E-book for Learning Express

I looked at Culinary Arts. I enjoy working with Food and creating recipes. I'm detailed oriented but having people want something on a timely basis. I think that good food takes time. Now, if a person plans ahead, demands can be met in the restaurant. Fast food restaurants would not be that fun to work in because there is not much opportunity to be creative. The menu seems to be already set according to the theme of the given food/store chain. A family dining place might be open to more creativity.

Learning Express

This site is great for anyone to practice for an exam. For students who are preparing for the college prep tests - this website offers a great opportunity for to take a practice exam. I recommend that she take a look at the skills required for the job. This job requires people skills and being organized. Also, should consider taking the typing test because she will be working with technology. If a student is interested in a specific career like nurse or pharmacist, they can take a look at the skills required for the career to see if they're interested. Students can take a practice exams, also. Library Express is great to use and have practice taking required tests for an interested career, job or for educational purposes.

Mango Languages

In this discovery, I took a look at Mango Language at the South Dakota Library Website. This database offers info and lessons about different languages. The language that I looked up was spanish. It's like taking a trip without having to spend any money, book a flight - how fun is that? It shows you how to talk, enjoy the food and culture before going on an actual trip - if you want. What a great preplanner to your trip!!! It was fun to learn about things that I may not see myself having the opportunity to learn. Mango Langauges site offers an insight on the possibilities to understand different cultures and languages. Patrons will enjoy these travel prerequisites!!! Learning to greet people, practice ahead of time, get pointers and generally prepare you for future travels - if the opportunity presents itself! Making time to look and understand could be an issue.

Chilton Repair Research continued

The next task is to see if the 2003 Yukon had any recalls. My findings were:Flourescent Retail Product Campaign Postcard on May of 2006 which had to do with warranty. So far, my vehicle has been great to me - now I have a family member who purchase a 2006 Yukon Denali (with extra bells and whistles) and they have had some problems to deal with. So newer, isn't always better. Research vehicle before purchasing. If you like a certain brand and it works for you, stay with it. Developing relationships with servicing of products is very important, if you have good people to work with, you will be happy with the services that are provided. Just like the library, has great resources and people - go take a look and find valuable insight to help you in life. The last question that we are researching is about the brakes on the vehicle. I did not realize how extensive brakes are. Systems, anti-lock discs, hydraulic and parking are just the surface of the brakes on my vehicle. It's important that these all function properly so when I'm driving or taking special cargo like our youth - it's imperative everything is working. There's a lot of info here to consume and taking the time to do so. If it's your owned item, you need to know about it. Vehicles are an investment and get us from point A to B. I'm glad I have a great repair person that keeps my vehicle in great working condition - less to worry about when I hit the road!

Chilton Auto Library Research

Now, I don't know very few people who can afford to by a vehicle that would have less than 30,000 miles on it. If you do, congrats. But this site - Chilton Auto Repair @ the State Library website. When I looked up my vehicle, a 2003 Yukon (which I love to drive to haul children, items to cater, books, cookies, Girl Scouts or once in a while to pull my trailer), I found that at 30,000 miles - I didn't really find a table that showed this so I picked the closest at 25,000 miles: cooling system and hoses clamps need to be inspected; exhaust system and heat sheilds & fuel system. I bought my vehicle when it had 100,000 miles and now I'm at 160,000 miles with just a u-joint replaced. I have my local service repair person change the oil and check everything every 3,000 miles. It's my only vehicle to use out-of-town to referee ball games so I need to rely on it 100%. Yes, maybe I need something a little more efficient on fuel, but feeling safe out in the west rural area is very important! This can be a great site for those who want to see about their own wear and tear on their vehicle or if they are looking to buy a different one. I can also see students who enjoy working on vehicles may research this source. As I work on this course, I may need to PR these sites more to my patrons and will work on a newspaper article for my local paper. Maybe more people will come to the library and take a look at the sites provided by the State Library.

World Book Foreign Language Site - Lesson 1c

The World Book Foreign Language Site offers info for those who speak or read other languages. These sites offer dictionaries for language in French and Spanish. The visual dictionary can help those who need a picture help better understand words. Patrons who are taking a foreign language class, can listen to someone else to read and listen how words are pronounced and better understand the language and how to speak it.

World Book Online Lesson 1b

Today, I looked at World Book for Public - This is a fun website for younger children. The mammal that I researched was a badger.

The American Badger is a digger, like to burrow in the dirt; and lives in grasslands of North America. The next site: World Book Info Finder revealed more info about Badgers. There was much more information for middle school students or anyone looking for extra info about badgers such as where exactly they are found in the world or their scientific name. There are extras such as videos and content standards in relation to South Dakota School Curriculum. World Book Online Reference Center offers current events about countries all over the world. I choose Poland because my great grandmother was born there and came to the United States in the early 1900's. This site reveals information about the country, it's politics, historical events, ebooks, articles, maps and much more. Users can find a vast amount of info here.

SDSL Electronic Challenge

I just started the South Dakota State Library Electronic Challenge where librarian can learn more about the great resources that the State Library has. This provides the opportunity to incorporate into my library skill classes and share with patrons at our library. 1. World Book Online for kids: This week's lesson is exploring World Book Online. This is interesting because this is exactly what I'm have my students do this week. My favorite activity is having the K-2 grades compare and contrast animals. The pictures do not give it justice - but comparing an anteater with an armdillo makes it that more interesting. In class, we get a ruler out and actually measure the difference of the animals and learn that an anteater is much longer than an armidillo. 2. Using World Book Student, I found more information and indepth answers about Armidillos. This animals can be as large as 100 lbs. and a tail that measures 20 inches long. 3. World Book Advanced offers options for patrons in looking up primary resources or encylopedia references. It's great to have up-to date info about events happening and facts. Patrons may enjoy other sources to look at that relate to the U.S. and current events. This can be better than the newspaper because it's current and may be easier to find. I choose Switerzerland because my grandfather was born here then adopted by his aunt and uncle in the early 1900's in the U.S. 4. World Book Discoverer - it translates the text for those who may have difficult reading the info. Pictures are also included.