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Flu.gov is a U.S. government web site that offers comprehensive information on influenza, including the H1N1 (swine) and seasonal strains. The site provides a basic definition of influenza; descriptions of the various strains; descriptions of symptoms; recommendations for prevention and treatment; pandemic updates for the nation and states; information on vaccination and vaccine safety; special advice for parents, pregnant women, and seniors; a flu shot locator map; and much more. The "News, PSAs & Outreach" section includes streaming video, podcasts, and links to other authoritative sites.

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"Web 2.0" is a general term for the many new Web sites and online applications that promote user participation and networking. This handy guide to Web 2.0 is intended for both novice and expert users. It provides an exhaustive listing of sites and applications, both the well-known (e.g., Wikipedia, MySpace, and YouTube) and the obscure (e.g., Tagzania, Bebo, and Lazybase). Sites are grouped according to their functions, such as blogging, e-commerce, or social networking. For each site, there is an explanation of what it does, how it works, and why people use it. New users will appreciate the many illustrations, step-by-step instructions, and glossary of common Internet terms. Advanced users will enjoy exploring the lengthy lists of URLs for less familiar sites. This is a fun and helpful introduction to today's Web.

Twitter is perhaps the hottest new social networking site. It enables its users to communicate with very short text messages known as "tweets" that are sent via computer or cell phone. Tweets, which can be no longer than 140 characters, are displayed on the author's Twitter profile page and delivered to the author's subscribers, or "followers." This guide provides new users with information on Twitter's features, functions, etiquette, and benefits. It shows how to set up a Twitter account, write effective tweets, build a network of followers, and incorporate third-party applications. The author explains how Twitter's benefits extend beyond personal communication to uses by professional, non-profit, and community organizations.

What's New in the Library

The Library now has textbooks for many courses taught at Truman College. These are kept in a separate collection at the front of the Library behind the Circulation Desk. You can read these textbooks within the Library but cannot borrow them to take home. In order to read a textbook, you must take the following steps:

1. Find out the author's name and title for your textbook. You can usually get this information from your course syllabus, a copy of which is available on Blackboard.

2. Look up your textbook in the Course Textbook Collection List to find its Item Number. Within this list, textbooks are first grouped by general subject area (such as Social Sciences or Communication), then listed alphabetically by the author's last name. Printed copies of the Course Textbook Collection List are available at the Circulation Desk and the Reference Desk. A PDF copy is also posted under "Resources" at this web site.

3. Write down your textbook's Item Number on a slip of paper, then take it and your Truman I.D. to the Circulation Desk. A library staff member will loan you the book for a period of two hours, after which you must return it.

If you have any questions about the Course Textbook Collection, please ask for help from a librarian or the library staff.