Tompkins Cortland Community College Library
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Temporary Tutoring Hours

Temporary tutoring hours are 10-3 for math & science and for writing & research. We are on limited schedule while we hire and train new tutors. Full schedule should begin on September 7th.

What to know about connecting to the TC3 wireless network

    1.All critical operating system updates must be installed on your computer.
    2.A current and updated antivirus program must be installed with any identified issues being resolved.
    3.The name of the network is TC3.
    4.From your browser you should see a wireless registration page. If not go to http://bradford.admin.tc3.edu
    5.Click on the Clients link for “permanent account”
    6.Use your myTC3 ID and password to sign in.
    7.A small program will download and scan your computer.
    8.Once your system passes the scan you will be able to access the wireless network. A computer reset may be required.
    9.For assistance stop by Room 258 on campus or send an email to TechSupport@tc3.edu.

Library Hours

August 9th to August 25th - 8am-4pm

CornellCast

Video and audio recordings of lectures, discussions, and performances featuring members of the Cornell community and distinguished guests. For more information see Watch world experts give lectures, interviews and more -- free on CornellCast by Bill Steele, Cornell Chronicle, May 20, 2010.

"Videos can be browsed by category, college or unit, popular topics, ongoing series or special playlists. You can also create your own playlist.

The site now offers more information about the videos, including a detailed description and links to related information. Videos download quickly, and viewers can jump to any part of a video immediately. Many videos now have "bookmarks" that enable viewers to jump directly to a significant section. And if you'd like to use or e-mail a clip from any video, a "share" feature allows you to select any portion and e-mail or copy a link that will lead directly to the selected clip.

"All the older videos in the CornellCast archive have been converted to the new format, and nothing has been removed," Sanzone noted. "We're planning to build a mobile version of the site this summer for Apple, Android and other devices," she added."

Here are examples of a few of the videos in CornellCast:

  • Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder [1:38:42] - "Bestselling author and child advocacy expert Richard Louv spoke about his groundbreaking book, "Last Child in the Woods," on September 24, 2008 at Cornell's Statler Auditorium. Louv directly links the lack of nature in the lives of today's wired generation--he calls it nature-deficit--to some of the most disturbing childhood trends, such as the rises in obesity, attention disorders, and depression. The event was part of the Cornell Plantations annual Fall Lecture Series."
  • Wild Voices [14:11] - "The Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Greg Budney, Laura Erickson and Martha Fisher share their firstperson encounters with six of the bird world's most fascinating flyers-and their remarkable vocalizations." (August 4, 2010)
  • Good Advice for New Farmers: Profitability [18:04] - "Learn about the business side of farming from experienced farmers, including product pricing, record-keeping and measures of success." (November 3, 2009)
  • Temple Grandin: Animal Behavior and Welfare [1:18:53] - "Animal welfare expert and designer of livestock facilities... Grandin, who has autism, has spent her career figuring out what frightens pigs and cattle." (February 24, 2010)
  • Sidelines: Cornell basketball players Jeff Foote and Lou Dale [18:57] - "How they came to Cornell, Big Red's amazing 2010 NCAA tournament run, and their plans for the future." ( May 25, 2010)

New Titles

Take a look at the automatically generated list of New Titles at Tompkins Cortland Community College Library. Click on the book cover image for more information.

New E-Book Set - Encyclopedia of Modern China

Encyclopedia of Modern China (2009) – Four volume e-book set "provides critical information on the most populous country and most dynamic trade market in the world: the people, politics, economics, religion, philosophy, traditions, art, and literature of this ancient and enduring civilization are explored from the beginning of the nineteenth century to the present day." Can be accessed through the Gale Virtual Reference Library or by searching by title in the TC3 online catalog.

