If you are working on papers or projects this week, the Research Help Desk is still staffed to help! We are open every day, with the exception of Friday, March 13th. Check the hours of the library, the Research Help Desk and other departments here: https://libcal.consortiumlibrary.org/hours/

Working on assignments from home? No problem – you can contact us by email, phone, text, or chat! Find more information on our Ask Us page: https://ask.consortiumlibrary.org/

If you’re doing research off-campus, don’t forget to log in for off-campus access to ensure you’re able to access all the articles and databases we are subscribed to. Log in using your university credentials: https://login.consortiumlibrary.idm.oclc.org/login

Wishing you all a restful and relaxing break!

Do you want to improve your knowledge and understanding of current events? Are you looking for an overview and analysis of controversial issues in the news? When faced with current   debates surrounding controversial topics, do you have all the facts? Do you just want to be better informed? The Consortium Library has valuable resources to help you learn about hot button  issues in the news.

CQ Researcher provides an overview and analysis of controversial issues in the news. Each topical report is footnoted and fact-checked, and includes a Pro/Con debate. This is a great resource to help you formulate your thoughts, opinions, and arguments.

Points of View Reference Center provides basic facts on common debate topics. Each topic provides an overview, point/counterpoint arguments, and a guide to critical analysis. If you need a new perspective, or want to understand a different point of view, these are great places to start.

Finally, look into local news coverage in the Anchorage Daily News to see how national issues affect local Anchorage residents.

If you need help or have a question don’t hesitate to reach out, you can Ask Us for assistance.

The Fur Rondezvous winter festival kicks off tomorrow, Friday, February 23, with 10 days of
activities and entertainment. There’s something for everyone, including the Iditarod ceremonial
start on Saturday, March 2.

Perhaps you’re curious about the history of dog mushing in Alaska or want to know more about
sled dog racing. The Consortium Library provides access to excellent resources that can be used
to research many aspects of dog mushing. From our homepage, use QuickSearch or link to any
of our databases to find information. The Newsbank database is a great starting point for both
current and historical news coverage. If you want historical footage, make sure to also explore
Alaska’s Digital Archives for archival images of sled dogs and dog mushing.

Check out this link for a picture of Balto, famous for helping deliver the diphtheria medicine to Nome in 1925.