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Travels in Siberia by Ian Frazier; 957 F848t

A reporter for the New Yorker magazine travels to Siberia on multiple occasions, and he shares with readers about the famous people who were exiled there and the vast landscape that makes up this famous place.

A Cool Book on Cool Treats to Cool You Down

Cool!

Harvest of the Cold Months by Elizabeth David; 641.862 D249h

Got ice? Find out all of the nitty-gritty about ice and ices in a book that is cooler than it seems. 

A Bed of Ice Isn't Just for Fish Anymore.

Bed in a Tree: and Other Amazing Hotels from Around the World 

by Bettina Kowalewski; 910.202 K88b

Whether it is a hotel room made of ice, an underwater room, or a hotel in a tree, browse through this book that features 27 unique and exciting places to find a one-of-a-kind lodging experience. 

If you want unusual lodgings that are closer to home, come and flip through the book Weird Kentucky, R 917.69 H735w. It features three Kentucky attractions where having a unique overnight experience does not involve sleeping in a real tree. The Howard Johnson's  in Florence, KY, boasts a variety of special hotel rooms including an Arctic Cave room, a Kentucky Cave room, Aladdin's room, and a Treehouse room. Near Mammoth Cave you can stay in a wigwam at Wigwam Village, or for a more regal setting, try out Castle Post in Versailles, KY. 

Helpful Resources for the Career Expo

Have you seen the signs and heard the news? Tomorrow is the Sullivan University Career Expo, and the library has the resources to make your cover letter and résumé shine. The titles below are just a sampling of what is available in the library. If you want to see more books, just ask one of the librarians to assist you.

Step-by-Step Cover Letters:  Build a Cover Letter in 10 Easy Steps Using Personal Branding by Evelyn U. Salvador; 650.142 S182s

A CD-ROM of cover-letter templates and samples accompanies this guide that details how to prepare attention getting cover letters. Don’t forget the importance of a well-written cover letter; it is what piques the interest of those hiring to look at a résumé.

Gallery of Best Résumés: A Collection of Quality Résumés by Professional Résumé Writers by David F. Noble; 650.142 N748g

Are you curious about what makes a good résumé? If so, check out David Noble’s book that features a collection of sample résumés, for a variety of positions, and tips on how to write and create cover letters and résumés that get results.

101 Smart Questions to Ask on Your Interview by Ronald W. Fry; 331.1 F946o

The cover letter was stunning and made the hiring manager want to look at the résumé. The well-crafted résumé prompted a phone call to set up an interview. Now that an interview is scheduled, how does one prepare for it? One of the most critical pieces of an interview is the part when the candidate gets to ask questions of the prospective employers, and this book has information about how to ask great questions during the interview.

Reply All-and Other Ways to Tank Your Career by Richie Frieman; 395.52 F911r

This is the guide for the person who aced the interview and got the job but is nervous about how to navigate the workplace. Humorous cartoons, case studies, and numerous tips fill this helpful volume. 

Career Fair at the Sullivan University Lexington Campus

The Career Fair at Sullivan University-Lexington is this week! 

Wednesday, August 20 from 9am – 12:30pm in the Oak Room (Rooms 237/239), Rooms 238/240, and Room 242/244 

Representatives from over 80 employers will be present. You can see the list here: 
https://app.box.com/s/cz28vn48esxl8zc3se7v

Come prepared in professional dress with resumes in hand! Also, check out these tips for more information on preparing for a career fair. If you visit at least ten employer booths and complete a short evaluation, you will be registered to win some great door prizes!

If you have any questions, contact Autumn in Career Service at aballentine@sullivan.edu or (859) 514–7680

While you are preparing for the Career Fair, you might want to take advantage of the library's career resources. You can find them in our Career LibGuide here: http://libguides.sullivan.edu/careers.