Category Archives: news

Library Web Wednesday: Dallas Morning News Archive

Interested in reading the Dallas Morning News from the 1950’s, 1920’s, or even the 1890’s?  Travel back in time with the Dallas Morning News Archive database.  This database offers over 30, 000 full-text issues starting from October 1885 to December … Continue reading

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Does the Library provide access to newspapers from other countries?

Newpapers from around the World in Humanities! Resources at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library include computerized access to hundreds of newspapers from around the world.  Visit the Humanities Division on the third floor to access the extensive PressDisplay newspaper … Continue reading

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Linked-In Wednesday: Front Pages

The Newseum displays today’s front pages on its website through a special agreement with more than 800 newspapers worldwide. Keep in mind that the front pages are from all over the world and are in their original, unedited form. Can … Continue reading

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Linked-In Wednesday: Free entertainment, for life

“Are you a person who loves to read books? If so, you’re set for life.” This is not the usual Linked-In Wednesday post.  A library volunteer brought this article from CNN to our attention and I couldn’t help wanting to … Continue reading

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Women’s Health Week May 8-14

Women’s Health resources at the library. “It’s your time,” is the theme for 2011. National Women’s Health Week empowers women to make their health a top priority. It also encourages them to take steps to improve their physical and mental … Continue reading

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