Thursday, March 8, 2012

How to format citations from Twitter and Facebook in MLA and APA

How to format citations from Twitter and Facebook in MLA and APA:

The rising popularity and extended use of Twitter, Facebook, and other social media platforms has naturally lead to use of materials appearing on those platforms in research documents. Such use, in turn, calls for proper citation of those materials as sources. The American Psychological Association (APA) and the Modern Language Association (MLA) have recently answered the call for the proper citation format in their style manuals for these types of sources.

MLA
http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2012/03/how-do-you-cite-a-tweet-in-an-academic-paper/253932/


APA
http://blog.apastyle.org/apastyle/2009/10/how-to-cite-twitter-and-facebook-part-ii.html

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Local Library Programs for March 2012

Map of library locations
Lone Star College Libraries (LSC)
Harris County Public Library (HCPL)
Montgomery County Memorial Library System (MCMLS)
Houston Public Library (HPL)

Featured Program


Saturday, March 10, 2012, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Master Gardener - Edible Gardens
Presenter will offer tips and ways on how to grow and maintain edible gardens.
HCPL – Kingwood Branch
4102 Rustic Woods Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-360-6804

Book Clubs

Book Clubs
Monday, March 12, 2012, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Evening Book/Movie Club
Book/Movie discussion group - Movie based on book by Michael Connelly
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Book Clubs
Thursday, March 15, 2012, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Nonfiction Book Club
The Nonfiction Book Club will discuss Blood, Bones, and Butter: The Inadvertent Education of a Reluctant Chef by Gabrielle Hamilton. Any interested adult is invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served and are usually tied into the theme of the
MCMLS - George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library
8125 Ashlane Way
The Woodlands, TX77382
936-442-7728

Book Clubs
Monday, March 19, 2012, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Book Discussion
Come join the library book group for a lively discussion of "In the Garden of Beasts".
HCPL – Kingwood Branch
4102 Rustic Woods Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-360-6804

Book Clubs
Monday, March 19, 2012, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Great Books Discussion Group
Discuss great books in literature. "The Iliad" by Homer
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Book Clubs
Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Book Club
The Book Club meets on the last Wednesday of every month. Bring your own lunch and join other readers from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in LIB 104. For more information, contact Peggy Whitley at 281-312-1587 or Sandra.H.Velazquez@LoneStar.edu.
LSC-Kingwood Library
20000 Kingwood Dr.
Kingwood, TX 77339
281.312.1693

Computer Classes

Computer Classes
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Word: Essentials
Learn about creating, formatting, printing, and saving documents. Question & answer time is included.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Computer Classes
Thursday, March 8, 2012, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Clases de computadora Basica
Clases de computación en español para adultos. Tiene que asistir a la primera parte el 1 de marzo, la segunda parte el 8 de marzo y la tercera parte el 22 de marzo.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Saturday, March 17, 2012, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Adult Computer Class - Microsoft EXCEL - C

-Using Charts, formatting, spreadsheet readibility, etc.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Adult Computer Class - Microsoft WORD - A
-Editing : Copy/Cut/Paste; Using internet content; Online Resumes
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Word: Beyond the Essentials
Learn advanced formatting, layout, and application specific skills. Time for questions & answers is included.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Computer Classes
Thursday, March 22, 2012, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Clases de computadora Basica
Clases de computación en español para adultos. Tiene que asistir a la primera parte el 1 de marzo, la segunda parte el 8 de marzo y la tercera parte el 22 de marzo.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Microsoft EXCEL - B
-Sorting, searching, worksheet password protection
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
PowerPoint: Essentials
Learn about creating, formatting, printing, and saving documents. Time for questions & answers is included.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Computer Classes
Thursday, March 29, 2012, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Spanish Computer Class Club
Held on the 4th Thursday for Spanish Computer Class student
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Special Programs

Special Programs
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Free Tax Assistance
Free AARP Foundation Tax-Aide tax preparation assistance is available to taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those 60 and older. This assistance is provided by the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide in cooperation with the IRS.
Assista
MCMLS - George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library
8125 Ashlane Way
The Woodlands, TX77382
936-442-7728

Special Programs
Monday, March 5, 2012, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Open Job Skills Lab
Complete a job application, work on a resume or prepare for an interview in a relaxed setting. Staff is available for one-on-one help if you need it.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Special Programs
Monday, March 5, 2012, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Barbara Bush Library Friends Meeting
:
Everyone is invited to meet with the Friends to brainstorm and plan new ways to help support the library.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Special Programs
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Open Job Skills Lab
Complete a job application, work on a resume or prepare for an interview in a relaxed setting. Staff is available for one-on-one help if you need it.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Special Programs
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Klueless About Kindle?
Learn the steps you need to know to check out HCPL's ebooks on your Kindle Touch. Please call 281-821-1320 to register.
HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch
22248 Aldine Westfield Rd
Humble, TX 77338-1080
(281) 821-1320

