Author Archives: Bob Fitzpatrick

Download a Book!

Lamson has added nearly 100,000 new downloadable eBooks!  This growing subscription package contains a large selection of multidisciplinary eBook titles representing a broad range of academic subject matter.  Try it! Get info on how to download here. [three minute video]

Touch Keyboard – Hurl!

Top Five Dirtiest Surfaces: Kitchen sponge Money Computer keyboard Toilet seat Light switch Practice safe computing.  Don’t eat while using public computers.  Wash your hands often.

Linwood at Lamson

Linwood High School visits Lamson Library for National History Day.

Looking for a Newspaper?

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WorldCat Searching Tips

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Expert Searching in WorldCat!

Good news! When you search our WorldCat Local catalog, you will have the option of expanding your search to “Libraries Worldwide.” Find out more and become an “expert searcher” by checking out this new search guide.  Try it!

An Intro to the Homepage

Superhydrophobic Water II

CQ Researcher

Founded in 1923 as Editorial Research Reports, CQ Researcher is noted for its in-depth, unbiased coverage of health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the economy. Reports are published weekly in print and online 44 times a year by CQ Press, an imprint of SAGE Publications.  Try it!

Historical Tour of PSU

Students in Plymouth State University’s spring 2012 Public History course planned and designed a “story” tour of the University campus. Take the tour!

“Joey, do you like movies about libraries?”

Historical Tour of PSU

Students in Plymouth State University’s spring 2012 Public History course planned and designed a “story” tour of the University campus. Take the tour!