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Here is how to find information about a song, a band, an oldie or a singer...

new or old... Go ahead and give it a try.

I need more information about a song (e.g., band or song name, songwriter).

The following web sites have a wealth of information for oldies music lovers and collectors:

1. Library of Congress Recorded Sound Section Database (SONIC) - This is one entry point to the US Government's massive record collection whose holdings include over 100,000 45s catalogued to date. Click on either the "Commercial 78s, 45s, and Cassettes" or "Music Only" links under "Special Search Screens" on the right hand side to access the search form. Here, you can verify a song title and obtain other information such as performing artist(s), B-side song, record label, and songwriter(s).

2. Global Electronic Music Marketplace (GEMM) - GEMM is a marketplace made up of thousands of music stores, both small and large (and not all online). All the stores' listings, which include numerous 45 rpm recordings, have been conveniently consolidated into one big database where you can find/verify a song title, performing artist(s), B-side song, and record label information.

3. US Copyright Office Online - This is another valuable (and often overlooked) resource for verifying a song title and finding its songwriter(s). You can also find complete lists of all copyrighted works by a performing artist or songwriter.

4. British Library National Sound Archive (NSA) Catalogue - If you cannot find whatever you are looking for in the LOC SONIC database (see above) or need information on British oldies or American oldies that may have also charted in the UK, check out this web site. Here, you will find an astronomical collection of sound recordings of all types with record label and other information. Click on the "Advanced Search" tab to access the Advanced Search form.

5. ASCAP - ACE Database - ACE is a database of song titles licensed by ASCAP in the United States. For each title, you can find the names of the songwriters and the names, contact persons, addresses and, in most cases, phone numbers of publishers to contact if you want to use the work. For most of the titles, you'll find some of the artists who have made commercial recordings. If you cannot find your song title in the ACE database, it may not be licensed through ASCAP, in which case you should try the BMI and SESAC databases. (See below.)

6. BMI Repertoire - This website offers information very similar to that of ASCAP (see above) for song titles licensed through BMI.

7. SESAC - If you are looking for information on a song not licensed through either ASCAP or BMI, this organization offers information similar to ASCAP and BMI (see above). Click on the "Repertory Search" button to access their database.

8. All Music Guide (AMG) - This web site also offers a wealth of song title information and is especially useful if the only information you have about a song is the album on which it is included. The AMG web site can be searched by band or song name, album title, or record label.

9. Bowling Green State University Jerome Library - This web site is the best place to go if your song is on an old LP album and you cannot find it at AMG (see above). Select "SOUND RECORD" under "Material Type" to restrict your search to the sound recordings archive.

10. eBay - Due to its numerous listings (which change daily), eBay has amassed a huge repository of information on all types of music recordings and accompanying song title information. For example, valuable information as found on old record jackets is searchable through their web site.

11. Google Groups - Here, you can access the Usenet archives which have a goldmine of useful information for music hobbyists. For example, see above for ways to use the Usenet archives to find long-lost tunes from half-forgotten song fragments.

12. Google - All of the above web sites are fine examples of what can be found via the "hidden" Internet not normally accessible by search engines. By far, the best search engine to round out your search is Google. Often, if you choose your search terms even halfway right, the results you are looking for will magically "float" right to the top.

Super Bowl XLIV is Coming Soon!!!

Football, Super Bowl, Football, Super Bowl…

So...It's that time of year again! Super Bowl XLIV (here is a goofy link to Roman numerals which, in layman’s terms is Super Bowl 44…sheesh. Where have all the years gone?!

Here is the direct link to the super official Super Bowl XLIV website.

So, who is going to win the big game? Here are two sites that might help you make that all-important decision!

Sports Illustrated, ESPN

Now, if you are watching the game with some friends and family, you are probably going to be chowing down. Here are a few food related links to help the game go faster when you are waiting for the pizza delivery guy!

Domino’s

Pepsi

Papa John’s

Oh, and when you do make it to the Halftime show of SB44, this is what you’ll be watching. You’ll also learn about FanJam, Super Bowl Saturday Night and you can get an overview of the whole SB44.

