May is the month to honor Asian and Pacific Islander American heritage. Our Contemporary reading shelves feature books by or about such great authors, artists and figures such as Ang Lee, Amy Tan, Joan Chen, David Hwang, Aimee Phan, Jessica Hagedorn, Denise Chong, Isamu Noguchi, Haruki Marukami* and more. Books on history include topics such as Asian Americans in the United States and in California, Angel Island, Japanese Internment in World War II, and Hawaiian sovereignty.
*The Library currently accepts donations of books by prominent Asian and Asian American authors. We will especially welcome books by Haruki Marukami.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Library Party for Faculty and Staff Only This Friday
Wine, Weed & Weep” Party
May 2, 2008 2-5 pm
TO ALL FACULTY:
Don’t miss the Library’s THIRD “Wine & Weed” party Friday afternoon May 2! We will CLOSE EARLY at 2:00pm! Please join us for refreshments, conversation with colleagues and a little work revitalizing our collections. We’ll teach you how to “WEED” in a library—the rewards are great!
WHY WEEP?
After 38 years at Chabot, Barbara Lawrence has decided she’d rather be at her new home in Nevada City than come to Chabot every day. This is your chance to come lift a glass in honor of our one and ONLY Library Goddess, She Who Can Never Be Replaced!
SPECIAL FUN ACTIVITY!
In addition to working on renewing the book collection we’re asking for help with our PRINT PERIODICALS! As more and more periodicals are available in full-text format in subscription databases we don’t need or want to buy so many titles in paper format. Come help us decide which paper subscriptions we can let go in your discipline and perhaps what new things we can add! Also please take a look at the last day of some of our database trials!
*Wine/Weed event is for Faculty/Staff only*
May 2, 2008 2-5 pm
TO ALL FACULTY:
Don’t miss the Library’s THIRD “Wine & Weed” party Friday afternoon May 2! We will CLOSE EARLY at 2:00pm! Please join us for refreshments, conversation with colleagues and a little work revitalizing our collections. We’ll teach you how to “WEED” in a library—the rewards are great!
WHY WEEP?
After 38 years at Chabot, Barbara Lawrence has decided she’d rather be at her new home in Nevada City than come to Chabot every day. This is your chance to come lift a glass in honor of our one and ONLY Library Goddess, She Who Can Never Be Replaced!
SPECIAL FUN ACTIVITY!
In addition to working on renewing the book collection we’re asking for help with our PRINT PERIODICALS! As more and more periodicals are available in full-text format in subscription databases we don’t need or want to buy so many titles in paper format. Come help us decide which paper subscriptions we can let go in your discipline and perhaps what new things we can add! Also please take a look at the last day of some of our database trials!
*Wine/Weed event is for Faculty/Staff only*
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Movie, Dinner, and Hip-Hop in the Library?!
May is more than Finals and graduation . . . how about grooving to a hip-hop movie in the Library, and a dinner too?!
On Tuesday, May 6, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., the ASCC and the Aspire Program present a showing of the Hip Hop Project. Includes dinner and a discussion. And will take place in the Library. This event is so hot, you will want to make a reservation now-- as space is limited. Sign up at the Aspire Office, room 2325, on the floor just above the cafeteria.
See you there!
Are You Listening?!: ASCC Presents its Third Event at Noon, Thursday, April 24, in the Library
This Thursday, April 24, at 12 noon, the Associated Students of Chabot College, Chabot College Staff Development and Chabot Review presents the third in its lunchtime speaker series. This time, criminal defense attorney and author, Alfredo Vea will discuss his experiences of the Vietnam War and the 1960s. The event takes place, as always in the atrium of the Library. As always, refreshments are available, right after the event. See you then!
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Are You Listening?: Lunchtime Series Continues at the Library
The ASCC and the Aspire Program provide today at the Library the second speaker of their Lunchtime Speaker Series. Today, independent reporter and author, Dahir Jamail will tell us his firsthand experiences of what is really happening in Iraq and what neither corporate media or politicians are telling you. Come to the Library at noon.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Are You Listening?!
Ever Think About the Everyday Products You Use?At College Hour (12 to 1 p.m.), this Tuesday on March 11, come to the Library to hear investigative journalist and author, Mark Schapiro talk about the disturbing toxic chemicals that you may be exposed everyday and what you could do about it. Refreshements will be available.
