The end of the semester is approaching, which leads to final exams. Everyone wants to do well on their exams and the library can help. We have books and videotapes that can provide you with tips and strategies for being successful on your exams. As a whole, SSCC wants to provide a good college experience. I'm sure deans, administrators, and instructors would all tell you they want you to succeed in your classes.
To find study helps in the library, use the library catalog. You can search by subject keyword study. This will give you a list of books and videotapes to help meet your needs. Don't forget that tutors for various subjects are also available in the Learning Center. Rest up, study smart, and most of all, do well!
Friday, November 30, 2007
Friday, November 9, 2007
How To Find a Book
Wonder if the SSCC library has a certain book? Need a book on a certain topic? Don't know where the library catalog is? It's easier than you may think. It's all in the reach of your fingertips!
The SSCC library webpage can be accessed via any computer. If you are in the library simply click on the internet icon. When the SSCC webpage comes up, you will see a link that say library catalog. After clicking on this link, you'll see the various ways you can search for a book. Books can be searched by topic, subject, author, and keyword. You will be able to find audiovisual needs, magazine and journal titles, and also ebooks (books found on the web).
If you're in the comfort of your own home, simply type in www.sheltonstate.edu. This will take you to the SSCC homepage. Click the box that says Current Students and select Library from the dropdown menu. Then follow the steps given above.
We have staff in the library to help you, of course. We have 3 full-time librarians and 2 part-time librarians on staff who are always glad to help. This is just a way to help you be self-sufficient. It may also save you a trip from home to discover we don't carry the book you're looking for.
The SSCC library webpage can be accessed via any computer. If you are in the library simply click on the internet icon. When the SSCC webpage comes up, you will see a link that say library catalog. After clicking on this link, you'll see the various ways you can search for a book. Books can be searched by topic, subject, author, and keyword. You will be able to find audiovisual needs, magazine and journal titles, and also ebooks (books found on the web).
If you're in the comfort of your own home, simply type in www.sheltonstate.edu. This will take you to the SSCC homepage. Click the box that says Current Students and select Library from the dropdown menu. Then follow the steps given above.
We have staff in the library to help you, of course. We have 3 full-time librarians and 2 part-time librarians on staff who are always glad to help. This is just a way to help you be self-sufficient. It may also save you a trip from home to discover we don't carry the book you're looking for.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Alabama Authors
Most people think of the Crimson Tide or Paul "Bear" Bryant when they think of Alabama. However, AL had much more than a football team at the Capstone. Alabama is also the birthplace of numerous authors. or many authors have ties to AL. The Alabama Public Library Service has an extensive list. Imagine my surprise when there were over 1,000 pages of authors with ties to AL. If you would like to take a look for yourself, here is the website:http://www.apls.state.al.us/webpages/pubs/ALAuthors.pdf Their list seems to be based on living in Alabama five years or more.
More well known authors from AL are Fannie Flagg, Marc Childress, and Winston Groom. These authors may be more well known to you for their books that were adapted into movies. Fannie Flagg for Fried Green Tomatoes and Marc Childress for Crazy in Alabama. Winston Groom is the author behind the blockbuster hit Forrest Gump. There are many more authors that live in or were born in AL. Come to our SSCC libraries and find out more about Alabama, books, and authors!
More well known authors from AL are Fannie Flagg, Marc Childress, and Winston Groom. These authors may be more well known to you for their books that were adapted into movies. Fannie Flagg for Fried Green Tomatoes and Marc Childress for Crazy in Alabama. Winston Groom is the author behind the blockbuster hit Forrest Gump. There are many more authors that live in or were born in AL. Come to our SSCC libraries and find out more about Alabama, books, and authors!
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