Discovery Task #12

I have used novelist alot in the past couple of years, I really like how you can put in a series and find the title of the book, and the number sequence of the order the books are in the series- I have used this a lot for "Hank the Cowdog", Box car children and others that have multiple books published under the same author.

Author Resources on the Web Task #11

Finally finished discover task #11- I had fun going into the book report network and playing around with all the different book sites that are out there. I think this would be a good site to let our patrons know about. Has lots of good information on authors. I really liked the "Books to Movies" web site- as that lets you know what movies are coming out that were previous books. Would really like to see the "Time Traveler's Wife."
I have used the Biography website from the library's resource file- I typed in a few adult authors and some children's book authors. Two of my favorite children's authors and illlustrater's are Don and Audrey Wood. My favorite book by them is "The Big Hungry Bear," I love the illustrations and the story that follows. Also, by reading Audrey Wood's biography- I learned that she spent part of her childhood living with a circus- as her father painted murals for the Ringling brothers circus in Florida. I think this website gives some very insightful information on book authors.

Discovery Task #10: Explore Research Databases

Well today, after getting back from the Labor Day break, I decided to do discovery task #10- I first listened to the premiere tutorial and did some searches within that database- it was nice to get a refresher course- I used this alot in the children's center. Even had a patron bring me in a cup of coffee, because I had helped her son out so much on a project. Using the Premiere file database.
Next I went to the Bibliographical databases and pulled up the Oak Ridge Boys- which only gave a brief introduction to who each of the guys in the band are. I also pulled up a bibliography on Farrah Fawcett, and with some research was able to pull up her obituary. I then went into Ted Bundy and pulled up information on him- and how he was very confused growing up. I plan to use this database more in the future.

Discovery Task #9 Easy Web Design

Well I worked on this site, and read how to create a website- I really didn't add alot to it, but it was fun to try and put together- I guess if I had more time I could create lots of different web sites, but who has the time? I think I may try and create a website at home, that would be fun. There Dave, I added another picture just for you.... Aren't they cute??