Tag Archives: research

Only fair!

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Miriam

Here’s a curiosity I can’t resist sharing: the first National Science Fair in 1950 had a girls’ division and a boys’ division.

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When in doubt, ask a real person

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Miriam

Web-based research is great and all, but sometimes nothing beats talking to a real person. One of my favorite tricks when researching an obscure topic (like a certain kind of microphone) is to pick up the phone and call someone. … Continue reading →

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I do not understand the point of curated databases

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Miriam

Lately I’ve been volunteering to do usability testing for Yale’s library. Well, “volunteering” is probably too generous a word, since Yale pays pretty well, in the form of iTunes and Barnes & Noble gift cards. I like the gift cards, … Continue reading →

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R.I.P., Mudd Library

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Miriam

Who could love a library named Mudd? Especially when the library in question looks like a bunker, has terrible lighting, and offers no good places to sit? Well, I do (or did), and I’ll tell you why.

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