Southwestern College Deets Library

Tuesday's Tip

noreply@blogger.com (SC Librarian) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:23:00 +0000

Deets Library is now on Twitter! Follow jinxlibrarian to find out what's going on in the library. Tweet at us to renew your materials! Make suggestions for us, ask a question. We will still continue Tuesday's Tips, only shorter.

Reference room reserved

noreply@blogger.com (SC Librarian) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:10:00 +0000

The reference room is reserved for the Belarusian Symposium now through Wednesday. Take advantage of our quiet study zones upstairs and downstairs. Ask at the circulation to reserve a conference room or a classroom for group studies.

Thank you SC community for being flexible this week!

Banned Books Week

noreply@blogger.com (SC Librarian) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:23:00 +0000

Why does the library celebrate Banned Books Week? Banned Books Week bring attention to book challenges--that is, books some people think should be banned or restricted. The First Amendment protects freedom of speech--that includes freedom to read whatever you like.

What books have been challenged? See a list of challenged classics.

Why are books challenged? American Library Association lists people's reasons, which vary from sexual content to showing a state in an unfavorable light. Does art reflect life or does life reflect art? Whatever the answer may be, books show a different perspective, a reality we haven't experienced. Banning books can only lead to limited ideas and restricted freedom.

If you don't like the idea of someone dictating what is and isn't freely available, keep reading all kinds of books. Fight for free ideas. Support the library.

Tuesday's Tip

noreply@blogger.com (SC Librarian) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:15:00 +0000

Did you know you can help make changes in the library? Tell us what works for you, what doesn't work, where you think the library can improve! Visit our homepage or click here to take a quick anonymous survey about the library. You can also email the librarians anytime--even after the survey is over! We want to hear from you!

Library event!

noreply@blogger.com (SC Librarian) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:44:00 +0000

Students are invited to a murder mystery event in the library!

The library wanted to throw Professor Dodgson of the Jabberwocky Studies Department a fancy party to welcome him to SC, but something went horribly wrong! Help Marian the Librarian, Sam the Circulation Desk worker, and more solve the mystery of his death!

Limited to the first 50 participants. The first three teams to solve the mystery will win prizes. Sponsored by Deets Library and SC Campus Life.

Tuesday's Tip

noreply@blogger.com (SC Librarian) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:20:00 +0000

When searching in a database, do you find an article that sounds just about perfect for your paper, only to find that Deets Library does not have it?

Here is a way to work around it.

Open a database and start your search.

Find an article you'd like to use and click on the green 360 Link to Full Text.

Here you can see if Google Scholar has the article available or submit your request for ILL.

Google Scholar is a under-appreciated resource. Google searches the entire web and may pull up Some Guy's Blog for your results. Google Scholar searches more scholarly sources--exactly what you need.

Contact the library with any questions!

Music!

noreply@blogger.com (SC Librarian) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:28:00 +0000

Can't make it to the festival this weekend? Deets Library has CDs for you to recreate your own music festival. Check out John McCutcheon's CDs!

Tuesday's Tip

noreply@blogger.com (SC Librarian) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:48:00 +0000

Do you need help citing your sources for your paper? Do you know how to use MLA or APA? What do those letters mean?

The library knows how important citations are in a paper. Give the authors credit for their ideas! To learn how to cite properly, stop by the library's Help and Tutorials page. Click the Write a Citation link to find several guides on different styles of citations.

How do you know which citation system to use? Check your syllabus or ask your professor.

Post other citation websites in the comments--help your fellow students!

Did you know...

noreply@blogger.com (SC Librarian) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:14:00 +0000

...the library has more than just academic books? We've got fiction and non-fiction best sellers! Find them in the reference room on the short shelf near the REF S-Z books--look for the books with green spine labels. Ask at the circulation desk and we'll point you in the right direction.

Tuesday's Tip

noreply@blogger.com (SC Librarian) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:32:00 +0000

Have you ever done research in the library and just can't find the right information for your paper? We can get it for you! Try an interlibrary loan.

Just what is an interlibrary loan? Deets Library works with thousands of libraries around the world and we share resources with each other. That's right, you've got access to more than just our physical collection and our databases! Simply fill out the forms with as much information as you can (the more, the better!) and we'll do our best to find it for you. If we can't get it for you, we'll let you know as soon as we can.

Because we are borrowing from another library and they are mailing the resource to us, allow 7-10 days to get your material. Use this service for your major research projects due at finals, borrow the next book in the fiction series you're reading, get a CD for inspiration for your own compositions, or get that DVD Deets doesn't have quite yet. Check out time will vary depending on the lending library.

