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Explore the Groovy '60s at the Library's Wikipedia Edit-a-thon

Submitted by Victoria Billings on November 12, 2015 - 10:13am

The '60s are back this Wednesday, November 18, when the Library hosts its Wikipedia edit-a-thon around the theme of The '60s: Groovy, Baby. The drop-in workshop will help Wikipedia beginners and experienced editors improve articles on Wikipedia using University Library resources, as well as learn the ins-and-outs of how to edit the free, online encyclopedia project.

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Exploring New Resources: Historical Statistics of the United States

Submitted by Paula Hammett on November 10, 2015 - 9:46am

This standard source for quantitative facts of American history includes topics ranging from migration and health to crime and the Confederate States of America, each placed in historical context by a recognized expert in the field.

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Mountain Lions Come to Library in New Exhibit

Submitted by Victoria Billings on November 3, 2015 - 1:06pm

Sonoma State University Library is delighted to be the host of local artist Michelle Friend’s preservation-themed exhibit, Ghost Cat: My World.

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Horror Picks for Halloween

Submitted by Victoria Billings on October 28, 2015 - 3:43pm

This Halloween, curl up with a good, ghoulish book from our collections, or check out one of our delightfuly devilish DVDs. Here's a roundup of some great spooky materials in the University Library's collections.

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Exploring New Resources: The Times (London) Digital Archive, 1785-2009

Submitted by Paula Hammett on October 27, 2015 - 9:31am

First published in 1785, The Times of London is widely considered to be the English-speaking world's "newspaper of record." The Times Digital Archive allows users to search over 200 years of this invaluable historical source.

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Welcome to campus, parents and families!

Submitted by Victoria Billings on October 23, 2015 - 8:34am

A photo of two women talking in front of a table with coffee and snacks. Behind them are many other parent-aged people.

The University Library is excited to see parents and families on campus for Family Weekend. We hope you have a great time visiting your student and learning about their life at Sonoma State University.

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Exploring New Resources: Human Rights Studies Online

Submitted by Paula Hammett on October 20, 2015 - 8:26am

Human Rights Studies Online provides comparative documentation, analysis, and interpretation of major human rights violations and atrocity crimes worldwide from 1900 to 2010.

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Exploring New Resources: SAGE Research Methods Online — Case Studies

Submitted by Paula Hammett on October 13, 2015 - 8:34am

What is it? SAGE Research Methods is a research methods tool created to help researchers, faculty and students understand particular research methods, identify a new method, design research projects, or read case studies that provide examples of how a particular research method can be used.

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A Weekend in Sonoma County with C-SPAN

Submitted by Victoria Billings on October 9, 2015 - 11:46am

Photo of a man with a camera and tripod, filming a table with papers on it. Behind him are bookshelves and the sign "Waring Jones Reading Room."

Sonoma County was the star of a recent set of episodes on C-SPAN’s Cities Tour. Videographers from C-SPAN’s Book TV and American History TV channels paid a visit to the county to highlight North Bay history, with the help of local historians, scholars, and librarians.

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Exploring New Resources: Springer ebooks

Submitted by Paula Hammett on October 6, 2015 - 8:31am

What is it? Springer is known primarily as a scientific publisher, but its ebook collection covers all disciplines. Over 12,000 Springer ebook titles are available at SSU, many published in 2015.

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