McPherson College Miller Library

This library blog will keep you up-to-date on what's happening in Miller Library.

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Monday, January 28, 2008

Interterm ends; new leisure materials

As Interterm ends on Thursday, remember that all materials are due then. We will be open 8-5 on Friday but closed this Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 2 and 3.
Got some extra time? Come look at our new selections in our leisure collection. We've got books in Spanish, and genres western, romance, sci fi, fantasy, and mystery--including three of Rita Mae Brown's Mrs. Murphy mysteries. Nonfiction include books about body language, Tom Petty, the nerds, and sports--Fanatic (10 Things Sports Fans Should Do Before They Die). Learn about Andrea Jaeger's work with children after her tennis career ended in First Serve.
Audio books include The Nanny Diaries, Blade Runner, and Dean Koontz' Icebound.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Martin Luther King Jr.


Today is the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., which we'll celebrate on Monday. The library recently added the six volume Papers of Martin Luther King, Jr., and they are currently on the new book shelf. Also, we have many King materials including biographies, videos, and children's books. Let's honor the accomplishments of this great American by becoming more familiar with his message.

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Monday, January 14, 2008

New books

As you enter the library, you'll notice our new location for new books. Come by and look at our latest additions, covering subjects from photography and trains to CSS and organ transplants. We have new biographies of Peanuts creator Charles Schulz and baseball's Branch Rickey.
Isms is a brief guide to major religions; How Much Should a Person Consume looks at environmentalism in the U.S. and India. The newest book in the Kiss, Bow or Shake Hands series gives tips for doing business in Asia.
Interested in why humans act as they do? Flavor of the Month explains why smart people fall for fads, Happier helps one understand the nature of happiness, and Social Intelligence explains the science of human relationships.
Happy reading!

Thursday, January 10, 2008

New Library Display

Come see antique automobilia from the collection of Chris Paulsen. Brass lamps, horns and hubcaps, license plates, dash clocks, spark plugs, and a road devil radiator mascot--all on display now in the lobby of Miller Library.