“Where’s your reference collection? It used to be right here and now I don’t see it.” If you are wondering where all of those books that used to sit behind the adult reference desk have gone they have just been relocated. The adult reference collection can now be found in the last aisle by the north windows behind the shelving units for the DVDs and audiobooks. Look for some new titles and updated volumes of core materials in this collection.
If you are looking for current medical information be sure and check out the following updates.
This annual authoritative compendium provides comprehensive prescription drug and products information supplied by manufacturers.
Medical tests sourcebook 4th edition
Provides basic consumer health information about laboratory, imaging and other types of medical testing for disease screening, diagnosis, and monitoring along with information and guidelines for preventive care testing for children and adults.
This guide provides full clinical coverage for over 600 disorders. Information is clear, comprehensive and accurate.
Annually updated reference book provides expert information on diagnosis and management.
This title is currently on-order.
Looking for a job?
Stop by our reference shelves to locate the following books.
Occupational outlook handbook This is a good place to start your job search. Find out about positions and what you can expect from the career. Have new 2013-14 edition in reference and older copies to circulate.
A thorough resource for a new era that covers 500 occupations, providing details about wages; projected growth through 2018; required education, training and experience; and much more; in book that also includes 65 lists that reveal the best jobs for pay, growth, openings and more.
Don’t forget to ask at the adult reference desk for the 2012 Wisconsin manufacturers directory, the 2012 Wisconsin business service directory and the 2012 Wisconsin manufacturers register. These items will provide you with a quick overview of a company when you are preparing for job interviews. Often times, there is little information on private companies and these sources will help with that too.
Need some practical advice? You’ve come to the right place.
Emily Post’s etiquette: manners for a new world by Peggy Post
In its 18th edition, this book is a one of the most trusted sources on etiquette. Coverage includes the formal, traditional, the contemporary and the casual aspects of etiquette. This item also circulates.
This fully updated volume contains more than 370 flawlessly written, customizable model letters. It covers a broad spectrum of communications used by professionals in a wide variety of industries.
Find out what the forecast will be for this winter. Check planting dates for next year. This single volume provides a unique combination of statistics, dates and information. Look for an older edition to circulate.
Undecided on where to go to college? We’ve got you covered. We have quite an extensive list of titles to meet your needs. New updates include the following titles.
Pondering that next homework assignment?
Think you might need information on a country try the World Today Series. This set consists of nine volumes. New updates are on-order for 2012.
Need additional information for your report on a saint? Try this new item.
This saint will change your life by Thomas Craughwell.
Featuring over 300 saints for every person and situation.
Think you might need commentary on a Bible passage?
The Baker illustrated Bible commentary edited by Gary M. Burge and Andrew E. Hill
Get a better understanding of the Bible with this book. Geared toward the nontechnical layperson, this source provides interpretations of the whole Bible from 43 leading evangelical scholars.
Do you need a dictionary, encyclopedia or a map? Find these items and more in our newly located reference collection. Ask @ reference.
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