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Killing machine : the American presidency in the age of drone warfare
by Lloyd C. Gardner.
New York : The New Press, 2013.
New Book Area: Call Number JK558 .G37 2013.

After the September 11, 2001 attack many things changed in America. Three days after the attack Congress voted to give the president what has been interpreted to be essentially unlimited powers to fight terrorism. One power the president gave himself allows him to kill anyone deemed a threat to the United States via killer drones.

The drone program enjoys wide support from the US public but few know the details of that program. This book tells the fascinating story of a new set of powers granted to the president of the United States and the history of killer drones. The effect of the deaths of people in other countries and the consequences of those assassinations are examined.

Review by John Stanton, SWC Librarian

Library Hours - Chula Vista, National City, Otay Mesa, San Ysidro

Spring Semester Hours: 
January 21 - May 29, 2015

Holidays -- Libraries are Closed
President's Weekend - February 13 - 16
Spring Break - March 30 - April 5
Memorial Day - May 25

SWC Library - Chula Vista

Library -- Main Campus900 Otay Lakes Road
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Phone Number: 619-482-6397
TTY: 619-482-6490

Email: library@swccd.edu
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Library Hours - Librarian Available
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

SWC Library - National City

Library - Higher Education Center at National City

880 National City Boulevard

National City, CA 91950

Phone Number: 619-216-6665 x4868

Email: libraryhec@swccd.edu

Librarian Available
Monday: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday: 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and  3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

SWC Library - Otay Mesa

Library - Higher Education Center at Otay Mesa

8100 Gigantic Street

San Diego, CA 92154

Phone Number: 619-216-6750 x4424

Email: libraryom@swccd.edu

Librarian Available
Monday: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

SWC Library - San Ysidro

Library - Higher Education Center at San Ysidro

480 West San Ysidro Boulevard

San Ysidro, CA 92173

Phone Number: 619-216-6790 x4907

Email: librarysy@swccd.edu

Librarian Available
Monday: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday:11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

MLA? APA? We've got you covered.

The Library's citation guide will help you with citing sources in the correct format.

Our MLA and APA quick guides for commonly cited sources are a good place to start. The handouts illustrate the required format for the citation, along with examples.

If you used the Library's EBSCOhost databases to find full-text periodical articles or e-books, then you can use the EBSCO "Cite" button to create a citation. This yellow button appears on the right side of the page when viewing the document. Many citation styles are provided, so be sure to select the correct one for your assignment!

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Diversity in Disney Films : Critical Essays on Race, Ethnicity, Gender, Sexuality, and Disability. Edited by Johnson Cheu. McFarland and Company Publishers, 2013.

New Book Shelf, call number: PN1999.W27 D58 2013
Available for 4-week check out with your SWC photo ID card.

It’s Oscar time! What better time to think about the most decorated of Academy Award recipients – Walt Disney.

It’s no surprise that Disney films are well-regarded both in awards shows and in the hearts of children and adults everywhere; well, almost everywhere. While some people find it easy to relate to the characters, others just don’t see themselves fitting neatly into the Disney world of characters. Diversity in Disney Films takes a closer look at how Disney represents race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and disability in their films. It’s not always a pretty picture.

What makes this book interesting is that it covers the full span of Disney’s empire, from early racism in lesser known films to the representation of female heroines and villains in some of Disney’s more recent movies – Pocahontas, The Little Mermaid, and Aladdin (Sorry, no Frozen sisters). Each chapter is written by a different author, which offers a startling different perspective from the typical happy ending.

While we often don’t see Disney films with the intent of thinking critically, the concepts represented in the film are the very stuff that our culture defines as the norm. Diversity in Disney Films challenges us to re-examine our earliest movie experiences and the ways in which we view ourselves and our society.

Review by Lauren McFall, SWC Librarian

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Make a 30-minute appointment for one-on-one tutoring at the ITC (Interdisciplinary Tutoring Center) Desk on the 3rd floor of the library. 

Call (619) 421-6700 x5198 or email SWCLibraryTutoring@swccd.edu

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Workshops on Primary Sources

Mark your calendar, we will be offering free, one-hour workshops on how to find primary sources in March!

