Welcome to the SCC Library!

Library Missions To support the learning community of the college To stimulate the use of the library resources To help students develop information literacy skills. To further the research and scholarly needs of the college community.

Library Hours Spring 2013 Monday – Thursday 7:30 am – 7:30 pm Friday – Closed Sat, Sun - Closed

Magazine Collections Over 20 titles for browsing Back issues for past year Some of the Online magazines available through EBSCO

Just WATCH Us Now! Choose from over 600 DVDs 1200 + music CDS View in the library or check out to view at home

Loan Rules Number of check-outs: 15 items Check-out period:  21 days except for 7-day loan items Renewals:  One 7-day renewal on 21-day loan items

Over 40,000 books and 14,000 ebooks

Need a copy of your textbooks? Many textbooks are on reserve shelf. Ask for assistance at Circulation or Information Desk

Research, Write and E-mail The Library has 98 computers for student use All computers have Web access for research and email Choose from Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel

Wi-Fi Hotspots @ Library Access Internet on your Laptops, smart phones or iphones The Library has 20 Laptops and two MacBooks for students to use in the Library

Student Innovation Zone PCs and Apples with dual-core processors Cinema display monitors Photos, videos and web editing software Scanners Color printing

Need to make copies? The copiers are located on the first floor and second floor.

FAX Services Fax services are available for a fee Ask for assistance at Circulation Desk

Self-Check A self-check machine is available on the lst floor

Looking for a place to meet? The Library has 13 Group Study Rooms Selected rooms are equipped with TV/DVD/Video players All rooms are available on a first come, first serve basis

A quiet place to study Set cell phone to ring in SILENT or VIBRATE mode while in the Library

Beverages in re-closable spill-proof containers are permitted in the library Travel mugs Screw top water bottles Screw top soda bottles Sports bottles with built-in straws or pull-top plastic spouts

Go Ahead ASK! Librarians are available at the Information Desk to assist you Online chat reference is also available

Library Workshops & Classes Free workshops available for learning to use library resources Citation workshops available for citing resources

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Access databases from Home Click the connect from home button On the library home page Type in WebAdvisor ID/password Select databases from the list

Become a Friend! Join the Friends of the Library Enjoy unique privileges and attend special events Several membership levels are available Membership maybe tax deductible

Visit Us Online @ http://www.sccollege.edu/library

ScieScience Help is Available Take part in a study group Take advantage of the designated Q & A time Complete a Directed Learning Activity—an activity designed to help with comprehension To learn more, ask your science instructor about what the STAR Center can do for you. Funded by an HSI -Title V grant

STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING , MATHEMATICS) Is a STEM major right for you? Career services is ready to help you find out if a STEM major is right for you. In the process you will learn more about yourself, discover what your personality, interest, skills & values are and how they can lead to an exciting major & career!   Location D-106 Phone number: 714-628-4805 sccollege.edu/sudentservices/careerservices  

Applying for Scholarships Over 70 scholarships Over $125,000 Scholarship Office A-206A 714-628-4793 The deadline to apply is March lst, 2013

Student Leadership Institute Acquire the BUILDING BLOCKS of effective leadership Monday and Tuesday series starting March Series A Monday, 12:00-2:00pm Tuesday, 12:00-2:00pm 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 Series B Tuesday, 12:00-2:00pm 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30 TO SIGN UP - visit the Office of Student Life and Leadership in A-206 or call us at (714) 628-4912. scc_studentlife@sccollege.edu

Celebrate Women’s History Month Phenomenal Women! Nominate any Female Student, Advisor, Professor or Staff on SCC’s Campus. “ Once nominees are verified they will be contacted to complete the nomination process. A display of the nominees will be present at the Women’s History Celebration on March 20th from 9:00am-11:00am in Strenger Plaza

Open Mic Night

Ping Pong Tournament & Fundraiser Wednesday, March 21, 4:00 PM In the Gym Win one of two $100 gift cards To enter: $20 per team