Under U. S. law, the U. S. Decennial Census remains closed to the public for 72 years to protect the privacy and rights of living people who may be named in the census. Currently, only the 1790 to 1930 Censuses are available to the public for research. On April 02, 2012, the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) will open the 1940 U. S. Census to the public. The census will be available free of charge on their web site, www.nara.gov. But, it will not be indexed by name. Ancestry.com will also receive the 1940 Census from NARA on that date. It will be available to the public in mid-April , without a name index on both their subscription site, www.Ancestry.com and on the Ancestry Library Edition. Once Ancestry receives the 1940 Census, they will immediately begin the task of compiling the name index. It may take a few years to complete but the census can be used if you already know where your ancestors lived. The Manchester City Library subscribes to the Ancestry Library Edition which is one of the databases on our public computers. HeritageQuest, the database you can search from home by using your library card, will also receive the non-indexed version of the 1940 Census and it, too, will also be indexed in a few years. Remember this is the census taken just prior to the U. S. entering World War II. Now is the time to begin compiling your list of ancestors and where they lived to save yourself time searching the1940 Census this Spring!
The 1940 U. S. Census Made Available
March 22nd, 2012 · Books, City Library, Events, Library Databases, NH Room, local history
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Business and Company Resource Center and Reference USA
March 19th, 2012 · City Library, Main Branch, Research Tip of the Week, Technology, West Branch
If you’re looking for information on the business world you need look no further than the library’s two databases Business and Company Resource Center and Reference USA. With Business and Company Resource Center you can search company profiles, industry rankings, product and brand names, and even investment reports. Reference USA has information on U.S. businesses as well as a white pages listing of U.S. households. With this database you can search for a business by name or do a custom search, narrowing down the results by 9 different factors, including number of employees, location, and type of industry. It is especially useful for job searches, people starting businesses, and marketing professionals.
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Travel to China!
March 16th, 2012 · Books, Children, City Library, Events, Main Branch, News, Teens
Going to China? Thinking about it? Maybe it’s on your bucket list of places to see. Don’t miss Travel to China: From Preparation to Immersion with Richard Ferland. Find out how best to plan for your trip, communicate with the locals, including the six phrases that will get you a better reception, and the three deadly sins that will not. Richard will also provide insight into the people, the climate, and the market, as well as share some survival essentials. The highlight of the presentation will be a slide show of Richard’s photography, taken during his extensive experience in China, having lived and worked there for a number of years. Richard is a National Association of Photoshop Professionals Member (NAPP), a member of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP), and proudly, a Merrimack Valley Camera Club Member, where he has received numerous awards, both locally and internationally. Whether you’re traveling to China, or simply want to see the country brought to life through the eyes and stories of someone who has, this program is not to be missed. Join us in the Winchell Room on March 20th from 7:00-8:15 PM for this wonderful discussion on travel to the far east. For more information, contact Steve Viggiano at sviggiano@manchesternh.gov or 624-6550 X323.
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I Call a Social!
March 13th, 2012 · City Library, Computer Classes, Events, Main Branch, NH Room, Teens
Social media is a phrase being tossed around a lot these days, but it can sometimes be difficult to answer the question of what is social media. The best way to define social media is to break it down. Media is an instrument on communication, like a newspaper or a radio, so social media would be a social instrument of communication. Think of regular media as a one-way street where you can read a newspaper or listen to a report on television, but you have very limited ability to give your thoughts on the matter. Social media, on the other hand, is a two-way street that gives you the ability to communicate too. Because social media is such a broad term, it covers a large range and type of websites. The one common link between these websites is that you are able to interact with the website and interact with other visitors. Here are some interesting facts about social media:
Social networking now accounts for 22% of all time spent online in the US.
Facebook tops Google for weekly traffic in the U.S.
Social Media has overtaken pornography as the #1 activity on the web.
If Facebook were a country it would be the world’s 3rd largest.
The number of social media users age 65 and older grew 100 percent throughout 2010, so that one in four people in that age group are now part of a social networking site.
On Tuesday, March 20th we will be hosting an introductory class on social media applications. This class will be part hands on/part discussion and is intended for those who are new to social media. The class will run from 2-3 PM in the Winchell Room of the main branch. Registration is required, so please visit our website or call us (at 624-6550 X320) to register.
See you at the library!
