Logos Links: October 2021

Library team member Amber Wessies has searched the Internet for the best book, movie, and library-related links. Learn more about library news around the world below.

Binge Read and Chill

Recommendations for books becoming or recently made into movies.

Fallscape Fun

Need some easy fall decoration ideas? Library Journal has you covered.

Making the Most of Fall

Crafts, activities, and outings to try this fall.

Family-Friendly Digital Escape Rooms

Looking for something different to do while staying at home? try one of these digital escape rooms. Put your investigative skills to the test. *Please note some of these digital escape rooms require a fee to participate while others are free.

2021 ALA Award Winners: Honoring Excellence and Leadership in the Profession

Librarians and libraries who won awards for distinguished services by the American Library Association.

10 Habits to Help Advance Your Career

Ten things you can do to advance in your job or career, including networking and having a work-life balance.

Family-Friendly Staycation and Holistay Options

Vacation may not be possible right now, but Library Journal gives us some great staycation ideas.

Apple Maps Introduces New Ways to Explore Major Cities in 3D; Now Available For London, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco Bay Area with More Cities to Come

Want to see a new city without paying to visit? Apple Maps has created 3-D maps of several major cities, so you can visit from your own room.

Smart Money: 23 Personal Finance Resources

Books, podcasts, and websites that can help you with retirement and financial planning. (*Note this list was created by Library Journal and may not reflect the values of Union University)

Banned Books Trivia

Test out your book knowledge with this Banned Books Quiz. Each fall libraries celebrate books that are regularly banned.

Civil War Maps from the Army Corp of Engineers Now Digitized

You can now view and explore maps of the civil war, including maps from Tennessee.

Spotlight On HeritageQuest Online

Have you ever wondered who when your ancestors were born or maybe where they lived? HeritageQuest Online might be the answer. HeritageQuest is a database holding family history for 25,000 families. You can find information from census data, obituaries, directories, and U.S. Freedman’s Back records, and more. Census records from 1790 to 1940 are available.  

When you begin searching, it is helpful to know some information about your ancestor besides their name, such as a spouse’s or child’s name, birthplace, or birth year. This helps narrow your search results. The census records were originally handwritten and then that data was added to computer records, so the spelling of a person’s name or other information may be slightly different. You can use the census records to find additional relatives. HeritageQuest even offers helpful search tips and strategies to make your research more productive. These tips are found on the Research Aids page.  

Another interesting feature of HeritageQuest is the Maps page. On this page you can see how county and state boundaries have changed over the years starting in 1790. It is important to remember that not all states have maps available starting in 1790. When you choose a state, you will see a current county boundary map overlaid with a different census year such as 1820. There is also an option to see how the whole United States has changed since 1790. This feature may be helpful for personal family research or a history research paper.  

Get started exploring your family history by visiting HeritageQuest Online. The link for HeritageQuest Online is found on our Databases, E-books, and Media quick link. Use the letter filters to find HeritageQuest Online.