1. brouhaha
2." Okay guys, one more thing, this summer when you're being inundated with all this American bicentennial Fourth Of July brouhaha, don't forget what you're celebrating, and that's the fact that a bunch of slave-owning, aristocratic, white males didn't want to pay their taxes." Ms. Ginny Stroud from the movie Dazed and Confused
3. brouhaha (BROO-ha-ha), noun
An event that involves or invokes excitement, turmoil, or conflict.
4. The cause of all the brouhaha in the lobby was due to one Steven Tyler making his way from his limousine to the elevator.

library scavenger hunt

1. What type of system is used to organize the books in the MLK Library? Briefly describe how it works.

-MLK Library uses the Library of congress system as well as the Dui Decimal system to organize the books. The Library of Congress system allows more space.

2. What's in the "Browsing Library" on the first floor?

-Its called the Brandenberg collection and it has current best sellers and new dvd's as well as cd's.

3. What types of electronic databases are available in the MLK Library?

-Many: AATA online, Academic Search Premiere, ACLS Humanities E-book, ACM digital library, etc.

4. Briefly explain how to access the library's electronic databases.

-You have to log in with SJSU pin or Library pin

5. List 10 daily newspapers that are available in the MLK Library.

-Spartan Daily, Mercury News, New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco Examiner, Parenting on the Peninsula, News for Chinese, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and USA Today.

6. Give the title and call numbers of a video, DVD and CD.

-DVD: “Food Inc” DVD 338.19 Food

-Video: “Families of France” J VIDEO 944 Families

- CD: world music/instrumental music CD WORLD MC

7. Find a reference book; give the title and call number, and briefly describe the type of information found in this book.

-The World Book encyclopedia: REF 030 World vol. 1

This is an A-Z general reference encyclopedia

8. Find a DVD, CD, newspaper and book in a foreign language. Give the title and call number for each.

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9. List five magazines available the MLK Library.

-City Wide Activity Guide -Disabled Dealer-Ananda -Psychic Reader -Time Magazine

10. Locate a scholarly article on John Steinbeck. Give the call number, title and author.

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11. Locate a book about Steinbeck. Give the call number, title and author.

-A descriptive bibliography of part of the Steinbeck Collection at California State University, San Jose / by Dana Pitts.
vii, 32 leaves ;
Call Number(s): PS3537.T3234 Z79234x 1973

12. Find a book on farm labor in the California Room. Give the call number, title and author.

-Farmworkers

Title:
Author:
Location: Clipping File-California Call #: Envelopes
Source: Source Date:
Page:
See also United Farmworkers
full record

13. Find a book on San Jose in the California room. Give the call number, title and author.

-Title: When San Jose Was Young
Author:
Location: When San Jose Was Young Scrapbooks Call #: Scrapbooks
Source: San Jose Mercury Source Date: 12/11/1933
Page: 89
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14. Find a book on California minorities. Give the call number, title and author.

-MINORITIES

Title:
Author:
Location: Clipping File-Santa Clara County
Call #: Envelopes
Source: Source Date:
Page: Volume:
Note:

15. What is in the MLK's Cultural Heritage Center collections?

- Books on MLK as well as books on issues that took place during that era. There are also pictures of his birth home and articles about MLK from many years ago.

16. List three things you'll find in the Center for Beethoven Studies.

- A bust

- Piano(s)

- Sheet music

17. What is the difference between a scholarly journal and a popular magazine? How can you tell them apart? (2 pts.)

-Scholarly magazines use researchers with expertise in specific area studied and also have clearly defined structure where as popular magazines have no specific interest and are geared towards general public. Popular magazines also contain pictures and illustrations where scholarly journals may include charts and graphs.