• Monday, March 9th — 5:00 pm 
• Tuesday, March 10th — 11:00 am 
• Wednesday, March 18th — 9:00 am 
• Thursday, March 19th — 1:00 pm 

Library Database of the Week

Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center

Opposing Viewpoints is a database that covers a wide range of topics. It has full-text current periodical articles, viewpoint essays, reference material, statistics, and topic overviews about popular research topics.

Most of the information found in Opposing Viewpoints isn't available on the internet for free. Authors are selected for their subject-area knowledge, and publishers check that information is accurate.

The next time you are asked to research a topic for class, try Opposing Viewpoints -- accessible from on or off campus from the Library's databases page.

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What is 3D printing?

You've heard about 3D printing... Now find out what it's all about!

The popular "for dummies" series, which provides basic introductions on a wide range of topics, recently published a helpful new title, 3D Printing for Dummies, by Kalani Kirk Hausman and Richard Horne.

This book is available in the SWC Library New Book Area. Find it on the shelf using its call number: TS171.8 .H387 2014. You can check it out for four weeks with your SWC photo ID card!

The authors' combined experience in electronics and information technology is an essential part of what makes the information in this book both readable and accurate. They provide simple explanations for complex ideas.

Some of the topics covered in the book include:

• Opportunities that 3D printing presents 
• A comparison of traditional and additive manufacturing 
• The different types of 3D printing 
• A few limitations of current technology 
• What 3D printing can mean to medicine 
• Materials used in rapid prototyping 
• Sources for CAD software and 3D scanners 
• Some ethical issues about 3D printing

Find this title, and other interesting new books, at your SWC Library!

Free Tutoring at the Library

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Assistance is available for a wide range of subjects, including (but not limited to):

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• English (Reading/Writing)
• French
• Math
• Physics
• Psychology

Make a 30-minute appointment for one-on-one tutoring at the ITC (Interdisciplinary Tutoring Center) Desk on the 3rd floor of the library. 

Call (619) 421-6700 x5198 or email SWCLibraryTutoring@swccd.edu

Get your semester off to a good start! Visit with a tutor at the Library.

Closed Friday - Monday

All SWC Libraries are closed Friday, February 13 - Monday, February 16 in observance of President's Day.
 
Regular hours resume on Tuesday, February 17, 2015.

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Library Tours - This Week

Welcome to the Library! Stop by and take a tour. There are so many resources and study spaces that will help you get your work done this semester. A tour is an informal and quick way to get to know everything we have to offer.

We'll meet outside the Library's front entrance at the following dates and times (click on the schedule to view it larger).

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Library Database of the Week

Newspaper Source Plus (EBSCOhost)

This Library Database provides more than 1,000 full-text newspapers, including more than 38 million full-text articles.

Newspaper Source Plus also features 913,000 television and radio news transcripts, including: ABC News (American Broadcasting Company), CBS News, CNBC, CNN, CNN International, FOX News, MSNBC, National Public Radio, PBS, and more.

Information is updated daily. What a great resource for research!

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African American History Month is here. Did you know in the library’s New Books collection there's a great title honoring this theme?

It's called, Freedom Dreams: the Black Radical Imagination. It's written by Robin D.G. Kelley and it was published in 2002. It is located in the library’s New Books shelves on the main floor with the call number: E185 .K39 2002. It is available for check out for four weeks with your SWC photo ID card.

It can be found through the SWC Library’s Search the Library Catalog webpage. Just type in the title in the search box and you can find it in the results list.

Freedom Dreams is also available as a free e-book to currently-enrolled SWC students and staff. Off campus access is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

This book is a great resource highlighting the freedom dreams found in the history of twentieth century African American intellectuals and artists, like Malcolm X. Freedom Dreams provides an insight in the intersection of black popular culture and the hope that these dreams bring.

Come to the library to see more African American history-related titles on display this month. 

Have a question? Ask a librarian!

Cheers!

Review by Arnold Josafat, SWC Librarian

Celebrate African American History Month

February is African American History month, a celebration to honor and learn about the contributions, accomplishments, and lives of African Americans in the United States.

The Library has a wide range of books to choose from -- check out a book today! Looking for a book on a particular topic? Ask a librarian!

E-books and articles are available from off campus for all SWC students, staff, and faculty.

Today! Library Tour

Stop by and take a tour! There are so many resources and study spaces that will help you get your work done this semester. A tour is an informal and quick way to get to know everything we have to offer.

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