What's New @ SWC Library?

SWC Library @ San Ysidro campus

2012-01-31T08:11:00.000-08:00

The Library at HEC/San Ysidro is located in room 5105 and is open 13 hours per week.Tuesday: 9:30am-12:30pmWednesday: 8am-11am and 2:30pm-6:30pmThursday: 9:30am-12:30pmThe library collection includes basic print reference sources (dictionaries, atlases, etc.), class textbooks that have been placed on reserve by instructors, a leisure reading collection (mostly fiction and children's books in

This Week in CQ Researcher

2012-01-30T12:55:00.001-08:00

Youth Volunteerism by Marcia Clemmitt, Jan. 27, 2012Should schools require students to perform public service?After Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005, Tulane University made volunteering for community projects in the ravaged city, such as restoring parks or tutoring grade-school students, a requirement for graduation. Since then, applications to Tulane have shot up. Schools and colleges

Magazines, Journals or Newspapers

2012-01-26T12:00:00.000-08:00

Southwestern College library currently subscribes to over 120 print periodical titles. We display more than 50 of our most popular titles for you to browse and read in the library.Next time your in the area drop by and read an article or two.Library hoursMonday - Thursday 8:00 am to 7:00 pmFriday: 8:00 am to 2:00 pmSaturdays: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Database of the Month

2012-01-25T09:35:00.001-08:00

Auto Repair Reference CenterThe Auto Repair Reference Center (ARRC) database contains the most comprehensive collection of automobile repair reference information in the market. ARRC contains information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles.The database covers more than 37,000 vehicles from 1954 to present. Content includes millions of drawings and step-by-step

SWC Library @ Otay Mesa campus

2012-01-24T06:03:00.000-08:00

The SWC Library at the Otay Mesa Higher Education Center is located on the upper level of the 4200 building. The library is open 30 hours a week.Monday 11AM -6 PMTuesday 9 AM -6 PMWednesday 9 AM -6 PMThursday 12-5 PMA librarian and library technician are available for assistance and there's a self-checkout machine as well. The library offers a leisure reading collection, reference books for

College Book Essay Contest -- Win an iPad!

2012-01-23T09:56:00.001-08:00

Once again the Friends of the SWC Library are sponsoring an essay contest for currently enrolled SWC students. The prize for the winner is an iPad.The essay prompt is based on this year’s College Book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Copies of the College Book are available for check out at the SWC Library.Here is the essay prompt:Should Henrietta’s family be financially

ARTstor- Chinese New Year

2012-01-19T01:11:00.000-08:00

The Year of the Dragon begins January 23rd, marking the end of the winter season. The traditional Chinese calendar is based on a combination of lunar and solar movements; the year begins with the night of the first full moon of the lunar New Year and ends on the 15th day. This year is signified by the dragon, the bringer of rain and good luck, and the only mythical animal in the Chinese

No Kindle? No Problem!

2012-01-18T14:09:00.000-08:00

SWC Library eBook CollectionThe Library's collection of over 25,000 e-books is available for free to all SWC students and staff.All you need is a computer with Internet access.Go to: http://www.swccd.edu/~library/articles.htm and click on EBSCOhost e-books at Southwestern.Use the current semester's passwords to access e-books from off-campus. Questions? Ask a Librarian!

24/7 Chat -- Ask a Librarian

2012-01-17T10:16:00.001-08:00

Try our Online Reference Chat ServiceReal People -- Real Help -- Real Fast24 hours a day, 7 days a weekwww.swccd.edu/~library/ask.htm

College Book

2012-01-13T08:30:00.000-08:00

The College Book for Spring semester is The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Henrietta was a poor black woman who died of cervical cancer at the age of 31 in 1951 but not before her cells were harvested, without her knowledge, in the name of medical research. These cells have been essential in developing the polio vaccine, cloning, gene mapping, and more. Yet Henrietta’s name

Library Closed Monday

2012-01-11T10:22:00.000-08:00

All SWC Libraries are closed on Monday, January 16, 2012, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Regular hours resume on Tuesday, January 17.There are several celebrations taking place around town this weekend and on Monday. San Diego's annual Martin Luther King, Jr. parade will be held on Sunday, January 15.Have a question? Ask a Librarian!

