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HIGHLIGHTING NEW ELECTRONIC RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS World Book Online It's Sunday night, you have homework and the Library is closed. No worries! Just go to the Library web site, then: Research A Subject I Databases and Websites and select World Book Online from the alphabetical list of databases. There you will find news events, e- books, timelines, an interactive atlas, primary sources, and more. This resource will also be available from Homework Help on the Teen and Children's homep- ages. Virtual Reference Library The Library has recently acquired 11 new e-book titles for 24/7 remote access. Using your active library card, you can access credible, scholarly research from your home, classroom, or anywhere using an Internet connection. Reference books are going into the "vir- tual world" so that you can enjoy unlimited access any time of day. Our new titles are available from the Library's homepage under Research A Subject I Virtual Refer- ence Books. New titles include topics on the environ- ment, business, ancient Greece, and the ancient Near East. Other e-books being added include an encyclo- pedia of senior health and an encyclopedia of science. FOR DO-IT-YOURSELFERS Auto Repair Reference Center (ARRC) Save time and money and "Do It your-. self" with the help of this new database that includes automotive repair informa- tion on most manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles. With your Library card, you can login to access over 205,000 drawings and step-by-step photographs and over 130,000 wiring diagrams for viewing and printing. You can even use a laptop and take this resource right to your garage-24/7. FAQs, tips, technical ser- vice bulletins, recalls, and maintenance schedules are all part of your "full service package" using ARRC. Just follow these few simple steps: · Go to Research a Subject on the Library homepage · Select Databases and Websites · Under Browse Resources, select Databases · Go to Auto Repair Reference Center in the alpha- beticallist of databases After selecting ARRC, you will need to enter your library card number. Or, stop by the Library for a test drive of this great product. Our Adult Services Librarians can guide you through the special features. For more information or instruction, visit the Adult Services Desk. 'CIIE Love Fo~ 'CEEDS _ _ _ U:CPA"GE YOUNG CHAUTAUQUANS BRING HISTORY TO LIFE! DECEMBER 17, 6:30 - 8:00 PM The Louisville Young Chautauqua program is an entertaining and educational humanities program in which young scholars spend several months (January - May) researching and then performing as historic characters. The performances begin in May and will be held at different locations including the Library, which is a co-sponsor of the program. Join us for the December 17th informational ses- sion to find out more about this terrific program, co- sponsored by Colorado Humanities. The 2009 group will begin bi-weekly meetings in January. For more information, please contact Kriska Daltonhurst, Teen Services Coordinator, at 303.335.4844. TEEN TECH WEEK: MARCH 8-14,2009 Press Play @ Your Library is the theme for the na- tional event celebrating its third year, and the Library will be offering special tech-related activities. Look for a Tech/Music-themed Reading Rendezvous, craft program, Game Night, and an Internet Scavenger Hunt to be featured during the week. Visit the teen web site (http://www.d.louisville.co.us/library/teens. asp) or Loft Myspace (http://www.myspace.com/lou- isvilleloft) for all the details as they become available. Teen Tech Week is a national initiative aimed at teens, their parents, and educators to encourage teens to use a library's non-print resources for education and recreation, and to help teens recognize that librar- ians are qualified, trusted information technology professionals. To sign up or find out more about any of these activities, please stop by The Loft or call 303.335.4845.