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Graphic Universe(TM): Beowulf by Storrie, Paul D.; Randall, Ron
Lerner Publishing Group, 2007

Retold as a graphic novel, this action-packed edition brings to life one of the most enduring legends in the English language.

The hero of Beowulf is a brave and mighty warrior, known to have the strength of thirty men. At home in Geatland, Beowulf hears about the terrible troubles of his father's
friend, Hrothgar, the king of the Danes. Hrothgar's land is plagued by Grendel, a vicious monster who attacks the Danes by night. Beowulf sets sail to aid Hrothgar and the
Danes. But is Beowulf strong enough to slay the monstrous Grendel? And even if he succeeds, what other dangers lie ahead for the warrior-hero?

In this Graphic Universe(TM) edition from Lerner Publishing Group, the author and illustrator of Beowulf: Monster Slayer bring to life one of the most enduring myths in the English language. Action-packed and richly illustrated, this age-old story will engage readers of all ages with supreme artwork and a faithful interpretation of the original epic.

The UCF Libraries do not yet own this edition of Beowolf. The July eBook of the Month is provided through the generous support of Lerner Publishing Group. Graphic Universe(TM): Beowulf will be provided with free, unlimited access July 1-31, 2009. From the list of UCF databases, http://library.ucf.edu/Databases/, click on "N" to find NetLibrary, and click on NetLibrary to access Beowulf.

Want to turn in a better paper? OF COURSE you do!

It's easy: get help from the friendly experts at the University Writing Center. And now it's SUPER EASY because the Writing Center has hours in the main library. AND the Writing Center has expanded their summer library hours!

Just come (it's that easy) to Library Room 359

Monday, 10 am - 5 pm

Tuesday, 10 am - 3 pm

OR schedule an appointment at http://www.uwc.ucf.edu .

With help from the University Writing Center, countless UCF students have learned that better papers = better grades = better summer. Now it's your turn.

Need information on your student account, financial aid, registration, and courtesy reminders for books that are almost due? University communication with UCF students is sent to Knightsemail. Sign up for Knightsemail at http://www.knightsemail.ucf.edu

The only way you will receive emailed information from the University is through Knightsemail. So it is very important to sign up for your account.

This spring, the library began sending courtesy notices as reminders for books or other library items that will be due back to the library soon. If you have items checked out from the library, you will be receiving email reminders 3 – 5 days before the items are due. For UCF students the email reminders are sent to your Knight’s Email https://www.secure.net.ucf.edu/knightsmail

Sign up for Knightsemail. Stay informed!

Looking to find out more about the Supreme Court of the United States Judge Nominee - Sonia Sotomayor? The Library of Congress has put togather a list of resources on her and some of her rulings.

http://www.loc.gov/law/find/sotomayor.php

For brief biographical information, check Biography Master Index at http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/BioRC?locID=orla57816

The 2009 set of information literacy modules is now available for you to use to enhance students' information literacy knowledge and skills:

1. Focusing an Information Search (teaches advanced database search techniques)
2. Maximizing Google Scholar (demonstrates search techniques that will make searching Google Scholar more effective and efficient)
3. Recognizing a Research Study (identifies characteristics of a research study that distinguish it from other document types)

In addition to the three new modules, the current five modules have all been updated as new versions. (Please make sure to create new instances in order to use the updated modules. Instances created prior to May 11, 2009 will be based on the older module versions.)

1. Avoiding Plagiarism
2. Citing Sources Using MLA Style
3. Citing Sources Using APA Style
4. Creating a Search Strategy
5. Evaluating Web Sites

New, Easier Login Procedure:
You and your students will no longer need to activate an account via email in order to access the modules. The username remains your NID. Your password is your NID password. (Please remember that NID passwords are "scrambled" at the beginning of each semester and must be reset afterward.) If you are unsure of your NID password, you can reset it here: https://www.secure.net.ucf.edu/extranet/reset/validation.aspx?type=nid

To assign the modules, begin here: http://infolit.ucf.edu/faculty-gettingstarted

To facilitate the use of the modules, we've put together instructions you can cut and paste for students:

Below are links to Information Literacy Modules that you will complete. You will login with your NID and your NID password.
[Include link to your module instance here]
If you don't remember your NID, you can look it up on this site: https://my.ucf.edu/static_support/pidnidwrapper.html
If you're unsure of your NID password, you can reset the password using this online form: https://www.secure.net.ucf.edu/extranet/reset/validation.aspx?type=nid
If you need help or have questions, you can use this FAQ: http://infolit.ucf.edu/students-faq( http://infolit.ucf.edu/students-faq) or contact the Ask a Librarian service: http://library.ucf.edu/Ask

These instructions, as well as up-to-date news items including tips to manage your instances of modules, are available here: http://infolit.ucf.edu/faculty-news

As always, your input on future module topics, comments, or suggestions are welcomed at http://infolit.ucf.edu/faculty-feedback/

The free download of the week from Classical Music Library is Dukas' The Sorcerer's Apprentice, performed by the the Orchestre Symphonique de Radio-Tele-Luxembourg; Louis de Froment, conductor. See the Classical Music Library blogfor more information and to download the music. Enjoy this week's free download and enjoy more music courtesy of the UCF Libraries' subscription to Classical Music Library.