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.