Another semester and new challenges have begun.
COS Library has several new databases.
Check them out and don't forget to Ask a Librarian whenever you have questions and need help.
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Friday, February 3, 2012
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Ed Kotoian's Hanford students
Ed asked me to do another presentation for his HDEV 120 class and I am looking forward to using distance education system from Visalia campus and meet his students. It will be nice to try the new Hanford Library webpage.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Paying tribute to the passing of Steve Jobs
Me, too, feel like sharing the famous commencement speech Steve Jobs gave at Stanford University in 2005 where he "shares his thoughts on the value of education, the importance of passion and curiosity, serendipitous encounters with typography, and the lessons of living with cancer." It might as well be titled:
“Stay hungry. Stay foolish.”
“Stay hungry. Stay foolish.”
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
New semester!
Welcome back!
New challenges are ahead of us ready to be conquered.
NetLibrary has changed into EBSCO eBooks. Create your free user account by clicking on Sign in tab (top right) and then on Create a New Account while on campus (Visalia or Hanford) and check them out!
New challenges are ahead of us ready to be conquered.
NetLibrary has changed into EBSCO eBooks. Create your free user account by clicking on Sign in tab (top right) and then on Create a New Account while on campus (Visalia or Hanford) and check them out!
Monday, February 7, 2011
Long overdue
I have promised Sue Gillison that I will post here her students' comments about the presentation on COS Library resources from last semester. Sorry, Sue!
First, what they have learned:
"I've learned
....that the library has a lot of resources besides books and magazines and that there are tutors that can help students with their subjects... how to use eBooks...where I can access info on different links on the library website such as Credo, Gale and citing books from the available resources. I have also been able to finally access my email account and Blackboard info...I have gone through the online "tutorial" with another class a while back, but had forgotten how much info is available. Will definitely put it to use. Thank you!...different services that are offered, tutoring, citation help and researching...how to get around our own personalized page for Sue's class...that there are eBooks available through NetLibrary - very helpful!...all the great resources: Proquest, Gale, etc...thank you, this is very informative and plan on using these neat tools to complete my research paper...there are many different links and websites to help me with my physiology paper...it's easier to navigate than I thought...there are many resources available to me...info for research made easier for students. I never knew that class guidelines had professor & class with shortcuts to links...how to use Credo Reference and how to email information with MLA citation...different resources for research paper...how to use NetLibrary...how to navigate through the links and how to utilize it for my research paper...the vast amount of information - it's great...how to use library page and how to use different links...COS library resources can be cited directly from the page in the format of my choosing & can be emailed! So useful!...we have free access to a variety of eBooks. This will definitely come in handy when doing papers for any class at COS...how to access the library, log into eBooks...great tools...there are many resources I was unaware of that will be so helpful...COS Library has a Writing Center which I am definitely going to take advantage of...COS Library has a lot of services available...the variety of sources to look information from...about quiet study area on the second floor. I never knew that place existed...how to use library in a better way."
And now, some of the "muddy points" and questions:
Q: How to set up a group or single tutoring? Will there be any tutor at nigh or on the weekend?
A: Tutorial Center hours are Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. to noon. Some tutoring is walk-in, for some you need to make an appointment.
One students was confused about life. Me, too.
Q: How to get to some sites.
A: Ask a Librarian. Name of the database or website will help.
Suggestion: make class guide look more interesting and inviting to use.
A: Thank you. I will try.
"Too much info to keep hold up but everything pretty easy to access...I am not confused about anything. Everything was clear and understandable. Thank you for your time!...Actually, Milena answered all my questions by offering this orientation of the library resources. Very helpful and lots of information."
One student was confused about overall content of program, but I am not sure what that means.
Wikipedia can't be that bad :-)
A: Not bad, just wicked :-)
"I am not really confused but I just need to mess around on the site more to navigate it comfortably...I am quite confident about resources available to me as well as who to find when I am in need for help or have a question...I will just have to navigate through. There was so much gone over that it was overwhelming."
Done!
First, what they have learned:
"I've learned
....that the library has a lot of resources besides books and magazines and that there are tutors that can help students with their subjects... how to use eBooks...where I can access info on different links on the library website such as Credo, Gale and citing books from the available resources. I have also been able to finally access my email account and Blackboard info...I have gone through the online "tutorial" with another class a while back, but had forgotten how much info is available. Will definitely put it to use. Thank you!...different services that are offered, tutoring, citation help and researching...how to get around our own personalized page for Sue's class...that there are eBooks available through NetLibrary - very helpful!...all the great resources: Proquest, Gale, etc...thank you, this is very informative and plan on using these neat tools to complete my research paper...there are many different links and websites to help me with my physiology paper...it's easier to navigate than I thought...there are many resources available to me...info for research made easier for students. I never knew that class guidelines had professor & class with shortcuts to links...how to use Credo Reference and how to email information with MLA citation...different resources for research paper...how to use NetLibrary...how to navigate through the links and how to utilize it for my research paper...the vast amount of information - it's great...how to use library page and how to use different links...COS library resources can be cited directly from the page in the format of my choosing & can be emailed! So useful!...we have free access to a variety of eBooks. This will definitely come in handy when doing papers for any class at COS...how to access the library, log into eBooks...great tools...there are many resources I was unaware of that will be so helpful...COS Library has a Writing Center which I am definitely going to take advantage of...COS Library has a lot of services available...the variety of sources to look information from...about quiet study area on the second floor. I never knew that place existed...how to use library in a better way."
