1940 Census To Be Released Online

For the first time, access to the1940 US Census data will be available online. The National Archives and US Census Department have partnered to release the 1940 Census data on a new website to go live April 2, 2012. Census data is of use to genealogists, sociologists, historians, and more. The 1940 Census reflected the end of the Great Depression and gives a picture of life seventy years ago.

Check out Top 10 Global Megatrends

Keynote speaker Larry Johnson, CEO of the New Media Consortium, shared with the Library Technology Conference 2012, top 10 megatrends developed from The Horizon Project Retreat including folks from Higher education, K-12 education, and museums. This is very cool!

Join the St. Kate's Library March Madness Contest!

Click here to join the March Madness contest. Click "Register Now," then after filling out information, click "continue." Then enter the password "katies," and you'll be ready to fill out your bracket. Entries must be in before the games start Thursday. Email jdquinn@stkate.edu with any questions.

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The Libraries maintain a page on Facebook that includes research hints, study tips, general interest links, and upcoming events. You can also post/ask questions and get help via our wall.

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Tax Season

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Tax season is upon us! Find out how to download tax forms for federal and state. Get links to e-file and read the frequently asked questions about filing taxes.

LibGuides: Taxes

Our Favorite Non-Required Reading: Staff Picks from the Minneapolis Collection

Want to know what the staff and student workers in the Minneapolis Library are reading?  Check out the display at the Minneapolis Campus Library to see their favorite fiction and non-fiction reads.

Downton Abbey Meets Online Database

ARTstor, a digital library of more than one million images in the areas of art, architecture, the humanities, and social sciences, has been exploring the art of the Downton Abbey. The Downton Abbey television series has attracted many fans with its soap opera-like plots and luscious sets and costumes. Through ARTstor, view World War I era gowns, shoes, architecture, and paintings.

early 1900s evening dresses