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 alin@ivc.edu 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