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Summer Semester Hours
June 8 - August 6, 2015

SWC Library - Chula Vista

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

Email: library@swccd.edu
Ask a Librarian: 24/7 Reference Assistance

Library Hours - Librarian Available
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday - Sunday: Closed

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: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Thursday: Closed

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: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: Closed

SWC Library - National City

Library - Higher Education Center at National City
Closed for Summer

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Top Three Reasons to Use Library Databases

Number 3: "Online Pregnancy Test"





Seems like a good idea... but wait, how would that work exactly??! There is no such thing -- this is a fake website that looks real and sounds real, but is totally made up.

Library databases contain credible information from published sources such as journals, magazines, newspapers, books, and e-books. You won't find any fake information there!



Number 2: "List of Hoaxes on Wikipedia"

Here is a collection of deliberate hoaxes -- fake pages and incorrect information on Wikipedia. The Wikipedia page warns readers: "A hoax is considered notable if it evaded detection for more than one month or was discussed by reliable sources in the media. This list is incomplete, as many hoaxes remain undiscovered."

Library databases contain credible information from authors who have the appropriate education and background that makes them uniquely qualified to write articles, books, or reference book entries.You won't find any hoaxes!



Number 1 Reason to Use Library Databases: THEY ARE FREE

Library databases are free for all currently-enrolled SWC students and staff! They are also accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Search for credible information from thousands of sources at once!

Have a question? Ask a librarian! We are happy to help.

Check It Out

The Disposable Skateboard Bible 

by Sean Cliver 

Gingko Press, 2009

Main Campus Stacks GV859.8 .C55 2009

Available for four-week check out with your SWC photo ID card.

In The Disposable Skateboard Bible, legendary skateboard graphic artist Sean Cliver (who, in 1989, landed his first job as a designer at the skateboard company Powell-Peralta) provides a fascinating history of skateboard art and culture, from the 1950s to the present. The book is a comprehensive encyclopedia of the skateboard, with hundreds of images of deck designs over the past 60 years. I was amazed to see not only the skateboard I rode *everywhere* in Chula Vista in the 1960s and 1970s, but also the skateboards the neighbor kids had!

In addition to encyclopedic info about the designers and companies, the author includes many brief essays written by skaters and designers. My favorite story is of "the $6000 Hawk", a thrilling tale of how, in 1992, a UK collector found (in a warehouse) a stack of six Powell-Peralta Tony Hawk boards. He wasn't particularly thrilled to find them (as he was looking for something else), but decided to buy the least-scuffed one for 25 pounds ($50 USD). He later sold it on eBay for nearly $2000...and the buyer turned around and resold it to another buyer for $6000! The commentary by the UK collector *and* by the $6000 buyer (who has had tons of offers, and is unwilling to sell), is an exciting read. Amazingly, no one knows what became of the other 5 boards!

Even those who are not interested in skateboarding will find the book fun to look through - the artwork itself is superb!

Review by Rachael Smithey, SWC Librarian 

Advice from Dr. Seuss

American author and illustrator Dr Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel, 1904-1991) sits at his drafting table in his home office with a copy of his book, The Cat in the Hat, in La Jolla, California, on April 25, 1957. (Photo and caption credit: Biography Resource Center.)

On Monday, UC San Diego announced that Audrey Geisel donated $3 million to their main campus Geisel Library. The library is named for her and her husband, Ted "Dr. Seuss" Geisel. According to KPBS, "The gift will fund improvements to interior public spaces at the 43-year-old library to meet the needs of students, faculty, and other users in the digital age."

UC San Diego Geisel Library (Photo credit: UCSD)

Want to know more about this famous children's author? Check out the SWC Library's books about Dr. Seuss, or learn more about him in the SWC Library's database of articles, videos, and more -- Biography Resource Center (free for all SWC students and staff).

What is your favorite Dr. Seuss book? Here are some memorable quotes from his books, courtesy of the New York Public Library's blog.

“A book is just like life and anything can change” From One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish 





“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” From Happy Birthday to You!

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go...” From Oh, The Places You'll Go!

  

“It's not about what it is, it's about what it can become.” From The Lorax 

“The more that you read, The more things you will know. The more that you learn, The more places you’ll go.” From I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!

“I know it is wet and the sun is not sunny, but we can have lots of good fun that is funny.” From The Cat in the Hat

Why wait? Free Tutoring!

Tutors are available to help in a wide range of subjects. Stop by the Library's ITC Desk on the 3rd floor, or call (619) 421-6700 Ext. 5198.

Tutoring is free for all current SWC students! All you need is your student ID number.

Most students quickly find that reading and studying in college are more demanding than they have previously experienced. To make this transition easier, SWC is committed to supporting students to become efficient, independent learners.

As partners in learning, tutors help students master course material through the application of effective learning strategies.

See you at the Library!

Check It Out

Plastic Purge
by Michael SanClements
St. Martin's Press, 2014
Call Number: TP1122.S24 2014
Available for 4 week check out with your SWC photo ID.

The best summary of this book is contained in its subtitle, "How to use less plastic, eat better, keep toxins out of your body, and help save the sea turtles." In fascinating detail the author covers how ubiquitous plastics are in our lives, and how toxic bad plastic can be to our environment and our health.