Special Programs
Friday, March 9, 2012, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Library eBooks for Nook
Learn to download free eBooks from the library to your Nook! First half of class explains the HCPL Digital Media Catalog and searching for books. Last half goes over the downloading process and Adobe Digital Editions. Registration required. Call 281-360-6
HCPL – Kingwood Branch
4102 Rustic Woods Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-360-6804

Special Programs
Saturday, March 10, 2012, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Free Tax Assistance
Free AARP Foundation Tax-Aide tax preparation assistance is available to taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those 60 and older. This assistance is provided by the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide in cooperation with the IRS.
Assista
MCMLS - George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library
8125 Ashlane Way
The Woodlands, TX77382
936-442-7728

Special Programs
Saturday, March 10, 2012, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
AARP Tax Aide
AARP offers free assistance to individuals filing 2011 federal tax returns on a walk-in, first-come first-served basis. Please bring social security cards, 2011 tax documents, and copy of 2010 return.
HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch
22248 Aldine Westfield Rd
Humble, TX 77338-1080
(281) 821-1320

Special Programs
Monday, March 12, 2012, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Open Job Skills Lab
Complete a job application, work on a resume or prepare for an interview in a relaxed setting. Staff is available for one-on-one help if you need it.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Special Programs
Monday, March 12, 2012, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
How to Pay For College Without Going Broke
Jeremy Farmer, of College Financial Advisors, will be present to offer parents and teens plenty of information on how take care of those high college education costs. This program is free and open to anyone who wants to attend. Visit or call the library a
HCPL – Kingwood Branch
4102 Rustic Woods Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-360-6804

Special Programs
Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Job Search Seminar:
Conducted by Workforce Solutions, this seminar will focus on effective interviewing techniques and creating a resume.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Special Programs
Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Open Job Skills Lab
Complete a job application, work on a resume or prepare for an interview in a relaxed setting. Staff is available for one-on-one help if you need it.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Special Programs
Saturday, March 17, 2012, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Free Tax Assistance
Free AARP Foundation Tax-Aide tax preparation assistance is available to taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those 60 and older. This assistance is provided by the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide in cooperation with the IRS.
Assista
MCMLS - George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library
8125 Ashlane Way
The Woodlands, TX77382
936-442-7728

Special Programs
Monday, March 19, 2012, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Open Job Skills LabComplete a job application, work on a resume or prepare for an interview in a relaxed setting. Staff is available for one-on-one help if you need it.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Special Programs
Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Job Search Seminar:
Conducted by Workforce Solutions, this seminar will focus on effective interviewing techniques and creating a resume.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Special Programs
Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Open Job Skills Lab
Complete a job application, work on a resume or prepare for an interview in a relaxed setting. Staff is available for one-on-one help if you need it.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Special Programs
Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free Job Search Seminars
The Interviewing seminar
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Special Programs
Saturday, March 24, 2012, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Free Tax Assistance
Free AARP Foundation Tax-Aide tax preparation assistance is available to taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those 60 and older. This assistance is provided by the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide in cooperation with the IRS.
Assista
MCMLS - George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library
8125 Ashlane Way
The Woodlands, TX77382
936-442-7728

Special Programs
Saturday, March 24, 2012, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
How to Pay For College Without Going Broke
Jeremy Farmer, of College Financial Advisors, will be present to offer parents and teens plenty of information on how take care of those high college education costs. This program is free and open to anyone who wants to attend. Visit or call the library a
HCPL – Kingwood Branch
4102 Rustic Woods Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-360-6804

Special Programs
Saturday, March 24, 2012, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
AARP Tax Aide
AARP offers free assistance to individuals filing 2011 federal tax returns on a walk-in, first-come first-served basis. Please bring social security cards, 2011 tax documents, and copy of 2010 return.
HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch
22248 Aldine Westfield Rd
Humble, TX 77338-1080
(281) 821-1320

Special Programs
Monday, March 26, 2012, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Open Job Skills Lab
Complete a job application, work on a resume or prepare for an interview in a relaxed setting. Staff is available for one-on-one help if you need it.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Special Programs
Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Job Search Seminar:
Conducted by Workforce Solutions, this seminar will focus on effective interviewing techniques and creating a resume.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Special Programs
Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Open Job Skills Lab
Complete a job application, work on a resume or prepare for an interview in a relaxed setting. Staff is available for one-on-one help if you need it.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Special Programs
Saturday, March 31, 2012, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
AARP offers free assistance to individuals filing 2011 federal tax returns on a walk-in, first-come first-served basis. Please bring social security cards, 2011 tax documents, and copy of 2010 return.
HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch
22248 Aldine Westfield Rd
Humble, TX 77338-1080
(281) 821-1320