology and ethnography).” Greenwood Dictionary of World HistoryD9 .B88 2006“An indispensable, handy, and Continue reading New Reference Books
Almanac of American EducationLB2846 .A45 2006“This latest edition gives the facts, figures, and observations of thestate of education in America at the national, state, regional, andcounty levels.” American Attitudes: What Americans Think about the Issues that Shape Their LivesHN90 .P8 Continue reading New Reference Books
Langsdale Library has named Jeffrey Hutson as its head of reference. Hutson, who had served for the previous 16 months as a reference librarian and manager of the reference collection in Langsdale, will be in charge of an ongoing program Continue reading New Head of Reference
Here are some of Langsdale’s latest acquisitions: Sage Handbook of Qualitative Research, 3rd ed.H62 .H2455 2005“Built upon the foundations of the landmark first and second editions, this volume moves qualitative research boldly into the 21st century; it represents the state Continue reading New Reference Books
Elements of Style IllustratedPE1408 .S772William Strunk and E. B. White’s classic writing manual has been enriched to include the vibrant, witty, and instantly recognizable images of Maira Kalman in a beautiful illustrated edition. Black’s Law DictionaryKF156 .B53 2004The new 8th Continue reading New Reference Books
Timetables of History: A Horizontal Linkage of People and Events D11 .G78 2005 The world famous reference that tells who did what when from 4500 B.C. to the present day – now updated for the 21st century. 2006 Writer's Market Continue reading New Reference Books
Cybercrime: A Reference HandbookThis handbook examines many forms of computer exploits—some positively motivated and some negatively motivated—from the Hacking Prehistory Era before 1969 to the present.HV6773 .S3547 2004 The Handbook of Negotiation and CultureThis book, which provides an in-depth review Continue reading [langsdale] New Reference Books
Annual Report: Federal Funds to Maryland State AgenciesThis inaugural report contains a description of each Federal grant received by Maryland State government, broken out by fund totals received for State Fiscal Years 2003 and 2004.HJ485 .A3 2004 The Black Washingtonians: Continue reading [langsdale] New Reference Books