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Movies at Your Library
March 11th, 2012 · Children, City Library, Events, Grades 6-12, Main Branch, Movies, Teens
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In Remembrance
March 9th, 2012 · City Library, News
Nancy C. Wovkonish of Manchester and Auburn, N. H. passed away on March 4, 2012. Prior to her retirement, Nancy served the Manchester City Library for 35 years, most recently in the periodical room. She was active in many library, hereditary, and fraternal organizations. The staff of the Manchester City Library wishes to extend its sympathies to her family and friends.
Click here to read Nancy’s obituary.
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Goodreads: Your Online Bookshelf and Social Network
March 8th, 2012 · Books, City Library, Events, Main Branch, News
Goodreads.com is a free website which offers several useful tools to readers. Below is a list of a few things you can do on Goodreads.
- Keep track of the books you’ve read
- Make a list of books to read
- Share what you’ve read/ are reading on your Facebook timeline
- Let your friends know what you’ve read
- Add the Goodreads app to your e-Reader
- Rate books
- Read and write book reviews
- Join book clubs
- Find out where to buy or loan books
- Search and browse for new books
- Take book quizzes and answer trivia
- Explore lists of books by genre and lists made by other members
- Discuss books with authors
“The pleasure of all reading is doubled when one lives with another who shares the same books.” – Katherine Mansfield
One of things I like most about Goodreads is being able to share the books I love with friends. Since Goodreads and Facebook can be linked, you can become Goodreads friends with your Facebook friends. You can share the titles of what you are reading and read friend’s reviews on what they’re read. It’s easier than ever to get a good book review from a friend and discover a book worth reading.
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West Manchester Anime Club Meets
February 28th, 2012 · Events, Grades 6-12, Teens, West Branch
Jonathan Beaudette, the anime expert who attended our last anime program, will join us to watch anime movies, discuss anime books, share drawings and get ideas for future meetings. He also promises to show us how to legally watch anime online free! Due to the content we have set an age requirement of 12 years old or older for this event. Snacks will be provided. So if you love anime and want to join the Anime Club at the West Branch, please plan to join us on Wednesday, March 7th at 7:00 PM at the West Branch Meeting Room.
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The Invisible Wall: A Love Story That Broke Barriers
February 25th, 2012 · Book Group, Books, City Library, Events, Main Branch
 The Brown Bag Book Club will discuss The Invisible Wall: A Love Story That Broke Barriers by Harry Bernstein. “There are places that I have never forgotten. A little cobbled street in a smoky mill town in the North of England has haunted me for the greater part of my life. It was inevitable that I should write about it and the people who lived on both sides of its ‘Invisible Wall.’ ” The invisible wall runs down the middle of a street occupied by Christians and Jews in an impoverished section of a town in the north of England. Two people from opposite sides of the street fall in love and of course, it’s complicated. This discussion will be on February 28th from 12:00-1:30 PM in the Hunt Room of the main library. For more information contact the Reference Desk at 624-6550 ext. 319. |
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Career Cruising
February 23rd, 2012 · City Library, Main Branch, NH Room, Teens, Trustees, West Branch
Hunting for your first job? Maybe a new job? Are you looking to change careers? We can help. The Manchester City Library is pleased to offer Career Cruising, an industry-leading online career guidance and planning system. Simply create a profile, then take one or more of Career Cruising’s assessments to determine your skills, learning style, and careers that best suit your interests. From here, you can research and explore careers based on criteria you specify. Search by industry, education level, salary, or what subjects you excelled at in school. There’s even a section for military careers. Read and listen to interviews from professionals within those careers, and find out what they like, and don’t like, about their jobs, as well as what you can expect during a typical day at work.
Once you’ve chosen a career that interests you, find out which schools offer the training you’ll need. Compare schools, get help planning your application, and learn more about financial aid.
Maybe you’ve already graduated…a long time ago. You’re not looking for a school. You want to write a resume! Career Cruising can help with that as well, working with you to build a resume you can store right online. Once you’ve finished your resume, Career Cruising lets you search for jobs from thousands of company career sites and job boards at once. You’ll find advice on how to write a cover letter and prepare for the interview, as well as how to succeed during those crucial first few days on the job.
No matter where you are in your job search, Career Cruising can help. Try it out next time you visit the library. Or, try it from home using your Manchester City Library card number. Let us know what you think.
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