Open access to scholarly information is slowly catching on.
"...articles by UC-affiliated authors accepted for publication in a Springer journal beginning in 2009 will be published using Springer Open Choice with full and immediate open access..."
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/article/19335
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Chat up your librarian
Your library has joined a national cooperative to provide enhanced reference service online help (email and chat) for students and staff. For assistance with research and library needs, click the Ask-a-Librarian link on the right side of the Library’s home page.
Ask a Librarian
Email
Use the email form to get help with research or to share comments about the library.
Librarians at Seattle Central Community College check messages daily during the library's open hours each quarter.
Chat
Connect to our live chat reference service for help anytime.
Research assistance is provided by librarians from Seattle Central, plus many other libraries in Washington State and beyond.
Ask a Librarian
Use the email form to get help with research or to share comments about the library.
Librarians at Seattle Central Community College check messages daily during the library's open hours each quarter.
Chat
Connect to our live chat reference service for help anytime.
Research assistance is provided by librarians from Seattle Central, plus many other libraries in Washington State and beyond.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Life Magazine Image Archive
Google now offers a search page for thousands of photographs from the archives of Life magazine. You can search by keyword, time period, or topic. The collection includes both published and unpublished photographs taken for Life magazine. http://images.google.com/hosted/life
Another source of images is the AP Images, available through the library's research databases. Photographs go back to the 1800s. http://dept.sccd.ctc.edu/cclib/Research_Tools/ereference.asp#imgs
Another source of images is the AP Images, available through the library's research databases. Photographs go back to the 1800s. http://dept.sccd.ctc.edu/cclib/Research_Tools/ereference.asp#imgs
Winter Quarter Faculty Development Series in the Library
All sessions will take place in Library Classroom T @ Seattle Central Community College. Save these dates. RSVP kmchenry@sccd.ctc.edu
Thursday, January 29, 2:00-4:00
Using Academic Databases to Teach your Subject and Build Information Literacy
At this workshop you will learn about library databases and what they can do for you and your students, get caught up on some new and exciting tools, and sample cross-disciplinary applications.
Thursday, February 19th 1:30-3:00
Is That Your Final Answer? Teaching with iClickers and other Student Response Tools
This interactive workshop covers the basics to get started using student response systems (such as iClickers, available at Media Services). These tools are great for engaging students and getting immediate feedback on what they know or think.
Thursday, February 26th , 2:00-4:00
There’s Nothing like a Good Book! An Interactive Workshop for Faculty
The workshop will focus on instructional tools that main-stage the book, and provide a discussion forum about the importance of books in the college experience. Bring your expertise and opinions!
Thursday, January 29, 2:00-4:00
Using Academic Databases to Teach your Subject and Build Information Literacy
At this workshop you will learn about library databases and what they can do for you and your students, get caught up on some new and exciting tools, and sample cross-disciplinary applications.
Thursday, February 19th 1:30-3:00
Is That Your Final Answer? Teaching with iClickers and other Student Response Tools
This interactive workshop covers the basics to get started using student response systems (such as iClickers, available at Media Services). These tools are great for engaging students and getting immediate feedback on what they know or think.
Thursday, February 26th , 2:00-4:00
There’s Nothing like a Good Book! An Interactive Workshop for Faculty
The workshop will focus on instructional tools that main-stage the book, and provide a discussion forum about the importance of books in the college experience. Bring your expertise and opinions!
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