Spoiler alert: there is a section called "Bottled Water is for Suckers"!

Review by John Tibbals, SWC Librarian

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Check It Out

Smart Irrigation Month is here!

Did you know in the library’s glass display case there's a great title honoring this theme to check out? It's called, Pillar of Sand: can the irrigation miracle last? It's written by Sandra Postel and published in 1999.

There is one copy in the library’s Main Stacks with the call number: S618 .P67 1999, but is currently housed in the glass display case in the library’s upper floor.

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.

This book provides information on the history, challenges, and pitfalls of agricultural irrigation starting from ancient Egypt to twentieth-century America. Pillar of Sand also highlights how water is used today but, more importantly, presents one strategy to improve irrigation methods for the future.

Come to the library to see more Smart Irrigation-related titles on display this month.

Cheers!

Review by Arnold Josafat, SWC Librarian

Website of the Week

Photo courtesy Freedmen's Bureau Project

Freedmen’s Bureau Project 
http://www.discoverfreedmen.org/

Discovering your ancestry can be very interesting and rewarding. But, for people who descend from former slaves, it can be a difficult and even impossible endeavor. The Freedmen’s Bureau Project is a new attempt to shed light on the ancestry of people who were bound by slavery.

Search by first and last name to see how far you can trace your lineage. Make a family tree and add stories and photos to ensure the legacy of your family continues on forever. In addition to searching for ancestry, this project offers individuals the opportunity to participate in making more records accessible.

“To help bring thousands of records to light, the Freedmen’s Bureau Project was created as a set of partnerships between FamilySearch International and the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Afro¬-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS), and the California African American Museum.”

Review by Lauren McFall, SWC Librarian

July is Smart Irrigation Month!

With the impact of the drought, stricter water restrictions are in place. Are you up-to-date on all of the ways to maximize this scarce resource in your own garden?

Visit our display for Smart Irrigation Month on the third floor of the Library. We have books, e-books, streaming media, and periodical articles on this topic -- all are freely available to SWC students, staff, and faculty.

Have a question? Ask a librarian!

Summer Hours

Summer Semester Hours
June 8 - August 6, 2015

SWC Library - Chula Vista

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

Email: library@swccd.edu
Ask a Librarian: 24/7 Reference Assistance

Library Hours - Librarian Available
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday - Sunday: Closed

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: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Thursday: Closed

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 (Hours begin June 15)
Monday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: Closed

SWC Library - National City

Library - Higher Education Center at National City
Closed for Summer

Check It Out

Feet, don't fail me now : the rogue's guide to running the marathon
by Ben Kaplan.
Vancouver : Greystone Books, 2014.
Call Number: GV1065.17 .T73 K36 2014
Available for four-week check out with your SWC photo ID card.

Running is the new black. From “Color Runs” to “Zombie Runs,” running events have become a huge industry in San Diego County. So, you wouldn’t be the first person to consider taking up running, and certainly won’t be the last. A marathon - 26.2 miles to be exact - is not just running. You need to prepare; you must practice. There is a good reason that the marathon’s namesake died right after running so far.

Enter Feet, Don’t Fail Me Now: The Rogue’s Guide to Running the Marathon by Ben Kaplan. This is a fun read about a topic that, quite frankly, can be very boring to study. Self-described as “average,” Kaplan makes running and completing a marathon accessible for just about everyone. You’ll learn about the right kind of shoes to buy, the best posture for running, and all about cross-training (which is training your body for a marathon by doing some other form of exercise other than running).

This book is divided into four main parts, which are the four types of races that Kaplan recommends building up to - 5K, 10K, Half-Marathon, and Marathon. Each chapter features a Soundtrack to get you in the right mindset for what you are about to read; these selections come from rock stars from different genres of music. There are also funny interviews and many breaks from strictly running topics.

Lace up those sneakers, and run to the Library to get this title! Then, sit back and relax a bit before you conquer your first marathon!

Review by Lauren McFall, SWC Librarian

Heading to Comic-Con this weekend?

Check out the Library's collection of graphic novels and comics! The full collection is available to browse in the Library catalog. Here are a handful of sample titles:

All of these books and more are available for four-week check out with your SWC photo ID card! Pick up a few to take with you to read while you wait in lines at Comic-Con.

The weekend is over, time to catch up!

We can help!

Tutors are available to help in a wide range of subjects. Stop by the Library's ITC Desk on the 3rd floor, or call (619) 421-6700 Ext. 5198.

Tutoring is free for all current SWC students! All you need is your student ID number.

Most students quickly find that reading and studying in college are more demanding than they have previously experienced. To make this transition easier, SWC is committed to supporting students to become efficient, independent learners.

As partners in learning, tutors help students master course material through the application of effective learning strategies.

See you at the Library!

Database of the Week

CollegeSource Online is a database of 86,035 digital college catalogs. It also provides resources about financial aid, career information, assessment, and other useful resources.

Thinking of transferring to another college? You can search the catalogs of colleges located in a specific city or country, or according to specific criteria, such as by the cost of tuition, how many students attend the college, specific degrees the college offers, and other criteria.

To find out more, select "College Source Catalogs" from the Library's list of databases. This resource is free for all SWC students, staff, and faculty.

Have a question? Ask a librarian! We're happy to help.