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Final Exam Schedule

Final Exam Schedule by Course and by Instructor

Technology Learning and Support Services

Technology Learning and Support Services helps you with your technology needs. It is located in room 258, accessed from the library on the second floor of the Baker Commons or from the east hallway. You may be able to resolve some problems with your myTC3 account by consulting Resolving Issues with myTC3 and answers to popular questions. They can also assist you with the following:

  • accessing your myTC3 account and related services such as myInfo, myWebCourses and myMail
  • navigating your online course
  • using your TC3 e-mail account
  • using the variety of technology resources available in the Baker Commons
  • connecting your laptop to the on-campus wireless network
  • checking out laptops for use within the Baker Commons
  • reserving equipment for making in-class presentations

Ask Us 24/7

It's past midnight and you need help with research...Use our Ask A Librarian 24/7 service.

Book/DVD

Find books, DVDs, eBooks, etc. at TC3. Use the full TC3 Library Catalog. If you prefer go to TC3 Classic Library Catalog.

E-Book

This searches for ebooks via eBrary. You can refine and restrict your search more in the window that pops up after hitting Find.

Reserve

Search Course Reserve by Course Number; example ENGL101 or Instructor's last name; example Smith

Or use the full TC3 Library Catalog

Article+

Find Articles in Ebsco Databases

Find full-text magazines, newspapers, and scholarly journals.
You can also search other databases.

LibWeb

This searches the library website and the Baker Commons website.

Did You Know?

  • ebrary - Is a huge online ebook collection with over 70,000 academic titles from over 500 publishers covering all subject areas.
  • Books in the library can be checked out for the entire semester. The exceptions are dvds which circulate for three weeks, items on Reserve (textbooks, films etc. ) which must be used in the library, and Reference Books. You can browse our new books online and see a list of new titles organized by subject.
  • You can check availability of study rooms and our loaner laptops.
  • The HathiTrust Digital Library has over ten million volumes with over 25% of them in the public domain. Limit your search to full view only to locate items available to all users. To get an idea of the scope of the project see Visualization by call number (Library of Congress classification).
  • We have e-readers you can borrow! Browse a list of titles you can read on our Nooks.
  • The Baker Center for Learning Offers Online Tutoring. Consult the Spring 2012 Schedule to find a tutor. The service is accessed via the ANGEL group "Baker Commons Online Tutoring."
  • If it's past midnight and you need help with research you can contact the Ask 24/7 service for anytime, anywhere chat access to a librarian.
  • You can borrow feature films and documentary films in dvd format for up to three weeks.

Study Rooms

Want to form a study group? Need a quieter place to study? Study rooms are available for students' academic use throughout Baker Commons. Room keys may be checked out at the Library Services Desk or the First Floor Reception Desk using your TC3 card. You may do course work in the room for up to two hours. If the study rooms upstairs in the library are occupied - don't forget there are an additional four study rooms on the first floor of the Baker Commons (127A & B and 130C & F). You can even check for availability of all Baker Commons Group Study Rooms.

We welcome your suggestions and comments about the TC3 Library @ The Baker Commons.

Dr. Lucille S. Baker Commons

The Dr. Lucille S. Baker Commons contains:

  • Library
  • Baker Center for Learning
  • Technology Learning and Support Services
  • Access and Equity Services

and a host of academic computing and support services. We assist students with research, writing and technology, as well as providing tutoring for all classes.

Tompkins Cortland Community College Library
170 North St. P.O. Box 139
Dryden, N.Y. 13053-0139

1.607.844.8222, Ext. 4363 or
1.888.567.8211, Ext. 4363 (toll-free)

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