Hurricane Sandy: Helping Out
Those of us at the UMUC Library are directing our thoughts and prayers to everyone affected by the terrible storm. Although of course the Library does not endorse any particular charity, here is a...
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Veterans Day
The UMUC Library salutes the nation's veterans on this special holiday. Many members of the UMUC community have served or are serving in the US military; our gratitude to you and your families for your...
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Voices of the Civil War
The Library of Congress is blogging about rare Civil War documents that reveal the personal experiences of those affected by the war. Benjamin Tucker Tanner (1835-1923), a minister in the African...
View ArticleHoliday Tips from USA.gov
Great info from government agencies on buying safe toys, keeping to a budget, fighting the holiday blues, and more.Also, be sure to track Santa's transglobal, reindeer powered flight courtesy of the...
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Digital Shakespeare
Folger Digital Texts brings online the Folger Library's esteemed editions of Shakespeare plays, enabling students, educators, and interested readers to:read the plays onlinedownload a PDF of a...
View ArticleHelping Children Cope
As the nation mourns the mass shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, we at the UMUC Library extend our deepest sympathies to the families, friends, and neighbors of the victims.Here are some links...
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Winter Break in Washington DC
Are you looking for things to do in DC this December for the holidays? Check out this site for information on what is going on. http://dc.about.com/od/hoildaysseasonalevents/a/WinterBreak.htm Happy...
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2012 I Love My Librarian Winners
Meet the winners of this prestigious national award. They are K-12, public, and academic librarians who have made their communities better, more learning-friendly places.
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World Treasures: Cambridge Digital Library
Interested in ancient, priceless books from cultures around the world: Hebrew, Christian, Islamic, and Indian texts that testify to humankind's search for knowledge and spiritual inspiration?Visit the...
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Puzzled? Get Help With That Crossword!
This free Web site helps you look up clues and answers that appeared in The New York Times crossword from 1996-2011. It will help you when you are tackling almost any crossword puzzle, not just ones in...
View ArticleBecome a Google Power Searcher
Google might be a quick solution for your easier research questions, but what about when you're looking for more obscure topics? The truth is that most of us ignore Google's advanced capabilities on a...
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African American History Month
The Library of Congress and other government agencies join forces every February to present a Web site celebrating African American History Month.This year the Web site includes an online exhibition...
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America's Most Beautiful College Libraries (Besides Ours)
Of course, UMUC's Library, which is primarily online, will always be the most beautiful library in our eyes.But, if you're into amazing architecture, old and new, that honors the treasure house of...
View ArticleExpand Your World
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs offers opportunities to host people visiting the United States. It's a chance to welcome visitors from abroad, learn about their culture, and make...
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Amazing Architecture for Analog Books
The inviting spaces in this Buzzfeed blog--The 30 Best Places To Be If You Love Books--makes you want to put down that Kindle/iPad/smartphone and read a good old-fashioned physical book!Below is the...
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