Does the Library have my textbook?

2012-01-10T15:20:00.000-08:00

Some textbooks are available at the Library. These books are in the Reserve collection, so they have a limited check out period. Usually you may check out textbooks for one or two hours for in-library use.To find out if we have your textbook, search the Library Catalog.If you know the book's title, select a "Title ... browse alphabetically" search.Double-check that the year and edition match the

This Week in CQ Researcher

2012-01-09T14:00:00.000-08:00

Preventing Disease” by Nellie Bristol, Jan. 6, 2012Can lifestyle changes reduce rising health care costs?The U.S. health care system faces spiraling costs from chronic, or noncommunicable, illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease and preventable cancers. But public health experts are discovering that just pushing people to change bad habits isn’t working. Instead, they are placing more focus on

Welcome to Spring Semester

2012-01-06T11:29:00.000-08:00

Have a question? We are here to help! Call, email, chat, or stop by one of our four locations.Main Campus January 9 through May 18, 2012 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. Higher Education Center at National City - Librarian Available January 9 through May 17, 2012

Got a Question? Need an Answer?

2012-01-05T01:38:00.000-08:00

Try our Online Reference Chat Service Real People - Real Help - Real Fast24 hours a day, 7 days a weekhttp://www.swccd.edu/~library/ask.htm

New to Online Classes?

2011-12-16T10:11:00.000-08:00

Spring 2012 Blackboard Orientations

Ready to relax?

2011-12-14T13:47:00.000-08:00

Take home a fun book for Winter Break! Stop by the library and browse the Leisure Reading collection on the third floor.Our Leisure Reading collection has lots of great books to choose from -- mysteries, classics, fiction, short stories, adventure, memoirs, and more. All are available for a four-week check out with your SWC photo ID.Have a question? Ask a Librarian!

Winter Break: Dec 17 - Jan 8

2011-12-13T08:54:00.001-08:00

Have a question? Ask a Librarian!

Have a Question? Ask a Librarian!

2011-12-12T10:06:00.000-08:00

Try our Online Reference Chat ServiceReal People -- Real Help -- Real Fast24 hours a day, 7 days a weekwww.swccd.edu/~library/ask.htm

When is my final?

2011-12-09T12:57:00.001-08:00

Final Exams Schedule: December 10 - 16, 2011Library Hours: December 10 - 16, 2011Need help with research or citing your sources? Ask a Librarian!

Studying for Finals?

2011-12-07T08:20:00.000-08:00

Study at the LibraryMain Campus, National City, Otay Mesa, or San Ysidro.Library Hours (through December 16, 2011):Main CampusMonday - 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.Closed: SundayHigher Education Center at National City - Librarian AvailableMonday: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Wednesday:

Check it Out

2011-12-06T07:14:00.000-08:00

The Black History of the White House, by Clarence Lusane. City Lights Books, 2011. New Books Shelf F204.W5 L87 2011"In this work, the author presents a comprehensive history of the White House from an African American perspective, illuminating the central role it has played in advancing, thwarting, or simply ignoring efforts to achieve equal rights for all. Here are the stories of those who were

Website of the Week

2011-12-05T00:08:00.000-08:00

SANDAG—San Diego Association of Governments - www.sandag.orgReview by Laura Galvan-Estrada, Library Faculty.It is usually not an easy task to find local information, aside from heading to the local newspapers and digging through national resources. This is where SANDAG comes to the rescue.Ever since a former map librarian and data specialist introduced me to the SANDAG resources, I’ve been a big

Ask a Librarian!

