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Happy Holidays!

SWC Libraries are closed December 10, 2016 - January 2, 2017.

January Intersession Hours begin on January 3, 2017.

Have a safe and happy Winter Break!

Check It Out

December 2016 is Human Rights Awareness Month.

Did you know in the Library’s collections there's a great title honoring this theme to check out? 

Human rights : the hard questions
Editors: Cindy Holder and David Reidy
Cambridge University Press, 2013. 
Main Library Stacks Collection: Call Number: JC571 .H84 2013

This book provides a discussion of human rights from theoretical and philosophical viewpoints. The editors chose essays written by distinguished philosophers, political scientists, international lawyers, environmentalists, and anthropologists. Examples of questions they debate include: What do human rights require of the global economy?; Does it make sense to secure them by force?; Is global climate change a human rights issue?; and Is there a human right to democracy?

Come to the library to see more Human Rights Awareness-related titles on display this month.

Review by Arnold Josafat, SWC Librarian

SWC Libraries Closed Dec 10 - Jan 2

SWC Libraries are closed December 10, 2016 - January 2, 2017.

January Intersession Hours begin on January 3, 2017.

Have a safe and happy Winter Break!

Human Rights Day

December is Human Rights Awareness Month

 

Human Rights Day is observed on December 10, in commemoration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights drafted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948.

This document was a milestone in paving the way to identify fundamental human rights that must be universally protected.

Article 1 of the Declaration states:

All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.(Source: Universal Declaration of Human Rights, United Nations)

Visit our display on the third floor of the Library to learn more about Human Rights Awareness Month. We have books, e-books, articles, films, and more!

Ready? Set? GO!

Join us for extended hours this Saturday, December 3. The Library will be open 10 am - 4 pm.

Have a great Finals Week and a wonderful Winter Break!

Extended Hours at the Library

We open at 7 am tomorrow!

Need to get a jump start on that paper? Looking for a little tutoring assistance or have a question for the librarian?

Good news -- we are open extended hours until December 7!

Extended Hours at the Library

Website of the Week

Digital Collections at UC San Diego 

The UC San Diego Library Digital Collections website is a public search and discovery interface that currently features more than 50,000 digital objects, including documents, photographs, audio, video, and data sets, which reflect a range of materials collected, managed, and preserved by the Library to support teaching, learning and research. Content has been drawn from across the Library's collections with strengths in the areas of Baja California, Melanesia, Oceanography, and UC San Diego history. The Digital Collections website represents only a fraction of the materials available in the UC San Diego Library. Access to more content will increase over time. Items have been digitized from the original primary sources in our collections. (quote from website) 

The collection can be searched or browsed by collection, creator, format or topic. A variety of collections are included, such as Baja California Postcards, Dr. Seuss Political Cartoons, the papers of local Chicano activist Herman Baca, and a collection of ephemera related to Latin American political elections. Formats include text, images, videos and interviews. This is an excellent, academic resource for locating primary sources.

Otay Mesa Library - Extra Hours!

Prepping for finals? The Otay Mesa Library is open extra hours THIS Friday, December 2, 9 am - 12 pm.

The Higher Education Center at Otay Mesa has a diverse collection of books, Reserve textbooks, videos, computers, group study rooms, and a librarian who can assist you with your research!

See you at the Library!

Open longer hours beginning today!

Extended hours at the Library begin today!

Have a question? Library closed?

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24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Free research assistance

Available for all SWC students

Closed for Thanksgiving

 Happy Thanksgiving!

SWC Libraries are closed Thursday, November 24 - Sunday November 27, 2016, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Libraries reopen with extended hours on Monday, November 28, 2016.

Please note that the Chula Vista campus Library closes early on Wednesday, November 23, at 7 pm.

The National City campus Library will not be open 5-7 pm on Wednesday, November 23.

Have a safe and happy holiday!

Closing at 7 pm on Wednesday

The Chula Vista campus Library closes at 7 pm on Wednesday, November 23.

The National City campus Library will be closed on Wednesday, November 23.

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

SWC Libraries are closed Thursday, November 24 - Sunday November 27, 2016, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Libraries reopen with extended hours on Monday, November 28, 2016.

Please note that the Chula Vista campus Library closes early on Wednesday, November 23, at 7 pm.

The National City campus Library will be closed on Wednesday, November 23.

Have a safe and happy holiday!

Coming soon... Extended Hours!

Need a little bit more time to prepare for finals? We're here to help!

The Library is extending its hours beginning November 28.

Closed for Thanksgiving

 Happy Thanksgiving!

SWC Libraries are closed Thursday, November 24 - Sunday November 27, 2016, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Libraries reopen with extended hours on Monday, November 28, 2016.

Please note that the Chula Vista campus Library closes early on Wednesday, November 23, at 7 pm.

The National City campus Library will not be open 5-7 pm on Wednesday, November 23.

Have a safe and happy holiday!

Need assistance? Ask Us Now

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24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month

November is Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month

The Library is hosting a display on the third floor of books and other materials about Alzheimer's Disease.

