Tuesday's Tip

Deets Library is now on Twitter! Follow jinxlibrarian to find out what's going on in the library. Tweet at us to renew your materials! Make suggestions for us, ask a question. We will still continue Tuesday's Tips, only shorter.

Reference room reserved

The reference room is reserved for the Belarusian Symposium now through Wednesday. Take advantage of our quiet study zones upstairs and downstairs. Ask at the circulation to reserve a conference room or a classroom for group studies.

Thank you SC community for being flexible this week!

Banned Books Week

Why does the library celebrate Banned Books Week? Banned Books Week bring attention to book challenges--that is, books some people think should be banned or restricted. The First Amendment protects freedom of speech--that includes freedom to read whatever you like.

What books have been challenged? See a list of challenged classics.

Why are books challenged? American Library Association lists people's reasons, which vary from sexual content to showing a state in an unfavorable light. Does art reflect life or does life reflect art? Whatever the answer may be, books show a different perspective, a reality we haven't experienced. Banning books can only lead to limited ideas and restricted freedom.

If you don't like the idea of someone dictating what is and isn't freely available, keep reading all kinds of books. Fight for free ideas. Support the library.

Tuesday's Tip

Did you know you can help make changes in the library? Tell us what works for you, what doesn't work, where you think the library can improve! Visit our homepage or click here to take a quick anonymous survey about the library. You can also email the librarians anytime--even after the survey is over! We want to hear from you!

Library event!

Students are invited to a murder mystery event in the library!

The library wanted to throw Professor Dodgson of the Jabberwocky Studies Department a fancy party to welcome him to SC, but something went horribly wrong! Help Marian the Librarian, Sam the Circulation Desk worker, and more solve the mystery of his death!

Limited to the first 50 participants. The first three teams to solve the mystery will win prizes. Sponsored by Deets Library and SC Campus Life.

Tuesday's Tip

When searching in a database, do you find an article that sounds just about perfect for your paper, only to find that Deets Library does not have it?

Here is a way to work around it.

Open a database and start your search.



Find an article you'd like to use and click on the green 360 Link to Full Text.



Here you can see if Google Scholar has the article available or submit your request for ILL.



Google Scholar is a under-appreciated resource. Google searches the entire web and may pull up Some Guy's Blog for your results. Google Scholar searches more scholarly sources--exactly what you need.

Contact the library with any questions!

Music!

Can't make it to the festival this weekend? Deets Library has CDs for you to recreate your own music festival. Check out John McCutcheon's CDs!

Tuesday's Tip

Do you need help citing your sources for your paper? Do you know how to use MLA or APA? What do those letters mean?

The library knows how important citations are in a paper. Give the authors credit for their ideas! To learn how to cite properly, stop by the library's Help and Tutorials page. Click the Write a Citation link to find several guides on different styles of citations.

How do you know which citation system to use? Check your syllabus or ask your professor.

Post other citation websites in the comments--help your fellow students!

Did you know...

...the library has more than just academic books? We've got fiction and non-fiction best sellers! Find them in the reference room on the short shelf near the REF S-Z books--look for the books with green spine labels. Ask at the circulation desk and we'll point you in the right direction.

Tuesday's Tip

Have you ever done research in the library and just can't find the right information for your paper? We can get it for you! Try an interlibrary loan.

Just what is an interlibrary loan? Deets Library works with thousands of libraries around the world and we share resources with each other. That's right, you've got access to more than just our physical collection and our databases! Simply fill out the forms with as much information as you can (the more, the better!) and we'll do our best to find it for you. If we can't get it for you, we'll let you know as soon as we can.

Because we are borrowing from another library and they are mailing the resource to us, allow 7-10 days to get your material. Use this service for your major research projects due at finals, borrow the next book in the fiction series you're reading, get a CD for inspiration for your own compositions, or get that DVD Deets doesn't have quite yet. Check out time will vary depending on the lending library.

If you are a distance learner, you can use the interlibrary loan service at your local public library for quicker service--because we borrow the book from another library and they mail it to us, then we mail it to you, you may not have the book long enough for your research.

Questions? Email us, call us, text us, or use the chat box on the website!

Labor Day Hours

Stock up on your books and DVDs! The library will close at 4pm on Friday, September 4, and will reopen on Monday, September 7, from 3pm-midnight, for the Labor Day holiday. Online books and databases will still be available this weekend.

Tuesday's Tip

Today marks the beginning of a new blog post series! Stop by each Tuesday find out a new tip about the library.

The first tip is about ebrary. From the library homepage, go to the ebooks and eaudiobooks link. The third link is for ebrary.

Ebrary is a collection of over 92,000 books--all at your fingertips. Look for a book in your area of study or read a book you've been curious about. Books can be read online in the browser or the ebrary reader. Register for a free account to save your books on your bookshelf, save your spot, take notes and highlight important passages! All for free. Don't worry about keeping the book from other patrons: ebrary lets multiple users read the same book at the same time. All your classmates can log on in class to read a passage for a class discussion.

Unfortunately, you cannot download the book to read offline. Make sure you have a good internet connection when using ebrary. If you have questions, ask a librarian!

Did you know...

...all the ways you can get help at the library?

Ask us a question in person at the library! Call us! Talk to us through the Ask a Librarian chat. Text us a question. We're here to help you get the most out of your classes.

Text us!

The library would like to announce our next reference service, Textalibrarian! Send your questions and get answers on your phone!

Here's how it works:

Send your question to 66746 and use the keyword sclib. Example: Text to 66746 and say sclib how late are you open tonight?