2011-12-02T11:07:00.001-08:00

Try our Online Reference Chat ServiceReal People -- Real Help -- Real Fast24 hours a day, 7 days a weekwww.swccd.edu/~library/ask.htm

Help with Citing

2011-12-01T09:30:00.000-08:00

Done with writing your paper? It's time to cite your sources.The Library has helpful MLA and APA citation guides. They offer examples of how to cite the most commonly used sources, including information you find on the library's databases.Additionally, you can get help with your citations from a variety of websites.The four SWC Libraries own copies of the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research

Have you seen the new Twilight movie?

2011-11-30T00:07:00.000-08:00

What about Arthur Christmas or the new Marilyn Monroe movie -- My Week with Marilyn?After watching these movies, you may be curious to know more about Robert Pattinson, Adam Sandler, or Marilyn Monroe. Or there might be other people of interest to you -- Michelle Obama, Anna Pavlova, Bob Marley, or Plato.Whether it's a historical figure, a politician, a scientist, a musician, a dancer, a

Website of the Week

2011-11-29T11:55:00.001-08:00

PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support) -- www.pawssdc.orgThis is the website for the local branch of an organization, PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support)! The research is unanimous in its findings that companion animals are very therapeutic for elderly, disabled, chronically ill, isolated and vulnerable people. Humane societies and shelters often have programs where animals are taken to visit

Check it Out

2011-11-28T18:09:00.000-08:00

Top 300 careers : your complete guidebook to major jobs in every field. Indianapolis, IN : JIST Works, c2010. 12th edition.New Book Shelf HF5382.5.U5 A716 2010"Explore hundreds of careers, assess your best career fit, and land a job fast with this extensive, authoritative resource. In one time-saving volume, job seekers and students find everything they need to research careers; learn about pay,

Got a Question? Need an Answer?

2011-11-23T16:06:00.000-08:00

Try our Online Reference Chat ServiceReal People -- Real Help -- Real Fast24 hours a day, 7 days a weekwww.swccd.edu/~library/ask.htm

ARTstor: Art History Topics

2011-11-23T00:55:00.000-08:00

The ARTstor Digital Image Library has launched 25 "Art History Topics," curated image groups based on major subject areas in the history of art and architecture. Each topic includes dozens of images of seminal works taught in introductory-level art history courses. Subjects include "Prehistoric Art," "Gothic Art,' Modern Art: Europe and the Americas," "The International Scene, post-1945," "

Check It Out

2011-11-21T22:13:00.000-08:00

Onward: How Starbucks Fought for Its Life without Losing Its Soul.By Howard Schultz and Joanne Gordon.New Book Shelf HD 9199 U54 S737 2011 "The author Howard Schultz is the founder and CEO of Starbucks, a company that began as a small Seattle distributor of coffee beans and ground coffee that he transformed into what it is today, inspired by the espresso shops he visited in Italy. Written with

This Week in CQ Researcher

2011-11-20T22:25:00.000-08:00

College Football by Kenneth Jost, Nov. 18, 2011 Is the drive for prestige and profit out of control? College football, the nation’s third-most-popular spectator sport after pro football and baseball, has millions of devoted fans but also a growing number of critics who say the game has become a multibillion-dollar business increasingly in conflict with colleges’ core educational mission. Major

Thanksgiving Hours

2011-11-18T02:39:00.000-08:00

All SWC Libraries will be closed November 24 - 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.On Wednesday, November 23, SWC Libraries will be open limited hours:Main Campus Library closes at 4:30 pmOtay Mesa Campus Library closes at 5:00 pmSan Ysidro Campus Library is closedNational City Campus Library is closedHave a question? Ask a Librarian!

