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Happy Birthday, Galileo Galilei!

Posted: February 15, 2012

On this day in 1564, Galileo Galilei was born in Pisa, Italy. To read about his life, see the Galileo Galilei article in Encyclopædia Britannica, or read through these articles in History Reference Center for a more in-depth look at this…

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Find Presidents in GALILEO

Posted: February 13, 2012

In honor of President's Day this month, it seems fitting to highlight some of the great resources in GALILEO that provide biographical information on our nation's presidents. Encyclopædia Britannica includes articles on all presidents from…

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2012 Book and Author Awards for Youth Media

Posted: February 09, 2012

The American Library Association (ALA) recently announced the winners of a variety of book and author awards. Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature: Dead End in Norvelt written by Jack Gantos Caldecott Medal for…

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NoveList Tip: Find Authors in a Specific Genre

Posted: February 07, 2012

What if someone is looking for a list of authors in his or her favorite genre? NoveList offers a quick way to find this. In the Basic Search box on the homepage: Type GN and the genre you want, such as science fiction, romance, or mysteries, e.g.,…

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How is Legislation Made in Georgia?

Posted: February 01, 2012

With the Georgia General Assembly in session, you may have been seeing news stories about bills going through the Georgia House of Representatives or the Georgia State Senate. If you've ever wondered about the process of how a bill becomes a law in…