This event is sponsored by the ASCC and the Aspire Program.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Trial Databases at the Library
From time to time, the Library hosts trials of database products that we are considering for possible future subscriptions. For the Spring, we are looking at the following products:
Ebrary
EBSCOhost Literary Reference Center
EBSCOhost Vocational Studies Premier
Biography Reference Bank
ProQuest Historical New York Times
to access these databases go to: http://www.chabotcollege.edu/Library/abby/TrialDatabases.htm
Be sure to read the directions. For most of these products, you still get in by using your username and password. ProQuest Historical New York Times is ONLY available on campus. Take note of the deadline dates. Ebrary's Trial concludes on March 20, 2008, for example. In the coming days, there will be a post that will introduce the database and give you some insight why we are considering it, and we would like to hear from YOU as to why you think it should be part of the regular collection.
Ebrary
EBSCOhost Literary Reference Center
EBSCOhost Vocational Studies Premier
Biography Reference Bank
ProQuest Historical New York Times
to access these databases go to: http://www.chabotcollege.edu/Library/abby/TrialDatabases.htm
Be sure to read the directions. For most of these products, you still get in by using your username and password. ProQuest Historical New York Times is ONLY available on campus. Take note of the deadline dates. Ebrary's Trial concludes on March 20, 2008, for example. In the coming days, there will be a post that will introduce the database and give you some insight why we are considering it, and we would like to hear from YOU as to why you think it should be part of the regular collection.
Contemporary Reading Shelves for this Month: Women's History
This month Chabot Library honors Women's History Month. Read key works of nonfiction, fiction, and poetry by prominent woman authors, and also read key books that focus on key events in women's history. Books are either by or about prominent women such as Margaret Sanger, Barbara Jordan, Amy Tan, Alice Walker, and more!
These books are featured on our Contemporary Reading shelves which are right behind the main desk.
The Contemporary Reading shelves highlight books for those of you who are simply looking for something to read.
During this month, if you find a book by or about a renowned woman and you do not find it on the shelf, be sure to also check the Contemporary Reading shelves--it may be temporarily placed there, just for this month. If you need help finding a book, always see a librarian on the left side of the main desk.
These books are featured on our Contemporary Reading shelves which are right behind the main desk.
The Contemporary Reading shelves highlight books for those of you who are simply looking for something to read.
During this month, if you find a book by or about a renowned woman and you do not find it on the shelf, be sure to also check the Contemporary Reading shelves--it may be temporarily placed there, just for this month. If you need help finding a book, always see a librarian on the left side of the main desk.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Order New AV Materials Now!!!
Time is running out to place your AV requests for new DVDs, CDs, models, or any other type of media that you use in your classrooms. Please email either Debbie Soares, dsoares@chabotcollege.edu or Tom Hugel, thugel@chabotcollege.edu with your requests.
REMINDER: All videorecordings need to be either closed captioned or subtitled in English.
REMINDER: All videorecordings need to be either closed captioned or subtitled in English.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Contemporary Reading Shelves for this Month: Black History Month
This month, the Library is proud to have its contemporary reading shelves honor Black History month. Read key nonfictional, fictional, and works of poetry by renowned African Americans such as Martin Luther King, Toni Morrison, Barak Obama, Bell Hooks, Cornel West, Sister Souljah, Malcolm X, Alice Walker and more.
These books are featured on our Contemporary Reading shelves which are right behind the main desk.
The Contemporary Reading shelves highlight books for those of you who are simply looking for something to read.
During this month, if you find a book by a renowned African American and you do not find it on the shelf, be sure to also check the Contemporary Reading shelves--it may be temporarily placed there, just for this month. If you need help finding a book, always see a librarian on the left side of the main desk.
These books are featured on our Contemporary Reading shelves which are right behind the main desk.
The Contemporary Reading shelves highlight books for those of you who are simply looking for something to read.
During this month, if you find a book by a renowned African American and you do not find it on the shelf, be sure to also check the Contemporary Reading shelves--it may be temporarily placed there, just for this month. If you need help finding a book, always see a librarian on the left side of the main desk.
