Databases | Public Library

Find Your Ancestors in the 1940 Census

Posted: July 30, 2012

You can now search by name to find your ancestors in the 1940 census. Previously, the 1940 census was only browsable, but ProQuest staff have been working to index over 132 million names. They have now indexed most states, including Georgia. To…

Databases | K-12 | Public Library | Scholar/Academic

Find All Things English in NoveList

Posted: July 26, 2012

There is no end to the excitement in England - a royal wedding, Queen Elizabeth II’s celebration of 60 years as England’s reigning monarch, and now the 2012 Olympics. If you're caught up in the excitement and find yourself craving tea and…

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All about London

Posted: July 24, 2012

The eyes of the world are on London right now with the coming Olympic Games. If you aren't able to visit but want some of the London experience, GALILEO has some great information and history on London. MAS Ultra includes articles and images on the…

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This Day in 1969: “The Eagle Has Landed”

Posted: July 20, 2012

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed the Apollo 11 lunar module, called the "Eagle," on the surface of the moon, and then became the first men to walk on it. You can read about this historic event in "The First Moon Landing" and…

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Find Your Next Favorite Author in GALILEO

Posted: July 18, 2012

Have you already read every book by your favorite author and know you just can't wait until his or her next book comes out? Well, NoveList can help you find a similar author to love while you're waiting. 1) Log in to NoveList 2) Search for your…