And now, some of the "muddy points" and questions:
Q: How to set up a group or single tutoring? Will there be any tutor at nigh or on the weekend?
A: Tutorial Center hours are Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. to noon. Some tutoring is walk-in, for some you need to make an appointment.
One students was confused about life. Me, too.
Q: How to get to some sites.
A: Ask a Librarian. Name of the database or website will help.
Suggestion: make class guide look more interesting and inviting to use.
A: Thank you. I will try.
"Too much info to keep hold up but everything pretty easy to access...I am not confused about anything. Everything was clear and understandable. Thank you for your time!...Actually, Milena answered all my questions by offering this orientation of the library resources. Very helpful and lots of information."
One student was confused about overall content of program, but I am not sure what that means.
Wikipedia can't be that bad :-)
A: Not bad, just wicked :-)
"I am not really confused but I just need to mess around on the site more to navigate it comfortably...I am quite confident about resources available to me as well as who to find when I am in need for help or have a question...I will just have to navigate through. There was so much gone over that it was overwhelming."
Done!
Hanford students' responses...
... to last Wednesday's presentation were good. Thank you, Maggie, for forwarding them!
One student mentioned that: "as far as a research paper is concerned we are set up very nicely for success."
I hope that we can make more students feel this way.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Distance learning for Hanford students
Margaret Webley and I are really excited about working together this evening in two COS campuses. Maggie and her English 1 students will be in Hanford, in one of the distance learning classrooms, and I will be in Visalia.
It is good to know that Patrick will be with Maggie to make sure technology behaves.
Who knows? I might get used to presenting in an empty classroom with 3 projectors.
Looking forward to hearing/reading students' comments...
It is good to know that Patrick will be with Maggie to make sure technology behaves.
Who knows? I might get used to presenting in an empty classroom with 3 projectors.
Looking forward to hearing/reading students' comments...
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Some blogger...Well, I'm back. No, I won't mention how hectic this semester has been so far. I've just calculated that in the 9 weeks of Fall 2010 semester I've spent 45 hours in the classroom working with 16 instructors on different projects, research papers or just giving library orientation on COS Library resources that they can use. Not bad for a non-teaching faculty. BTW, I had 5 weeks of my 1 unit online class (Library 101 - College Research Strategies) and am getting ready for another short term F2F class.
This week, I'll try to get my mind ready for the Internet Librarian conference in Monterey, CA. Never tired of learning more...
This week, I'll try to get my mind ready for the Internet Librarian conference in Monterey, CA. Never tired of learning more...
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Nice to be with Vanessa Buldo's class again
Well...at least the temperature was right. Thank you, Joe, for fixing that thermostat!
Vision, however, did not work...again. I guess we need some bad and some good things for balance.
Anyway, we learned today a lot about COS Library's Academic Electronic Databases. Not all of them, of course. We had some time with Credo Reference, Gale Virtual Reference Library, Expanded Academic ASAP and SIRS (Social Issue Research Series).
Some students mentioned that they "do not understand the meaning", so, my guess is that a Glossary of library terms may help. This one is from Andersen Library, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater.
For some students that wrote down that they are still confused about finding things and how each database works, I would suggest to either spend some time using them and researching or ask a librarian for help.
One student wrote that it is confusing how to go in the database. Try to find Academic Electronic Databases link from the main COS Library webpage.
If students are on the COS campus they can get into databases and start searching. If they are outside of the campus, they need to use the handout with login information that was given at the class.
Let me know if you have other questions or comments.
Vision, however, did not work...again. I guess we need some bad and some good things for balance.
Anyway, we learned today a lot about COS Library's Academic Electronic Databases. Not all of them, of course. We had some time with Credo Reference, Gale Virtual Reference Library, Expanded Academic ASAP and SIRS (Social Issue Research Series).
Some students mentioned that they "do not understand the meaning", so, my guess is that a Glossary of library terms may help. This one is from Andersen Library, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater.
For some students that wrote down that they are still confused about finding things and how each database works, I would suggest to either spend some time using them and researching or ask a librarian for help.
One student wrote that it is confusing how to go in the database. Try to find Academic Electronic Databases link from the main COS Library webpage.
