If you have other questions, you may contact the Reference Desk, (254)968-9249 or reference@tarleton.edu. As long as the library is open, there will be someone at the desk to assist you.
Want to read a bit, but don’t have anything handy? Tarleton Libraries may have what you want. We offer many online books (fiction and nonfiction), which you can read at your leisure:
Search for them in the library's catalog:-- Go to the library’s home page -- Click "Library Catalog" (in left column). -- Click "Advanced Search Options. -- Choose "E-book" from the "Type" menu.
Use search terms that match what you want.For example, -- author name (ex. Mark Twain, Stephen King, or Edgar Allan Poe), -- title (ex. Wizard and Glass or Short Stories and Tall Tales), -- subject (ex. humorous stories or adventure or mystery or juvenile fiction), and -- keywords (ex. detective stories or mystery stories)
To open the e-books from off-campus:-- Use your NTNET login to open a book. -- Read to your heart’s content.
Have you ever wanted to IM (instant message) a librarian here at the Dick Smith Library? Well, now you can!
We are testing Meebo to see if and how an IM service would be used with the library. In one click, wirh no registration or download required (unless the computer you are using does not already have Flash 7.0 or later installed), you can start typing in the chat window below to talk with me, the librarian!
1. If you need help, you can check to see if I am online here, and send me an instant message with this widgit.
2. Click on "edit nickname" near the bottom and type in your first name (if you like).
3. In the box where it says "Type here and hit enter to send a private message," type your question and hit the Enter key. No one but me will see your message, it will not show up here on the blog!
If I am online, I’ll try to reply right away. Give me a couple moments, as I usually have lots of windows open! If I’m not available (offline, away, sleeping, etc.), you can leave me a message with your e-mail address, and I will reply. Don’t refresh the window or navigate away or the session is lost.
Give this trial service a try, and let us know what you think of it in the comments!
My car dealership sent a flyer with 5 tips for Fuel Economy - I came up with a SIXTH!
Leave the heavy lifting to someone else - Empty out your trunk and backseat of unnecessary items. According to Edmunds.com, an extra 100 pounds in the trunk will reduce your fuel economy by 1 to 2%
Don't be in a rush - Increased starting and stopping, constantly changing lanes and fast acceleration all decrease fuel economy. Driving the speed limit also helps. The Department of Energy (DOE) reports that for every 5 mph you drive over 65, you suffer a 7% decrease in fuel economy.
Don't sit idly by - Even if your's not hitting the gas, your engine needs fuel to keep running, Waiting for someone? Park the care and sit with the engine off if it's going to be longer than 2 or 3 minutes.
Take a cruise, carefully - If you drive mostly on flat terrain, use cruise control to maintain a safe speed that's fuel efficient. But don't use cruise control on a hilly terrain. The engine will rev ascending hills to try to maintain your selected speed which could cost you a lot of money at the pump.
Make one trip - Do you need to go to the grocery store and the dry cleaner? Do it in one trip. Going home between errands may not seem like a big deal, but if it's a habit, it could cost you hundreds of dollars in fuel costs.
Use the Library from HOME! - our databases are available off-campus 24/7. We have over 60,000 electronic books also available. You can phone or email if we can be of any help!
You may also contact our Access Services Librarian, Kym Schow, who is in charge of the library's distance services.