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  • Roper Center for Public Opinion Research database now available

    The Roper Center for Public Opinion Research indexes questions and response data from public opinion polls and academic surveys. Polls are available in HTML and PDF; data sets can be downloaded as text or SPSS files. Many results can be viewed as interactive cross tabulations. You must create a profile and sign in to access data sets. 1930s-present.

    May 20, 2012 4:00 AM
  • Library access after graduation

    Congratulations to all of our graduates. We frequently get questions about what happens to library access after graduation.

    May 11, 2012 4:00 AM
  • Top 50 DVDs checked out this year

    We have a growing collection of over 3900 DVD titles, including education titles, documentaries, TV series, blockbusters, indies, and foreign films. DVDs are searchable in Addison by title, actor/director, subject, and call number. You can also view a complete list of DVDs. Here are the top 50 checked out DVDs this year.

    May 05, 2012 4:00 AM
  • Top 20 Summon searches this year

    The addition of Summon to our searchable resources last summer significantly changed how library patrons find resources. It effectively incorporates the functions of the other three search tabs on the home page (Addison, Databases, and Journals). Here are the top 20 searches for the 2011-2012 academic year.

    May 04, 2012 4:00 AM
  • Top 25 checked out popular reading books

    Our popular reading collection is made up of best sellers and recently published fiction and non-fiction. (Old timers would know this as our browse books collection.) This collection is located on the exterior wall beside the second floor Learning Commons. These books check out for 21 days and cannot be renewed. Here are the most checked out books from this collection this year:

    May 03, 2012 4:00 AM
  • Remember to turn in items before leaving town

    Remember to turn in any items checked on on your account (library or Interlibrary Loan books, DVDs, videos or CDs) before you leave town for the summer. Often students forget to turn in items, and then accumulate fines for overdue fees or for recalled books. Check your library account online to see if there are any library items checked out to you. Check your Interlibrary Loan account for ILL items as well.

    May 02, 2012 4:00 AM
  • Top 20 Addison searches this year

    We track common searches in Addison to improve your search experience. (We gather aggregate data; we can't track individual searches or associate searches with patrons.) Here are the top 20 searches for the 2011-2012 academic year.

    May 02, 2012 4:00 AM
  • New materials for April 2012 posted

    New materials lists for items cataloged in April 2012, have been posted.

    May 01, 2012 4:00 AM
  • You can now renew items via text message

    You can renew books via text message. You must have opted in to the service first. You can reply to a courtesy notice or overdue notice sent to your cell phone, or send a message directly to the library's short code phone number (35143) with the text renew to renew all eligible items on your account (use My Library Account to renew individual items). You will receive one of two responses:

    • At least one item was renewed successfully.
    • None of the patron's items were renewed.

    If you have any questions please contact the Circulation department or call 540-231-6340.

    Apr 05, 2012 4:00 AM
  • New and enhanced business databases from Mergent now available

    Apr 04, 2012 4:00 AM



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