New CDs in the library!

We got 'em!

• Weezer
• Raekwon
• Nelly Furtado
• Ida Maria
• Green Day
• Franz Ferdinand
• A Fine Frenzy
• Tegan and Sara
• Mayer Hawthorne
• She & Him
• Nirvana
• The Black Crowes

and more!

additional databases

Perhaps you're unaware that we have access to many more electronic databases than initially appear in our on campus listing. If you go to "additional databases" you'll see many more including the awesome Biography Resource Center. Remember the hyperlinks in this posting are designed for on campus access. Unfortunately, the "additional databases" do not appear in myCommnet for off campus access to the databases. You may want to try www.iconn.org to see if they are available.

Happy Thanksgiving!

The library hours for the Thanksgiving Break are as follows:

Monday the 23rd: 8-8

Tuesday the 24th: 8-8

Wednesday the 25th: 8-6

Questions? Just call us at 203.575.8024. Don't forget to dial 203 first!

Are you a writer?

Submit

to

Freshwater, Asnuntuck Community College’s internationally known poetry journal, is accepting submissions for our 2010 issue to be published in May 2010.

Submit no more than 5 poems, with name, address, and e-mail address on each poem, together with a brief biographical note, and a stamped self-addressed envelope for notification only to:

Freshwater

Asnuntuck Community College

170 Elm Street

Enfield, CT 06082

Or submit by e-mail to

freshwater@acc.commnet.edu

DEADLINE: December 30, 2009

Notification by March 2010

Questions: 860-253-3105 or freshwater@acc.commnet.edu

Need Help Writing an Outline?

Need help starting your papers?

Join us for a free workshop on developing your outline

Learn:

· how to understand the parts of an essay prompt

· how to brainstrom for ideas

· how to identify major topics and subtopics

· how to create strong thesis statements and topic sentences

· how to build an essay structure that makes your ideas shine!

Presented by English Professor Juleyka Lantigua-Williams

Tuesday, November 3^rd

3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

e – 500

Sign up in the ACE!

ASD 97 Fontaine Outline

If you're in ASD 97 with Beth Fontaine, here's what I talked about today:

• Opposing Viewpoints database- for the worksheet on Playing Devil's Advocate, click on the toolbox link, upper right side (looks like a tiny yellow wrench)
• Citation Machine
• Occupational Outlook Handbook
• Movie:

Source: www.commoncraft.com

• Google Alerts

MLA and APA Workshop in the ACE!

The ACE (Academic Center for Excellence) is open and they are offering a citation workshop. Here's the details:

Date: October 15, 2009

APA workshop @ 12:30

MLA workshop @ 1:30

Where: ACE- E500

Who: Jeannie Boniecki, Assoc. Prof. of English

Space is limited so sign up in the ACE today!

To register, please contact Kathy Taylor in E500 at KTaylor1@nvcc.commnet.edu or 203-575-8279.

Library tour

Here is a tour of the library. We're experimenting with adding some photos to our previously published podcast. You'll need Flash to view it and it's almost 12 minutes long but it covers the entire library.

Google caffeine

Is Google caffeine faster than the current version? http://www2.sandbox.google.com/

We report you decide.

Which poster do you like better?

New Online Catalog

If you haven't looked for books in a while, you might notice the catalog looks different. See:

The big arrow is showing you where the Search button is, because we moved it to make it easier for you. Each day we'll be updating you with little tips and tricks to learn how to be a fantastic searcher, so stay tuned!

Library Resources for Human Biology

Your human bio "toolbox":

• Pathfinder for Human Biology (Recommendations for websites, books, databases)
• Check out this post for database information.
• APA Citation and Style Guide from OWL @ Purdue

If you could come to the library for something fun, what would it be?

We're starting to think about fall programs for the library, and your input is needed! Ideas are all welcome- how about something like:

• A Twilight book club 
• Special powerpoint classes for practicing presentations 
• Or even the opportunity to read a favorite poem!
  

