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A Birthday Celebration for Flannery O’Connor

Posted: March 25, 2013

On March 25, 1925, Mary Flannery O'Connor was born in Savannah, Georgia, and her family later moved to Milledgeville, Georgia, in 1938. She was most renowned for her short stories, which brought her three O. Henry awards for short fiction. In 1992…

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National Poetry Month Resources in GALILEO

Posted: March 18, 2013

National Poetry Month is coming up soon, and if you're looking for resources to create a display, host an event, or find some other way to explore poetry or share poetry with others, GALILEO has a few resources that can help. From the ancients to…

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Need a Book for Read Across America Day (or Any Day)?

Posted: February 28, 2013

Tomorrow is Read Across America Day, an annual celebration of reading in order to motivate children in every community to read. If you're looking for some books to help encourage the children in your life to read, take a look at NoveList K-8 for…

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Tip: Keep Up with Your Favorite Topic with Search Alerts

Posted: February 27, 2013

Have a topic where you need the latest information? Want to find out when the latest research has been published on your area of interest? Search alerts send an email when an article matching your topic is added to a resource in GALILEO. This can be…

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GALILEO Resources for Women’s History Month

Posted: February 18, 2013

In honor of Women's History Month, here are a few resources in GALILEO to help you find the stories of women throughout history. Start by looking for a woman in the Discover GALILEO search box. Try finding Susan B. Anthony, Marie Curie, Helen…