“Knowledge is of two kinds.  We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it.”

                                      Samuel Johnson, 1709-1784

Things to Consider-----

On Sunday, February 24, 2008 the Detroit Free Press contained the insert: Michigan College Finder.  One of the articles in this publication is titled “Planning a College Visit.”  Among the recommendations suggested for a critical review of the college was; “Check out the library.  What resources are available to you for future assignments and projects?  Will these resources fit the research need of your major?”

The Madonna University Library has an excellent collection of books, journals, audio/visual materials, electronic databases and services to meet our patrons’ needs.  We have a staff of professional librarians to assist library patrons with research questions and development of research topics.  The library offers inter-library loan and reciprocal borrowing with several area libraries.  If Madonna Library doesn’t own a specific book or journal, it can be obtained from another library for our patrons use.

The Madonna University Library is confident that any prospective student will find that this library can fulfill all academic information needs of the students, the faculty and the staff.  Come explore and take advantage of this wonderful resource for learning.

Time is flying                                                                                                                                                       

Time is short.  Finals are just around the corner.  Research papers are due.  The baby is crying.  Dirty dishes are piling up in the sink.  Laundry is piling up.  The husband is watching sports on TV.  The kids are wrecking the house.  The wife is complaining.  The phone won’t stop ringing.  The roommate is having a party.  Mom is upset with the messy room.  Dad is fussing about the bills.  The boss assigned work to be completed at home.  The dog made a mess.  The computer is down.  Life is hectic.

10 reasons why you might want to use the Madonna University Library as a refuge and a place to focus on your goal.

“Obviously, a man’s judgment cannot be better than the information on which he has based it.”

                                      Arthur Hays Sulzberger, 1891-1968

Urgent Reminders:

Need help using the library?  Need help using the library databases?  Need help writing your research paper?  Check the Tip Tutorial from the Madonna Library Homepage.  This online tutorial will give you step by step instruction on the research process.  And it is always available for review.

Take a look at the Electronic Reference link from the library homepage.  The Electronic Reference link provides access to several useful electronic tools for quick reference information.  Included are: Access Science, American National Biography, Credo Reference, Merriam-Webster Online, several newspaper links and more.

The Madonna Automated Catalog is available from the Library Homepage.  From here you can check the library holding for books, periodicals, and audio-visual materials by title, author, subject, and more.  The catalog is available from any computer with internet access.  For your convenience while visiting the library, a computer dedicated to the catalog is located in the reading room.

Special Service for Faculty

Are you planning a Research Education Session for next semester?  You can request your session before the semester starts by completing an online request form.  From the Madonna Library homepage select

Library Request Forms.

Then select Research Education/Bibliographic Instruction (BI) Form.

Enter the required information and submit.  Your session will be scheduled in advance and you will be sent a confirmation notification.

Graduation!!!!

Congratulations to our Madonna Library Student Assistants

            Brianna Coombs-Proveaux

       Joel Rivera

       Magan Wasilewski

Time to test your Mythological knowledge

Match the Mythological Figure to the Mythological Cycle

FIGURE                           CYCLE

  1.  Isis                                             A.  Norse

  2.  Quetzalcoatl                          B.  Mesopotamian

  3.  Eithinoha                                  C.  Egyptian

  4.  Ganesha                                  D.  Meso-American

  5.  Kuan-Yin                                  E.  Native American

  6.  Aphrodite                                F.  Indian-Hindu

  7.  Malakbel                                 G.  Greek

  8.  Loki                                           H.  Roman

  9.  Jupiter                                      I.  Chinese-Buddhist

10.  Astarte                                     J.  Syrian

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