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Citing your sources… helpful tools from the CRC library!

emilybond — Mon, 10 May 2010 16:51:46 +0000

It’s the last two weeks of school, and you are probably scrambling to finish your final papers and projects! Keep in mind that a crucial part of any research assignment is citing your sources, and the CRC library has tools to help you complete that task!.

Depending on the class you are taking and the preferences of your professor, you might have to create your citations according to MLA style, APA style, Chicago style, etc. As a student, it’s impossible to memorize all of the rules for these styles so the library has the official manuals for each of these citations styles in our Reference collection. Feel free to come by the CRC library to use any of these guides.

In addition to the official rule books for each citation style, the CRC library has created helpful handouts on MLA and APA citation styles. These handouts tell you the basic rules and provide examples for many of the sources you use in your research. You can come by the library to pick up a handout, or you can get your handout directly from the CRC library website. Click HERE to access the Library Handouts and Forms page.

Finally, if you are having trouble figuring out how to cite your sources even after you look a the manuals or the handouts, come see a CRC librarian. We can help you figure out what type of source you have and which rules to follow. Feel free to come by the Reference Desk for assistance or Email a Librarian.

Good luck on your finals everyone!

Posted by Emily Bond

Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage Week!

emilybond — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:06:27 +0000

This week, you will see Lion Dancing in the Cafeteria, hear Vietnamese Traditional Music, and smell an International Food Fair! These are just a few of the cultural celebrations for Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage Week at CRC!.

During Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage week, you can enjoy amazing cultural events, thoughtful lectures, interesting presentations, and great food! Come out and experience one of the events or exhibits of the week:

Opening Ceremony and Cultural Performance (Cafeteria-CAC) Tuesday 11:00am-12:00pm
Let’s Go: Asia & Pacific Islands travel experiences (BS-147A) Tuesday 1:00-2:00pm
Mental Health Issues on Asian-Pacific Islanders (LRC-204) Wednesday 9:00-10:20am
International Food Fair: (Cafeteria) Wednesday 11:00-2:00pm
Tinikling: Filipino Traditional Dance/ Kung Fu Demonstration (Cafeteria) Wednesday 11:30-12:00
Zither Performance: Vietnamese Traditional Music (P47A) Wednesday 12:00pm-1:00pm
The Art of Feng Shui (Recital Hall) Wednesday 12:00-1:00pm
Experiencing Hiroshima (LRC-204) Thursday 9:00am-10:20am
Asian Food Sale by the CRC Culinary Arts Program (Outside Library) Thursday 11:00am-1:30pm
Student Leadership Recognition Night (Recital Hall) Thursday 6:30-8:00pm

Also check out these exhibits:

API Display at the Art Gallery: Showcasing different artifacts of API culture
Journey from Vietnam (P-47a): CRC students’ written account about their family’s journey to the U.S.
Library Display (Main Library): Books and artifacts highlighting the culture and history of Asia and the Pacific Islands.

Don’t miss an exciting week full of food, cultural activities, and fun!

-Posted by Emily Bond

Celebrate Earth Week!

emilybond — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:14:29 +0000

It’s Earth Week! And it’s time to celebrate the earth we live in and love. All week CRC faculty, staff and students will be considering our impact on the earth through a series of films, lectures, activities and displays.

During Earth Week, you are challenged to Think, Change, and Act! I encourage each of you to think about the impact you have on the earth through your choices such as the foods you eat, the electricity you use, the products you buy. Change a habit and make a difference for the future. Act now to protect the earth’s resources and to improve our future. If you are looking for real tips to change your habits, take a look at CRC’s Green Scene, a publication dedicated to CRC’s sustainability efforts both on and off campus.

Check out one of these Earth Week activities:

Tuesday: Lecture and Film- ”The Kayapo: Indians of the Brazilian Rainforest” by Anastasia Panagakos (1:30-2:50 in LRC 104)
Wednesday: Film- “Buyer be Fair” (2:30-4:00 in CAC 230)
Thursday activities on the Quad (10:00am-1:00pm) Children’s Storytelling; Essay on Eco-criticism; Socratic discussion on Environmental Ethics; and myths, stories, and fables celebrating Mother Earth.
Thursday Displays on the Quad: Greenforce Technology, educational displays by students, try solar cooked foods, and more!!
Friday: Film-”Pirate for the Sea” (12:00-1:45 in CAC 230)

Also, come by the CRC library to see the Earth Week book display with books on recycling, green building, sustainable technology and more!

Enjoy Earth Week everyone!

-Posted by Emily Bond

National Library Week!

emilybond — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:53:57 +0000

Do you love your library? Well, National Library Week is time to celebrate the contributions of libraries, librarians and library workers in schools, campuses and communities nationwide!. Your campus and public librarians and library staff members work hard to help our community thrive and to offer great services that help you improve your life.

We believe that students and scholars should have free access to information, and so we work hard to select useful books, to connect you to up-to-date information sources, and to provide services that make your life more convenient!

Here are some things that you can do in honor of National Library Week!

Read a book! Come by the CRC Library and take a look at our New Books for something fun to read!
Come by the CRC Library and check our Earth Day sustainability book display!
Check out the Sacramento Public Library’s events calendar to find a fund activity! You could read to a dog (seriously), enjoy storytime with your kids, participate in a writer’s workshop, learn about being a first-time homebuyer and more!
Bring a flower or some cookies to your favorite librarian! (Ok, I’m just kidding- but if you appreciate a library staff member, tell them about it!)

Whatever you do this week, remember that your library is working hard to help you succeed!

-Posted by Emily Bond

Easy to use E-Books!

harkerc — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:37:18 +0000

Easy to use E-Books!

The Los Rios Libraries provide you with access to thousands of E-Books . These E-Books are easy to use through the Library Catalog or Online Research Databases. You have convenient access to the library’s collection of electronic books 24 hours seven days a week. You can read an E-Book with Internet access at the library or from home with your student identification number and password. Click HERE to see a video on using E-Books!

What is an E-Book

An E-Book is an electronic book just like a “regular” book with chapters and a table of contents, but you can read it online!

How to Find E-Books

Finding E-Books in the Los Rios Library Catalog is easy. Find an E-Book title by searching the Library Catalog . Each E-Book is clearly marked by the location (Online E-Book), and the icon (Just look for the book, with a green computer screen and the word E-Book).

You can also find E-Books the library’s Research Databases with NetLibrary and the ACLS Humanities E-Book Project!

Reading E-Books Online at home

Reading E-Books on your home computer is easy to do. Once you find an E-Book in the Library Catalog, select the “View E-Book” link, and you will be prompted to enter your student identification number and password in the Research Databases: Login for Off-Campus Access screen. Select the E-Book you want to read and you can instantly read the book online!

Note: If you try to access an E-Book and it isn’t available, check back later. Only one person can view the E-Book at a time.

It is as easy as that! If you need additional help using E-Books, please ask your librarian!

-Posted by Caroline Harker