New DVDs (on Blu-Ray too!)

Secretariat
Behind every legend lies an impossible dream. Witness the spectacular journey of an incredible horse named Secretariat and the moving story of his unlikely owner, a housewife who risked everything to make him a champion.

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets Nest

The final installment of Steig Larsson's 'Millennium' triology. Lisbeth Salander is fighting for her life in more ways than one.

Red

Frank is a former black-ops CIA agent living a quiet life alone, until the day a hit squad shows up to kill him.

Tell Me Where It Hurts

If only they could talk! Tell Me Where It Hurts: A Day of Humor, Healing, and Hope in My Life as an Animal Surgeon takes us through 24 hours in the life of Nick Trout, a staff surgeon at Boston's Angell Animal Medical Center. Veterinary medicine in the 21st century is a blend of cutting-edge science and old-fashioned instincts. We meet Trout's furry patients and their sometimes zany owners but through it all we see the undeniable bond that humans have with their pets and the lengths that they will go to ensure the health of their companions. This is a very readable account of what it is like to be in veterinary medicine today.

Radon

Did you know that Radon is a naturally occuring radioactive gas that comes from the decay of urnanium founnd in most soil types. You cannot see, smell, or taste radon but it can be deadly to your health. According to the EPA it is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. It is easy to test for radon and everyone should probably do it. The EPA has a good website that explains all the facts about radon including how to test for it and mitigate it if necessary. Here is a link to the website.



http://http//www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/citguide.html

More Tax Help Information

Here's a helpful list of which libraries in Washington County have tax forms and where to order forms. There's also a list of tax help sources.

http://news.wccls.org/2011/01/tax-help.html

A Treasure Trove of Oregon and Pacific Northwest history-The Oregon Historical Quarterly

Where can I find the answers to the following questions?

• information about the Oregon Steam Navigation Company.


• a book review about the title Oregon's Architectural Heritage.


• information about a film called The Outlaw of the Wilderness.


• information about Nels Peterson who was a Portland attorney.


• who was peu-peu-mox-mox.


• what was The Shattuck School.

Answers to all of the above queries can be researched in The Oregon Historical Quarterly,(OHQ), a peer-reviewed, public history journal that has been published continuously since 1900 by The Oregon Historical Society. This quarterly carries well-researched and well-written history about Oregon and the Pacific Northwest for both scholars and the general public. The OHQ is one of the largest state historical society journals in the United States.
The Beaverton City Library owns the OHQ back to 1900 when it was first published. Bound Reference volumes of the quarterly can be found adjacent to the periodical area on the 2nd floor of the library. The library also provides access to indexes that can be used to find information in the quarterly. Some of these indexes along with full text content of the OHQ can also be found at the Oregon Historical Society's webpage, www.ohs.org/research/quarterly/index.cfm.
Enjoy your research.

Neil Gaiman writes children's books, too!

You may be familiar with the author Neil Gaiman through his fabulous work on graphic novels like "The Sandman" series or "Death: The High Cost of Living". Maybe you're familiar with his novels for adults & teens, like "Good Omens" or "Coraline". Or maybe you've read his short stories, collected in such books as "Fragile Things" and "M is for Magic". But did you know that he's also an acclaimed children's author? It's true! Here are some of his wonderful books:

Blueberry Girl- illustrated by Charles Vess; a magical blessing for unconventional girls including those not yet born.

Crazy Hair- illustrated by Dave McKean; "Prides of lions make their lair, somewhere in my Crazy Hair."

Instructions- illustrated by Charles Vess; a lovely picture book to guide young and old alike on their journeys through other worlds.

Need help in figuring out which Hearing Aid to buy!!

Thanks to the company the HearingPlanet, the Beaverton City Library is able to provide access to a Buyer's Guide to Hearing Aids that can be found at the library in the Reference area (Ref 617.89 BUY).


The HearingPlanet is dedicated to helping people choose the correct hearing aid. The Guide offers information on the following:

• Comparison chart of some of the most popular hearing aid models.Information included in the charts: manufacturers names and models, and the following for each model:one-fit option, # listening programs, data logging, wireless capaable, manufacturer warranties.



• The four different styles of hearing aids.



• What features should one look for in a hearing aid.



• What is the difference between hearing aid manufacturers.



• Can I use Bluetooth devices such as mobile phones with hearing aids.



• Frequently asked questions about hearing aids.

The Guide also offers information on how to use the Hearing Planet company to help purchase hearing aids. The HearingPlanet is the leading online resource and provider of digital hearing aids. One can also access their website and download this document if they wish at http://www.hearingplanet.com/.
The information made available in this Guide is presented for educational purposes only and should never replace the advice of a hearing care professional. (From HearingPlanet)

Stuff: Compulsive Hoarding and the Meaning of Things

This is one of the most disturbing, yet fascinating books that I have ever read. Stuff is the first comprehensive book about compulsive hoarding, a disorder that affects more than six million people. Dr. Randy Frost and Dr. Gail Steketee were the first scientists to study hoarding and the case studies discussed in this book give us a sense of what the victims and their families endure. As the bookjacket reads "With vivid portraits that show us the particular traits of the hoarder - piles on sofas and beds that make the furniture useless, homes that have to be navigated by narrow "goat trails", stacks of paper that are "churned" but never discarded, even collections of animals and garbage - Frost and Steketee expose the causes and previously ineffective treatments of the disorder. They also illuminate the pull that possessions exert on all of us: whether we're savers, collectors, or compulsive cleaners, none of us are free of the impulses that drive hoarders to extremes." After reading this book, you'll never look at your possessions in the same way.

Free Tax Assistance From AARP

Tax time has rolled around again. If you are looking for free tax assistance, you might try checking out the AARP's program. AARP Tax-Aide is the nation's largest free, volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation program. Click on the link below for a list of frequently asked questions and to find a Tax-Aide location near you.

http://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide/

Your Garden In Winter

Missing your garden in all this Winter weather? Here are some gardening books that will help you stay inspired until Spring arrives.

The Garden in Winter: Plant For Beauty and Interest in the Quiet Season


by Suzanne Bales


The Winter Garden

by Jane Sterndale-Bennett


The Winter Garden: Create a Garden That Shines Through the Forgotten Season

by Val Bourne

reading things online rather than in actual print.

Preface: you'll need your WCCLS library card number to log in to these results..



We furnish InfoTrac Newsstand. This is the New York Times full text online. (there are tons of other things to choose besides NYT too)



We provide Gale Virtual Reference Library.

examples

Here's the Encyclopedia of Mental Health. try searching for something...

Here's the Encyclopedia of Food and Culture, -it's on a search of Croatia.

Here's the College Blue Book with a profile on the University of Oregon.

Here's the Wall Street Journal. Hint, use the dropdown box to choose older years.

Here's the home screen of the Gale Power Search. I did a search in there on

There are librarians on hand in person and by phone who can help you learn how to use these databases. Happy researching!

E Books

Did you get a new E-book reader ?  You can download many E-books free from Library2Go, a service provided by the Oregon Digital Library Consortium. It will take a few minutes to set up the service the first time but your patience will be rewarded with access to thousands of titles. OverDrive is a collection of audiobooks, films, music, and eBooks that can be downloaded in the OverDrive® Media Console format to a variety of devices such as PCs, laptops, and supported MP3 players and iPods, as well as mobile devices and eReaders.

There is a list of devices that can be used to access Library2Go titles.  Look for your device on this page and check the icons next to it to see which formats are compatible with your device.  Please note that your device may need firmware, operating system, or software updates to be fully compatible.
 
The mobile versions of Overdrive Media Console are found here.

Looking for the next great book to read?

Sometimes trying to find the next book to read can seem daunting. Here's a great resource for finding good recommendations of currently published books from those on the literary frontlines--independent bookstore owners and employees. The American Booksellers Association--the nonprofit trade association for independent bookstores--publishes a monthly online list of book recommendations from independent bookstore employees called the "Indie Next List." Each recommended title is accompanied by a short synopsis and critique written by the bookstore employee. Choosing books from these lists can be a great way to mix up your reading a bit by discovering a new writer or trying a new genre.

http://www.bookweb.org/indiebound/nextlist/view.html

Best Books of 2010 Lists!

Looking for a good read to start the new year with? Want to make sure you don't miss out on the great books of 2010 before the great books of 2011 start coming out? Here's a helpful way to find out about the best of the best writing in 2010--"best books of 2010" lists! Listed below is just a sample of what can be found by searching for "best books of 2010" on the internet. Happy reading in 2011!

Publisher's Weekly--Best Books of 2010
http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/book-news/awards-and-prizes/article/45070-best-books-of-2010.html


The Oregonian Newspaper--Best Books of 2010
http://www.oregonlive.com/books/index.ssf/2010/12/best_books_of_2010.html


The New York Times--100 Notable Books of 2010
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/05/books/review/100-notable-books-2010.html?_r=1&ref=review

NPR--Best Books of 2010
http://www.npr.org/series/131336530/best-books-of-2010

Finding Software Companies

Finding the correct software companies can be a challenge.

Start with directories to identify products.

For example, if your software would be in a directory of products for college human resources, then start with a trade magazine that is targeted to the college human resources professionals. They might issue a buyers guide or have a directory. One way to find a valid trade magazine is to use Gale Directory of Publications and Broadcast Media http://catalog.wccls.org/polaris/view.aspx?title=Gale+directory+of+publications

Also finding the right category can be difficult. Try this website

Globaspec- has categories http://www.globalspec.com/ProductFinder/Industrial_Engineering_Software.

DataQuest is now available from Gartner http://www.gartner.com/it/products/research/dataquest.jsp

A fresh start for the new year

Taking down, and putting away all of the garnishes of the holiday season always inspires me to take a fresh look at my surroundings. Quite often, that leads to reorganizing or rearranging projects that provide a new look and feel for the year. Here are a few titles from our collection to help inspire you to do the same. Happy 2011!


In his insightful book, Clutter Busting: Letting Go of What's Holding You Back author Brooks Palmer teaches the reader how to lighten their load by getting rid of things that no longer serve as useful. Chapter titles include: "Clutter as punishment", and "You are sacred not your things"

The Art of Organizing Anything, by bestselling author Rosalie Maggio (author of How To Say Anything, and How To Say I) introduces an accessible organizing system that can be tailored to meet the needs of the reader. This book covers the organization of home and office, as well as time management .

In his book 1000 Home Ideas, author Stafford Cliff compiles beautiful and inspiring photographs covering every aspect of home design. It may just inspire you to tackle an area that you've been meaning to rework.

Continue your journey to clutter-free living here at the Beaverton City library on February 1, 2011 when Jane Green, founder of A Clear Place will present a free workshop entitled "Learn the Top 3 cures for Stuffication and Go from Choas to Clear." No registration required.