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Did you know that Speed Library produces online guides
to assist you with coursework, research, and writing?
to assist you with coursework, research, and writing?
They're called LibGuides, and we have one for every subject on campus,
including core classes as well as graduate programs.
including core classes as well as graduate programs.
With only two weeks remaining in the summer semester, final projects, exams, and research papers will soon be due. LibGuides provide you a one-stop shop for your information needs. Whether you need to find a book, subject-specific databases, or need a reminder on how to properly cite your sources:
Watch the following brief video for additional information on how you can locate a specific LibGuide on the library's website or the kind of information you can expect to find in a LibGuide.
The summer semester at Mississippi College is well underway, and
the deadlines for class projects and papers will soon be here.
Do you know where to find the scholarly sources you need?
the deadlines for class projects and papers will soon be here.
Do you know where to find the scholarly sources you need?
Well, we hope you are not relying on Google. Although it is certainly a powerful and free search engine, Google presents problems when it comes to finding authoritative and accurate information both efficiently and effectively.
For example, did you know that
Google:
Google:
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There are additional issues that will complicate your research if you rely on Google for your information needs. Watch the following brief video to learn more about the problems with using Google for research and the solutions provided by your university's library.
Did you find this video helpful?
If so, we have more library instruction videos created by your reference team at Speed Library. They can be accessed from the library's website or the Library's YouTube channel, or simply click on one of the pictures in the following slideshow which will take you directly to the video!
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Located on Speed Library's main floor, the Learning Resource Center (LRC) provides a variety of multi-modal materials to meet the diverse needs of MC students, faculty, and organizations in support of the university's academic programs.
The Collection
The LRCs vast collections of CDs, records, musical scores, and videos are stored on wall-to-wall shelves. One of the most diverse areas in the library, almost every area of study offered at MC is reflected in these collections.
Videos
CDs and Records
Curriculum Materials
Reserves
The LRCs reserve section is a collection of items professors select
for their students to utilize outside of class.
for their students to utilize outside of class.
Reserves include:
It's important to note, however, that reserves often have shorter check-out periods and may be limited to library use only to ensure that the greatest number of students have access to these items.
The LRC Studio
A less-known element of the Learning Resources Center, the LRC Studio is stocked with a collection of twenty handheld cameras and tripods that are available to all MC students. To use the equipment simply complete a Camera Request Form.
Ryan Capell, supervisor and manager of the LRC Studio, recommends that students looking for a creative way to complete a project check out a camera and put together a short video. Cameras are provided on a first-come, first-served basis, so reservations are best made in advance. The LRC also has a number of projectors and projector screens that are frequently used for groups on campus, and can be reserved by filling out the Equipment Request Form.
Ryan Capell, supervisor and manager of the LRC Studio, recommends that students looking for a creative way to complete a project check out a camera and put together a short video. Cameras are provided on a first-come, first-served basis, so reservations are best made in advance. The LRC also has a number of projectors and projector screens that are frequently used for groups on campus, and can be reserved by filling out the Equipment Request Form.
While the studio provides access to filming and viewing equipment, Capell states that the work that happens there goes beyond “just checking out cameras.”
“We're essentially a production operation for faculty, meaning that we help them facilitate content for their classes. We record lectures, not just back in the studio but all over campus. We also have campus organizations that work in the studio. We have a deal with athletics where they come about once a week and they do interviews with their coaches and players, and we set up the studio space for them.” |
MCTV
Mr. Capell also mentioned MCTV, a biweekly Campus news program created entirely by students using equipment provided by the LRC studio.
“We have students that do the studio production, and people that are correspondents. Basically we ask that if you go to an event, turn your phone sideways and capture the event and we can do a story about pretty much anything that happens on campus. You can get class credit for it, but even if you just wanted to come and be a part of it, or you just had one story to tell, we can do that too.” | |
What Students Say
We asked a few students why they chose to study in the LRC, and here's what they had to say: |
“I enjoy studying in the LRC because it provides the perfect, quiet environment which allows me to better focus on my work.” - Laura Davis, MC student | "The LRC offers good tables I can spread out on, and offers a way to study with friends or peers without being confined to a study room.” – Devon Ashley, MC student |
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So You Don't Miss Out On These Great Resources!
So You Don't Miss Out On These Great Resources!
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Do you know how to find
a database relevant for your class assignments?
The end of the semester is quickly approaching,
and final papers and research projects will soon be due.
and final papers and research projects will soon be due.
This blog post is dedicated to helping you navigate the library's online databases. Speed library provides access to 50 databases for finding a variety of source material, such as: articles, books, bibliographies, pictures, conference proceedings, videos, citations, and more.
You can visit the library's website to search through our list of databases, which provides a tool for you to limit the list of databases by subject. However, if you'd rather not search through a long list, then check out one of our slideshows, located below, showcasing the library's databases by a specific discipline.
Click on one of the following pictures or its corresponding link
to view a slideshow of subject specific databases, including:
to view a slideshow of subject specific databases, including:
school of Business
View this slideshow to find a database for any of the following classes: Accounting, Business Administration, Business Core, Economics, Finance, Marketing, or MIS |
school of Christian Studies & the Arts
View this slideshow to find a database with any of the following departments: Communication & Mass Media, Christian Studies & Philosophy, Art, or Music |
school of education
View this slideshow to find a database for any of the following departments: Kinesiology, Psychology & Counseling, or Teacher Education & Leadership |
school of Humanities & Social Sciences
View this slideshow to find a database for any of the following departments: English, History & Political Science, Modern languages, or Sociology & Social Work |
school of Law
Find a database related to law by viewing this slideshow: |
school of nursing
Find a database related to nursing by viewing this slideshow: |
school of science & math
View this slideshow to find a database related to one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Engineering, Computer Science, & Physics, Mathematics, or Physician Assistant Studies |
Best of luck on your final projects!
