Thrall Documents

About Thrall - Reports & Public Services

Annual Reports - Yearly library statistics and developments
Evolutions: A Visual History of Thrall's Home Page
Floor plans: Main Floor and Second Floor - General overview of collections and departments in the library
Newsletters - Past and current library newsletters.
Succeed! - Use our free services to get ahead!
What We Do for You - Some of the many ways our library serves you and the community

Awareness

Computer File Formats - Identifying and working with popular data files
Computer Programs - Recognizing and working with popular software titles
Consumers Beware - Some things to consider before purchasing online
Copyright and Intellectual Property - A brief introduction
Critical Thinking Skills - Learn to evaluate information
Information Overload - What it is and how you can deal with it!
The Internet & Your Family - Raising awareness of issues and opportunities
Maximize Your Capacities - Upgrading and expanding your informational abilities.
Protecting Your Computer - Some tips to consider
Protecting Yourself - Taking control of your information
Social Networking - Thrall's Awareness Guide concerning sites like MySpace
Why Libraries Matter - A concise overview of what public libraries do

See also: For Young Researchers

Critical Thinking Skills

Critical Thinking Skills - Learn to evaluate information
Diversify Your Search - Infuse your searches with new possibilities
Facts or Feelings - Objectivity and subjectivity in information
Media Checklist - Evaluating information from various sources
Web Checklist - Learn to evaluate websites
Why Search? - Reconsidering web searches

See also: Reference Services & Research and For Young Researchers

eBooks & eAudiobooks

Choosing an eBook Reader - Some things to consider
Comparing eBooks & Books - A quick look at the benefits/limits of both formats
eBooks & eAudiobooks: A Quick Introduction & Some Tips - Topics include: installing eBook software, searching for eBooks, downloading, and viewing/playing titles
eBooks FAQ Frequent Asked Questions about eBooks

See also: "For Young Researchers" and this post from our blogs

For Job Seekers

Computer Terminology - Some Technical Words and Concepts You Should Know
Cover Letters - What they are, what they do, and how to create one
Jobs & Careers - An overview of free library services and tools available to you as you search for employment or develop your career potential
Where to Look and What Search Terms You Can Use - Finding jobs and career Resources in the library catalog
Navigating and Completing Forms at Employment Websites and Other Places Online -
Resumés - What they are, how they work, and how to create one

Readers' Advisory

Beyond the Bestsellers - Electronic edition of our quarterly publication. Includes direct links to help you instantly check on titles and authors in the library catalog.
Booklovers - Learn about our efforts to serve readers of all ages and interests.
Celebrity Favorites - Favorite book selections from locally popular persons
Deeper Readings - Getting more out of what you read!
Finding Self-Help Books - Locate self-help and self-improvement information at the library
Future Title Watch - Monthly lists of upcoming titles, authors, and future bestsellers
Getting into Poetry - A friendly invitation to the wondrous world of poetry
"Looking for..." (guides to finding topics in the library)
- Crafts
- Gardening
- Philosophy
- Poetry
Reader's Choice - An overview of reader's advisory services available to Thrall library members.

For Libraries & Library Staff

Acquiring the Internet - An overview of Internet resource "acquisitions"
Internet Resource Guide Development: A Primer for Libraries - An overview and exploration of the considerations, challenges, and benefits of creating guides for library users.

Movie Guides

You should also check out our online video browser.

Reference Services & Research

404: Not Found - When Internet Information Disappears (and What You Can Do)
Advanced Searches - Making the most of any search engine you use
Call Numbers - How they work and why we need them
Critical Thinking - Things to consider about information
Databases - What they are, why you you should use them
Get Your Own Free E-mail Account - Simple instructions for Web-based e-mail
Library Catalog Tips & Troubleshooting Guide - Some things to consider if you experience difficulties
Library Terms - Popular words and phrases used in libraries
"Looking for..." (guides to finding topics in the library)
- Crafts
- Gardening
- Philosophy
- Poetry
Not Online - Concerning information not on the Internet
RE:fresh! - Updates and highlights from Thrall's Reference Department
Researchers - Doing research? Please read this.
Research Problems to Avoid - Some considerations for researchers.
Search Engine Basics - An introduction to search engines and searching
Search Smarter, Better - Improve your search skills
Web Guides - Learn about our information guides

See also: Critical Thinking, For Young Researchers

For Young Researchers

Books and eBooks - Learn about finding books and electronic book
Databases - Learn what they are and how they can help your research
Is It True? - An introduction to critical thinking skills
A Library Is... - A library is more than what you might think!
Social Networking - Some important things to think about

See also: Reference Services

These documents are updated periodically. Latest versions are usually available by the Reference Department at Thrall or at the Information stand in the library.