TOPIC OF THE WEEK: REFERENCE | "There are times when I think that the ideal library is composed solely of reference books. They are like understanding friends—always ready to meet your mood, always ready to change the subject when you have had enough of this or that." - J Donald Adams |  | Additional Sites: | Bartleby.com Combines contemporary and classic reference works into a comprehensive public reference library. http://www.bartleby.com/reference/
| Martindale's Reference Desk Links to reference resources includes language centers, calculators, maps, science tables and various countries. http://www.martindalecenter.com
| infoplease Includes encyclopedias, almanacs, atlases, biographies, dictionaries, research and homework help. http://www.infoplease.com
| LibrarySpot.com A collection of reference resources available online as well as a directory of public, academic, and special libraries worldwide. http://www.libraryspot.com
| This week features an excellent exhibit from the Smithsonian: Sports: Breaking Records, Breaking Barriers http://americanhistory.si.edu/sports/ Highlighting artifacts from the Smithsonian's sports collection, the exhibition spotlights the pioneering men and women who dominated their sports; championed their country, race, or sex; and helped others to achieve.
|  | | Each week, I'll answer your questions, post announcements and provide interesting input! Email me at [email protected] That's all for this week! "Remember...the Web is a terrible thing to waste!" | | Spotlight School of the Week! | Spotlight Class of the Week! | |