Want to know more? Stop by the Reference Desk or visit our 24/7 Chat Reference service. We can help you find books, e-books, articles, films, and other information about Alzheimer's Disease, including what is known about the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.

Website of the Week

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) : http://www.wiche.edu/wue

WUE is a program that allows students from certain states (WICHE members) to receive reduced tuition from participating 2 and 4 year institutions of higher education outside of their state of residence.

There are limitations and guidelines. For example, WUE is not offered to all majors and not all participating institutions offer program to transfer students. However, It’s still a good option to research when applying for college.

 From their website:

WICHE's student exchange programs offer a broad range of higher education options for some 36,000 students each year at undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. Residents of WICHE states can gain affordable access to programs, states avoid costly and unnecessary duplication of programs and facilities, and colleges and universities can devote their resources to improving the quality of their educational offerings.

WICHE members include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. 

For more information, check out their FAQ.

Review by Patricia C. Torres, SWC Librarian

Mark your calendar!

 Happy Thanksgiving!

SWC Libraries are closed Thursday, November 24 - Sunday November 27, 2016, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Libraries reopen with extended hours on Monday, November 28, 2016.

Please note that the Chula Vista campus Library closes early on Wednesday, November 23, at 7 pm.

The National City campus Library will not be open 5-7 pm on Wednesday, November 23.

Have a safe and happy holiday!

We are open today!

The Main Campus Library is open 10 am - 2 pm on Saturdays.

See you at the Library!

SWC Libraries Closed Today

All SWC Libraries are closed Friday, November 11, 2016, in observance of Veterans' Day. Regular hours resume Saturday, November 12.

Have a question? Ask a librarian!

TODAY! Quick workshop on Library resources.

Library GO Training has the scoop for finding the best resources. Join us for half hour to get a jump-start on your research paper.

What: Library GO Training
When: Thursday, November 10, 12 PM - 12:30 PM
Where: Room L-244
Why: Check with your instructor -- you may be able to receive extra credit for attending!

Have a question?

Ask us now!

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24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Free research assistance

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Vote Today

Today is Voting Day! 

Polls open at 7:00 AM and close at 8:00 PM.

 

Need to find your polling location? 
Go to the San Diego Registrar of Voters, and input your address to find your polling location.

Need to check to see if you are registered to vote?
Use the first link on the San Diego Registrar of Voters site, "Check Your Registration Status."

Want to review your ballot before you get there?
Input your address at the Registrar of Voters General Election Ballot site.

Need more information?
Here are relevant links for the San Diego General Election on November 8, 2016.

Get ready to vote!

There is a lot on the November 8 ballot! Be prepared and do your homework.

Here are some helpful nonpartisan voting guides to help you to prepare for voting day.

Remember, you don't have to vote on every proposition or every ballot item if you don't want to. The items you choose to vote on will still count.

Learn more about what's on the ballot:

Easy Voter Guide – English and Spanish: Pros/Cons and the impact of propositions on the state budget.
"The aim of the Easy Voter Guide project is to make nonpartisan information about why we vote, how to vote and what’s on the ballot accessible to as many Californians as possible."

Ballot.fyi: This site is run by a nonpartisan group, Citizen and Citizens. It provides concise pro/con summaries, along with specific examples. You will also find "further reading" links to newspaper editorials and opinions about the propositions.

Voters Edge: Plug in your zip code to see a preview of your local ballot, along with nonpartisan, in-depth information.

KPBS Voter Guide: Here's another easy way to easily preview what will be on your local ballot, including nonpartisan summaries.

State of California Voter Information Guide: The state sends each registered voter household an official “Voter Information Guide” with detailed analyses and more information about supporters and opponents.

Have a question about your polling place? What ID do you need to bring? Find out the answers to those questions and more on the official California Where and How to Vote site.

Your voice counts.

SWC Libraries Closed Friday 11/11

All SWC Libraries are closed Friday, November 11, 2016, in observance of Veterans' Day. Regular hours resume Saturday, November 12.


Have a question? Ask a librarian!

Final Week!

The SWC Library is proud to host an exhibit organized by the Women's Museum of California and the Friends of SWC Library:

A Moral Earthquake

 

Learnabout four San Diego women who worked to achieve women's suffrage in California in 1911.

The exhibit is available for viewing through November 10, 2016.

SWC Nursing Program

The Southwestern College Nursing Program was one of the tables available for students to visit during today's College Preview Day.

Want to know more about this program, located at our Otay Mesa campus?

• Nursing & Health Occupations Programs
• Higher Education Center (HEC) at Otay Mesa (OM) campus map 
• HEC at OM  Library

Interested in learning more about this career or another career in a related field? We can help! Stop by the Library or contact us via 24/7 chat reference service.

 

Primary or Secondary or?

Has your instructor asked you to find primary sources?

Are you confused about what that means?

Are you unsure about where to go to find them?

Join us for a half hour on Thursday. We'll be going over everything you need to know to find quality primary sources! Meet in Room L-244 at noon on November 3.

We are open on Saturday!

Get a jump start on your work this weekend. 

We are open 10 am - 2 pm on Saturdays.

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