While it may sound like a sci-fi concept – like robots and androids – artificial intelligence (AI) is a very real thing, and has taken the world by storm. But do not worry! You do not need to expect the robot apocalypse any time soon. Though the technology is still rather rudimentary, it is getting […]
Paper bags are an invention that dates back to 1852 when American inventor Francis Wolle received the first patent for his bag making machine. Other paper bag inventors include William Goodale, who received his patent in 1859 for his design of cutting paper that is ready for folding, and Margaret E. Knight, who designed the […]
A new video database, APA PsycTherapy, is a fantastic resource for counseling, psychology, health and human services students. This unique resource showcases therapy demonstration videos, with a focus on techniques being used in practice. There are over 500 videos included in the database, with more added annually. This database provides a unique opportunity for students […]
According to several online surveys, summer is the preferred season for many Americans. One reason for this is because of the warmer weather. With temperatures that are generally warmer, individuals can enjoy many outdoor activities such as swimming, hiking, barbecues, bicycling and walking. In contrast, outdoor activities such as those previous listed are oftentimes less […]
When meet cute becomes meet cubicle, situations can get complicated, especially if you’ve never even met. This is the scenario Lincoln finds himself in in Rainbow Rowell’s first novel, Attachments. Lincoln’s job in IT at the local newspaper is to monitor interoffice emails for dirty words and wasted time. Two of his favorite infractors are […]
Nebraska native, Rainbow Rowell (yes, that is her real name) infuses her writing with her various passions, including music, movies, comic books, and her hometown of Omaha. Born in 1973, she attended UNL, earning a degree in journalism. She went to work for the Omaha World Herald, and was the youngest and first female columnist […]
We have received the following titles in the last quarter. Interested? Check them out! List compiled by Emily Sutherland. Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization CB478.T96 2022 The Escape Artist: The Man Who Broke Out of Auschwitz to Warn the World D805.5.A96 F754 2022 The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story E441.A15 2021 Into the […]
Recognized for the first time in 1999, National Take Your Dog to Work Day celebrates the dogs we love. Pet Sitters International (PSI) pitched the idea as a way to celebrate companion dogs and to encourage pet adoptions. Around 300 businesses hosted a National Take Your Dog to Work Day event in 1999, and the […]
Welcome to the More Than Books Podcast Episode 53! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes! “More Than Books Ep. 53: Reader’s Advisory Boards, Bookmobiles & Summer Reading Club”. You can listen […]
On July 27, 1917, a young man fresh out of law school named John Edgar Hoover accepted a job with the United States Department of Justice, and in two years became head of the General Intelligence Division in the little-known Bureau of Investigation. Hoover would stay in the Bureau for the rest of his life, […]