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Fifteenth Annual Student Writing Showcase

"Submissions should show the results of research, reflection, and creative thinking. Methods and format will vary from discipline to discipline. For example, a science paper may include a lab report. Appropriate submissions include research papers, essays, book and article reviews, technical reports, scripts, creative writing, and other responses to academic assignments." Paper and Cover Sheet should be submitted to Bruce Need (Faculty Suite 220) by 4 PM, April 3, 2010.

Evolution of Justice Along The Erie Canal (Essay Contest)

This year marks the 185th anniversay of the opening of the Erie Canal. The Historical Society of the Courts of the State of New York is sponsoring an essay contest open to all SUNY and CUNY community college students, winners receive $1,500 for first place and $1000 for second place. Entries must be submitted by April 2, 2010 and must consist of at least 1,500 words, double spaced.

"Contest winners are traditionally given the award by the Chief Judge of the New York State Unified Court System. The prize is awarded at the Court of Appeals in Albany during a Law Day Ceremony which includes speeches by the Governor, The Attorney General, and leaders of the State Bar Association." The topic is The Evolution of Justice Along The Erie Canal. For additional information see David A. Garfinkel Essay Contest.

Great Reads and Media for International Women’s Day: March 8th

If you are looking for media on the topic, Films on Demand, our database of streaming videos, provides a rich source of media on this and other topics. Available as a stand alone DVD is Cut from Different Cloth: Burqas & Beliefs [Media HQ1735.6 .C87 2005], a documentary that focuses on women in Afghanistan. Running time is 57 minutes.

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

Library Update for Faculty

Library services never stop changing. Every once in a while we like to step back and make sure we’re keeping you up to date. Here are some of the changes we’ve made in the last year or so. You may already be using some of these services. Others might surprise you. The entire library staff will be available Tuesday, January 19, 2010, from 9am – noon to show you all these new services, answer questions and get your feedback.

New Baker Commons Hours

Student survey results. You spoke - we listened! Starting January 21 our new hours will be:

    Monday-Thursday: 8am-9pm
    Friday: 8am-5:30 pm
    Saturday: 12-4
    Sunday: 12-4

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.

New Globe

Globe

Come and admire our handsome new Replogle globe. It replaces one bearing a 1967 copyright date acquired when TC3 was founded forty one years ago. What's changed since 1967? Plenty. The Union of Soviet Socialists Republics has dissolved, East and West German are now one and Yugoslovaia is no more. New on the map are Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon), Zimbabwe (Rhodesia), Namibia (South West Africa), Bangladesh (East Pakistan), and Burkina Faso (Upper Volta). Peking is now known as Beijing; Bombay as Mumbai. Orlando, Las Vegas and Cancun weren't even on the old globe, but they're there on the new one in big letters. Margaret Anderson

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 the Library Services desk.

Group Study Rooms

Group 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

Delivery Services to TC3 Extension Centers

Save time. Save gas. Save money! We now provide free delivery service of books and documents to the TC3 Extension Centers in Cortland and Ithaca. These include items in our collection and items we borrow from other libraries for you.


Last update: Monday, March 15, 2010