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Have you ever had a library or research-related question when you were on the go or after the library's operating hours?

 

Did you know that the library has a service which allows you to ask your question at any time or any place?

 

The library's Reference Department provides email-based reference services where you can email reference@tarleton.edu and get a response within a 24 hour time-frame.

 

You can also visit the Ask a Librarian page to fill out a web form which will assist the librarian in answering your question.

 

Submit your question with as much detail as you can, and we'll work hard to find you the answer.

 

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We're just a click or a phone call away, (254)968-9249.

 

 

MLK Day Resources

I hope you all enjoyed your MLK Day holiday yesterday! If this inspired you to learn more about Martin Luther King, Jr. here are some resources to get you started. For more resources, in addition to the ones below, try searching Discovery@Tarleton for "martin luther king jr". 

Martin Luther King, by Godfrey Hodgson. Published by University of Michigan Press, 2010.

    

The Radical King, by Martin Luther King, Jr., edited and compiled by Cornel West. Published by Beacon Press, 2015.

My Brother Martin, by Christine King Farris. Published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2003

A Child Shall Lead them: Martin Luther King, Jr., Young People and the Movement, by Rufus Burrow, Jr. Published by Fortress Press, 2014

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Encyclopedia. Published by Greenwood Press, 2008 

What is a SMART Kapp Board

A SMART Kapp Board is similar to a white board but it connects with your phone.  First you download and open the SMART Kapp app or you can scan the QR code.  Your phone then connects to the board and anything you see on the board you see on your phone!  You can share in real-time with up to 5 users.  You can also save snapshots of the board to your phone.  When you are finished you can disconnect to end your session.

SMART Kapp Boards are located on the lower level of the library. 

New Year, New You

Did you make any New Year's Resolutions this year? Are you still sticking to them? According to "Resolutions by the Numbers", about 45% of us make resolutions each year. However 73% will give up before the first goal is met.

So what can we do to meet our goals?

1. Be realistic. Habits develop over time. Give yourself the needed time to attain the goal. Strive to lose 50 pounds in eight months instead of two months.
2. Write it down. Keep a journal to see what your triggers are and to track your progress.
3. Don't beat yourself up over a lapse. We all have moments of weakness. Don't let the midnight brownie derail you. Acknowledge that you're human and get yourself back on track.
4. Ask for support. If your resolution is to get healther then you might start going to the gym 3 days a week with a friend. It'll help pass the time and make going fun instead of a chore.
5. Be accountable. Tell your goals to family and friends who will help keep you on track. Another way to stay accountable would be to sign a commitment contract in StickK. If you do not meet the commitment then you are required to donate to a charity that you would not normally support.

For other goal setting tips:

http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/resolution.aspx

http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/243155

http://www.everydayhealth.com/denise-austin/10-tricks-for-setting-and-sticking-to-your-healthy-new-years-resolution.aspx#01

http://lifehacker.com/5971803/top-10-strategies-for-making-your-new-years-resolution-stick