New SUNY Catalog

The new SUNY Catalog "based on the WorldCat Search API, is a replacement to the Aleph based SUNYConnect Union Catalog. The goal of SUNYCatalog... is to provide a SUNY-wide view of all library holdings, as well as provide functionality to check circulation status availability, request items through ILL, and provide a backup to local campus catalogs. Both the Aleph based Union Catalog and the new SUNYCatalog will be available through the summer into the Fall semester."

In the mood for a movie?

Check out the TC3 Library's growing collection of feature films in such categories as comedies, baseball, biography, foreign language, and children's films. We also a have many titles with closed captioning. Ask at the Library Services Desk on the second floor.

Fracking

Adjunct Librarian Neil Zusman has created an extensive resource guide to Fracking: Gas Drilling and the Marcellus Shale. This "crash course in fracking" consists of "references to books and journal articles that your local or school librarian can help you locate. You'll find background information on fracking from reliable sources, links to companies, expert opinions, government regulations, politics, legal issues, public opinions, and press reports."

New Printers Provide Duplex (2 sided) Copies

Good news for you and for sustainability! Our new printers will save trees by printing on both sides of the paper (by default). They will also save you money as each sheet printed will deduct 8 cents from your TC3 Card (this is for one side or two sides printed).

If you wish to print on one side only, change the printer selection to:

  • \\1st floor/B&W - 8 cents
  • \\2nd floor/B&W - 8 cents

Quick Print Station

Avoid waiting for a workstation! If you have a ready-to-print document on a flash drive, floppy, CD or DVD, you can use the Quick Print station. The Quick Print is located next to the printers on the 2nd floor. This station is for printing only--no editing.

Films on Demand

Films on Demand is the library's newest subscription resource. It is described as a "web-based digital video delivery service that allows you to view streaming videos from Films Media Group anytime, anywhere, 24/7. Choose from more than 5,500 educational titles in dozens of subject areas. Special features allow users the ability to organize and bookmark clips, share playlists, personalize folders..." Advanced Search allows you to search by producer, country, subject, textbook name, date. Below are some sample titles.

Technology Learning and Support Services

Technology Learning and Support Services helps you with your technology needs. It is located in room 258, accessed 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, audio recorders, and portable DVD players for use within the Baker Commons
  • checking out software (for students taking Computer Information Systems and Computer Science courses)
  • reserving equipment for making in-class presentations

Ask US 24/7

The TC3 Library has joined the Ask US 24/7 Chat Reference Consortium (uses QuestionPoint). We are very pleased to offer our patrons anytime, anywhere chat reference service. TC3 students and staff can now chat with a reference librarian outside of our hours of operation, greatly expanding our service reach, especially to our distance students. For more information contact Ann Sullivan at ahs@tc3.edu or 607.844.8222, ext. 4395. For additional information see Ask a Librarian.

Laptops

Laptops with wireless printing capability and power adaptors are available for checkout in the Baker Commons. They can be borrowed for up to two hours at the Technology Learning and Support Services window (Room 258) on the second floor of the Commons, on a first come, first served basis. Be sure to bring your TC3 card. If needed, flash drives are also available for loan at all three service points in the Commons.

Study Rooms

Study rooms are available for students' academic use on both levels of the Baker Commons. Room keys may be checked out at the Library Services Desk or the Reception Desk using your TC3 card. You may do course work in the room for up to two hours.

Writing Tutoring Services

When you need help with writing and finding more information about what you're writing about, you can drop in at Writing and Research Tutoring Services on the second level of the Baker Commons. No appointment is necessary. Here's how they can help:

"We are looking forward to assisting you in all the different stages of the writing process, including conceptualizing research topics, performing database research, formulating thesis statements, using proper citation formats (i.e. MLA, APA, ASA, and Chicago styles), improving your paper for better clarity and organization, and even improving your grammar. Just remember to bring your assignment instructions with you."

These resources may be accessed through our Databases page either by title or subject. There is also a complete list of Ebsco Publishing Databases Available through SUNY Connect


Last update: Thursday, September 02, 2010