Website of the Week

2011-11-17T07:16:00.000-08:00

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine -- http://nccam.nih.gov/Review by Ron Vess, SWC Library Faculty“NCCAM defines CAM as a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered part of Western medicine.” The boundaries between CAM and conventional medicine are not absolute, and specific CAM practices may, over time,

College Book 2012 Results

2011-11-16T02:25:00.000-08:00

The College Book for Spring 2012 will be The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot.Thanks to all who participated in the College Book selection for this year: those who nominated books, those who read and assessed them, those who voted, and Pati Hinck who sent out the global emails.Here are the results of the balloting:Art of Racing in the Rain 19 votesBook Thief

E-books - Free for Students

2011-11-15T01:13:00.000-08:00

Do your research from home! The Library provides access to a collection of over 25,000 e-books.Go to: http://www.swccd.edu/~library/articles.htm and click on EBSCOhost e-books at Southwestern. Use the current semester's passwords to access e-books from off-campus.Questions? Ask a Librarian!

This Week in CQ Researcher

2011-11-14T10:52:00.000-08:00

Google’s Dominance by David Hatch, Nov. 11, 2011Is the online-search giant too powerful?The meteoric rise of Google in just 13 years has revolutionized the Internet. But competitors are growing wary as the Silicon Valley icon, known for its “Don’t Be Evil” motto, strengthens its dominance over online searching and advertising and rapidly expands into new areas. Up to 70 percent of online

Website of the Week

2011-11-09T06:29:00.000-08:00

Google Art Project - http://www.googleartproject.comOnce you have downloaded Google Earth the Google Art Project allows you to use Google Street Level View to walk through 17 museums and look at some of the works they hold. Each museum has one painting which can be viewed at a resolution higher than what the human eye can see on its own.If you click on the “I” to the right of the “Visitor Guide”

Library Closed Friday and Saturday

2011-11-07T16:32:00.001-08:00

In observance of Veterans' Day, the Library will be closed Friday (11/11) and Saturday (11/12). Regular hours resume Monday, 11/14.Have a question? Ask a Librarian!Photo: Human Statue of Liberty, 18,000 Officers and Men at Camp Dodge, Des Moines, Iowa. September, 1918

Got a Question? Need an Answer?

2011-11-05T13:34:00.000-07:00

Try our Online Reference Chat ServiceReal People -- Real Help -- Real Fast24 hours a day, 7 days a weekhttp://www.swccd.edu/~library/ask.htm

Website of the Week

2011-11-01T14:19:00.000-07:00

Internet Archive - http://www.archive.orgReview by John Stanton, SWC Library Faculty“Sherman, set the WABAC Machine for …” – Mr. Peabody, The Rocky and Bullwinkle ShowIn 1996 one of the early millionaires of the Internet, Brewster Kahle, created a non-profit organization called the Internet Archive. They have a staff of 200, most of whom are book scanners. The Archive has an annual budget of $10

Día de los Muertos

2011-10-31T12:40:00.001-07:00

What's happening in town?Books and E-books in the LibraryRecipes. "Honor the departed, then offer up champurrado, sugary pan de muerto, tamales, calabacitas and turkey in black mole at your Día de los Muertos celebration." from the LA TimesHistory of Día de los Muertos:"When the Spaniards and the Portuguese came to the New World, they brought many traditions. Popular festivals were the best way

Vote for College Book 2012

2011-10-28T00:20:00.000-07:00

Faculty, staff, and students can vote for the College Book to be used on campus in spring semester. There will be a student essay contest based on the book, and faculty will be given suggestions for classroom activities, discussion questions, and extra-credit opportunities.Send your name, ID number if a student, and email address to dgustafson@swccd.edu.Last day to vote will be Wednesday,

Check it Out

2011-10-27T09:24:00.000-07:00

The Metamorphosis of Leadership in a Democratic Mexico, by Roderic Ai Camp. Oxford University Press, 2010.New book shelf JL1281 .C338 2010E-book version is also available (accessible from off-campus with current passwords)The Metamorphosis of Leadership in a Democratic Mexico is a broad analysis of Mexico's changing leadership over the past eight decades, stretching from its pre-democratic era (

Website of the Week

2011-10-26T02:53:00.000-07:00

Project Gutenberg - http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_PageReview by Nate Martin, SWC Library FacultyI've recently started working at the reference desk at National City Public Library and unfortunately I've found my success rate of finding books on the shelf for patrons on the low side. Even when everything looks in order in the online catalog, which is almost impossible for a non librarian

