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Spring 2015
Volume 6, Issue 2
IVC Library Bytes FROM THE DEAN’S DESK The beginning of the Spring 2015 semester is now upon us. As I
walk through our library facilities each day, I am reminded that the
Library made great strides over the past few years. We have new
librarians, new library staff, and new energy. Our mission to serve
our students still remains the focal point of everything that we do.
It gives me great joy to see our students studying on their own or
working in groups to achieve their dreams.
The Library remains the heart and soul of the IVC campus for all
who walk through our doors. Our entire staff strives to create an
atmosphere of discovery and lifelong learning. Each library user enters a environment that cultivates
student success and improves the future of our students to become the professionals of tomorrow.
Many of you are already familiar with our on-campus presence and the valuable services that we
provide for our students, faculty, and the campus community. In the coming years, we plan to augment
our virtual presence to serve the needs of our growing distance learning student community by
enhancing the services that mirror what we already provide to our on-campus users.
On behalf of the of students, faculty, and community members we serve, thank you.
Karima Feldhus
Dean of Liberal Arts
WHAT’S NEW AT THE LIBRARY We listened to your suggestions and subscribed to new print periodicals that are located on the first
floor of the Library! Below are a few sample titles. You can find a complete list on page 2.
- Anthropological Quarterly
- Bloomberg Businessweek
- Journal of Chemical Education
- New Yorker
Also, we have two new databases in our electronic collection, ProjectMUSE and PsycARTICLES!
ProjectMUSE contains articles in the humanities and social sciences. PsycARTICLES is geared towards
psychology. You can access both from the IVC Library A-Z Databases Page. Stop by the Reference Desk
and learn more about each database.
Did you know that you can schedule a library orientation for your class? A librarian will provide your
students an orientation to library resources and customize the presentation to meet your needs. We can
come to your class or reserve a session in our Library 101 classroom. To schedule an orientation, email
Anthony Lin at [email protected] or call 949-451-5571.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
IVC Librarian New Book .........2
New Print Periodicals ..............2
Free Tutoring ..........................2
The Freedom to Read ..............3
Library Contact Information ...4
POINTS OF INTEREST
IVC Librarian Charles Hobbs
publishes new book
Free tutoring at the Student
Success Center (BSTIC 110)
Spotlight on the Banned
Books Celebration
Open Reserves now located
on the IVC Library first floor
Like us on Facebook!
“We all know about the freeways, Metro Rail and the 'Big Red Cars.' I wanted to tell the lesser-known stories about L.A.'s transportation.” - Charles Hobbs, IVC Librarian
Student: Cellphone chargers in the library will help students who need to recharge their
phones.
Library: A selection of cellphone chargers are now available for checkout at the
circulation desk.
Student: More group study rooms are needed.
Library: We realize the need for more group study rooms and are working with
administration to improve the situation.
Student: Please extend library hours on the weekend.
Library: We are now open on Saturday from 10AM to 2:30PM.
FREE TUTORING: STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER Monday—Thursday: 9AM—7PM Friday: 9AM—2PM BSTIC 110 949-451-5471
New this semester: Free tutoring available online ~24-7 and 3-D printer available for student use! http://academics.ivc.edu/successcenter
IVC LIBRARIAN HOBBS PUBLISHES BOOK
STUDENT VOICES
IVC Adjunct Reference Librarian Charles
P. Hobbs has spent seven years
researching and writing the
Hidden History of Los Angeles
Transportation. This book describes
and details many of the lesser-known
stories of transportation in Los Angeles.
Feature stories include: the California
Cycleway, an elevated, wooden bike path
in Pasadena, the Aerial Swallow, a
propeller-driven monorail; and CalTrain,
and early, pre-Metrolink commuter rail
system.
NEW PRINT PERIODICALS
Accessories
Anthropological Quarterly
Archaeology
Bloomberg Businessweek
Cremona
Degrees
Economist
Hypatia
Journal of Chemical Education
Journal of the History of Ideas
Journal of World History
League of American Orchestras Lib.
