Happy Fourth of July Weekend!

SWC Libraries are closed Thursday, July 2 - Sunday, July 5 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.

Libraries resume regular hours on Monday, July 6, 2015.

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Maxed Out: American Moms on the Brink
by Katrina Alcorn
Call Number: New Books HQ 759.48 A43 2013

The title of this book says it all, Maxed Out: American Moms on the Brink. This is an easy reading, personal account of one working mother’s challenges of trying to balance home life and a career, and falling prey to the failures of trying to do it all. Even with a successful career and family life, Alcorn found herself facing a breakdown which led to depression and anxiety, and ultimately medication.

Alcorn’s situation of trying to do it all and falling short of her own expectations is an all-too-familiar story for many women in today’s society. In this personal story she shares her journey from success to breakdown, from medication to meditation and therapy, and finally to the road of balance and harmony. She shares helpful techniques for combating stress and provides a forum for women of today’s society to discover that they’re not alone.

This book is available for four-week check out with your SWC photo ID card.

Review by Tanya Carr, SWC Librarian

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The Latino Student's Guide to College Success
Leonard A. Valverde, editor
Greenwood Press, 2012, 2nd edition
Call Number: New Book Area LC2670.6 .H57 2012

Books in the New Book Area may be checked out for four weeks with your SWC photo ID card.

"This book provides Latino students with a step-by-step roadmap for navigating the college process--from overcoming cultural barriers to attending college, to selecting the right school, to considering advanced degrees"
--Summary by publisher

Summer Tutoring at the Library

Overwhelmed this summer? 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.

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July 4 Holiday Weekend

SWC Libraries are closed Thursday, July 2 - Sunday, July 5 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.

Libraries resume regular hours on Monday, July 6, 2015.

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National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Pride Month is here!

Did you know there's a great title honoring this theme to check out?

It's called, The Gay and Lesbian Guide to College Life. It's written by John Baez and published in 2007.

There is one copy in the Library’s Main Stacks with the call number: LB2343.32 B225 2007, and is currently housed in the glass display case on the Library’s upper floor. Ask staff at the Circulation Desk to assist you in retrieving it from the display case for check out.

Information about the book 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.

All books in the Main Stacks may be checked out for four weeks with your SWC photo ID card.

This book provides information and resources for LGBT college students. The book not only provides an orientation to college life, but it also highlights resources that may be specifically helpful for the LGBT campus community.

Come to the Library to see more National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Pride-related titles on display this month.

Cheers!

Review by Arnold Josafat, SWC Librarian

Database of the Week

Country Watch is a Library database with up-to-date, dependable information about all of the countries in the world.

Global Literacy Rates
Source: Country Watch database

For each country in the world, you can discover more about demographic information, political systems, economic conditions, business data, the cultural background, and environmental information.

Map of Afghanistan
Source: Country Watch database

Country Watch is available to all currently-enrolled SWC students, staff, and faculty. 

Information in the database can be viewed a variety of ways, including via thematic, physical, and political maps. You may also access CountryWire, which provides daily news coverage for every country in the world.

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Illegal: Reflections of an Undocumented Immigrant
by José Ángel N.
University of Illinois Press, 2014
Call Number: New Book Area F 548.9.M5 N3 2014

"A day after N. first crossed the U.S. border from Mexico, he was caught and then released onto the streets of Tijuana. Undeterred, N. crawled back through a tunnel to San Diego, where he entered the United States forever. Illegal: Reflections of an Undocumented Immigrant is his timely and compelling memoir of building a new life in America. Authorial anonymity is required to protect this life. Arriving in the 1990s with a 9th grade education, N. traveled to Chicago where he found access to ESL classes and GED classes. He eventually attended college and graduate school and became a professional translator. Despite having a well-paying job, N. was isolated by a lack of official legal documentation. Travel concerns made big promotions out of reach. Vacation time was spent hiding at home, pretending that he was on a long-planned trip. The simple act of purchasing his girlfriend a beer at a Cubs baseball game caused embarrassment and shame when N. couldn't produce a valid ID. A frustrating contradiction, N. lived in a luxury high-rise condo but couldn't fully live the American dream. He did, however, find solace in the one gift America gave him--his education. Ultimately, N.'s is the story of the triumph of education over adversity. In Illegal he debunks the stereotype that undocumented immigrants are freeloaders without access to education or opportunity for advancement. With bravery and honesty, N. details the constraints, deceptions, and humiliations that characterize alien life 'amid the shadows.'" - Summary from publisher.

This book (and others available in the New Book Area) may be checked out for four weeks with your SWC photo ID card.

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Summer Library Hours

Summer Semester Hours
June 8 - August 6, 2015

Holiday -- Libraries Closed
Independence Day:  July 2 - 5

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

 

 

June is LGBT Pride Month!

June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month! Stop by the Library to view our display featuring items about this topic.

The Library has many books, e-books, streaming videos, and articles on this topic. Visit the Reference Desk during open hours to find out more, or contact a librarian via chat 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Summer is almost here!