This Week in CQ Researcher

2011-10-24T01:57:00.000-07:00

Student Debt by Marcia Clemmitt, Oct. 21, 2011Is the college-loan system fair?As Congress tries to reduce the federal debt, it is forcing federal loan and grant programs for higher education to fight for scarce dollars. In negotiations this summer over the debt ceiling, lawmakers shifted money from loan programs for students who borrow for graduate and professional school and students who pay

Have a Question?

2011-10-21T09:12:00.001-07:00

Ask a Librarian!Real People - Real Help - Real Fast24/7 Chat

Website of the Week

2011-10-20T08:46:00.000-07:00

American Memory - http://memory.loc.gov/ammemReview by Patty Torres, SWC Library FacultyI came across this website while visiting my alma mater's Libraries page. There was a link to primary sources and American Memory was listed.This is good resource for students in quest of primary sources. I played around with it and found very interesting information. One can Browse by Topic, Collections,

Halloween Fun

2011-10-19T12:30:00.000-07:00

What's happening in town? Find out about local parades and activities, art shows, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and more.Halloween in Balboa Park. A doggie dress-up contest, a dance performance by Ballet Folklorico Xochitl, and free Halloween candy at the zoo -- just a sampling of the many activities at the park on Saturday, October 29.Halloween: The Fantasy and Folklore of All Hallows. A history

Featured Database of the Month

2011-10-17T08:56:00.000-07:00

EBSCOhost Regional Business NewsRegional Business News provides comprehensive full-text coverage for more than 80 regional business publications covering all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States.Access this database and many others with the current semester's passwords, available to SWC students, faculty, and staff.Have a question? Ask a librarian!

Check it Out

2011-10-14T08:03:00.001-07:00

Hard Times Require Furious Dancing: New Poemsby Alice Walker. New World Library, 2010. New Book Shelf PS3573.A425 H37 2010.“The poems sing of joy and pain, loss and grief, love and transformation, with results that are redemptive.…Highly recommended for all readers of contemporary poetry and for anyone interested in African American literature.”— Library JournalThis book is available for

Website of the Week

2011-10-12T07:49:00.000-07:00

Adobe Museum of Digital Media - http://www.adobemuseum.com/And now for something completely different….You've been to a "real" museum. There's a building which is open during certain set hours, and there are exhibits. Current exhibits are there now, upcoming exhibits will be there for your future visits. Sometimes docents or curators talk to you about the exhibits. Sometimes film and lecture

Library Closed Tomorrow

2011-10-11T01:10:00.000-07:00

The Library is closed Wednesday, October 12.The Library is open regular hours today, Tuesday, October 11.There are no classes on Tuesday, October 11 and Wednesday, October 12.Have a question? Ask a Librarian!

Online Class? Come to an Orientation!

2011-10-10T08:47:00.000-07:00

New to online learning? Come by the Library for a one-hour orientation. No sign-up necessary, just be on time!ThursdayOctober 13, 5:30 PMRoom L244FridayOctober 14, 1 PMRoom L244SaturdayOctober 15, 11 AMRoom L244

Library Closed Wednesday

2011-10-07T00:59:00.000-07:00

The Library will be closed next Wednesday, October 12.Classes will not be held on Tuesday, October 11 or Wednesday, October 12.The Library will be open regular hours on Tuesday, October 11.Question? Ask a Librarian!

Got a Question? Need an Answer?