And Remember, You can always Ask a Librarian
if you need additional assistance.
And Remember, You can always Ask a Librarian
if you need additional assistance.
Then be sure to participate in
Leland Speed Library's first annual
Edible Book Festival!
Prizes Will Be Awarded!
Leland Speed Library's first annual
Edible Book Festival!
Prizes Will Be Awarded!
What is an Edible Book Festival?
The Edible Book Festival is an international event that celebrates the ingestion of culture and the birthday of the French gastronome, Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin. The festival is held around April 1st each year and offers participants a unique opportunity to share their wit, favorite book, and baking skills.
How can I participate?
Anyone can participate, including: students, faculty, staff, individuals, or groups.
To participate, you just create an "edible book," which can be:
To participate, you just create an "edible book," which can be:
- inspired by your favorite story, or
- a pun on a title of a book, or
- a dish shaped like a book
Need Help with Ideas?
Visit Speed Library's libguide to learn more about the history of the Edible Book Festival, the rules for the festival, and to find several helpful links to past festivals that can inspire you to create your own Edible Book!
For additional ideas, Check out the slideshow on the right, which contains pictures of example "edible books" by students at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. | |
Thanks to the U.S. Presidential Election in 2016, Fake News has emerged as a hot topic among journalists, educators, and those concerned with the health of our democracy. Your Reference Team at Speed Library, however, is here to help and show you how to decipher between:
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More and more, on both sides of the political spectrum, Americans are turning to social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Reddit for their news. According to the Pew Research Center, 62% of adults get their news from social media rather than a news site. The same study also reports that 64% of adults get their news from only one site rather than two or three. Perhaps more troubling, researchers from Stanford have found that most students can't distinguish a news article from an advertisement nor a mainstream article from a fringe source. |
To further complicate matters, the problem we face today is not as simple as distinguishing between real and fake news. For example, news can be fake (see the satirical news sites The Borowitz Report or The Onion) or it can be a real news story that's just not credible. This is where your library Reference Team can help; that is, we have the requisite tools for evaluating information. In fact, our library libguides already highlight the criteria of source evaluation with the acronym TRAAP: Timeliness, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose.
Fact-Checking Sites: | Videos on Fake News: |
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Articles on Fake News: | Check-Sheets: |
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Do you need something from the library
but don't know how to find it?
We Understand.
but don't know how to find it?
We Understand.
Research is difficult, and one can easily be overwhelmed by the amount of information available in the library's website. So, your Reference Team at Speed Library has developed an easy-to-use solution to help you identify and obtain library resources that are relevant to your needs.
Using the Virtual Librarian is incredibly easy. Just go to the library's website, library.mc.edu, and look for the link on the bottom-left of the homepage. Once there, simply follow the prompts you see on each page by clicking on appropriate hyperlinks. After answering a series of prompts, you'll find the appropriate page on the library's website necessary for locating a resource in the library. |
Perhaps the most exciting aspect of the Virtual Librarian is that anyone can use it! You need not be familiar with the library's website. In fact, that is exactly what the Virtual Librarian does; it helps you navigate the library's website. So, whether you need a book, an article, audiovisual material, something held on reserve, assistance with research, or have questions about printing: |
Let your Virtual Librarian assist you today!
Did you know that over 78,000 videos
available for streaming are only a few clicks away?
available for streaming are only a few clicks away?
Leland Speed Library's Streaming Video Collection offers you access to a collection of videos, unmatched in its breadth, covering all disciplinines and major subject areas. View these videos on demand 24/7 by navigating from the home page of the library's website. You can even personalize a playlist by creating a free user account.
What are You Into?
Chances are you can find what you need in one of our three video databases. |
Search one of our three video collections, to:
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Ask A Librarian if you have any questions about the video collections.
Attention Faculty Members:
For information on how to link or embed videos into your Moodle course site, download our How-To Guide, or contact the Distance Learning Center at 601.925.7878 for assistance.
This week's blog co-authored by:
Working the reference desk, we receive many directional questions, such as:
- Where is e-Classroom B?
- Where are the printers?
- Where is the Writing Center?
- Is there a bathroom on this floor?
This is totally fine. We are more than happy to answer these questions; but, it got us thinking. How can we help students save time by visualizing the library's spaces and enable students to find their way through the building without needing to ask for directions?
Speed library's Interactive Map covers the building's three floors and includes pictures with descriptions of the different areas, resources, and offices. To see the map's descriptions and pictures, simply hover your mouse over a location or resource (if you are on a phone, tap an area on the map). We hope this tool will help those not familiar with all the nooks and crannies in Speed Library, so you can boldly explore the library on your own by using the Interactive Map, to:
- Find an office or classroom,
- Locate a study space or study room,
- Identify the closest bathroom, or
- Discover any of the library's phsyical resources.
Reference and Instruction Librarian, Ben VanHorn authored this week's blog post, and he also developed this exciting and creative Interactive Map for library users. | Library Cartographer, Ben VanHorn |
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