Spring into the New Term With Good Research Habits!

We hope that you are ready to spring into the new term with good research habits.  Research projects are filled with important lessons that don't end after you hand in your final paper.

Plagiarism is a serious crime that has serious consequences.  These consequences aren't just while in school either.  Here are just a few real-life cases:

• Scientific research studies have been stopped because research was taken without permission from other sources.  
• Books have been removed from bookstores because information was false.  
• Journalists have been suspended and and have resigned because of plagiarism.

Citing your sources isn't an easy task, but it's one that's necessary.  We want you to learn these skills now, so that you don't run into any trouble now or later in life.  To help you get started on your research and help keep you away from trouble, the library is home to some helpful research tools for you, including:

• Academic Integrity Guide
• Citation Manuals 
• Subscription to NoodleTools (noodletools.com)

Remember, don't plagiarize; ask for help!

Spring Break Reading

Spring Break is just around the corner!  Don't forget to borrow a book from the library before you leave campus.

Here are some of our new paperbacks:

 

 

 

 

President's Day

With the inauguration of President Obama having just happened, our own headmaster calling January 25 the school's "President's Day," and the national celebration of President's Day in February, the library has created a display to remember some of our nation's presidents.

Stop by the Reference Room to see some of the books on display and don't forget to search the library's catalog for more information.

The Diversity Education Committee's Conversation About Racism

At today's school meeting, the Diversity Education Committee (DEC) started a conversation about diversity, race relations, and racism.  Throughout history, a number of authors have brought their attention to racial tensions.  On display in the Reading Room are some novels to help you start some of your conversations.

Choate Rosemary Hall Community in the Library

The Choate Rosemary Hall community is very diverse and the library is home to publications by many members of our community.  We have a special alumni author collection of books written by graduates of the Choate School, Rosemary Hall, and Choate Rosemary Hall.  In addition, we have items written by or about former and present headmasters, faculty members, and members of the board of trustees.

What is unique right now is that we have books by 3 of our current students!  Our most recent edition is The Writer, a book written by Emily Sun Li.  Below is a picture of Emily signing her book.  We hope to have our other students stop by to sign their publications as well!

Stop by the display in the Reference Room's display to see some of our community member's books!

Winter Break Reading

Don't forget to borrow a book to read over the winter break!

Books as Movies

Have you been to the movie theaters lately?  Before you go, consider reading the book that so many of this season's movies are based from.

What will you like better?  Come borrow the books from the Reference Room's display.

Movie	In Theaters	Book	Call Number
Anna Karenina	November 9, 2012	Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy	PG3366.A6 2001 East Bookstacks
Lincoln	November 9, 2012	Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin	E457.45 .G66 2005 South Bookstacks
Breaking Dawn-Part 2	November 16, 2012	Breaking Dawn by Stephanie Meyer	Paperback
Life of Pi	November 21, 2012	Life of Pi by Yann Martel	PR9199.3.M3855 L54 2001  Bookstacks
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey	December 14, 2012	The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien	PR6039.O32 H6 Reading Room
Les Misérables	December 25, 2012	Les Misérables by Victor Hugo	PQ2286.A12 Bookstacks