RIP, Maurice Sendak, You Wild Thing

Sendak will be best remembered for his children's books, but he also developed productions of opera and ballet for stage and television. And in 2003 he collaborated with playwright Tony Kushner to publish a book and an opera called Brundibar, a story about children in the Holocaust. His works, at their core, were about the same thing, as he told NPR in 1993: "Children surviving childhood is my obsessive theme and my life's concern."

Check out Sendak's recent and hilarious appearance on The Colbert Report:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/25/colbert-report-maurice-sendak_n_1231297.html

New ADA-compatible Desk!

       

This excellent table’s legs are positioned towards the rear, which allows wheelchairs to slide fully underneath the unit. Also, the crank at the front of the table permits uses to raise/lower the unit to meet their individual needs, thus accommodating all types of wheelchairs and scooters.

We're truly happy to be able to make our resources more fully accessible to patrons who are not ambulatory.

New Stuff!

Yes, loads of the books in the stacks look like (and/or are) antiques, but please know that we're acquiring new books(and DVD's and e-books and and...) all the time.  We have an extraordinary crew of folks working behind the scenes to make sure our collection is up-to-date, comprehensive, and of specific use to students, faculty and members of the community.
Though we're technically an academic library we have a very extensive collection -- just check out our cookbooks, or horse books, or popular DVD's (new discs include The Way and Midnight in Paris, 2 of my favorites from 2011) or novels, or or...!
Click below for a glimpse of some of our newest acquisitions:

https://mail.palomar.edu/owa/attachment.ashx?attach=1&id=RgAAAACcsaDMUIAGTLASwS9pOic8BwAyB0yAMdv9TZXqC6YRW7vsAdtVIGITAAAyB0yAMdv9TZXqC6YRW7vsAjW8rhzDAAAJ&attid0=EABHUqJCiuKvQLuyLR9%2b%2f%2bJr&attcnt=1

Blurbage, April 2012

Work Your Way Around the World, Griffith, Susan. Crimson Publishing, 2009.
HF5549.5 .E45 G74 2009

""Want to travel the world but can't afford to? Written by the world expert on working around the world, this book is crammed with information and tips from people who are out there living their dream. It explains the best job opportunities, how to get work permits, travelling safely and more."

-- from the book jacket


The Real Romney, Kranish, Michael and Helman, Scott. Harper Collins, 2012.
E901.1 .R66 K73 2012

"(The authors) delve searchingly into the psyche of a complex man now at his most critical juncture... They show the remarkable lengths to which Romney has gone in ordder to succeed in politics and business, shrewdly shifting identities as needed, and always carefully safeguarding his public image. For the first time, readers will gain a full understanding of... the kind of man who may be running their country."

-- from the book jacket

2011 Tax Stuff

Information about 2011 Income Tax Forms:

State of California 2011 Income Tax Forms

Paper forms available at the San Marcos campus library:

540 & 540 A—booklet & forms

540EZ—booklet & forms

Paper forms available at the Escondido Center library:
540 & 540 A—booklet & forms

State of California Franchise Tax Board Website: https://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/search/index.aspx

U.S. Federal Government IRS Income Tax Forms

The Palomar libraries do not have any paper federal income tax forms.
Paper copies of tax forms & booklets can be obtained by mail. Call 1-800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676) Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 10:00 pm local time – except Alaska and Hawaii which follow Pacific time – to order current year forms, instructions & publications as well as prior year forms & instructions by mail. You will receive your order by mail, usually within 10 days.

Federal income tax forms and information can also be obtained by visiting a Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC). There is one located in San Marcos at 1 Civic Center Drive. Hours are Mon-Fri- 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Phone (760) 736-7355

U.S. Federal Government IRS Website: http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/index.html?portlet=103

Goodbye(but Hello), Brittanica

A moment of silence, please(at least among those of us who grew up with the venerable tomes:)
After 244 years in print, Encyclopedia Brittanica will cease to publish its multiple-volume, hard-copy version.
Not to despair, though, for the good people at EB will continue to publish their excellent and always up-to-date online version of the great encyclopedia, which can be reached here:
http://www.britannica.com/

For more information, check out this news link:
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/upshot/encyclopaedia-britannica-ends-print-run-005141357.html

E-Books!

Did you know that the Palmoar College Library has over 11,000 e-books?!

This collection is a magnificent resource. You don't have to leave the comfort of your room, house, bed, cafe table, whatever, to access a book. And you don't have to compete with classmates for 1 or 2 available items to get your project done on time. And no overdue charges!
Know too that we'll be adding to this collection regularly.
Browse our eBooks by following this link: Browse eBooks ...