Holds may be placed for materials that are either CHECKED OUT OR ON THE SHELF.
Liked the election? Want to read up on how it happened?
CHECK OUT THESE NEW BOOKS IN THE LIBRARY
Anything for a Vote: Dirty Tricks, Cheap Shots and October Surprises... E176.1.C866 200
How to Rig an Election: Confessions of a Republican Operative JK1994 .R39 2008
Get out the Vote: How to Increase Voter Turnout (2nd edition) - JK2281.G74 2008
Conventional Wisdom and American Elections: Exploding Myths, Exploring Misconceptions - JK1976 .B34 2008
The Politics of Values: Game Political Strategists Play - BR517 .F577 2008
Memo to the President Elect: How We Can Restore America's Reputation and Leadership - Madeleine Albright - JZ1480 .A955 2008
When did Jesus Become Republican?: Rescuing Our Country and Our Values from the Right - Ellingsen - BR516 .E44 2007
Gaming the Vote: Why Elections Aren't Fair (and what we can do about it) Poundstone - JK1976 .P68 2008
To all of our new students and faculty, welcome to the Fall 2008 semester at Westchester Community College. To those returning, welcome back.
The HAROLD L. DRIMMER LIBRARY wants to let you know what's new this semester in the library.
We encourage you to stop by and see for yourself all that we have to offer!!!
NEW SERVICES
New LIBRARY CAFÉ opens – Come to the new library café, located in the library student lounge for coffee and other goodies. Service is available Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays from 9:00am – 12:30pm.
New LIBRARY KIOSKS on campus – “Ask Us Anything “ kiosks located in the Science building, Student Center, Administration and Library allow faculty and students to get help on any topic from these locations. More locations to be added.
New LIBRARY PHONE SYSTEM – The new Library voicemail system is up and running. Dial x6965 and press 1 for hours, press 2 for the circulation desk and press 3 for the reference desk.
New FACULTY REMOTE ACCESS TO LIBRARY RESOURCES – From the Library homepage, click on the For Faculty tab for instructions.
ONGOING SERVICES /RESOURCES
Enhanced LIBRARY WEBSITE – Our website has been reorganized, featuring easier access for faculty and students. Make sure your click on FOR FACULTY from our homepage.
LIBRARY LIAISON PROGRAM– This program continues to be a success, linking library subject specialists to their respective curriculums, establishing ongoing relationships between the librarians and faculty.
LIBRARY BLOG – Find out what’s going on in the Drimmer Library. Check here for announcements, new resources, and more. Log on and leave a comment.
USER EDUCATION AT EXTENSION SITES– Librarians are available for user education instruction at ALL extension sites, including evening and week-end classes.
VIRTUAL SERVICES–The Library has increased its virtual presence through programs such as Instant Message a Librarian, Ask Us Anything and our Embedded Librarian program.
TEXTBOOKS ON RESERVE– This collection, which provides textbooks, media and other materials to students for library use, continues to grow.
THANKS TO ALL FACULTY WHO COMPLETED THE LIBRARY SURVEY, "DANGEROUS LIAISONS" !!
Answers to your most frequently asked questions appear below:
Adjuncts DO have off campus access to library databases. Go to your Department chair with these directions:
Library research instruction classes are available at Extensions. Contact Beth Seelick (606-8529 or beth.seelick@sunywcc.edu)
For library services at any Extension go to the library home page for access to the books catalog and databases, or ask a reference question through Ask us anything, or IM a Librarian or by telephone at 914-606-6960.
To arrange more reference help in the Law collection, contact Jodie Hopkins (606-6177 or Jodie.hopkins@sunywcc.edu.)
Who is my Liaison? –Go to the NEW Library home page, click on FOR FACULTY, then CONTACT YOUR LIBRARY LIAISON.
The Library is pleased to offer THE MLA INTERNATIONAL BIBLIOGRAPHY database.
Chick Lit
Barrett, Jo This Is How It Happened
McKeldan, Shannon Venus Envy
Norton. Sheila Would I Lie to You?
Norman, Cheryl Restore My Heart
Phillips, Carly Hot Item
Thompson, Vicki Lewis Over Hexed
Romantic Suspense
Cresswell, Jasmine Missing
Lowell, Elizabeth Whirlpool
Novels
Ghose, Sagarika Blind Faith
Miller, Karen E. Quinones Passin’
Raybourn, Deanna Silent In the Sanctuary
Siegal, Nina A Little Trouble with the Facts
Williams, Austin Crimson Orgy
Paranormal Romance
Frank, Jacquelyn Jacob
Rardin, Jennifer Once Bitten, Twice Shy
Singh, Nalini Slave to Sensation
Mystery
Burley, W.J. Wycliffe and the House of Fear
Collins, Brandilyn Crimson Eve
Harris, Charlaine A Bone to Pick
Wells, Melanie The Soul Hunter
When the Day of Evil Comes
Science Fiction
Knight, E. E. Dragon Champion
Kenyon, Kay Bright of the Sky
Horror
Koontz, Dean Brother Odd
Anthologies
Obejas, Achy Havana Noir
Vandermeer, Ann & Jeff, eds. The New Weird
For Faculty: Plagiarism Workshop
For Students: in the Writing Tutorial
