Some students have come to campus on Fridays and gotten a surprise. The campus was either closing or had closed. The official Friday hours for both campuses is 8 a.m. -12 p.m. This isn't just the library but ALL offices on campus. To make up for this change there are longer hours during the week. Official office hours Monday-Thursday are 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Please make note of the changes and plan accordingly. If you have a paper to type or test to take please come in by 11:00. Also, it would be wise to start saving your documents around 11:45. This way you can ensure you don't lose your work while making a mad scramble to be out by 12.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Things You Should Know
The library hours on both campuses are changing. The Brooks-Cork Library (Martin campus) will be open from 7:30 a.m.- 10p.m. Monday through Thursday. On Friday hours are 8 a.m.- 12 noon. The Lewis library (Fredd campus) is open 7:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m.-12 noon on Friday.
We understand that your instructors place thing on Blackboard or Powerpoint for you to print.Please refrain from printing large documents in the library. We have to make all our paper ans ink cartridges last until October. If they don't last that long there may be a possibility that we will not be able to furnish paper to you. It really helps when printing Powerpoint slides if you print them six to a page in grey scale. If you help us we can serve you much better.
Also, take advantages of the workshops being held on Fredd's campus this summer. These workshops include use of the AVL (Alabama Virtual Library) card, how to use search engines, and various other computer training classes. If you would like more info please call Ms. Freida Dale at 391-2618.
We understand that your instructors place thing on Blackboard or Powerpoint for you to print.Please refrain from printing large documents in the library. We have to make all our paper ans ink cartridges last until October. If they don't last that long there may be a possibility that we will not be able to furnish paper to you. It really helps when printing Powerpoint slides if you print them six to a page in grey scale. If you help us we can serve you much better.
Also, take advantages of the workshops being held on Fredd's campus this summer. These workshops include use of the AVL (Alabama Virtual Library) card, how to use search engines, and various other computer training classes. If you would like more info please call Ms. Freida Dale at 391-2618.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Changes at Brooks-Cork Library
If you haven't been to the library in awhile, we have made a few changes. Mr. Don Bell, night librarian, had made changes beneficial to students. Now, we have an art gallery and a new comfortable sitting are.The are features the artwork of Larry "Poncho" Brown this month. He's a comtemporary African aAmerican artist. There are also pamphlets avialable in the sitting are to give you more information on him.
Another change is the way in which study tables are arranged. No longer set up banquet style it has allowed for more table groupings. The way tables are grouped now, there are outlets in which to plug up your electronices devices. This is great for those of you bringing in your laptops. It also features a display with National Geographic magazines which is in keeping with our "Bringing You the World" theme. Check out the airplane that's haning from the ceiling also!
If you see Mr. Bell, please thank him for his efforts and hard work. He came in on his off days to make the library more user friendly. We hope you'll be pleased withthe changes.
Another change is the way in which study tables are arranged. No longer set up banquet style it has allowed for more table groupings. The way tables are grouped now, there are outlets in which to plug up your electronices devices. This is great for those of you bringing in your laptops. It also features a display with National Geographic magazines which is in keeping with our "Bringing You the World" theme. Check out the airplane that's haning from the ceiling also!
If you see Mr. Bell, please thank him for his efforts and hard work. He came in on his off days to make the library more user friendly. We hope you'll be pleased withthe changes.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Computer Use
We're at the point where students and teachers have really started to settle into the semester. That usually means that papers are due and you need to use a computer. A lot of times ALL the computers in the library are in use. There are other places on campus that have computers for student use. These places include the learning center, student center and open classrooms in the OAD (office administration) wing. The open classrooms are on the second floor on the back hallway and can be used if there is no class present.
If you are typing a paper, I recommend buying a portable USB drive. This will allow you to save your work if the printers are down.
Also, if you are printing out PowerPoint slides be sure to print multiple slides on a single sheet of paper. This will help us conserve paper and ink.
If you are typing a paper, I recommend buying a portable USB drive. This will allow you to save your work if the printers are down.
Also, if you are printing out PowerPoint slides be sure to print multiple slides on a single sheet of paper. This will help us conserve paper and ink.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
2 Important Days
Wow, 2009 is flying by! Can you believe it's already the middle of January?! Next week, our country will celebrate two historic figures. On Monday, a lot of people will be rejoicing a day to sleep in others will celebrate the birth of Martin Luther King, Jr. Many cities will be doing a day of service in honor of his memory. Others may attend a unity breakfast and I'm sure many schools will do plays.
