Free Tutoring - Why Wait?

One-on-one, 30-minute tutoring sessions are available in the Library!

• When: Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 
• Where: Library ITC Desk, 3rd floor 
• What: Subjects include Accounting, CIS, English, Humanities, Math, Reading, Science, and Writing. 

Appointments can be made at the ASC (Building 420) and the ITC Desk on the 3rd floor of the main Library.

Call the Library ITC Desk for more information: 619-421-6700 (x5198).

 We hope to see you there!

Database of the Week

Academic Search Premier

Academic Search Premier is a full-text database designed specifically for college students. It includes articles from over 4,600 scholarly publications, along with 3,900 peer-reviewed journals. You will be able to find the most up-to-date articles available, as well as historical articles from up to 40 years ago.

What are scholarly journals?

• Publish articles written by scholars, specialists, or researchers in the field
• Include lengthy articles which contain original research
• Contain articles with cited references
• Intended for an academic audience and use technical vocabulary
• Include little or no advertising

What are popular periodicals?

• Publish articles written by journalists who are condensing or analyzing a topic for the reader
• Tend to have short articles (1-5 pages)
• Contain articles that do not have cited references
• Intended for a general audience and use conversational language
• Include extensive commercial advertising

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Why Jazz Happened 

by Marc Myers 

University of California Press, 2013

New Book Shelf ML3508 .M94 2013

A Wall Street Journal contributing editor, with a master’s degree in US history, Marc Myers founded the award-winning website JazzWax.com. His past career includes writing for The New York Times.

Even if you have studied jazz, you will find many new tidbits in his book on the development of jazz. In Why Jazz Happened Myers delves into many non-musical events which influenced and shaped jazz in the twentieth century. Whether you are a music buff, interested in history, or just plain curious about this uniquely American music genre, you will enjoy checking out Myers’ insightful book.

New books are available for check out for four weeks with your SWC photo ID card.

Review by Ann Willard, SWC Librarian

Primary Sources Workshop - Tomorrow!

Primary Sources - What are they and how can you find them?

Free Workshop
Room L-244 in the Library / LRC

9 am - 10 am
Tuesday, February 25

No need to sign up, just be on time! 

See you there.

We're open today!

Saturday hours for the main campus library: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Database of the Week

In a society where some doctors may be too quick to prescribe drugs to relieve symptoms, and may give little thought to the side effects of these drugs, natural alternatives may be a viable option either in conjunction with, or in place of prescriptions.

But if doctors don’t have the time to educate their patients about these options, how do they become informed?

 In an attempt to educate myself about natural, holistic alternatives, I came across Alt HealthWatch. This one-stop shop is an EBSCOhost database that can be found among several Health and Medicine databases listed on the Library's website at http://www2.swccd.edu/~library. All staff and currently enrolled students may access the database 7/24 by logging on with your student ID and password.

This resource enlightens patients about natural, alternative ways to heal illnesses and promote wellness through hundreds of journals and reports (several of which are peer-reviewed), and includes over 200 international publications. I find this particular database a refreshing perspective to health as it offers therapies such as acupuncture, aromatherapy, yoga, chiropractic, nutrition and more!

Review by Tanya Carr, SWC Librarian

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The Library owns a great title related to mentorship. It's called, Leadership: Theory and Practice. It's written by Peter Guy Northouse and published in 2010 by Sage Publications. Its call number is HM1261 .N67 2010. You may check it out for four weeks with your SWC photo ID card.

This book is a great resource to learn about issues and case studies involved in leadership. Issues range from how leaders approach situations to discussing how leadership arises in teams and various cultures.

Review by Arnold Josafat, SWC Librarian

Primary Sources Workshop - Friday!

Primary Sources - What are they and how can you find them?

Free Workshop
Room L-244 in the Library / LRC

12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Friday, February 21

No need to sign up, just be on time! 

See you there.

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One-on-one, 30-minute tutoring sessions are available in the Library!

