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Journals You Might Find in the Periodical Room...That You Might Not Know About

14-Oct-2009

The Periodical Room on the second floor of the Parks Library contains hundreds of current issues of journal titles covering a wide range of topics from Animal Science to Zoology. Below are a dozen titles that reflect the diversity of the Library's current journal subscriptions (more than 65,000 titles in all!) that might be worth taking a looking at the next time you are here.

Wired TK5105.5 W57
Colorful and eclectic, written with verve, Wired covers the people involved with the digital revolution and related changes in computer and communications technologies and life-styles.

Smart Computing: In Plain English QA76.5 P38x
Written (as the subtitle says--In Plain English) for the average non-computer-wizard and geared toward providing solutions to those troubling computer problems that all of us face now and then.

Poets & Writers PS1 P63x
For aspiring writers of all stripes, this nicely crafted publication provides essays, interviews with writers, news and commentary on publishing, political issues and practical topics of interest to writers.

Weatherwise QC851 W378
A colorful bi-monthly publication that highlights important weather events as gives smooth explanations of complex meteorological phenomena.

Earth QE1 G2951
Published by the American Geological Institute, this monthly magazine provides reports on geoscience research and education, recent geological phenomena, political developments, technological advances, and other news. Articles are aimed at both geologists and the general public.

American Cinematographer TR845 Am35
The flagship journal of the American Society of Cinematographers this journal provides current industry information as well as interviews with cinematographers of current releases and a behind-the-scenes look at the technical details used to achieve a particular shot.

Iowa Outdoors SK351 Io91
Formerly the Iowa Conservationist and published by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, this publication has been providing commentary on and information about Iowa's remarkable natural heritage for nearly 70 years.

Technology Teacher T61 T43x
Sponsored by the International Technology Education Association with the goal of providing reliable information for technology education practitioners. The audience ranges from elementary school to high school classroom teachers, as well as teacher educators. Article content is focused on the sharing of classroom ideas and applications.

Recycling Today TD794.5 R4427
This monthly trade publication addresses social, political, and environmental issues impacting and impacted by recycling efforts from both a local and global perspective. Articles monitor trends in waste management technologies and processes, environmental regulations, and the volatility of recycled commodity prices.

Spaceflight TL788 Sp11
Published by the British Interplanetary Society this journal focuses primarily upon national, international, and commercial efforts to explore space. Articles cover such topics as ongoing space shuttle missions, details of space station life, and educational efforts aimed at popularizing these initiatives.