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Library Receives over 200 Books from NOAA Coastal Services Center
October 1, 2008

In October 2008, the library received over 200 books donated by the NOAA Coastal Services Center. These items greatly improve the library's collection in coastal zone planning, fisheries, sustainable development, management, and many other topics. All items can be checked out by DNR staff. DNR field staff should contact the librarian and materials will be sent to them. Click here to view the entire list of items

Library Hosts New Books Party
July 30, 2008

On July 30, 2008, the Carter Library hosted a New Books Party to celebrate and promote the new books and DNR publications acquired in the past year at the DNR library. In total, over 60 people stopped by for snacks and the chance to review the new books, and over 30 books were checked out!  Click here to view pictures

Library Creates Bibliography of DNR Authors in the Scientific Literature
June 10, 2008

The library has created a new online bibliography of peer-reviewed journal articles, books, book chapters, and published conference proceedings authored by DNR employees at their time of employment at DNR.  Click here to view the bibliography.

Library Participates in 2008 DNR Green Fair
April 17, 2008

On April 17, 2008, the library participated in the first ever DNR Green Fair, sponsored by the DNR Office for a Sustainable Future.  The library provided information about library services, a display of library books and journals, and lots of free handout.  Click here to view pictures

Library Hosts Leap Day Bake Off
February 29, 2008

On Feb. 29th, the Carter Library hosted a bake-off, challenging DNR employees to bring their best. 12 mouth-watering items were entered in the competition, and over 70 people stopped by to taste and vote on their favorites.  Click here to view pictures and recipes

Library Opens Office for Field Staff Use
October 1, 2007

Now DNR Field Staff can get comfortable when they visit Tawes. There's a computer, desk, and telephone in the library especially for field staff, with access to the internet, intranet, printer, fax machine, and photocopier.

Library Surprises Tawes Staff with Breakfast and Information
September 26, 2007

The librarian with assistance from invertebrate ecologist Jen Selfridge surprised Tawes staff as they arrived to work with free donuts, homemade cookies, and information about library services. A selection of books dealing with sustainability were available for check-out, as well as a bibliography of sustainability resources in the library and online.

New Shelving Doubles Space for Journals
August 28, 2007

Thanks to the Oxford Research Lab, the library received 765 linear feet of metal library shelving at no cost. This more than doubles the space for journals in the library. Many thanks to the staff at Oxford, Matapeake, and Tawes who all pitched in to move, unload, and set up the shelves!!

Fisheries Funds Journal Subscriptions
May 4, 2007

Fisheries has funded print and online subscriptions to the Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences and American Fisheries Society journals including Fisheries, Journal of Aquatic Animal Health, North American Journal of Aquaculture, North American Journal of Fisheries Management, and Transactions of the American Fisheries Society. DNR employees can access the online subscriptions or visit the library to use the print copies.

 

 

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Email: awheeler@dnr.state.md.us

 



 

 


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