Links to California Election Returns
are now up on our Elections page at: http://www.chabotcollege.edu/Library/onlineref/elections.html
They include links to:
California Election Returns
Alameda County Election Returns
and current Delegate Counts for Democratic and Republican Candidates seeeking their party's nomination.
Please remember that in California, we have another primary election on June 3. This election will include primaries for U.S. House and state legislators, as well as state propositions. If you aren't or will have moved before that date, please remember to register or re-register to vote.
They include links to:
California Election Returns
Alameda County Election Returns
and current Delegate Counts for Democratic and Republican Candidates seeeking their party's nomination.
Please remember that in California, we have another primary election on June 3. This election will include primaries for U.S. House and state legislators, as well as state propositions. If you aren't or will have moved before that date, please remember to register or re-register to vote.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Welcome to Spring!
The Library welcomes everyone to a new semester. As you start getting your library research assignments, please remember that librarians are available to help you at the reference desk. We are always happy to teach you how to use the databases, the Library Catalog, how to search the Web effectively, and other methods to research.
Meanwhile, we have new announcements:
1. The Library's hours have changed this semester. Please make it a point to plan your visits to the Library, the Student Computer Lab, and WRAC Center with these new hours in mind.
2. The Library is proud to announce we have two new staff members: Thomas Hugel is our Audio-Visual library tech person and Lia Thomas is a new adjunct (part-time) librarian.
3. As promised last summer, the new Literature Resource Center interface is now live. We hope that the new interface will be an improvement to those of you who are seeking for literary criticisms or biographical information on authors. If you have questions about the new interface, please come to the reference desk and a librarian will show you how to use it.
4. The Student Computer Lab has updated and gotten more software! The computers now have both Microsoft Office 2003 and 2007, and other updated programs. Look at the Student Computer Lab page for more information. As a reminder, you no longer need to show and leave your Student ID card to use the Lab. Just sit at an available computer, and type in your User ID number.
5. Searchpath: The new Library Online Tutorial--some of you taking certain Distance Education courses may already be using it for your classes, but the Library is proud to announce the launching of its new online, interactive tutorial: Searchpath. This tutorial includes lessons on the types of resources, how to plan your research, how to find books in the Library Catalog, and articles in the Library subscription databases, how to search and effectively evaluate information found on the Web, and how to cite resources responsibly. We encourage you to use the tutorial, and if you have any questions about it, please see us at the reference desk!
REMINDERS: Wireless access is available in the Library. There is no username/password to get access. Just turn on your wireless ready laptop and go online. We do ask that you refrain from playing any games or movies, however as high use bandwidth does effect the entire wireless network.
Meanwhile, we have new announcements:
1. The Library's hours have changed this semester. Please make it a point to plan your visits to the Library, the Student Computer Lab, and WRAC Center with these new hours in mind.
2. The Library is proud to announce we have two new staff members: Thomas Hugel is our Audio-Visual library tech person and Lia Thomas is a new adjunct (part-time) librarian.
3. As promised last summer, the new Literature Resource Center interface is now live. We hope that the new interface will be an improvement to those of you who are seeking for literary criticisms or biographical information on authors. If you have questions about the new interface, please come to the reference desk and a librarian will show you how to use it.
4. The Student Computer Lab has updated and gotten more software! The computers now have both Microsoft Office 2003 and 2007, and other updated programs. Look at the Student Computer Lab page for more information. As a reminder, you no longer need to show and leave your Student ID card to use the Lab. Just sit at an available computer, and type in your User ID number.
5. Searchpath: The new Library Online Tutorial--some of you taking certain Distance Education courses may already be using it for your classes, but the Library is proud to announce the launching of its new online, interactive tutorial: Searchpath. This tutorial includes lessons on the types of resources, how to plan your research, how to find books in the Library Catalog, and articles in the Library subscription databases, how to search and effectively evaluate information found on the Web, and how to cite resources responsibly. We encourage you to use the tutorial, and if you have any questions about it, please see us at the reference desk!
REMINDERS: Wireless access is available in the Library. There is no username/password to get access. Just turn on your wireless ready laptop and go online. We do ask that you refrain from playing any games or movies, however as high use bandwidth does effect the entire wireless network.
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