Category: Announcements

Tired??

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At this time of year students and instructors alike are EXHAUSTED! Getting enough sleep just doesn’t seem possible. The November 2003 issue of Scientific American has a good article on the how and whys of sleep. And, if you think that you are sleep deprived, the February 2013 issue deals with “astronaut insomnia.” They’re not exactly in a good location to go out and take a long walk to relax you for sleep.

Spring Semester 2013!

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Welcome back if you’ve been here!

If you’re new, here are some handy research tips:

  • Search nearly all of our database, as well as our catalog, in one spot with Summon
  • Check out back issues of the Campus Ledger, our very own award winning student paper
  • See some research done by your professors as well as fellow students in ScholarSpace. Make sure you look at the JCCC Honors Journal while you’re there.
  • Need assignment help or just want to see some possible areas of interest? Visit our LibGuides.

Glad to see all of you! Follow us here, on Twitter, or Facebook to keep up on library events and news! Have a good semester, guys.

Welcome back! Let’s get research started a little better

Welcome to JCCC, everybody! If you’ve been here before, we’re glad you’re back. If it’s your first time, the library would like to apologize before anyone else about the parking. It affects everyone from faculty to students, so we feel your pain.

That being said, why don’t we focus on some things we’ve made easier? Like research! With so many resources available here, it can be daunting to check each one individually. So why not check most of them all at once?

BOOM! Summon! We’re really excited about this product, so we encourage you to check it out right here.

SUMMON

Let us know what you think after you give it a spin! We’re excited about it and still improving it. We’d love your feedback!

JCCC Honors Journal has released a new issue

The JCCC Honors Journal, a publication of exceptional student work at JCCC, is back with a new edition. You’ll find it right here, and I think it’s one of the finest projects the library is honored to be associated with. The hard work of the students, their faculty advisors, and Honors Program Facilitator, Pat Decker, makes this a quality publication.

So check it out! This issue’s topics range from a veteran’s experience coming back from Afghanistan to different forms of Japanese textile. With such diverse knowledge being shared, there’s likely something for everyone!

Welcome back to JCCC!

Glad to see you’re at JCCC this year, and we at Billington Library hope you use us to the best of your ability. Here are some things to check out when using us:

  • Study rooms – Group study rooms have been added to the second floor
  • Roving Reference – Occasionally, you might see a librarian wondering around with an iPad. We’re experimenting with taking the help to you. While it won’t always be occurring, let us know if you see us and need help!
  • Megadesk – All DVDs, CDs, books, reserve materials, and ID creation take place at Megadesk! Though that’s not its official name, it is undeniably mega.
  • Reference desk – If you need help locating materials, finding articles, or any other research, the Reference desk will have a librarian ready to help you find what you need.
  • Alternative reference – You can talk to us on Twitter @JCCLIB; fan us on Facebook; or contact us via chat, phone, or email.

Really looking forward to the study rooms, you guys…

Hey, everybody.

Sorry about the construction that’s still going on. We’re told it’ll be over soon enough, but check out one of the benefits! The photos above are just a quick preview of the group study rooms we’ve been building. The rooms will be available to student groups only, so when they open up, make sure you bring your ID card. There will be about 8 (this is just one corner of the area), and they’ll be on the second floor behind where minidesk (not MEGADESK) currently is.

So thanks for your patience, and we hope they’ll be up and open soon!

Welcome Back!!

Hey everybody!  Glad to see new students on campus, great to see new  people following us on Twitter and Facebook. We’re not just happy you’re on campus, we also really look forward to helping you!

Of course, if you’ve been here before you probably notice a few changes going on in our building. (We’re sorry for the mess.) Here’s what you can expect from us when this renovation is over.

  • Tons more outlets for your laptops and other devices
  • Study rooms for student groups on the 2nd floor
  • MEGADESK!!! Check out books, DVDs, and reserve items from our new huge desk downstairs in the lobby
  • More study space on the first floor
So it really is good to see you, and never hesitate to ask us for anything: research help, directions, campus information, music recommendations, beverage preferences…. We’re happy to be of service!

The newest issue of the JCCC Honors Journal is out

See some of our finest students’ works in the newest issue of the JCCC Honors Journal. Each semester, students participating in the Honors Program have the opportunity to submit their semester-long Honors project for inclusion into the journal. Topics range from religious themes in historic art, to how congenital heart disease affects the care people receive when patients move into adulthood.  Check out the articles and support the great work of our students.