If students are on the COS campus they can get into databases and start searching. If they are outside of the campus, they need to use the handout with login information that was given at the class.
Let me know if you have other questions or comments.
Reading my online students' comments in Blackboard...
I wish I could have counted how many times I've read and heard this one : "I did not realize that the library had so much to offer".
Well, it is not late to learn now, but I still wonder what could be done so that students, faculty and staff do realize (or maybe even expect, use and appreciate) what the library has to offer.
Just thinking out loud...
Well, it is not late to learn now, but I still wonder what could be done so that students, faculty and staff do realize (or maybe even expect, use and appreciate) what the library has to offer.
Just thinking out loud...
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Back to Hanford tomorrow!
While I am getting ready for another class with Lyndsi's students, it will be nice to write here what they have learned last Wednesday, August 25th. Yes, it was a very hot day, about 108F!
So, here we go:
"COS Library has many good resources that help individuals to get information for themselves. Also for research papers...library is a great help. You can easily research anything because a library has everything...Assignment Research Calculator will help me when I'm doing a research paper...I learned that I could get in contact with a librarian and how to be more organized using the Assignment Research Calculator...It looks very helpful. I did not know that link would be so nice and easy to use...It has very useful information and it is easier for us students to access...I learned that a librarian is a lot more helpful and knowledgeable to give you the right resources...Librarians can help me find more than just resources in books...Going to time management link I can plan how to write my essay and when to do certain parts...There are many ways to research a topic: catalogs, collections & computer resources. Even a librarian can go way beyond those resources...I learned that in COS Library they can help you with some of your work like writing a research paper and you can also ask a librarian question by sending an email...I can look for research information for most papers I will do in college...You can find any information about any subject for writing a paper...I learned what a Blog was...I have learned about a new website that will help me a lot on how to write a paper or if I have a question I can ask a librarian...I learned how to access the websites & get the help I need."
So, here we go:
"COS Library has many good resources that help individuals to get information for themselves. Also for research papers...library is a great help. You can easily research anything because a library has everything...Assignment Research Calculator will help me when I'm doing a research paper...I learned that I could get in contact with a librarian and how to be more organized using the Assignment Research Calculator...It looks very helpful. I did not know that link would be so nice and easy to use...It has very useful information and it is easier for us students to access...I learned that a librarian is a lot more helpful and knowledgeable to give you the right resources...Librarians can help me find more than just resources in books...Going to time management link I can plan how to write my essay and when to do certain parts...There are many ways to research a topic: catalogs, collections & computer resources. Even a librarian can go way beyond those resources...I learned that in COS Library they can help you with some of your work like writing a research paper and you can also ask a librarian question by sending an email...I can look for research information for most papers I will do in college...You can find any information about any subject for writing a paper...I learned what a Blog was...I have learned about a new website that will help me a lot on how to write a paper or if I have a question I can ask a librarian...I learned how to access the websites & get the help I need."
Monday, August 30, 2010
What Vanessa's studens said they've learned:
"I learned there is many different ways to study here. You can get any kind of help with any class...Where the Writing Center really is and there's a list of collections of books...I don't have to be nervous to ask a librarian for help...There is a lot of people that can help me out in the library...There is a lot of help out here and I never knew...I learned where to go when I need help. Also, to have quiet study groups...They have study rooms for groups & magazine lounge area...I learned that we could access the library at home or where I could access Internet...No matter what you do or whatever class you have there is always help inside the library at COS...They will help me with any subject and find book and study in a quiet environment as well...Don't be afraid to ask questions and where to find everything in the library because of the map...Now I know here everything in the library is and where I can get help with homework, how to research for info or who to ask...I learned that libraries give you access to resources that go beyond the pages of books or web site. It's a helpful place for studying...There are resources for all your needs and there is tutoring...How to find information about classes or research paper...That we have our class books reserved sometimes"
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Counseling 110
Yesterday, Vanessa Buldo and her FYE students came to the COS Library for their first session of the library component for COUN 110 class. There were some interesting comments and questions that I plan on posting here, probably tomorrow. OK, I promise...
And today, I am going to meet Lyndsi Litten's COUN 110 students in Hanford!
And today, I am going to meet Lyndsi Litten's COUN 110 students in Hanford!
Human Physiology class library orientation
I had a real pleasure to work with Sue Gillison and her Human Physiology (Biology 31) class Monday evening (August 23rd). They will be researching prescription and over-the-counter medications and their interactions with human physiological system.
I will be posting and answering students questions right here on this blog. Stay tuned!
I will be posting and answering students questions right here on this blog. Stay tuned!
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Welcome to COS Library blog!
I would like to try using this handy tool to increase interactions with COS students, faculty and staff who would like to learn how to get the most out of COS Library and its resources.
The inspiration came from an article written by Harold Goss, Jr. from Samford University.
The inspiration came from an article written by Harold Goss, Jr. from Samford University.
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