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  • Oxford Atlas of the World Oxford University Press 15th edition 2008: For many tech savvy people using Google Earth, a GPS or Mapquest has become second nature. Finding detailed specific directions to any given spot on the planet has become a very simple task. But in electronically zooming in to the spot we need to see we sometimes lose the worldview that only a comprehensive world atlas gives. Among the many atlases available at the Maine State Library few are as satisfying to browse as the Oxford Atlas of the World.
  • Keeping up today on H1N1 (Swine Flu): Whether you are a health care provider, and information provider, a student, a teacher, a parent, a child, a senior or for that matter just about anyone at all, you have seen headlines about swine flu or as it is formally called H1N1. Wading through the facts and fiction, the risks and preventive measures can be daunting.
  • Economic Stimulus Information: The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act -- AKA The Economic Stimulus Program -- what is it? How will it affect Maine? How will it affect you?

Staff Pick Archives

  • Finding Your Roots Online: Finding Your Roots Online. Cincinnati, OH: Betterway Books, 2003.
  • Kovel's Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide 2009: Kovel's Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide 2009
  • Oxford Companion to the Supreme Court of the United States: Oxford Companion to the Supreme Court of the United States. New York: Oxford University Press, 2005.
  • Oxford English Dictionary 2nd Edition: The Oxford English Dictionary Oxford: Clarendon Press; Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press, 1991, c1989
  • Rodale's Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening: Rodale's Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening: the indispensable green resource for every gardener
  • Inventors and Inventions: Inventors and Inventions. 5 volumes. Tarrytown, NY: Marshall Cavendish, 2008.
  • Encyclopedia of American Poetry: Encyclopedia of American Poetry: The Twentieth Century. Ed. Eric L. Haralson. Chicago: Fitzroy Dearborn, 2001.
  • Working Americans: Immigrants: The March Resource of the Month is *Working Americans 1880-2007, Volume VIII, Immigrants* by Scott Derks. Millerton,NY: Grey House, 2008.
  • Film Encyclopedia: In honor of the Academy Awards (February 22nd), the Resource of the Month for February is The Film Encyclopedia: the Complete Guide to Film and the Film Industry (6th ed.).
  • Online Tax Filing: It's that time of year again! Time to be thinking about filing your taxes. Have you tried doing your taxes online? In most cases, it can be done for free, even with the step-by-step assistance similar to those services you see advertised everywhere. Check it out!
  • Inauguration Celebrations: On Tuesday, January 20, 2009 visitors to the Maine State Library are invited to watch the Inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States in the library classroom. The official program begins at 11:30 a.m.
  • Governor's Proposed State Budget 2010-2011: The Bureau of the Budget has posted on their website the text of Governor Baldacci's proposed budget for 2010-2011: [Governor's 2010-2011 Biennial Budget Recommendations](http://www.maine.gov/budget/budgetinfo/2010-2011budget/2010-2011budget.htm).
  • Biographical Encyclopedia of Artists: Fact on File’s four-volume *Biographical Encyclopedia of Artist* combines entries on major and minor world artists of every visual art with abundant photographs and reproductions, many in four color.
  • Finding Holidays: December holidays include Winter Solstice, Hanukah, Kwanza, Christmas, St. Nicholas Day, World Aids Day, Japanese Emperor’s Birthday, Boxing Day, Wright Brother’s Day and dozens of other causes for celebration. Find out about all of these and hundreds of other civic and religious celebrations around the world in *Holidays, Festivals, and Celebrations of the World Dictionary*.
  • Your Guide to Cemetery Research: Carmack, Sharon DeBartolo. *Your Guide to Cemetery Research.* Cincinnati, Ohio: Betterway Books, c2002 A a thorough account of the history of death and burial in the United States.
  • Man, Myth, and Magic: Books and web pages abound about things mythological, folkloric, and supernatural, but there is only one title that covers all of these subjects while visually recreating the experiences with exceptionally rich illustrations. The incomparable Encyclopedia of Man, Myth and Magic
  • Vote 2008 Presidential: Political news and opinions are everywhere from traditional news sources to email from your friends. Fact and rumors vie for our attention and our vote. The following links are intended to help us wade through all of this to find out what the parties and candidates are really saying.
  • Demographics of the U.S: Statistics and demographics are the backbone of most research. The Internet makes these numbers increasingly more available, yet they’re often more difficult to find, and seldom interpreted. Russell and her research team go search the Internet jungle of resources, pull together these numbers, and explain what they mean.
  • Mainers in Olympics: Maine will be well represented in the Summer 2008 Olympics. Here is a look at Mainers who are competing and how to follow them.
  • Forest Trees of Maine: The Maine Forest Service has expanded and enhanced Forest Trees of Maine: Centennial Edition 1908-2008.
  • Bare Bones Reference: Bare Bones Reference is a list for small and medium-sized public libraries in Maine designed to be starting point to assess reference collections for breadth and depth.
  • Poet Laureate: Kay Ryan is the New Poet Laureate of the United States. Ms Ryan, a native of California, was named Poet Laureate on July 17, 2008. She succeeds Charles Simic.

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