We'll get the question and send the answer right back as soon as we can! Text hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. Any question received after 5pm will be answered the next business day.

Worried about privacy? Textalibrarian does not tell us your phone number or identity.

Add us to your phone book for easier texting. Standard text messaging fees apply.

See http://www.sckans.edu/library/textLibrarian.htm for more details.

A New Year

Summer classes are winding down and fall classes will begin this week! The library is ready and waiting for you to stop by. Check out books on nearly every subject, get a DVD for a study break, study and drink some coffee, print out your final draft and get an A!

It's dry inside the library

Come in out of the rain and read one of our new books! The coffee bar has returned for the school year.

Resource sharing

The library is all about sharing of resources. Our theology database invites you to share with us! If you find a Bible study, devotional, or just something cool, share it with your classmates at http://swctheology.pbworks.com/.

New!

Deets Library just got a new shipment of DVDs! Stop by and grab a new release before it's gone!

It's going to be hot this weekend! Are you ready for it? Stock up on DVDs to stay cool inside.

Do you remember last semester?

If summer vacation has taken its toll on your brain and half of what you learned in class last spring has slipped your mind, come into the library and read up before classes start. We've got current issues of magazines and new books. If you can't find what you need, it's not too late for interlibrary loan!

New ebooks!

Does your back ache from carrying around all your research materials? Are your arms sore from hauling a pile of books from your dorm to the classroom?

The library is pleased to announce the ebrary is waiting for you at their website! You'll find tutorials in ebrary to make searching easier. Browse for academic subjects and get a head start on that research paper--or add finishing touches the night before it's due.

Deets Library is on Facebook!

Ever want to tell the (Facebook) world just how much you love SC's library? Become a fan!

SC Deets Library on Facebook

Keep your brain awake!

Keep your mind active this summer with books about nearly every subject! Visit the library and find what you're interested in, or ask for it through ILL.

New materials

The library has gotten a shipment of new DVDs and books! Stop by to be the first to check these out.

More databases!

The library has two more databases for you! We now have access to Education Research Complete and America: History & Life. See what information is available to you.

Hours

Now until Monday, August 24, the library will be open from 7:30am to 7:00pm, Monday through Thursday. We're open from 8:00am to 4:00pm on Friday and still closed on the weekends. See you soon!

New databases

We've got new databases for you! Go to the library database page to check out ProQuest Religion, ProQuest Science Journals, and ProQuest Biology Journals.

SC also has its own theology database and needs your help! Check out the SWCtheology database. If you have any resources to add, post them or email us and we'll post them.

This week's hours

In honor of our country's birthday, the library will close at 4pm on Thursday, July 2, and will be closed on Friday, July 3. Stop by early to pick up some music for your 4th of July party!

Opportunities!

If you'd like to volunteer at the library this summer, we would love to have you! Work on community service or just pass the time and help the library. Stop by to talk to us or call us at campus extension x6225.

New hours

During the weeks of June 22 and June 29, the library will be open 8am to 5pm. Take advantage of the quiet campus to get research done!

Summer daze

Are you bored this summer? Stop by Deets Library and check out some DVDs or books! We're open 8am to 7pm just for you.

UChannel - Access to a world of ideas

UChannel (linked to on the library's homepage) is a collection of academic lectures, open discussions, and presentations from global scholars. Topics focus on public or international affairs.

Book Drive to Fund Global Literacy

SC Library has partnered with Better World Books to raise funds for global literacy programs. Simply donate used textbooks or course books in an orange and green collection box found in the library, outside the campus bookstore, or at the East Wichita professional studies campus.

Return Library Items and Pay Fines

Students and graduate students return all library items (books, DVDs, CDs) by May 6. Also please pay your library fines before you leave for the summer.

EcoSearch.org - Save the Environment while You Search

EcoSearch.org uses Google searching and donates proceeds to other non-profit organizations dedicated to save the environment such as the Sierra Club, Rainforest Alliance, and Healthy Child, Healthy World.

YouTube - Did You Know?

Did You Know? reveals the progression of information with some amazing statistics: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL9Wu2kWwSY. For example, did you know that the total number of text messages sent everyday exceeds the total population of the planet? Find out more by watching the 5 minute clip.

New Databases

Try one of the library's new databases.

• Agriculture Collection
• Business Economics and Theory
• ChiltonLibrary.com
• Communications and Mass Media Collection
• Culinary Arts Collection
• Criminal Justice Collection
• Educator's Reference Complete
• Environmental Studies and Policy Collection
• Fine Arts and Music Collection
• Gardening, Landscape and Horticulture Collection
• Home Improvement Collection
• Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Collection
• Psychology Collection

New Print Periodicals

Browse the new periodicals at the library.

• American Scientist
• American Theatre
• Ebony
• ESPN the Magazine
• Mailbox - Preschool Edition
• Sunday Edition of the New York Times
• Science News
• Taste of Home
• Wired

Change in Library Staff

Alex Thomas, our online services expert, will no longer be available to answer questions after this Friday, Feb. 27.

Please use the following to contact the library: phone 620.229.6225 or 866.734.1275 or email the library using the "Tech Support Help" hypertext found on the library's homepage.

The library wishes Alex the best of luck and thanks him for everything he has done.

Google Book Settlement

What does the Google book settlement mean for consumers and authors? Check out the two articles to read about the settlement.

Search Box Allows Instant Access to Online Resources

The new search box on the library's homepage allows you to search databases for articles, books, e-books, etc. instantly. Simply enter your terms and then search multiple databases at once to find sources. Contact the library if you have questions.