Please let us know either by commenting on this post, telling the reference librarian, or email us! We're looking forward to doing some really cool things for Fall 09!

Argumentative Essay Resources

Research: Electronic Databases

Opposing Viewpoints

SIRS Knowledge Source

Facts on File: Issues and Controversies

Advanced Google Searching for Stats

• go to www.google.com
• click Advanced Search
• enter your search terms
• limit your domain to .gov

The results will be government websites on your topic, which are a great source for statistics and other basic information. See the librarian if you need more assistance!

Citation Resources

The library provides handbooks on citations. In addition, you can check out the full MLA Handbook from the library (call number is LB 2369 .G53 2003). Finally, a great web resource for citations is Purdue's Online Writing Lab (OWL).

National Library Week- Day One

It's National Library Week! As part of the celebration, Proquest (a database company) is offering free access to three of its databases. Here is the info, from Proquest- no log in is required!

To celebrate libraries and the world of information they provide--ProQuest
is offering *free, open access* to three of our most popular student
resources
at:
http://www.proquestk12.com/go/celebrate

-- CultureGrams: local experts document the culture and daily life
of the world's peoples--from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe.

--
eLibrary:
high-quality, high-interest, and highly usable full text and
multimedia aligned
to over 20,000 most-studied topics.

-- SIRS
Discoverer: safe,
kid-friendly online discovery environment for young
learners from elementary to
middle school.

Happy Library Week!

Grammar Resources

Online resources:

OWL (Online Writing Lab) Handouts: Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling

Capital Community College Guide to Grammar and Writing

Dr. Grammar

Grammar Bytes (this one is FUN! Seriously. Try it.)

Grammar Podcasts from the "Grammar Girl" (we also have the book: Call Number PE 1112 .F613 2008)

Other Books:

Good grief, good grammar / Dianna Booher
Grammar smart : a guide to perfect usage / the staff of the Princeton Review
and more...
.
and a movie! .
Eight parts of speech Video PE 1112 .E44 2000

Words! (is Cheap!)

[from the theatre department...]

You are cordially invited to attend "WORDS!" presented by the NVCC Theatre Department in the PLAYBOX Theatre.

Performance dates and times are:

Thursday, April 2nd at 3:00 PM- THIS IS FREE!!! (seating limited, first come, first served)
Friday, April 3rd at 7:30 PM- tickets are $1.00! (what a bargain!)
Saturday, April 4th at 7:30 PM- tickets are $1.00

The show is about WORDS! Where did they come from? What are they? What do we use them for? In the show, we will present two original short plays, poetry, some mildly offensive jokes, deathbed quotations, scenes from classic literature and, of course, some Shakespeare. Much of the show is original. Lots of students helped put it together! Come be a part of something new!

NEW GROUP STUDY ROOM!

What?

A small group study room with 5 computer stations and one table with chairs

Where?

L522- it's inside L523 (the big computer lab on the 5th floor)

Who?

You! (and your friends, or your group)

When?

Between 10-5, Monday-Thursday.

How?

Ask at the circ desk to be let in. You may be limited to 2 hours if there is a long line.

Have fun!!

Things you can get from the library that aren't books

• headphones
• flash drives
• cds
• movies
• books on tape/cd

Women's History Month

It's March, and that means it's Women's History Month. Here's a few interesting resources, if you'd like to know more about women's history:

Biographies of women online, courtesy of Gale,

Here's some more neat links,

The Library of Congress has their own page about it,

The National Park Service has some interesting info, too.

And of course, our own library's resources!

Tutoring Resources

Besides the e-tutoring website, NVCC offers a couple of options for on-campus tutoring, all of which are free and allow walk-ins.

The first option is the Writing Center. Located in Ekstrom 502, it is open from 9-2:30 Monday and Wednesday, 9-4 on Tuesday and 11-4 on Thursday. To get the most out of your visit to the Writing Center, make sure you bring your assignment and a rough draft with you. Call 575-8153 if you need to talk with them, but no appointment is required!