2011-10-06T01:09:00.000-07:00

Try our Online Reference Chat ServiceReal People -- Real Help -- Real Fast24 hours a day, 7 days a weekhttp://www.swccd.edu/~library/ask.htm

Website of the Week

2011-10-05T01:27:00.000-07:00

Library Link of the Day - http://www.tk421.net/librarylink/Review by Erika Prange, SWC Library FacultyIt was in Library School when I came across this website: Library Link of the Day. The free service was created by John Hubbard, who is an electronic/reference librarian at University of Wisconsin. He is the founder of LISWiki and owner of the LISNews website, as well.I like the convenience of

ARTstor: Images of Pre-Columbian, African, Native North American, and Oceanic objects

2011-10-04T01:28:00.000-07:00

Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University has collaborated with the ARTstor Digital Library to share more than 3,300 images of Pre-Columbian, African, Native North American, and Oceanic objects from the museum’s permanent collection. Through this collaboration, ARTstor will distribute a total of approximately 154,000 images from the Museum’s collection and approximately

October is National Book Month

2011-10-03T12:11:00.001-07:00

What are you reading?"Embark on the journey of a lifetime, travel to exotic places, mythical lands and experience adventure beyond imagination. Or escape to another era altogether. All without luggage, tickets, a passport or leaving home. All you need is an open mind. And an open

Biutiful - Monday, October 3 @ 6:30 PM

2011-10-02T02:04:00.000-07:00

11th Annual Culture & Language International Film FestivalBiutifulMonday, October 3, 6:30 - 8:30 PMRoom L238 (across from Library entrance)Join us for free, educational and entertaining evenings as we explore the link between culture and language. Hosted by faculty of the World Languages Department. Sponsored by the School of Language and Literature.For the complete schedule of films, visit the

Ask a Librarian

2011-10-01T13:50:00.000-07:00

Need books or e-books?Looking for articles?Researching your speech?We are here to help -- 24/7

This Week in CQ Researcher

2011-10-01T01:16:00.000-07:00

Prolonging Life by Beth Baker, Sept. 30, 2011Should scientists try to increase the human lifespan?The number of elderly Americans is rising sharply. More than 1 million people will be at least 100 years old by 2050 – up from just 50,000 centenarians in 2000. With more and more Americans living longer, policymakers worry that Social Security and Medicare costs will drain money from health and

Plan Ahead: Library Closed October 12

2011-09-30T12:36:00.000-07:00

There are no classes on Tuesday, October 11 and Wednesday, October 12.The Library will be open regular hours on Tuesday, October 11.The Library will be closed on Wednesday, October 12.Have a question? Ask a Librarian!

Website of the Week

2011-09-28T09:43:00.000-07:00

Cartes de Visite Album of John Hay (Diplomat, Politician, and Personal Secretary to President Abraham Lincoln)http://tinyurl.com/3tbjtlbReview by Diane Gustafson, SWC Library FacultyWe are observing the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War. I have been reading even more than usual on the subject and came across this great website.Cartes de visite, or visiting cards, originated in

Banned Books Week

2011-09-27T09:36:00.000-07:00

"Banned Books Week (BBW) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment. Held during the last week of September, Banned Books Week highlights the benefits of free and open access to information while drawing attention to the harms of censorship by spotlighting actual or attempted bannings of books across the United States." (American Library

Access to the Digital Library of Images

2011-09-23T01:06:00.000-07:00

The ARTstor Digital Library now makes available over 1.3 million images in the United States. ARTstor also reached agreements for 26 new collections, including: Guggenheim Museum; the Courtauld Institute; Museum of the City of New York; Pre-Columbian Artifacts from the Kerr Archives; Columbia University: Architecture of Japan; ART on FILE: United Arab Emirates; Via Lucis: Medieval Christian

Got a Question? Need an Answer?

