Author: midd_admin

중앙일보 = Chungang Ilbo = Korea Daily is here!

We’re pleased to announce that we now have a subscription to  Chungang Ilbo = Korea Daily.  Unlike other Korean newspaper subscriptions we’ve had, we will be receiving Korea Daily within a couple of days of its publication (the Feb. 6 issue arrived this morning).  This new newspaper is shelved on our second floor near the […]

New international peacekeeping journal available

We’ve just added a new online journal – Journal of International Peacekeeping – with access dating from 2009.  This quarterly journal looks at legal and policy issues of international peacekeeping.  You’ll find the journal via our Periodicals AtoZ List that is linked to the library home page.

New online index for translation studies

We’ve just added a new online database for translation studies research called TSA Online.  This database combines two indexes published by St. Jerome (you may know them as the publisher of many excellent books in the field) – Translation Studies Abstracts and Bibliography of Translation Studies.  It’s an index with abstracts of journal articles, articles […]

Introducing Wordnik

ESL students, translators and lovers of words and language will like Wordnik.   Search a word and find definitions from several sources including American Heritage Dictionary, examples, related words, pronunications, frequency, and etymology.  Wordnik was created by a team of word enthusiasts which includes a former editor-in-chief for American dictionaries at Oxford University Press, a computational […]

New sustainable ag journal

If you are interested in organic farming and sustainable agriculture, you’ll be happy with our new subscription to Journal of Sustainable Agriculture.  The journal is published 8 times a year by Taylor & Francis.  Our subscription is online only with issues dating from 1997 – you’ll find the link by searching for this title on […]

Scientific American goes online

We have exciting news about our Scientific American subscription – it’s now online!  We have access to both current and older issues dating from 1993.  To find Scientific American online, go to the Periodicals AtoZ link on our home page.  Then search for Scientific American.  You’ll find the link to Nature Journals Online.

Spring semester preparations

Have you ever wondered if the library is quiet and relaxing in between semesters?  Do the library staff have time to enjoy some down time when there are fewer students on campus?  Winter Term is one of our busiest, most productive times of the year.  As we prepare for the coming semester, here’s our to […]

Our friends in Sierra Leone

As we follow the experiences of Pushpa Iyer’s class in Sierra Leone on their blog, the library is featuring selections from our collection on Sierra Leone.  The front lobby display case features current books on the country and its recent history.

2nd Annual DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT

Have you been looking for an opportunity to show off your dodgeball skills? Your chance is soon approaching….
WHO: Monterey County Young Professionals Group, Salinas Jaycees, Central Coast Young Farmers & Ranchers
WHEN: Thursday, January 28, 2010 (5:30-9:30 PM)
WHERE: Salinas Sports Complex – Indoor Softball Training Complex, 1304 N. Main Street, Salinas, CA. (Enter off Maryal)
Dodge, Duck, […]

miis.edu: Revamping the Careers Networking Page

Today I officially gave the Careers: Networking page a makeover. The changes were inspired by the “Build Your Network” page maintained by Colorado State University’s Alumni Association.
After cutting, re-synthesizing, integrating our social networking links, and editing more, here are the results!

As always, your feedback is welcome.

Sites DOT MIISThe Middlebury Institute site network.