Modern Painters
New American Paintings
New Yorker
Opera News
Psychology Today
Scientific American
Strad
Strings
Summer Plus
Symphony Magazine
The Week
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CELEBRATE THE FREEDOM TO READ
On a hot Wednesday afternoon on September 24, 2014, students, faculty and staff
gathered in front of the IVC Library to celebrate Banned Books Week. The English
Department and the Library worked together to organize this celebration of
literature. English instructors Virginia Shank, Lisa Alvarez, and Kurt Meyer and
their students read key passages that showcased works from Ray Bradbury and
other banned books authors.
As part of the festivities, librarian Celina Lee organized a display of books from Ray
Bradbury and other authors using materials from the IVC Library collection as seen
in the above photo. Library patrons were encouraged to interact and post their
favorite books on large poster sheets. It was exciting to see a wide variety of
literature genres posted by our patrons.
Celina encouraged her LIB 10 students to share their thoughts on their impressions
of banned literature. Some of the thought provoking comments included the
following:
“Banned books can challenge our minds and help us to think a
question based on another view.”
“Books are an expression of a person’s faith, imagination, emotions, etc.
If we ban one thing or book because of one’s belief we will end up
banning everything because everyone has different believes and
values.”
Based on the success of our very first Banned Books event, a similar event is
currently in progress for Fall 2015.
Note: Although the advertisement above shows a burning book, no books were
burned or harmed during the celebration.
UPCOMING EVENTS
This story can fit 150-200 words.
One benefit of using your newsletter as a promotional tool is that you can reuse
content from other marketing materials, such as press releases, market studies, and
reports.
While your main goal of distributing a newsletter might be to sell your product or
service, the key to a successful newsletter is making it useful to your readers.
A great way to add useful content to your newsletter is to develop and write your own
articles, or include a calendar of upcoming events or a special offer that promotes a
new product.
You can also research articles or find “filler” articles by accessing the World Wide Web.
You can write about a variety of topics but try to keep your articles short.
Much of the content you put in your newsletter can also be used for your Web site.
Microsoft Publisher offers a simple way to convert your newsletter to a Web
publication. So, when you’re finished writing your newsletter, convert it to a Web site
and post it.
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“I think it’s a human right to read what ever you choose to read, no one has the right to prevent you from gathering ideas, concepts or information…” - IVC Student
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday-Thursday
7:45 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Friday
7:45 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Saturday
10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
HOLIDAY OBSERVED
March 22-28 (Sunday-Saturday)
Spring Break/Library Closed
LIBRARY TEAM
Reference Desk (949) 451-5266
Library Orientation (949) 451-5266
Course Reserves (949) 451-5263
Interlibrary Loan (949) 451-5263
Technical Support (949) 451-5696
Acquisitions (949) 451-5571
Cataloging (949) 451-5695
Library Chair (949) 451-5581
Karima Feldhus, Library Dean
Julie Scholl, Sr. Administrative Assistant
Librarians
Cheryl Delson — Chair, Librarian
Celina Lee—Librarian
Anthony Lin—Librarian
Charles Hobbs—Adjunct Librarian
Brandee Idleman—Adjunct Librarian
Roseann Kosulandich—Adjunct Librarian
Jayne Sinegal—Adjunct Librarian
Sukena Taibjee—Adjunct Librarian
Circulation
Sophie Ling — Library Technician
Jhuma Chakraborty — Library Asst. II
Alfredo Eutimio — Library Asst. I
Leah O’Donnell — Library Asst. I
Reserves/EOP&S/ILL
Kris Murakami—Library Asst. III
Technical Services
Jeanette Murillo—Library Technician
Carol Adams Huff —Library Asst. I
CONTACT INFORMATION
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WHERE CAN I FIND?
Library First Floor
Academic Senate CAFÉ
Circulation Desk
Classified Senate LIB 100 C/D
Computer Commons
Dean Karima Feldhus:
LIB 109 (side door entrance)
Duplicating : LIB 110
(side door entrance)
DSP&S testing Ctr.: LIB107
EOP&S book service
Library: Reference Desk
LIB 101: Computer Classroom
LIB 100 E: (Study Room)
New Books
Open Reserves
Periodicals
Public Scanning Station
Reference Desk
Test Prep Books
Young Adult Books
Library Second Floor
Books (Stacks and Reference)
DVDs
ESL
Law Collection
LIB 213 (Classroom.
Use side door entrance)
Music CDs
Public Information Offices/
Publications/ Media
Study Rooms : LIB 200F/
200G/200H/200I/200J