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NEW MLA UPDATE 2009

The Modern Language Association has introduced the new seventh edition of its MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers.

The Drimmer Library's new MLA 2009 Guideline resources have been updated, and are available online at the library website: http://sunywcc.edu/library under the tab CITATION.

The guidelines are also available in the Library at our Reference and Circulation desks.

Five Easy Steps to Embed a Librarian

...must be done each semester...

1. Add a librarian to your course as a TA: Blackboard userid: sches.

(Go to "Teach"> "Grade Book"> "Enroll Members" Type userid > "Enroll')

2. Create a discussion forum limited to library questions.

3. Add a Library link to your course: www.sunywcc.edu/library

4. Inform the librarian of special requirements, if any.

5. Introduce the librarian to students. (librarian can provide introduction)

YOUR Embedded Librarian will take it from there!!

Thank You!

WELCOME to FALL '09 SEMESTER

Welcome to the Fall 2009 Semester at Westchester Community College!! As you begin or continue your college experience, come by the Harold L. Drimmer Library for your information needs!

If you are new or unfamaliar with the library, be sure to check out our website http://sunywcc.edu/library.

We look forward to working with you!!

DO YOU TWEET??

Most Faculty Don't Use Twitter, Study Reveals
But about 5.1 percent use the microblogging service as part of instruction

By David Nagel in Campus Technology
08/26/09

Despite the seemingly relentless barrage of hype surrounding Twitter, most faculty in higher education institutions are not using the microblogging service at all. In fact, according to a new study from Faculty Focus, most have never even tried it.

To continue reading this story, go to http://campustechnology.com/articles/2009/08/26/most-faculty-dont-use-twitter-study-reveals.aspx

NEW PAPERBACKS - SUMMER READING

For True Blood Lovers –Sookie Stackhouse books!
Harris, Charlaine--- A Bone to Pick
---Definitely Dead
---From Dead to Worse

Women’s Murder Club Titles
Patterson, James---1st to Die
---3rd Degree
---4th of July
---6th Target
---7th Heaven

Romance
Balogh, Mary---First Comes Marriage
Miller, Linda Lael---Montana Creeds: Tyler
Roberts, Nora---Charmed & Enchanted
---Tribute

Sparks, Nicholas---The Choice
Steel, Danielle--- Amazing Grace
Honor Thyself

Mystery and Adventure
Barr, Nevada---Winter Study
Child, Lee---Nothing to Lose
Clark, Mary Higgins---Where Are You Now?
Cussler, Clive---The Chase
Deveraux, David---Hunter’s Moon
Malliet, G. M.---Death and the Lit Chick: A St. Just Mystery
Martini, Steve---Shadow of Power
Recacoechea, Juan de---Andean Experience

More New Paperback Titles
Behrandt, Greg & Liz Tuccillo---He’s Just Not That Into You
Benioff, David---City of Thieves
Gladwell, Malcolm---Blink!
Zinczenko, David---Eat This Not That!

WIKIPEDIA AGAIN!!!

Have you seen this article about a 22 year old Irish student who decided to test journalists' research skills by posting a phony quote in Wikipedia?

The quote ended up in countless blogs, although Wikipedia's quick response had it removed from the site repeatedly because it was not reference!!

Read the article at: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30699302

Leave a comment and let us know what you think!!!