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Should I set limits on my students' use of online sources?
During the last couple of years, students have been confused about what "online sources" mean. There are two types of "online sources" of which students should be aware. One is the free Internet sources that are searchable through a free search engine, such as Google or Yahoo. Students need to be more carefully evaluate the authority and reliability of the information retrieved from search engines. It is advisable to set restrictions on the use of this type of information. The other online sources are materials such as periodicals and books accessible through the library's proprietary databases such as EBSCOhost Academic Search Complete and Factiva. Material found in library databases are usually already in print, such as Time and Newsweek. Many of these online periodicals, especially scholarly journals, are not available on the free Internet. For further information on the differences between the free Internet and library databases, click here. JSRCC Library subscribes to over 200 proprietary databases, with access to millions of full-text journal articles and hundreds of e-books. Please make sure that your students understand these databases are different from the free online sources and have the same authority as the printed original sources.
How can I access library databases from off-campus?
Use your Blackboard username & password to access library databases.
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nWhen you click on any JSRCC Library database link on the library's web site, the Virginia's Community Colleges login screen will appear.
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Type your My JSRCC login, the same username and password as you use for your Blackboard. You will then be connected to the database.
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How I can recommend a purchase?
To recommend a purchase, fill out the Recommend a Purchase form. To access this form from the library's home page, use the Other Services menu under the Library Services section.
How can I request a Library Instruction Session?
To request an information literacy session, please fill out a Library Instruction Request form at http://teach.jsr.vccs.edu/library/IL/. There are separate request forms for each campus library. At least one week's notice is recommended. Please make sure you provide an alternative date. Please send us information about the assignment or a copy of the assignment so that we can provide a more effective instruction session. We will confirm the instruction through email within two working days upon receiving your request. Students can also register for the open session workshop, Research the Smart Way. Several open session workshops at each campus are offered every semester.Do I need to contact the the reference librarian if I want to bring my class to the library for research? Yes, we highly recommend that you contact the reference librarian in advance and provide the class assignment. This will give the librarians an opportunity to be better prepared to assist your students.
Can I get assistance from the librarians in preparing an assignment that would involve the use of library resources? Yes, we'll be very happy to work with you to craft an assignment that would involve the use of library resources. We can review your assignment, recommend library resources, suggest modifications if necessary, and provide instructions to your class. Feel free to make an appointment with a reference librarian.
How can I find out if the library subscribes to a particular journal or magazine? Click on the Journal Locators link under "Find Information" at the library's home page at http://www.reynolds.edu/library/. Check JSRCC Full-text Periodicals List to see if the journal is available online. If not, check with a reference librarian for other option
How can I obtain an article or book that is not available in JSRCC libraries? If an item is not available through JSRCC Libraries, we'll get it for you through Interlibrary Loan (ILL). Please fill out an ILL form at http://www.reynolds.edu/library/forms/ILL.htm/ Most items can be obtained for free from a Virginia institution. However, if the item has to be obtained from outside Virginia, a fee will sometimes be charged. You will be responsible for the fee in this case, but you can indicate on the ILL form whether or not you want us to place the order if a fee will be charged.
Does the library provide any assistance on MLA/APA citations? Yes, JSRCC librarians have compiled handouts for both MLA and APA on both electronic and print materials. Click here to access: MLA and APA format and example sheets & sites; citation machines; citation tutorials & exercises.
What kind of library databases will be good for my subject area? All library databases are listed by subject at http://www.reynolds.edu/library/databases/dbsubject.htm or by title at http://www.reynolds.edu/library/databases/dbtitlede.htm. A brief description for each database is available at http://www.reynolds.edu/library/databases/dbtitlede.htm.
Updated on July 31, 2008.