Friday, December 05, 2008

READ ALOUD FOR HUMAN RIGHTS


To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

READ ALOUD in the LIBRARY
December 10, 2008
11:00am - 1:00pm


ALL ARE WELCOME TO COME AND LISTEN!!

IF YOU WISH TO READ, SIGN UP IN THE lIBRARY

Refreshments will be available

Thursday, November 20, 2008

WHAT DO YOU THINK? LET US KNOW!



DO YOU THINK A STUDENT USING A COMPUTER IN THE LIBRARY FOR FACEBOOK, MYSPACE, ETC., SHOULD BE ASKED TO GIVE THEIR COMPUTER TO A STUDENT DOING HOMEWORK OR RESEARCH?
Let us know!!
Leave a comment by clicking on COMMENT below












Friday, November 14, 2008

YEAR OF DIVERSITY SURVEY



Please take a moment to complete the YEAR OF DIVERSITY STUDENT SURVEY, conducted by the Affirmatiave Action Advisory Committee.

Click on the link below to take the survey:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=1z_2fLxW1FGtIrMLp_2fZh_2f1DA_3d_3d

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

How TO PLACE A BOOK ON HOLD

Holds may be placed for materials that are either CHECKED OUT OR ON THE SHELF.

  • Go to the library home page -- http://www.sunywcc.edu/library
  • Click on SEARCH WCC Catalog, then click on User Information.
  • For User ID/Barcode enter Barcode on ID card or your Social Security number, for Verification enter last name, Log On.
  • Basic Search: Title or Author, Go.
  • Click on Title. Availability - All Items.
  • Click on Request. You will see the hold request. Press Go.
  • Under due date you should see the word Requested If not, call the library at 914 606-6965.
  • If the hold request is for a book that is on the shelf, you will be notified to pick it up within 24 hours, or the book will be reshelved.

Wednesday, November 05, 2008

NEW BOOKS--ELECTIONS

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






Tuesday, September 16, 2008

WELCOME STUDENTS AND FACULTY

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.









Wednesday, September 03, 2008

FALL 2008 SEMESTER HOURS

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Sept. 2nd - Dec. 21st
Monday - Thursday - 8:00am - 9:30pm
Friday - 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday - 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Thanksgiving Break
CLOSED - Nov. 27th and Nov. 28th

Holiday Break
CLOSED - Dec. 25th - Jan. 1st

Semester Break Hours
Dec. 22nd - Jan. 18th
Monday - Friday ---8:00am - 5:00pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday