Sometimes it's hard to get at the information you want on the web- the results are full of junky sites, or you only want results from a particular kind of webpage. Blekko is a new search engine that helps you target only the sites you want by using "slashtags." For example, adding /conservative to a search will pull up only sites with a conservative viewpoint. Confused? Watch the demo to get a better sense of it. You can even join and create your own slashtags to search your favorite sites or help edit the tags that have already been created.
Happy searching.
2/25/11
2/8/11
Moving Files
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| Image from Flickr user VeloSteve |
There are easier ways to do it.
- Save files to your network (F:/) drive. Franklin Pierce offers access to your F:/ drive from home, instructions (PDF) can be found on the IT Department's eRaven page.
- Use Dropbox or one of another file-hosting services. Dropbox is a convenient way to move files from one computer or device to another. Files placed in Dropbox are also available on many mobile devices. It can also be used as an easy way to share files between two people without filling up your email.
Got a favorite file sharing tip? Let us know below.
Updated: Podcast of Wil Wheaton talking on Marketplace Techreport about how he uses Dropbox.
10/28/10
LibGuides
We've been busy in the library creating new resources guides with links to websites and library resources that can help you with your research. Here are a few of our more popular general use guides- check them out!
10/1/10
NaNoWriMo- Because everyone should write a book!
Do you think you have what it takes to write a novel? Of 50,000 words? In one month? If so, join other crazy writers who are rising to the challenge in November. All you have to do is sign up and write. 175 pages. In 30 days. Visit the NaNoWriMO site for more info (that stands for National Novel Writing Month).
9/1/10
DiPietro Library One Search
We are excited to announce DiPietro Library One Search, our new search platform that displays results from our online databases and print collection. Give it a try!
More One Search options
8/31/10
Tuesday Tech Tips For Students
Starting on Tuesday, September 14, and continuing throughout the semester, DiPietro Library and The Center for Academic Excellence will be sponsoring a series of workshops for students interested in learning how to use online research tools and apps for classroom projects and papers. These will be alternated with research help drop-ins for students working on course assignments.
All sessions will take place 7-8pm in the Library Instruction Room (stop by the main desk of the library if you need directions). See below for the weekly schedule.
- September 14th – TOP TEN APPS for Students! Way cool FREE and mostly free technology to help students.
- September 21st – Drop-in and talk with us*
- September 28th – Search Smarter, Not Harder: How to really use Google and other search engines.
- October 5th – Drop-in and talk with us* October 12th – Take a break! We’ll be back next week!
- October 19th – You Want me to Work with WHO? Group projects made easier using FREE Web applications.
- October 26th – Drop-in and talk with us*
- November 2nd – PowerPoint is for Suckers! How to use Cloud Computing for slideshow presentations (we’ll give you tips on maximizing your use of PowerPoint too!)
- November 9th – Drop-in and talk with us*
- November 16th – Drop-in and talk with us*
- November 23rd – Take a break! We’ll be back next week!
- November 30th – Who Gives An APA? Son of Citation Machine, Easy Bib and more web and old-school tools for citing your work
- December 7th - Drop-in and talk with us*
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