The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Just finished the cult classic, The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky over the weekend.  I heard many great things about the book, but I must say, as a huge movie lover, I mainly just wanted to check it out before I saw the film. 

Overall, I loved it.  It's a sweet, yet complicated coming-of-age story about well, you guessed it-- a wallflower (named Charlie).  Charlie's endearing innocence will take you right back to freshman year of high school (or maybe middle school for some and college for others) as you try to figure your way through a world of embarrassing Rocky Horror experiences, music, sex, drugs, family get-togethers, love, loss, and friendship.

The film of the same name comes out September 20, 2012 and stars Ezra Miller as Patrick, Emma Watson (HP films) as Sam, and Logan Lerman ("Percy Jackson" films) as Charlie. 

So, for those of you who have read the book, how do you feel about the casting of the up-coming film?--S. D.

Check out the trailer below:

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Mrs. Howard receives farewell and award for her service

Mrs. Howard, Director of the J. S. Flipper Library, received a farewell gift and "thank you" for her six years of service at Allen University.  Dr. Cole and Dr. Lane congratulated and thanked Mrs. Howard while attending the Faculty Retreat, held at the Riverbanks Zoo & Garden earlier this month (May 17th).  Mrs. Howard plans to leave AU at the end of June.

Be sure to post your "farewell" message below for Mrs. Howard:

Developing a Search Strategy, Searching Databases, and Searching the Web

Have a research paper due?  Don't know where to start?  The following links, worksheets and videos will help you turn your topic into key words that you can search for in academic journal databases and on the Web.  Remember, if you need any help please feel free to come to the J. S. Flipper library and ask a librarian for more assistance.

This webpage describes how to develop a search strategy:  http://libguides.nl.edu/content.php?pid=14451&sid=97045 

Worksheet for developing a search strategy:  http://library.humboldt.edu/infoservices/sstrawrksht.htm

Need help analyzing your topic?  Check out this worksheet:  http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/AnalyseTopicForm.pdf

Once you come up with your search terms, you can now search within online databases, online library catalogs, and on the Web.  Try using boolean operators to return better results.  The following video explains how to use boolean operators to your advantage:

The following video explains how to return better results while searching a topic on the Web:

Word of the Day

The Word of the Day for Wednesday, March 21st 2012 is inculpate:

in·cul·pate

 

verb (used with object), -pat·ed, -pat·ing.

1.to charge with fault; blame; accuse.

2. to involve in a charge; incriminate.

Thought of the Day

“I disapprove of what you say,
but I will defend to the death
your right to say it.”

~ Evelyn Beatrice Hall
(1868-1939)

Word of the Day

 

The Word of the Day for Friday, March 16th is mercurial:

mer·cu·ri·al

   /mərˈkyʊəriəl/ Show Spelled[mer-kyoor-ee-uhl] Show IPA

adjective

1. changeable; volatile; fickle; flighty; erratic: a mercurial nature.

2. animated; lively; sprightly; quick-witted.

3. pertaining to, containing, or caused by the metal mercury.

4. ( initial capital letter ) of or pertaining to the god Mercury.

5. ( initial capital letter ) of or pertaining to the planet Mercury

Thought of the Day

“The aim of education
should be to teach the child to think,
not what to think.”

~ John Dewey
(1859-1952)