18. List five mass comm (journalism/PR/advertising) journals available in the MLK Library.

-American communication journal, Atlantic journal of communication, Global media and communication, Journal of creative communications, Journal of mass media ethics

19. How many art installations are there in the library? Briefly describe your favorite one.

-33 pieces

-The one that was interesting to me was the bust of Lincoln located in the California room

Pretty Beauty Nail Salon. BLOG 3: A Fly on the Wall

Its half past two and the plaza is buzzing with infectious excitement. This piazza in particular, is one of immense popularity and this fact paired with a rather ineffective parking layout has got me looking, no hunting for a spot. Ah ha! On days like this, a pull through parking space is just what a girl in need of some therapy can appreciate. You know, it really is the little things in life. With one quick honk from my horn at a cyan colored Prius eyeing my spot, I maneuver in and throw my baby in park. I pop my door open, take a step outside. In one sweeping motion I release my jingling keys from the ignition, slam my door closed, and alarm my auto. The sound of my sandals slapping the pavement accompanies the squeals of four year olds frolicking in front of the frozen yogurt shop and their respective mothers chiding a jumble of reproachful but all at once soothing remarks at them. Finally at my destination, I take a swift step in the door and am immediately comforted by an old, familiar smell. Ahh, the nail salon. There really is no aroma like the scent that greets you in the nail salon. A blend of fragrant chemicals, nail polish, and assorted ladies eau de parfumes drifts lazily through the shop and I am immediately transported back to good memories in salons with my mother. This particular nail salon, Proffesionail, oh the literary giants that reside here, contains a little more sophistication and elegance than your usual run of the mill basics of such an establishment. This is exemplified in the carefully chosen pinkish taupe wall colors and peculiarly placed greek-inspired statues and wall hangings. Clean and tidy, this sanctum houses a variety of women seeking rest, relaxation, and a healthy dose of luxurious pampering. Ladies line the walls, reclined in such tranquil positions as shop employee’s work diligently at their feet and hands. As I am seated at my respective whirling foot bath, I am made welcome by the low, reverberating rumble and hum of these odd vessels of repose. The slow churning of blue water below me reminds me inexplicably of our own household porcelain thrones, alas I indulge myself. Much like a pair lobsters dropping into a pot of scalding water, the lady beside me plunges her feet into her bath and with an unabashed sigh of relief she sinks a bit lower and more snuggly into her chair. Smelling faintly of bergamot and jasmine and wearing what looks like might be every piece of jewelry she owns dripping from her neck and fingers she whips open the pages of the latest gossip rag, screaming headlines in bold face letters of Brad and Angelina’s impending marital doom, Obama’s latest “failure” as president, and new easy-to-learn jujitsu moves targeted to tone and shape your ass. Along the wall is a barrage of nail polish color in every hue imaginable. Such a display begs the question, “What kind of mood are you in today?” Well me, I’m in the mood for some fire engine red. The lady beside me is obviously in a coppery disposition, and beside her Miss Telenovela with the hoop earrings and strong brow is feeling a bit more geometric today. Scattered among the sounds of manicurist’s delicate jade bracelets clinking, and occasional blackberry text message dinging, a variety of separate dialogues intertwine. Talk of deadlines, significant others’ receding hairlines, and snippets of discussion in other languages litter what could be an amazing shared listening of one of the greatest songs ever recorded: The Eagles, Hotel California. The smell of the quaint Italian restaurant across the way wafts into the shop and momentarily the taste of penne portobello lingers on my tongue leaving me hungry and distracted. My taste buds whipped into such a fervor accompanied by hunger pains make me feel like abdicating my pedi-throne, mid rub-down and running over for some chow. Tammy, my loyal pedicurist, seems to disagree. Knowingly, she starts to coat my toes with “Heat Wave No. 5”, leaving me powerless and at the mercy of wet toenail paint. Nine toes and a layer of fast drying topcoat later, I’m gathering my things, paying upfront and walking, no gliding out the door. It’s a day after one solitary Valentines and yet I’m still feeling great. This nail polish makes me feel sassy. It makes me wanna call everyone ‘girl ‘, or better yet ‘sistah friend’. This color has got me feeling like running for president. It’s a sensation I get the feeling a lot of women share when they leave the salon, and for that I know there really is truth in the simple pleasures of life. Well, right on, right on.