2011-09-22T05:28:00.000-07:00

Try our Online Reference Chat Service Real People - Real Help - Real Fast 24 hours a day, 7 days a week http://www.swccd.edu/~library/ask.htm

Website of the Week

2011-09-21T08:19:00.000-07:00

USDA’s MyPlate - http://choosemyplate.govReview by Tanya Carr, SWC Library FacultyThis site, formerly known as mypyramid.gov, is supported by the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (an organization of the United States Department of Agriculture), which was established in 1994 to help improve Americans' dietary habits. The primary focus of this organization is to teach and promote healthy

Featured Database of the Month

2011-09-20T05:15:00.000-07:00

The Scientific & Medical ART (SMART) Imagebase is a collection of 20,000+ high quality illustrations and animations depicting anatomy, physiology, surgery, diseases, conditions, trauma, embryology, histology, and other health science topics.Currently-enrolled students may access the library databases from off campus with the current semester's passwords. To obtain passwords, fill out the password

The Online Library is Always Open

2011-09-19T09:22:00.001-07:00

Visit the SWC Online Library for free access to e-books and full-text articles from scholarly journals, magazines, and newspapers. Have a question? Ask a Librarian! All resources are available 24/7.Use the Password Request Form to receive passwords for off-campus access.

Constitution Day September 16

2011-09-15T14:00:00.000-07:00

On Friday September 16, we celebrate Constitution Day, commemorating the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787 and recognizing all who, born in the U.S. or through naturalization, have become United States citizens. The library has prepared a display on the third floor to highlight books in our collection dealing the subject of the United States constitution. Come

Website of the Week

2011-09-14T12:37:00.000-07:00

SOS Math - http://www.sosmath.comReview by Rachael Smithey, SWC Library FacultyI LOVE math! However, my last formal math class (Calculus at Southwestern College) was over 30 years ago, so I find myself reviewing math topics to see what I remember...and what I don't remember.What I do remember is how invaluable it is to consult different sources and explanations when I don't understand a concept.

This Week in CQ Researcher

2011-09-13T00:15:00.000-07:00

Extreme Weather by Chanan Tigay, Sept. 9, 2011Is global warming causing severe storms?The United States has suffered record-breaking floods along the Mississippi River this year, plus giant snowstorms from the Midwest to the Northeast, massive wildfires in the West and South, deadly tornadoes in the South and Midwest and an extended drought in a quarter of the contiguous United States. A similar

E-books: Check It Out

2011-09-06T15:44:00.001-07:00

The 9/11 Encyclopedia. Stephen E. Atkins (ed.). Praeger Security International, 2008. E-book.SWC students, staff, and faculty may access this Credo Reference e-book from off-campus with the current passwords."Atkins edits this unique source, which provides an expansive overview of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Examining many different aspects of the attacks, the topics range from

Got a Question? Need an Answer?

2011-09-04T02:11:00.000-07:00

Try our Online Reference Chat Service Real People - Real Help - Real Fast 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

ARTstor: French Museum Collections

2011-09-03T17:00:00.000-07:00

Through a collaboration with the Réunion des Musées Nationaux (RMN) and Art Resource, ARTstor has launched the first installment of nearly 4,000 of a projected total 12,000 images of works from the premier national and regional museums of France in the Digital Library. The collection in the ARTstor Digital Library presents high-resolution images of important works of art from antiquity to the

Website of the Week

2011-09-02T01:23:00.000-07:00

WebMD http://www.WebMD.com Reviewed by Ann Willard, SWC Library Faculty The focus of this review is on WebMD.com, my first stop on the Internet when seeking information about health, disease prevention, and medical treatment options. WebMD’s staff includes business and health professionals and is continually reviewed by the doctors at MedicineNet.com for accuracy and timeliness. WebMD does

Library Closed Sept 5

2011-08-30T11:39:00.000-07:00

The Main Campus Library and Higher Education Center Libraries will be closed Monday, September 5, in observance of Labor Day. Regular hours resume Tuesday, September 6. The Online Library is always open! SWC students, staff, and faculty may request passwords for off-campus access to full-text articles, databases, and e-books. Have a question? Ask a librarian!

Got a Question? Need an Answer?

2011-08-28T17:08:00.000-07:00

Try our Online Reference Chat Service Real People - Real Help - Real Fast 24 hours a day, 7 days a week http://www.swccd.edu/~library/ask.htm

Check it Out

2011-08-27T09:07:00.000-07:00