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Entries from March 2009

DATABASE TRIALS: Historical UK Newspapers

March 25th, 2009 · No Comments

The trials are now over (APRIL 30)
Take a look at our newest trial databases:
1. ProQuest UK Historical Newspapers
England: The Guardian (1821-2003) and The Observer (1791-2003) offers full page and article images with searchable full text back to the first issue.
Ireland: The Historical Irish Times (1859-2007) offers full page and article images with searchable full text [...]

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New catalog feature: similar books and tags

March 25th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Next time you look something up in the catalog, scroll down to the bottom of the screen–you may see a list of similar books and some tags. They’re coming from social cataloging system LibraryThing. Go here to see it in action.

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Library Survey Mar 23 — Apr 12 2009

March 16th, 2009 · No Comments

How are we doing? Let us know!

Watch your email for your invitation to participate.

The McQuade Library will conduct a major web-based survey
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Spring Break Hours

March 13th, 2009 · No Comments

Friday March 13th: 7:30 A.M. — 4:30 P.M.
Saturday March 14th & Sunday March 15th: CLOSED
Monday March 16th – Thursday March 19th: 8:30 A.M. — 7:00 P.M.
Friday March 20th: 8:30 A.M. — 4:30 P.M.
Saturday March 21st & Sunday March 22nd: CLOSED
See our library hours page at:
http://www.noblenet.org/merrimack/hours.htm#holiday

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