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Homework Help from the Bailey Library


Visit the Digital Maine Library to explore thousands of research databases, scholarly journal articles, magazines, newspapers, and reference books to assist you in researching and discovering information from science to history to foreign languages and more!
Visit the following pages to learn more:
Click here to learn about accessing full text scholarly journals from Digital Maine Library
Click here to learn about accessing full text newspapers from ProQuest

Other helpful resources:
Citation Machine – Input your info, and get a citation in the format you select.
Plagiarism Checker – Paste your text and identify the original sources of content.
The Elements of Style – William Strunk’s classic guide to good writing.
Works Cited 4 U – Formats bibliographies for researchers, writers and students.
The library also has up-to-date copies of student aid directories housed in the Teen Area to help with scholarships, grants, college applications, test prep, and financial aid.

Print resources:
For print resources – our collection is easily accessible in the Locashio Adult Wing and Dick Family Teen Area. Our books are organized by Dewey Decimal, with subject signs above the shelves. We also have access to over six million items via the Minerva consortium collection.
To search Minerva visit: minerva.maine.edu

Below is a chart outlining how our nonfiction section is organized within the library.

SUBJECT LOCATION DEWEY NUMBER ON BOOK
Information & General Works 0XX
Philosophy & Psychology 1XX
Self-Help 158
Religion 2XX
Social Sciences 30X, 31X, 360, 363, 366-369, 38X, 39X
Political Science 32X
Economics 33X
Social Services 361, 362
True Crime 364, 365
Science & Math 5XX
Health & Medicine 61X
Engineering 62X, 66X, 67X, 68X, 69X
Agriculture & Gardening 63X
Home & Family 640, 643, 644, 645, 646, 648, 649
Cooking 641, 642
Career 65X
Arts & Recreation 70X – 77X
Music 78X
Sports & Entertainment 79X
Literature & Poetry 8XX
History 9XX
Travel 91X
Genealogy 929

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The Bailey Library in Winthrop is in need of a part-time Adult Services Technician to work in our busy lakeside library.

In this position, we look to you to help create a welcoming, positive, and engaging library experience for library members of all backgrounds and interests. In this role, you are often the first point of connection at the Adult Services Desk, providing friendly, knowledgeable service and helping members access the full range of library resources. You support the work of the Adult Services Team by assisting with daily operations, maintaining accurate patron records, and responding to questions in person, by phone, and online. You take pride in connecting members with materials and information through strong readers' advisory, technology assistance, and thoughtful conversation. Your approachable style, attention to detail, and comfort with library technology help create an environment where patrons feel welcomed, supported, and inspired to explore, learn, and return.

To learn more about the position and how to apply, please visit:
www.maine.gov/msl/libs/jobdisplay.shtml?id=13346762
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The Bailey Library in Winthrop is in need of a part-time Adult Services Technician to work in our busy lakeside library.

In this position, we look to you to help create a welcoming, positive, and engaging library experience for library members of all backgrounds and interests. In this role, you are often the first point of connection at the Adult Services Desk, providing friendly, knowledgeable service and helping members access the full range of library resources. You support the work of the Adult Services Team by assisting with daily operations, maintaining accurate patron records, and responding to questions in person, by phone, and online. You take pride in connecting members with materials and information through strong readers advisory, technology assistance, and thoughtful conversation. Your approachable style, attention to detail, and comfort with library technology help create an environment where patrons feel welcomed, supported, and inspired to explore, learn, and return.

To learn more about the position and how to apply, please visit:
https://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/jobdisplay.shtml?id=13346762

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