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Books to While Away the Time @the TC3 Library

With the Glorious 4th just around the corner, summer seems to be slipping away too fast. The TC3 Library can provide you with all sorts of books for whatever your interest or taste. Ask a librarian to suggest a biography or novel if those genres suit your fancy. We also have a display of books that celebrate summer pursuits that showcases some of the following:

    Finger Lakes Splendor by Derek Doeffinger [F127 F4 D64 2007]
    An introduction to the spectacular landscape that we inhabit.


    100 Greatest Trips [G153.4 A15 2007]
    If a trip isn’t on your calendar, this lavishly illustrated travel book makes a great armchair substitute.


    American Horticultural Society Complete Guide to Water Gardening by Peter Robinson [O-Size SB423 R585 2007]
    With water in abundance this summer, putting in a water garden might be a useful way to make the rain your friend.


    Lidia’s Italy by Lidia Bastianich [TX723 B3224 2007]
    Upstate New York produces extraordinary fruits and vegetables, as well as organic beef and chicken. Lidia Bastianich’s recipes provide pages of inspiration on how to cook our regional bounty.


    The Mythic City by Donald Albrecht [O-Size TR 659 A46 2005]
    Leafing through this stunning collection of photographs would be a wonderful use of a rainy afternoon.

New Ebsco Databases

These new SUNYConnect databases greatly increase our subject area coverage.

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

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.

The First Year: Tompkins Cortland Community College in 1968

Photographs by Gerald Barry, Digital Prints by John MacLean. Photographs on display in the corridor south of the Library. See Exhibition brochure (pdf)


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Flash Drives

Flash Drives may be checked out at the Library Service Desk for two hour in-library use. Headphones are also available.

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.

Group Study Rooms

Group study rooms are available for students' academic use on both levels of the Baker Commons. With your TC3 Card you'll be able to get a key. For first floor rooms ask at the Reception desk. For second floor rooms ask at the Media Services window. You may do course work in the room for up to two hours.

Laptops

Did you know that you can check out laptops? The first floor Reception desk has nine laptops that students can check out for use anywhere in the Baker Commons. Also available at the Reception Desk are keys to group study rooms, regular and graphing calculators, textbooks, trackball mice and dvds. Be sure to bring your TC3 card.

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."

Student Technical Support Rovers

Did you know that Baker Commons has student technical support rovers to assist with computer-related questions? They'll help you with software, printing, and logging on to TC3 e-mail and online classes. Look for the students with the Technical Support tags on red lanyards.

Last update: Wednesday, June 24, 2009