• When: Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Where: Library ITC Desk, 3rd floor
• What: Subjects include Accounting, CIS, English, Humanities, Math, Reading, Science, and Writing.

Appointments can be made at the ASC (Building 420) and the ITC Desk on the 3rd floor of the main Library.

Call the Library ITC Desk for more information: 619-421-6700 (x5198).

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Library is closed Friday -- Monday

SWC Libraries are closed Friday, February 14 -- Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day Weekend. Regular hours resume Tuesday, February 18.

The online library is always open! Chat reference assistance from a librarian is available 24/7.

Website of the Week

Calisphere, University of California

Chula Vista Grammar School, circa 1900 (photo from Calisphere)

From the about page:

Calisphere is the University of California's free public gateway to a world of primary sources 

More than 200,000 digitized items — including photographs, documents, newspaper pages, political cartoons, works of art, diaries, transcribed oral histories, advertising, and other unique cultural artifacts — reveal the diverse history and culture of California and its role in national and world history. 

Calisphere's content has been selected from the libraries and museums of the UC campuses, and from a variety of cultural heritage organizations across California. The collections can be searched or browsed. Contributors come from all over the state, including our very own local Chula Vista Public library. Additionally, the site claims to be a one-stop location for searching over 500 specialized UC websites.

Check it out!

Review by Laura Galvan-Estrada, SWC Librarian

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Next time you're on the third floor of the Library, be sure to stop by our display of materials on this topic.

Any of the books in the display case may be checked out for four weeks with your SWC photo ID card. Ask staff at Circulation for help.

Want to know more about Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month? Ask a Librarian!

Free Workshop - Today!

Primary Sources - What are they and how can you find them?

Room L-244 in the Library / LRC

2 PM - 3 PM
Tuesday, February 11

No need to sign up, just be on time! 

See you there.

Closed for Presidents' Day Weekend

SWC Libraries will be closed Friday, February 14 through Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day Weekend. Regular hours resume Tuesday, February 18.

The online library is always open! Chat reference assistance from a librarian is available 24/7.

Check It Out

The community college in a global context is edited by Tod Treat and Linda Serra Hagedorn. John Wiley and Sons and Jossey-Bass published it in 2013. It is located on the library’s Stacks section on the third floor. Its call number is LB2328 .C655 2013. You can check out this book for four weeks with your SWC photo ID card.

The community college in a global context  is a great resource for students to learn about community colleges, international education, and the cooperative partnerships between them. Community colleges, like Southwestern College, are building bridges with study abroad programs with other schools outside the United States to enable students to enlarge their educational experience, learn new cultures, and make new friends.

Review by Arnold Josafat, SWC Librarian

Got plans on Saturday?

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We're here 10 AM - 2 PM on Saturdays.

Free Workshop - Today!

Primary Sources - What are they and how can you find them?

Room L-244 in the Library / LRC

11 AM - 12 PM

No need to sign up, just be on time! 

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Free Tutoring in the Library

One-on-one, 30-minute tutoring sessions are available in the Library!

• When: Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Where: Library ITC Desk, 3rd floor
• What: Subjects include Accounting, CIS, English, Humanities, Math, Reading, Science, and Writing.

Appointments can be made at the ASC (Building 420) and the ITC Desk on the 3rd floor of the main Library.

Call the Library ITC Desk for more information: 619-421-6700 (x5198).

We hope to see you there!

Database of the Month

Films on Demand Streaming Media Collection

The SWC Library subscribes to a database of streaming educational films. The Films on Demand Streaming Media Collection contains more than 3,000 full length instruction videos covering topics in Humanities and Social Sciences, Business and Economics, Science and Mathematics, Health and Medicine, and other subjects. Off-campus access available to currently enrolled students.

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Free Workshops - Primary Sources

What are primary sources and how can you find them? Stop by one of our free one-hour workshop to learn more! All workshops are held in the Library Classroom (L-244).

Primary Sources Workshops

• February 5: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• February 11: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
• February 21: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
• February 25: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
• March 27: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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