We've Got The Best References In Town

The day I watched Oprah talk about "blowing out" her thyroid, I was confused about the word "blowing." Then I remembered Elois, our Reference Clerk, told me about a book called SOLVED, The Riddle of Illness, How Managing Your Thyroid Can Help You Fight and Control: (and it listed a host of illnesses). I'm sure this is the book that will tell me how to "blow" out your thyroid. If you're interested, too, the book is in the Reference Section at R616.4L. It's by Stephen E. Langer, M.D., and James F. Scheer.
Another book Elois told me about is The Caregiver's Sourcebook by Frena Gray-Davidson (R616.12.D). This book gives you everything you need to know about: 1) the importance of a caregiver in the lives of Alzheimer's patients, Parkinson's patients, and those who suffer other mental or physical disabilities; 2) how you can find resources for financial, medical, and legal help; and 3) how caregivers can care for themselves.
With Christmas right around the corner, Elois has another book that might help with the gift problem. If you're one of those persons who loves to give antiques to your loved one, Schroeder's Antiques Price Guide might be just the book you're looking for. It gives the identification and values of over 50,000 antiques and collectibles. Look for it in the Reference Section at R748.S.
If you're a student, you never have enough reference material when you're thinking about going to college or what line of work to go into. There's the 2008 Scholarship Handbook (R378.3C) that includes more than 2,100 programs offering 1.4 million awards. It not only tells you about scholarships, but internships and loans, and gives you eligibility indexes that guide you to awards you can get.
And while you're looking for those scholarships, you'll need to check into financial aid. The 2008 Getting Financial Aid for Scholarships, Grants, Loans & Jobs (R378.3C) gives you easy, step-by-step instructions for applying for college aid, as well as helping you find scholarships and other aid at more than 3,000 colleges, universities, and technical schools.
Then there's more. If you haven't decided what you want to take in college, the Book of Majors, Second Edition (R378.1C) has 180 professors to help you choose the right major. It also has 900 majors at 3,600 colleges, listed by state, and gives you up-to-date career information.
So, now you know where the best references in town are. At the Moultrie-Colquitt County Library, here in Moultrie, Georgia. We're only about four blocks from downtown and easy to find. Check us out.

Need A Good Reference?

Elois, our Reference Clerk, asked me the other day if I would put something on the blog about our reference books. I said, "Of course," since I always want to tell you about the great things we have at the library. And here's her list:

• A Will Is Not Enough In Georgia (R346.054) - Simple, practical things you can do for maximum control and protection during your lifetime and to enable your loved ones to inherit your property with minimum cost and hassle. The book cover says: A Will cannot protect your assets, avoid probate, avoid guardianship, or provide for your healthcare or qualify for Medicaid. Authors: Amelia E. Pohl, Esq., and Georgia attorney Charles B. Pyke, Jr.
• Kiplinger's Know Your Legal Rights (R349.73), Protect Yourself From Common Legal Problems That Can Really Cost You - Your Money, Your Property, Your Family (Third Edition)
• Occupational Outlook Handbook 2006-07 Edition (R331.120) from the U.S. Department of Labor
• McGraw-Hill's Big Red Book of Resumes (R331.1)
• Model Policies and Forms for Georgia Employers 2007, HR Compliance Library (R331.11) by Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan LLP
• The Oxford Book of Governments of the World, A Student Companion; Volume 3: Sierra Leone - Zionism by Richard M. Pious (R320.3)

If you have any questions when you need a good reference, be sure to see Elois. She can put her finger on every reference book you need. . . .