In honor of "Constitution Day 2007", JSRCC Office of Student Affairs is sponsoring two programs on Sept 17 & 18 to probe the constitutional concept, "due process", as it relates to student rights. Using Encyclopaedia Britannica , one of your library's research databases, you can read an interesting article on the history of the "due … Continue reading Understanding the Impact of Due Process on Student Judicial Processes
New Quick Reference Resource – Try it!
The library has a trial subscription to the Credo Reference database which includes access to 275 online reference titles. Get quick answers and facts from a variety of dictionaries and encyclopedias on: art biography business food geography history language law literature medicine music philosophy psychology religion science social sciences technology Many articles also include images … Continue reading New Quick Reference Resource – Try it!
Make the Most of Investing in the Stock Market
Check out NetLibrary's ebook for the month of May, The Little Book of Common Sense Investing. "Owning a diversified portfolio of stocks and holding it for the long term is a winner’s game." Mutual funds industry veteran, John C. Bogle, provides practical advise on how to incorporate this index investing strategy into your portfolio.
SIRS Database – Spotlight on Colonial History
Check out the articles from the SIRS database that spotlight colonial history in commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown. For more information or assistance in using the SIRS database, contact the Reference Desk.
Research Art, Music, Medicine, & Everything!
The librarians are excited to announce four new databases to make life easier for researchers, including the coveted LexisNexis. Parham Campus Library Coordinator Hong Wu provides descriptions for each new online tool: Medline with Full Text -- Provides full text for nearly 1,200 journals on a broad range of medical topics relating to research, clinical … Continue reading Research Art, Music, Medicine, & Everything!
SIRS Database – Spotlight on Women’s History Month
Check out the articles & web site links from the SIRS database that spotlight the historical, political, and cultural influences of notable women who have occupied significant roles in American history. For more information or assistance in using the SIRS database, contact the Reference Desk.
SIRS Database – ‘Mother of the American Valentine’
Happy Valentine Day Check out the SIRS Renaissance that feature the two cards shown here display the three-dimensional effect produced by paper accordion springs typical of those manufactured by Howland's all-female assembly line. The cards were passed along it before Howland's final inspection. The embossed N.E.V. CO. reflects a company name change made in the … Continue reading SIRS Database – ‘Mother of the American Valentine’
SIRS Database – “Top 10” Leading Issues
Ideas and Topics for an Argumentative Research Paper Check out SIRS Researcher Database that features thousands of full-text articles and analysis on today's hottest and most controversial social, scientific, health, historic, economic, political and global issues.
SIRS Database – Spotlight on Black History Month
Check out articles from the SIRS database that spotlight the historical, political, and cultural influences of African Americans. For more information or assistance in using the SIRS database, contact the Reference Desk.
InfoTrac OneFile – New Features
Check out some of InfoTrac OneFile's new features: You can now read the full-text of the New York Times, every issue from 1995 to present day. Listen to any National Public Radio program, as well as read transcripts, for shows produced by NPR from 1990 to present. Very soon, Fodor's travel guide for 2006 and 2007, as … Continue reading InfoTrac OneFile – New Features