Little Known Library Secrets

InterLibrary Loan - You got a need, we got a lead. Through a system called OCLC, we can access billions of books, journals, magazines, musical scores, sound recordings - you name it. Check out http://www.worldcat.org/ to search this immense catalog. If you find it, call the library and ask to speak to Mary Gunn, our InterLibrary Loan Specialist. She'll put in an order and VOILA! You'll be getting your request in about a week! *

Study Space - You have a group working on a project or you are seeking an alternative to your classroom to mix things up, then come on in, we have plenty of space for you to work with!

Dinner for 30? - Did you know that the downstairs conference room is available for rent? Contact us and we'll put you in touch with Kris Daick, our facilities manager. With great views of Orchard Lake and nice acoustics, it's a good spot to host meetings and dinners.

It's NOT just about books! - January begins many fun events, including a Speakers Series and a Book Club. Jump into alternative forms of learning if books aren't your thing...from journals to the Internet, we have it!

* okay, sometimes it takes a bit longer than one week, but sometimes it takes less!

And our favorite bumper sticker this week comes from Wyoming:

Homilies: Public Speaking aka Part II

Part I of the three part series on Homilies mentioned a few web resources related to preaching, homiletics and scripture. Now let's take a look at sites that help you with delivery...public speaking training here we come!

http://artofspeaking.org/blog/ - The Art of Speaking
Learn by watching others. This blog offers tips and hints, but also provides video of effective speakers giving presentations.

http://www.successfulcommunication.com/ - Successful Communication
You can join the site or use the free tools that are available. Helpful forms ask you questions that determine if you've covered everything you need as you prepare to speak in public.

http://www.toastmasters.org/ - Toastmasters
An organization with many regional chapters. Free resources on the site are perfect for those who do not wish to join or are short on time.

Or check out some of these titles at the library:
Winging it: Everybody's Guide to Making Speeches Fly Without Notes by Keith Spicer
7 Steps to Fearless Speaking by Lilyan Wilder
Mastering the Art of Public Speaking by Peter Desberg
Plus many, many more

Library Events Online...Catch Up On Events You Miss!

We are now posting MP3 files of our events on the Internet Archive. Check out the recording of the Tom Grace presentation from October 18.

http://www.archive.org/details/TheSecretCardinalAuthorLecture

Right now we are only posting sound files. We are working towards creating video of our events but that might take a while!