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April 30, 2007
Check your Library Account Status
The semester is almost over. You may want to check your account to see when your materials are due or to see if you have any fines. Graduating Individuals must return all library materials and clear any fines before they are allowed to graduate.
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Posted by Allison Roberts at 12:50 PM
Virtual Display: May 2007
Visit our virtual display for special events in May.
Posted by Allison Roberts at 12:46 PM
Help us select new chairs for the Alcove
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Posted by Allison Roberts at 11:09 AM
April 20, 2007
Deep South Plant Specimen Imaging Project
Florida State University is leading a project, Deep South Plant Specimen Imaging Project (DSPSIP), that will give researchers a vast quantity of botanical information. FSU is currently working with Troy University, Auburn University, the University of South Alabama-Mobile, and the University of Southern Mississippi to create a database that will consist of high-resolution digital images of 100,000 plant specimen. The DSPSIP, which officially kicked off this month with a 2-year $200,000 grant from the National Science Foundation, is available to scientists and students everywhere via the World Wide Web.
To read more about the Deep South Plant Specimen Imaging Project go to http://www.fsu.edu/indexTOFStory.html?lead.botanical.
Posted by Shantel Agnew at 11:42 AM
Virtual Display: Improve Your Research and Study Skills
Visit our virtual compainion to our display on Improving Your Research and Study Skills
Posted by Allison Roberts at 11:33 AM
April 16, 2007
Ready for the World Virtual Display
Visit our online display compiling UT Ready for the World highlights with focus on the Libraries and the Institute of Agriculture's initiatives.
Click on the links to visit the highlighted page and don't forget to request a book at the bottom.
Posted by Allison Roberts at 04:26 PM
April 10, 2007
PetDIETS.com
Are you interested in learning more about your dog or cat's nutrition or seeking guidance on how to best feed them? If so, there is premier site that gives advice on pet nutrition, homemade diets, and that also has a nutritional library with a collection of articles specifically for pet owners.
The site, PetDIETS.com, is staffed by certified veterinary nutritionists that make up Veterinary Nutritional Consultants, Inc., an independent consulting business founded by Dr. Rebecca L. Remillard in 1989. This site is not only designed for pet owners seeking advice, but for professionals in the practice of veterinary medicine and for companies selling nutritional supplements and pet foods. To visit the website go to http://www.petdiets.com.
Posted by Shantel Agnew at 09:54 AM
April 09, 2007
USA.gov: Government Information Made Easy
USA.gov Web portal connects users to more than 40 million official U.S. government documents and Web pages. Users are able to search for government forms, podcasts, and information about things like applying for a passport and renewing a driver's license. Links to online services such as buying stamps, paying various fees, and reserving a National Park campsite are also accessible from this portal.
Search USA.gov by:
• Browsing the site index 'A-Z Index of U.S. Government Departments and Agencies'.
or
• Selecting the 'Government Web', 'Images', 'News', or 'USA.gov' search engine and entering a keyword or phrase.
USA.gov is administered by the U.S. General Services Administration's Office of Citizen Services and Communications (GSA) and incorporates federal, state, local, and tribal government Web sites. Visit USA.gov at http://www.usa.gov/ .
Posted by Shantel Agnew at 10:45 AM
April 05, 2007
Pet Food Recipe Books
Since the nationwide pet food recall began two weeks ago the demand for pet food recipe books has been on the rise. The following titles were compiled from Pendergrass' collection of these recipe books. To check the availability of any title listed below go to UT Libraries' online catalog and perform a title or author search.
• The whole pet diet : eight weeks to great health for dogs and cats / Andi Brown
• The dog ate it : cooking for yourself and your four-legged friends / Linda West Eckhardt and Barbara Bradley with Judy Kern
• The good food cookbook for dogs : 50 home-cooked recipes for the health and happiness of your canine companion / Donna Twichell Roberts
• Better food for dogs : a complete cookbook and nutrition guide / David Bastin, Jennifer Ashton and Grant Nixon
• Switching to raw : a fresh food diet for dogs that makes sense / Susan K. Johnson
• Real food for dogs : 50 vet-approved recipes to please the canine gastronome / Arden Moore
• Home-prepared dog & cat diets : the healthful alternative / Donald R. Strombeck
• Vegetarian dogs : toward a world without exploitation / Verona re-Bow and Jonathan Dune
• A little recipe book for dogs : some nutrition and good homecooking for your pet / Jaroslav Weigel
• The best fed dog in America / Ellen Goss
• Vegetarian cats & dogs / James A. Peden
• The original gourmet doggie treat cook book / Carole & Richard Laybourn
• Let's cook for our dog / Edmund R. Dorosz
• Pupster pizza : and other classics from the K-9 kitchen / S.S. Genova with Frisky Fred
• Bone appétit! : gourmet cooking for your dog / Suzan Anson
• Butch's biscuit book : homemade delectables for your dog
• The good dog's cook book/ Richard Graham
Posted by Shantel Agnew at 05:00 PM
April 04, 2007
Paid Summer Conservation Opportunity
A new program that promotes the principles of effective conservation will give young people across the state the opportunity to work with The Department of Environment and Conservation on a variety of natural resource management and restoration projects all while earning a salary. The program, Tennessee Youth Conservation Corps, was proposed last year by Gov. Phil Bredesen and is designed to provide hands-on conservation experience at Tennessee state parks and natural areas. Participants must be Tennessee residents in high school or college, ages 16-24. To read more about this initiative and to see a complete list of projects go to http://state.tn.us/environment/tycc/.
Posted by Shantel Agnew at 11:47 AM
FUN STUFF-Smokey Mountain Field School in April
Smoky Mountain Field School announces April course offerings:
Spring Wildflower Photography (April 21, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Explore Wildflowers and Trees with the Family (April 21 1:00 p.m.)
The Perfect Hike (April 21, $49),
The Southern Highlands in Song and Story (April 21, $49)
Hazel Creek Overnight ($159).
Click here for more information
Posted by Allison Roberts at 09:34 AM
April 03, 2007
NEWS-eNews: Online Library Newsletter
The UT Libraries familar paper Library Newletter we post at the service desk is moving to digital format. The UT Library eNews is avalable at: http://www.lib.utk.edu/announce/enews/
Feel free to make suggestions.
Posted by Allison Roberts at 10:02 AM
Resources-Food Nutrient Data
The United States Department of Agriculture provides an online database of the nutrient content of foods. A simple search for a specific food produces a nutrient content table similar to a product label. The data may be searched online through the National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference or download the data for use on a PC or PDA.
Posted by Allison Roberts at 09:28 AM
April 02, 2007
Don't leave valuables unattended
Be aware that thefts of backpacks and valuables rise during final exam periods. Always take your valuables with you. Never leave your bags and backpacks out where someone can snatch them away. It's a lot less trouble to take your bag than replace your cards, cell phone or laptop.
Posted by Allison Roberts at 09:47 AM
Collection Update- Human Capital Strategic Plan 2006-2010
The NRCS Human Capital Strategic Plan 2006-2010 is now available online. "The HCSP outlines strategies to ensure NRCS can continue to serve the public, build partnerships, and provide healthy and productive natural resources through a highly-skilled and diverse quality workforce."
Posted by Allison Roberts at 08:10 AM