While in netlibrary, I conducted a full-text search for "volcanic eruption ash". I received books on Mount St. Helens, geology, environmental hazards, and travel destinations. There were multiple books on each topic which is helpful for research. All of the books were at least six years old, but it still provided a starting point, and if the library did not have books on that topic, it would have been extremely helpful as it is much faster than interlibrary loan. I think this is espcially helpful for students who wait until the last minute to do their projects.
As for the fitness instructor, I would recommend "Exercising for Older Adults: ACE's Guide for Fitness Professionals" by Richard Cotton. Assuming the instructor is working with older adults, this book had an entire chapter on exerices programming.
By using Nebraska as the publisher, I received a results with Lincoln University of Nebraska Press as the publisher. All of the suggested books were about Nebraska history when it was considered to be part of "the West" rather than the heartland. Again all of the books were at least six years old.
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Good observations, Learning. Yes, the newest titles are from 2006, as that was the last time the State Library could purchase titles. You're right that the value is that it is right there, no waiting, and could at least get a patron started on research while they waited for their ILL'd items.
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