Learning Express Bookmarks

Have you accessed Learning Express?

This program has practice tests for many subjects, especially reading, writing, and math. Come to the library to pick up a bookmark that explains how to access this program.

Changes in the Library Summer 2008

The library has been busy this summer. See below for a brief description of all the changes:

• We have a new Service Desk. Check out materials; ask reference questions; schedule library instruction classes all in one place.
• An updated Library Orientation Worksheet is now available. If you have old copies throw them away. The new worksheet focuses more on the research options at the library and directs students to create a citation.
• Our website address has changed: http://www.gtcc.edu/lib Update your bookmarks!
• Accessing a database from home has now become much easier! No more numerous usernames and passwords. You can find further information by going to : http://www.gtcc.edu/lib/RemoteAccessPoliciesProcedures.html
• Ebscohost, a database vendor for most of our online databases, has released a new interface in July 2008. This may confuse students at first, but we will be happy to walk them through the new screens. Access Academic Search Premier to see the changes.
• A new subject guide for this year’s All College Read is available. The web site address is: http://www.gtcc.edu/lib/Guides/AllCampusRead/thepleasurewasmine.html

It's so easy

The Library is excited to introduce a new, easy way to access library online resources and databases when off-campus. All off-site users will now be able to log in to these resources with one username and password. Students, faculty, and staff can use their Moodle username (or Blackboard username without the gtcc-) which is first initial+middle initial+last name. Students' password is their six digit birth date.

This change should make access to library resources much easier for online students and anyone who needs to do research at home or anywhere. And, once you log in with a valid username and password, you can easily access all other databases without logging in again.