Remember that the first 10 pages are free, and after that, it's 10 cents a page -- if you have a hefty PowerPoint slideshow every class period, you could end up spending a lot of money (and using a lot of paper!) Did you know you could print multiple slides per page? This could save you … Continue reading How-To: Save Money on Printing PowerPoint
Welcome back!
We hope everyone had a relaxing summer! Whether you're new to JSR or returning, we're happy to have you! We've been busy this summer, and here are just a few things we've been working on: Workshops - (http://library.reynolds.edu/events/workshops/) We've brought back the classics and added a few to the list - be sure to check … Continue reading Welcome back!
New guide for Book Lovers
Do you love reading? Check out our newest libguide, For Book Lovers. This guide covers a wide range of resources for finding books to read for pleasure as well as connecting with other book lovers. It includes information and links on: print & audio books at JSRCC Library, social networking web sites for book lovers, … Continue reading New guide for Book Lovers
Our latest research guides
Check out the library's lastest research guides: Newspapers History 101 Social Science Teaching Millennials To review our other guides, go to the main LibGuides page located at: http://libguides.reynolds.edu. These guides serve as an excellent starting point for research assignments and will save you much time and frustration in finding appropriate and credible resources for upcoming … Continue reading Our latest research guides
Learn a Language Online
Ever wanted to learn a new language (or practice one you've already studied) but can't find the time to take a course? You can always check out a book or buy a language guide, but there are some great tools online as well! The US Foreign Service Institute lessons are in public domain, and available … Continue reading Learn a Language Online
Valentine’s Day, the History!
Puritan New England and "bundling"- a surprising historical look at romance in early colonial America...the history of Valentine's Day...fascinating glimpses into courtship practices in the 18th, 19th, and 20th/21st centuries of the United States...and more! Visit BackStory Radio, by the American History Guys to learn more about this favorite American holiday in "Love Me Did: a History of Courtship." … Continue reading Valentine’s Day, the History!
Resources for Black History Month
Check out the following resources for Black History Month: Library Resources: Library Catalog: Browse through our library catalog to find print & online books as well as popular DVDs on a wide variety of African-American and African heritage history topics and events. Oxford African American Studies Center: Database provides access to the three-volume Encyclopedia of … Continue reading Resources for Black History Month
Talking Turkey (and Pumpkin Pie) for Thanksgiving
Listen to the full story of this most American of holidays on "BackStory with the American History Guys"! You can browse more fascinating U.S. History topics using one of the library's research LibGuides. Be sure to explore them all- browse the complete group of LibGuides on a variety of topics.
New Guides
We've been busy making some new guides, and we'd love your input! Go Green at JSRCC - http://libguides.reynolds.edu/green Tips for "Going Green" in and outside of the library, as well as a brief overview of the related library materials. Swine Flu/H1N1 - http://libguides.reynolds.edu/h1n1 Links to local and national information about the flu, as well as … Continue reading New Guides
National Health Care Debate – Web Resources
Looking to read up on the issues and policies fueling the national health care debate? Then check out Shikha Sharma's Internet Resources guide in the September 2009 issue of ACRL's College & Research Libraries News. "This guide highlights free Web sites with data and information on issues relevant to the national health care debate, including health care … Continue reading National Health Care Debate – Web Resources