TheLibrarySpace@ACCC

Got a Question? Text a Librarian!

Parker — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:16:10 +0000

Who was Charlemagne? How do I log into the library’s databases? For the answers to these and other reference questions, text us at 66746.

Start the body of the text with the keyword askaccc, then a space, followed by your question.

Example: askacccc What are 3 great books on the civil war?

Questions received after hours will be answered the following day.

Help is also available 24/7! Chat live with a librarian at QandANJ.

Online Research in 5 Easy Stepts

Parker — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:30:59 +0000

Great video from YouTube on how to look for reliable sources online!

APA Citation Tutorial: It Really Does Help!

Parker — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 04:11:27 +0000

In Text Citations in APA Style

Hi Students!
This video takes the mystery out of APA in text or parenthetical citations.

Don’t forget to email the library at library@atlantic.edu if you need more information on APA style.

Tutors are also available to help you one on one with your APA style paper. For more information on ACCC’s tutoring services, please visit
http://www.atlantic.edu/studentServ/lac/tutoring.htm

Don’t Google it, ASP it

Parker — Tue, 19 May 2009 19:43:34 +0000

Has your teacher asked you to find a scholarly journal article? Believe it or not, Google might not be an option. Watch this video from LION @bliptv to see how the Academic Search Premier or ASP database can save the day!

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ASP offers thousands of scholarly, peer reviewed articles. You can even log in from off campus! Contact the library for more information-http://www.atlantic.edu/library/askLibrarian.htm

What About Wikipedia?

Parker — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:11:01 +0000

Wikipedia Tutorial: a guide for students

Should you use Wikipedia as a source for your research paper? Librarians at Rutgers University say NO! View their video to find out why.

Need 5 sources for your paper at 3am?

Parker — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 15:42:44 +0000

Can’t remember where you found that quote? Did someone grab the last copy of the book you needed from the library? Google Book Search can help!

On Google Book Search, you can search the full text of over 7 million books in 40 languages, right from your home pc. Start your search with a title or author, or use Advanced Search to browse by language, subject, or date published.

When you click a book result, you’ll be able to see anything from a few short excerpts to the entire book. If a book is out of copyright, you can read the whole title, download it, and print a full copy.

For every title in Google Book Search, you’ll see a link to find the book in a library. Google will show you where you can find the book right in the stacks of your local library.

Thanks Google Books!!!!

Young Film Makers Wanted!!!

Parker — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 20:13:16 +0000

What are you doing during YOUR spring break?

Hey, New Jersey students 12-22!

Spring break is fast approaching! How about making a movie during your time off? Have you heard about The Director’s Chair video contest? Create a 30-second video promoting QandANJ.org for the chance to win the grand prize of a Panasonic video camcorder! Runners up will receive a Flip video camera!

That’s right, we need YOU to help us promote QandANJ.org!

So…what exactly IS QandANJ.org? It’s a free online service that allows you to chat with a New Jersey librarian for instant help with homework, papers and general questions. (Want to learn more? Visit http://www.QandANJ.org).

Now that you know what QandANJ is, go out and make a creative and entertaining 30-second video that tells the world just how wonderful QandANJ.org is. Just load it to The Director’s Chair group on YouTube by April 20, 2009, and the grand prize could be yours.

Be funny! Be serious! Do a spoof! Do a dramedy! Do whatever you want! Just be creative and have fun.

Go to http://www.QandANJ.org/contest for more information about the contest, including YouTube submission instructions, prizes, official contest rules, release forms and more.

Need a Computer? Use Ours!

Parker — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:24:06 +0000

The library/information commons have pcs available for student use at all three of our convenient locations.

See the library home page at http:www.altantic.edu/library fo our hours and contact information.

Don’t forget to bring your current ACCC ID card!

Have a Happy!

Parker — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:10:10 +0000

Seasons Greetings from the ACCC Library staff. We wish you a happy and healthy winter break.

See you next year!

Please note: the library will be closed from 12/24/2008 – 01/01/2009 and will reopen on 01/02/2009.

For more details and a list of hours, please contact the library at 609-343-4951 or drop us an email at library@atlantic.edu

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Attention Faculty! Request a Library Instruction Session

Parker — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:32:55 +0000

Dear Faculty,

The world of information is expanding at an ever increasing rate. Databases, open source applications such as Wikipedia and social networking sites such as Facebook, have all impacted student research. For many students, determining the credibility of information has become quite a challenge.

To help students to meet this challenge, ACCC librarians offer research instruction sessions on all three campuses. Designed to your course or project specifications, these sessions offer students a chance to familiarize themselves with library services as well as basic research skills. If you would like to request an instruction session for your class, please contact Cheryl Kirby, WACC and CMCC at extension 4815 or Ellen Parker, Mays Landing at extension 4952.

We look forward to hearing from you!