If you are a distance learner, you can use the interlibrary loan service at your local public library for quicker service--because we borrow the book from another library and they mail it to us, then we mail it to you, you may not have the book long enough for your research.

Questions? Email us, call us, text us, or use the chat box on the website!

Labor Day Hours

noreply@blogger.com (SC Librarian) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Stock up on your books and DVDs! The library will close at 4pm on Friday, September 4, and will reopen on Monday, September 7, from 3pm-midnight, for the Labor Day holiday. Online books and databases will still be available this weekend.

Tuesday's Tip

noreply@blogger.com (SC Librarian) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:30:00 +0000

Today marks the beginning of a new blog post series! Stop by each Tuesday find out a new tip about the library.

The first tip is about ebrary. From the library homepage, go to the ebooks and eaudiobooks link. The third link is for ebrary.

Ebrary is a collection of over 92,000 books--all at your fingertips. Look for a book in your area of study or read a book you've been curious about. Books can be read online in the browser or the ebrary reader. Register for a free account to save your books on your bookshelf, save your spot, take notes and highlight important passages! All for free. Don't worry about keeping the book from other patrons: ebrary lets multiple users read the same book at the same time. All your classmates can log on in class to read a passage for a class discussion.

Unfortunately, you cannot download the book to read offline. Make sure you have a good internet connection when using ebrary. If you have questions, ask a librarian!

Did you know...

noreply@blogger.com (SC Librarian) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:32:00 +0000

...all the ways you can get help at the library?

Ask us a question in person at the library! Call us! Talk to us through the Ask a Librarian chat. Text us a question. We're here to help you get the most out of your classes.

Text us!

noreply@blogger.com (SC Librarian) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:42:00 +0000

The library would like to announce our next reference service, Textalibrarian! Send your questions and get answers on your phone!

Here's how it works:

Send your question to 66746 and use the keyword sclib. Example: Text to 66746 and say sclib how late are you open tonight?

We'll get the question and send the answer right back as soon as we can! Text hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. Any question received after 5pm will be answered the next business day.

Worried about privacy? Textalibrarian does not tell us your phone number or identity.

Add us to your phone book for easier texting. Standard text messaging fees apply.

See http://www.sckans.edu/library/textLibrarian.htm for more details.

A New Year

noreply@blogger.com (SC Librarian) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:19:00 +0000

Summer classes are winding down and fall classes will begin this week! The library is ready and waiting for you to stop by. Check out books on nearly every subject, get a DVD for a study break, study and drink some coffee, print out your final draft and get an A!

It's dry inside the library

noreply@blogger.com (SC Librarian) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:19:00 +0000

Come in out of the rain and read one of our new books! The coffee bar has returned for the school year.

Resource sharing

noreply@blogger.com (SC Librarian) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:11:00 +0000

The library is all about sharing of resources. Our theology database invites you to share with us! If you find a Bible study, devotional, or just something cool, share it with your classmates at http://swctheology.pbworks.com/.

New!

noreply@blogger.com (SC Librarian) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:32:00 +0000

Deets Library just got a new shipment of DVDs! Stop by and grab a new release before it's gone!

noreply@blogger.com (SC Librarian) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:10:00 +0000

It's going to be hot this weekend! Are you ready for it? Stock up on DVDs to stay cool inside.

Do you remember last semester?

noreply@blogger.com (SC Librarian) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:35:00 +0000

If summer vacation has taken its toll on your brain and half of what you learned in class last spring has slipped your mind, come into the library and read up before classes start. We've got current issues of magazines and new books. If you can't find what you need, it's not too late for interlibrary loan!

New ebooks!

noreply@blogger.com (SC Librarian) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:51:00 +0000

Does your back ache from carrying around all your research materials? Are your arms sore from hauling a pile of books from your dorm to the classroom?

The library is pleased to announce the ebrary is waiting for you at their website! You'll find tutorials in ebrary to make searching easier. Browse for academic subjects and get a head start on that research paper--or add finishing touches the night before it's due.

Deets Library is on Facebook!

noreply@blogger.com (SC Librarian) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:30:00 +0000

Ever want to tell the (Facebook) world just how much you love SC's library? Become a fan!

SC Deets Library on Facebook

Keep your brain awake!

noreply@blogger.com (SC Librarian) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:58:00 +0000

Keep your mind active this summer with books about nearly every subject! Visit the library and find what you're interested in, or ask for it through ILL.

New materials

noreply@blogger.com (SC Librarian) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:58:00 +0000

The library has gotten a shipment of new DVDs and books! Stop by to be the first to check these out.

More databases!

noreply@blogger.com (SC Librarian) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:01:00 +0000

The library has two more databases for you! We now have access to Education Research Complete and America: History & Life. See what information is available to you.