Finally, when you are completely worn out by the sheer size and audacity of the biggest game of the year, you might want to check out this site for some relaxation and to take down the excitement level a notch!

Or you might want to come to the library and find out about past Super Bowls or football or whatever…click here for the world’s best website where you can find anything to educate, amuse, or entertain yourself. Enjoy the game.

Still looking for ideas for a holiday meal?

Come to the library and take a look at these wonderful cook books for your Thanksgiving celebration:




The American patriot's treasury of Thanksgiving dinner ideas by Carrie Franzwa, (2008)

Call #: 641.568 F




Matha's classic Thanksgiving [DVD], (2005)

Call #: DVD 641.568 M





My New Orleans by John Besh, (2009)

Call #: 641.5975 B

The comfort table : recipes for everyday occasions / Katie Lee ; photography by Miki Duisterhof. (2009)
Call #: 641.5973 L

The healthy hedonist holidays : a year of multicultural, vegetarian-friendly holiday feasts / Myra Kornfeld, (2007)

Call # 641.568 K

Thanksgiving entertaining / recipes, LouPappas (2005)

Call #: 641.568 P

Tried & true Thanksgiving & Christmas : top 200 recipes. (2002)

Call #: 641.568 T

The Thanksgiving table : recipes and ideas to create your own holiday tradition / by Diane Morgan, (2001)

Call #: 641.568 M

Thanksgiving 101 : celebrate America's favorite holiday with America's Thanksgiving expert, (1998)

Call #: 641.568 R

Thanksgiving dinner / Kathryn K. Blue, Anthony Dias Blue, (1990)

Call #: 641.568 B

Please ask reference librarians for more materials.

Recently, there has been a lot of speculation about the Swine Influenza (Swine Flu). In the following Blog, I hope to answer questions that you may have.

For further information, you can try one of these sites. If you have concerns, please contact your health care provider.

Flu.Gov
A federal government Website managed by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is one of the largest integrated, not-for-profit group practice in the world.

CDC
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The following information has been provided by CNN Health.com

What is swine flu?
Swine influenza, or flu, is a contagious respiratory disease that affects pigs. It is caused by a type-A influenza virus. Outbreaks in pigs occur year-round. The most common version is H1N1. The current strain is a new variation of an H1N1 virus, which is a mix of human and animal versions.

Does swine flu affect humans
While the virus causes regular outbreaks in pigs, people usually are not struck by swine flu. However, there have been instances of the virus spreading to people -- and then from one person to another. The only difference is, says the CDC, transmission in the past did not spread beyond three people -- as it has done this time.

What is behind the spread of the virus this time?
Researchers do not know yet know. People usually get swine flu from infected pigs. For example, farmers handling infected pigs can contract the virus. However, some human cases have occurred without contact with pigs or places they inhabited.

What are the symptoms of swine flu?
The symptoms are similar to the common flu. They include fever, lethargy, lack of appetite, coughing, runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

What do we know about human to human spread of swine flu?
In September 1988, a previously healthy 32-year-old pregnant woman was hospitalized for pneumonia and died 8 days later. A swine H1N1 flu virus was detected. Four days before getting sick, the patient visited a county fair swine exhibition where there was widespread influenza-like illness among the swine. How does the virus spread?
The virus spreads the same way the seasonal flu does. When an infected person coughs or sneezes around another person, the latter is put at risk. People can become infected by touching something with the flu virus on it and then touching their mouth, nose or eyes. An infected person can pass the virus to another before any symptoms even develop.

Can swine flu be fatal?
Just like the regular flu, swine flu worsens pre-existing medical conditions in people. So people with already compromised immune systems can die after contracting it.

What does the World Health Organization mean when it says swine flu has "pandemic potential"?
If the virus spreads over a wide geographic area and affects a large segment of the population, it is upgraded from an "epidemic" to a "pandemic."

How can one keep from getting swine flu?
Several everyday steps can help prevent the spread of germs: Washing hands frequently; avoiding close contact with people who are sick; and avoiding touching surfaces that might be contaminated.

Are there medicines to treat swine flu?
Yes, the CDC recommends using anti-viral drugs. They keep the virus from reproducing inside the body. And in an infected person, the drugs make the illness milder.