The second option is the Math Lab. The Math Lab is in Ekstrom 302, and is open from 9:30-7 Monday and Tuesday, 9:30-5:30 Wednesday and Thursday, and 9:30-1:30 Friday and Saturday. No appointment is required, and the Math Lab tutors for all math classes. A current student ID card is required (which you can get at the info desk, 5th floor of Kinney).

The third option is the Science Exploration Center (SEC). The SEC divides its time for specific classes, so visit their webpage to see the detailed schedule.

Annotated Bibliographies

Liz Frechette, librarian extraordinare, has created a fantastic handout on annotated bibliographies. To find it, follow the Research Handouts link on the library homepage, or use this handy shortcut: http://www.nv2.commnet.edu/library/LibRefResources/Annotated_Bibliography.pdf

Cold? Come check out our new FIREPLACE. Really!

We're pulling out all the stops for the reading that will take place in room L524 on Wednesday- we're getting a fireplace!!

Well, a prop fireplace. It comes from the theatre department. But it's so cool, and it's going to look awesome.

Did we mention that there would be hot chocolate served?

Women's History Resources

American Women's History A Research Guide

Women's History Resources from the Library of Congress.

Check out the History Reference Center Database.

Read with the President- Wed Feb 4- at the library!

College President Daisy Cocco De Filippis, Ph.D., will help to kick off a series of library readings on Wednesday, February 4 from 1-2 p.m., in the Max R. Traurig Library at NVCC.

Dr. De Filippis will read her essay “The House that Mamá Biela Built,” which was published as part of the Telling To Live collection that received a Human Rights award in 2001.

The program will also include readings by NVCC student Mauricio Pita-Goncalves, vice president of the student government association, and Elizabeth Frechette, librarian.

“We want the experience to be a cozy gathering of people who love reading and connecting with other people,” said De Filippis. “Hearing the power of the written word spoken is a way to connect people, to bring them together.”

Each reader will choose a 10-15 minute reading and discuss its meaning, their interpretation and the significance of the reading to them. The audience will also have a chance to interact with the readers and share their own thoughts and feelings.

The event will take place in room L524. Hot chocolate and light refreshments will be served. Please call Elaine Milnor, program coordinator, at the library (x8147) for additional information.

Welcome (Back)!

The spring 09 semester is upon us and the library staff would like to welcome you, or welcome you back, to campus! If you have any questions, please call (575-8024), IM (see left), or stop by on the 4th floor of the L building.

Here are some quick facts:

• We're open 8-8 M-T, 8-6 W-R, 8-12 F, and 10-2 Sat.
• The main phone number is (203) 575-8024.
• If you don't have an ID number and password yet, you can still use a computer.
• If you don't have a ID card yet, you can still check things out.
• We have fun things too- movies, music, books. Check out the music and movies links on the right sidebar of this blog to see some of our latest additions.

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

New CDs at the library! January edition

They came! Here's the most recent additions to the library music collection:

• Will Bernard BLUE PLATE SPECIAL
• JUNO Soundtrack
• Britney Spears CIRCUS
• The Kills MIDNIGHT BOOM
• The Killers HOT FUSS and DAY & AGE
• Pink FUNHOUSE
• Patti Austin AVANT GERSHWIN
• Suzanne Vega BEAUTY & CRIMES
• Nickelback DARK HORSE
• Katy Perry ONE OF THE BOYS
• T.I. PAPER TRAIL
• Weezer RED ALBUM

New music and movies are on display by the circulation desk. Stop by to check them out (ha ha. That never gets old).

Winter Break at the Library

Whether you're on campus to register for classes, take a wintersession course, or just use a computer, make sure you stop by the library. Not only are the librarians here to help you, but we have lots of books, movies and music that you can check out to entertain you over the break.

And that means you too, faculty!