Tuesday, is Inauguration Day and Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th President of the United States. Many televisions will be tuned to this this momentous event. Others will travel in person to witness this changing of the guard.
The works of Martin Luther King and countless others involved in the Civil Rights Movement helped bring Tuesday into fruition. A day many people thought they would never see intheir lifetime. While many know Martin Luther King's name, there were countless men and women of all sizes, shapes and colors that worked tirelessly in the fight. Many even lost their lives.
If you want to learn more about the Civil Rights Movemnet, Martin Luther King, Jr. or Barack Obama please stop by the SSCC libraries.
Tuesday, is Inauguration Day and Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th President of the United States. Many televisions will be tuned to this this momentous event. Others will travel in person to witness this changing of the guard.
The works of Martin Luther King and countless others involved in the Civil Rights Movement helped bring Tuesday into fruition. A day many people thought they would never see intheir lifetime. While many know Martin Luther King's name, there were countless men and women of all sizes, shapes and colors that worked tirelessly in the fight. Many even lost their lives.
If you want to learn more about the Civil Rights Movemnet, Martin Luther King, Jr. or Barack Obama please stop by the SSCC libraries.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Preparation for Graduation
It's December and a lot of students will graduate this month. Unfortunately, there may be a few who think they will graduate but won't. Not graduating may be attributed to factors that may include owing the school money, not earning enough credits or failure of a class,etc. To help avoid situations like this do a self assessment on yourself.
A self assessment includes many things related to your education. First, make sure you have a copy of the SSCC Student Catalog and Handbook for the semester that you started school. This will tell you the requirements and number of hours required for your particular degree. Refer back to this when choosing your classes. Second, visit the Counseling for more help. Third, periodically check your transcript to make sure all the classes you have taken and paid for have are listed. Fourth, go by the business office to see if you have may have any outstanding balances. Fifth, make copies of EVERYTHING for yourself.
PLEASE, do your self assessment before the semester you think you are going to graduate. Just yesterday, I did my second graduation clearance for a young man that thought his tuition had been paid - it wasn't. I also did a clearance for a student who had to come back to school because the school had no record of a degree she already earned.She did a double major and luckily she had the copy of one of the diplomas although the school had no record of it. Unfortunately, she never received the second diploma and there was no record of that either. Don't let either of these situations be you.
Remember, during the semester in which you plan to graduate apply for graduation and get your clearance form signed by the appropriate offices!
A self assessment includes many things related to your education. First, make sure you have a copy of the SSCC Student Catalog and Handbook for the semester that you started school. This will tell you the requirements and number of hours required for your particular degree. Refer back to this when choosing your classes. Second, visit the Counseling for more help. Third, periodically check your transcript to make sure all the classes you have taken and paid for have are listed. Fourth, go by the business office to see if you have may have any outstanding balances. Fifth, make copies of EVERYTHING for yourself.
PLEASE, do your self assessment before the semester you think you are going to graduate. Just yesterday, I did my second graduation clearance for a young man that thought his tuition had been paid - it wasn't. I also did a clearance for a student who had to come back to school because the school had no record of a degree she already earned.She did a double major and luckily she had the copy of one of the diplomas although the school had no record of it. Unfortunately, she never received the second diploma and there was no record of that either. Don't let either of these situations be you.
Remember, during the semester in which you plan to graduate apply for graduation and get your clearance form signed by the appropriate offices!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Holiday Photos
The upcoming holiday season is often the best time for many photo opportunities. It's a time where many family members are usually together. Many photos can be taken, just don't take too many before dinner - people are HUNGRY! And everyone hates a bad photo. SSCC libraries can help!
We have several books on the Martin campus to help you take better photos. Most people have a digital or 35 mm camera. We have books on both types of cameras. If you want to learn how to create a perfect photo, photograph children or scan pics, check out the display cases.
If you simply like looking at photos, we have several atlases of photos. I may not be able to take the best pictures but I admire anyone else who can. Looking at others may give you an idea of a background or a pose.Learn about still or motion photography right here at SSCC.
We have several books on the Martin campus to help you take better photos. Most people have a digital or 35 mm camera. We have books on both types of cameras. If you want to learn how to create a perfect photo, photograph children or scan pics, check out the display cases.
If you simply like looking at photos, we have several atlases of photos. I may not be able to take the best pictures but I admire anyone else who can. Looking at others may give you an idea of a background or a pose.Learn about still or motion photography right here at SSCC.
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