Author Archives: Helen Linda

Give the Library VHS Collection a New Home!

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Helen Linda

We have withdrawn the VHS Tapes from the library. It was time. They are now on the Book Sale Shelf (the shelves that make up the Pratt Computer Lab wall). Everything is first come, first serve and there’s some great … Continue reading →

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Great Summer Reading At The Library!

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Helen Linda

Stumped about what to read next? We have added, and are continuing to add, dozens of award winners and nominees from the following: 2012 Pulitzer Prize (Pulitzer2012) 2011 National Book Critics Circle Award(NBCCaward2011) 2011 National Book Award(NatlBookAward2011) 2011 New York … Continue reading →

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Do you know how to spot a phishing scam?

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Helen Linda

Stay safe online! Take this quiz to see if you know how to distinguish a real secure website from one designed to get you to give away your personal information. http://www.opendns.com/phishing-quiz/

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Changing Privacy Settings in the Library Catalog

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Helen Linda

Don’t want the library software to keep track of your reading history? No problem! We have the system set to keep histories so you can see everything you’ve checked out. If you don’t want that, simply follow the instructions in … Continue reading →

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Looking For a Great Nonfiction Book to Read?

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Helen Linda

TIME Magazine just released their All-TIME 100 Best Nonfiction Books and the Eliot D. Pratt Library has many of them available for check out. If you want to peruse them, simply click on “Tag Cloud” underneath the search box in … Continue reading →

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Books by IMA Commencement Speaker Now Available

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Helen Linda

Did you enjoy Jessamyn West’s Commencement Speech to the most recent graduates of the IMA program? The library has acquired both of her books if you want to take that further Without A Net: Librarians Bridging the Digital Divide Revolting … Continue reading →

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Looking for Summer Reading?

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Helen Linda

Stumped about what to read next? We have recently added dozens award winners and nominees from the following: 2011 Pulitzer Prize (Pulitzer2011) 2010 National Book Critics Circle Award (NBCCaward2010) 2010 National Book Award (NatlBookAward2010) 2010 New York Times Best Books … Continue reading →

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MFAW Faculty & Guests – Tons of New Books!

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Helen Linda

Don’t forget to stop by the library and check out your Residency Display. It includes all of the items we have by faculty of the program and guests of this rez. We have a couple dozen new items, many of … Continue reading →

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Check Out Our Attraction Passes!

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Helen Linda

Did you know that we provide four passes that offer free or discounted admission to local attractions? Stop by and pick one up today! ECHO Center (Burlington Waterfront) – Good until 9/15/11 for up to 2 adults and 3 youth … Continue reading →

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ALA Top Ten Most Challenged Books

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Helen Linda

American Library Association’s (ALA) Top Ten List of the Most Frequently Challenged Books of 2010 was released today, just in time for summer reading! Once you’re done with these, why not check out the rest of the Banned & Challenged … Continue reading →

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