The Latest News and Views from the Richland College Library

Google Turns Four Years Old

Gary Price provides multiple links to the web pages that explain the rationale and history for celebrating Google's fourth birthday. Yes, it's true: just four years ago (in 1998), Google appeared on the scene as a new Internet search engine. Who would have predicted, back then, that two graduate students at Stanford University--Sergey Brin and Larry Page--had created something that would shortly become the premier Internet search tool?


posted by Fearguth at 3:54:00 PM

Wireless Internet Access in the Richland College Library

If you own a laptop computer equipped with a wireless card, bring it to the library, because you will be able to access the Internet from virtually anywhere in the library. If you need access to AC power, there are outlets scattered throughout the library. Just ask a librarian for assistance.

If you own a laptop that isn't wireless, but has a PCMCIA slot, you can purchase a wireless card from a local discounter (like Frye's) for $50 or less.
posted by Fearguth at 5:58:00 PM

Search Engine Showdown: The Users' Guide to Web Searching

Greg Notess, reference librarian at Montana State University-Bozeman and member of the Internet Librarian Hall of Fame, is in the process of giving his website, Search Engine Showdown, a radical facelift. Click on the link above to check on his progress.

Greg, who is regarded worldwide as a leading authority on Internet search tools, will be presenting workshops on November 21, 2002, for the librarians in the Dallas County Community College District.


posted by Fearguth at 5:24:00 PM

Wireless Laptop Computers Available for Checkout
for Use in the Richland College Library

Beginning Monday, September 23, 2002, students will be able to check out wireless laptop computers for use in the Richland College Library. These laptops will give students access to the Internet, including the library's 100+ full-text databases, as well as the full complement of Microsoft Office 2000 applications. Checkout requests can be made at the Circulation Desk.
posted by Fearguth at 4:22:00 PM

Richland College Library Observes Banned Books Week

From September 21-28, 2002, the Richland College Library will be observing Banned Books Week. Click on the link above to learn more about the ongoing struggle between book banners and librarians.
posted by Fearguth at 4:11:00 PM