Hot Document in May

Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008-09 Edition

Occupational Outlook Handbook published by U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is a nationally recognized source of career information describing the job duties, working conditions, training requirements, earnings, and job prospects in a wide variety of occupations.

The Handbook describes the job outlook over a projected 10-year period for occupations across the Nation; and it is designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. The Handbook is revised every two years.

Occupational Outlook Handbook is available on the Bureau of Labor Statistics Web site. A print copy of the Handbook is available in the Government Documents collection at Tarver Library.

EBSCO GreenFILE

Tarver Library has added EBSCO's GreenFILE, an open source database of Environment-related materials, to our database listing.

"GreenFILE offers well-researched information covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. Its collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles includes content on the environmental effects of individuals, corporations and local/national governments, and what can be done at each level to minimize these effects. Multidisciplinary by nature, GreenFILE draws on the connections between the environment and a variety of disciplines such as agriculture, education, law, health and technology. Topics covered include global climate change, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more. The database provides indexing and abstracts for approximately 384,000 records, as well as Open Access full text for more than 4,700 records."

End of the semester notes..

The faculty and staff at Tarver Library would like to wish all Mercer University students, faculty, and staff best wishes on final exams and hope that you have a great end to the semester and a great to start to the summer.

The Tarver Library will be open all summer so please stop by and let us know how we can help you.











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Job hunting tips

Are you about to graduate and looking for a job? Or just want to get a head start? I know its scary, but here are some resources that can help you land that job you're looking for!

Resume Tips: Know when to trash or rewrite your resume
Find a job with RSS Feeds
Communicating your weaknesses--yes it is scary, but can be done
Places to find jobs

and battles for Comp Sci majors!

and as always, your library! We have an entire section here at Tarver devoted to Career Resources. Stop by and take a look! If you have any other places that have been helpful to you please let others know in the comments.

Hot Document in April

County and City Data Book (CCDB): 2007

The U.S. Census Bureau has published the County and City Data Book 2007. The new edition contains essential data for any economic development official, regional planner, and urban researcher. It is the most comprehensive source of information on the social and economic structure of the individual counties and cities in the United States.

This updated edition includes:

• More than 175 data items for all states and the nation’s 3,142 counties
• Approximately 80 data items for 1,265 incorporated places with populations of 25,000 or more
• Nearly 80 additional items from the American Community Survey for 242 incorporated places with populations of 100,000 or more
• A complete list of metropolitan areas and their component counties with 2006 population estimates
• A complete set of state maps showing all counties and incorporated places with populations of 25,000 or more
  

Numerous figures and tables are included, along with five appendices. The County and City Data Book (CCDB) is a local area supplement to the Statistical Abstract of the United States.

The County and City Data Book is available on the Census Bureau Web site. A print copy of the CCDB is available in the Government Documents collection at Tarver Library.

Economic Stimulus Payments

Being a participant of Federal Depository Library Program, Tarver Library received Economic Stimulus Payment related informational materials. The Economic Stimulus Payment materials we received include:

• Tax Package 1040A-3, Information About Economic Stimulus Payments for Social Security, Veterans, and Other Beneficiaries

• Publication 4670, Economic Stimulus - General Information Flyer

All materials are displayed in the government documents area. Please come by the library to pick up the informational materials.

Please visit the Economic Stimulus Payments Information Center on the IRS web site for detailed information about the Economic Stimulus Payments.