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Use WorldCat to Search Libraries

2:00AM Wendy Boswell | The next time you need to find something at your local library, try searching through WorldCat, a ginormous network of libraries, library content, and library services. You can use WorldCat to search for everything you would search for at your local library, find free content (downloadable audiobooks, for example), articles and citations, historical documents, and many more kinds of information from libraries all over the world. You can also use WorldCat to check out items directly from libraries you have an active membership with (this can vary by library). AU – I already posted about Worldcat here. WorldCat More »

Quick And Dirty Research With Google Book

5:45AM Annalee Newitz | Let’s say you’re looking for an expert opinion to flesh out some research you’re doing, but don’t have time to track down a university professor or go to the library. Or maybe you’re just one of those people who likes to have the answer to everything, and you want to prove you’re right by citing an authoritative source. Sure, you can try to Google up an expert opinion on how the launch of Sputnik led to a culture of censorship in the U.S., but you’re likely to get mired in a pile of search result goo. That’s where Google Book can help. With its extensive catalog of academic books and journals, Google Book is the very best place to find fast, authoritative answers to your question about Sputnik, complete with a short quote and trustworthy citation. More »