Maag Library Blog

It has been said that the ability to perpetuate myths is one of the most powerful cultural catalysts…read on.

We like to think that we know everything about certain events but once again evidence arises to change our view on previous known “facts.” Continue reading.

What is the FOIA and how do you do one… continue reading.

Many times when researchers are looking for primary sources they forget or have never heard of…continue reading.

With the recent back lash (class action lawsuit) against Google over their scanning of the world’s books. A new site has been set up to deal with book claims and inserts. The site has everything from the settlement agreement, claim forms, FAQ, and a update section. If you are interested to learn more or believe [...]

Want to know what Spiritus Juniperis and Aqum mentha piperita have in relation to medicine, click her to find out.

Read Lisa’s take on the trials of processing and digitizing the Academic Senate.

On Monday, National Public Radio aired a story about Dr. Lauro Halstead, a doctor who published his research about what would come to be known as post-polio syndrome (PPS) 25 years ago this month. Halstead’s research described PPS as a condition that affects polio survivors decades after they were first struck by the disease…(continue reading)

Interested in reading books about how archives generally influence and shape cultural and societal norms…continue reading.

Evolving forms of technology give rise to new paradigms. DSpace has proven this to be true but it may yet bridge two gaps not previously thought possible, continue reading.