tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370088Wed, 20 Nov 2024 07:36:18 +0000Prop 92community collegecommunity college feesFall 2009 - Research ToolsLoan Defaultscalifornia budgetdatabase trialsfinancial aidfundingmoneytuitionNews, views, and research tips from librarians at Rio Hondo College, Whittier, CAhttp://riolibweblog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Librarian)Blogger192125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370088.post-3048401117905913315Tue, 08 May 2018 19:18:00 +00002018-05-08T12:20:49.722-07:00Back by popular demand: Extended library hours to help you prepare for finals. May 12, Saturday: 9am--5pm  May 14-17, Monday– Thursday: 7am--10pm  May 18, Friday: 7am--5pm  May 19, Saturday: 9am--5 pm  May 21-23, Monday – Wednesday: 7am--10pm  Don't forget to make your reservations for group study rooms as early as possible! http://riolibweblog.blogspot.com/2018/05/back-by-popular-demand-extended-library.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Librarian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370088.post-3580616553779844090Tue, 17 Apr 2018 21:37:00 +00002018-04-17T14:38:23.226-07:00Just in time for those research assignments looming on the horizon, the library is offering 34 research workshops on nine topics from developing your topic to citing your paper. Check out the schedule below or pick up a copy in the library and come join these informative sessions. The one-hour workshops are held Monday to Thursday at 1:00 and at 5:00, April 16 through May 16, in LR-224. All http://riolibweblog.blogspot.com/2018/04/just-in-time-for-those-research.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Librarian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370088.post-903916645594929471Thu, 22 Mar 2018 23:20:00 +00002018-03-22T16:20:48.888-07:00 Charging Stations in the Periodicals Room ("the blue room") You've probably already seen students plugging their devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops and the like) into the power outlets all around the library. Now there's a dedicated area just for charging: the Periodicals Room (also known as "the blue room"). If you're not familiar with the pictured area, it's to the left of the entrance http://riolibweblog.blogspot.com/2018/03/charging-stations-in-periodicals-room.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Librarian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370088.post-6556976626803835425Thu, 08 Feb 2018 21:39:00 +00002018-02-08T13:43:23.552-08:00Hello Rio Hondo Family, It is our great pleasure to introduce Young Lee, our new full-time tenure track librarian at Rio Hondo College Library. He started his Rio journey in November 2017 and is delighted to join us. Besides being a librarian at Rio Hondo College Library, he also serves as the Pathway to Law School Coordinator. If you have any questions about Pathway to Law School or any http://riolibweblog.blogspot.com/2018/02/hello-rio-hondo-family-it-is-our-great.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Librarian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370088.post-6800660732851138852Mon, 20 Nov 2017 20:13:00 +00002017-11-21T14:21:12.037-08:00The library will be open longer hours for finals week! Come in to study, print your work, make photocopies, or meet with your study group. Saturday, Dec. 2:  9:00am--5:00pm Monday, Dec. 4:   7:00am--10:00pm Tuesday, Dec. 5:   7:00am--10:00pm Wed., Dec. 6:        7:00am--10:00pm Thursday, Dec. 7: 7:00am--10:00pm http://riolibweblog.blogspot.com/2017/11/extended-hours-for-finals-week.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Librarian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370088.post-1999646872638796476Wed, 15 Nov 2017 19:12:00 +00002017-11-15T11:15:13.724-08:00Have you caught one yet? One of our research workshops, that is. Each workshop focuses on a specific research topic and is 50 minutes long. No need to sign up ahead of time, just drop in and join the discussion and take the hands-on activity. **For the Citations workshop, bring in the sources that you want to include in your Works Cited page, and you'll have the chance to create MLA citations http://riolibweblog.blogspot.com/2017/11/research-workshops-only-2-more-weeks-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Librarian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370088.post-4375632350663891648Fri, 03 Nov 2017 05:52:00 +00002017-11-02T22:55:41.785-07:00The College library is usually a place of quiet study but tonight the library foyer was the site of an unusual celebration of Dia de los Muertos. The Workman Mill Industrial Orchestra started the festivities with its performance of Terry Riley's piece "In C." Students of the Creative Writing Club, the Photography classes, and the Electronic Music III class presented a concert and readings that http://riolibweblog.blogspot.com/2017/11/wordsimagesmusic-at-library-nov-2-2017.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Librarian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370088.post-5567354178649791807Thu, 28 Sep 2017 23:23:00 +00002017-09-28T16:39:21.064-07:00 Dr. Jose Aguiñaga became the Dean of the Library and Instructional Support last July. He comes to Rio from Glendale Community College in Glendale, Arizona, where he headed the North campus’ Library Computer Center. Previously he was a librarian in Cal State Long Beach and the University of San Diego. Dr. Aguiñaga serves on various committees of the Association of College and Research http://riolibweblog.blogspot.com/2017/09/welcome-to-our-new-library-dean.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Librarian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370088.post-5256798603958194489Thu, 28 Sep 2017 22:55:00 +00002017-09-28T15:55:57.352-07:00 The library will offer paperbacks for sale in the library lobby from Monday, Oct. 2nd, 8:30am, through Monday, Oct. 9th at 5:00pm. Books will cost 25 cents each or 5 books for $1.00. Both fiction and nonfiction will be available. We have limited quantities of paperbacks, so when they’re gone, they’re gone! All proceeds go to the purchase of new library books. http://riolibweblog.blogspot.com/2017/09/paperback-sale-oct-2-9.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Librarian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370088.post-4816966578558480918Wed, 19 Apr 2017 23:39:00 +00002017-04-19T16:42:10.571-07:00 Announcing the start of the 2017 April-May library research workshops! You can find the full schedule of workshops here that run Monday through Thursday from April 24th until May 18th. All workshops are on a drop-in basis, meaning no prior registration is required, and will be held in LR-224. Each 50-minute workshop includes a short lecture, demonstrations, and a hands-on activity. You mayhttp://riolibweblog.blogspot.com/2017/04/schedule-of-april-may-research.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Librarian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370088.post-2976099624029765733Mon, 16 May 2016 19:42:00 +00002016-05-16T12:45:55.217-07:00When you need to relax between study sessions or take a break from research, drop by the library lobby and play one of our board games, available May 17, Tuesday, through May 26, Thursday. Good luck on your finals and congratulations to the Class of 2016! And don't forget during finals week: Free light breakfast available in A-102, May 23-26 (Monday through Thursday). http://riolibweblog.blogspot.com/2016/05/its-week-before-finals-de-stress.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Librarian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370088.post-6196735439552003426Mon, 02 May 2016 19:10:00 +00002016-05-02T12:45:05.919-07:00If you're looking for more whiteboard space in the library's group study rooms, come to the reference desk and we'll help you wheel one (or more) whiteboards into your study room. Whiteboards are double-sided and come in two sizes: large (4' x 6') and small (3' x 4'). The surfaces are magnetic so you can easily post your materials on the whiteboard. The reference librarians can provide you with http://riolibweblog.blogspot.com/2016/05/need-more-whiteboard-space-youve-got-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Librarian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370088.post-696641046581686050Thu, 03 Mar 2016 00:38:00 +00002016-03-02T16:53:35.908-08:00Just when you thought you'd mastered the MLA style for citing sources, a new edition is coming out soon! The eighth edition of the MLA Handbook will be released this spring and will recommend  one set of citation guidelines that will apply to whatever source you're using - books (in paper format), e-books, audiobooks, articles, various types of Web sources, and so on. The Modern http://riolibweblog.blogspot.com/2016/03/updated-mla-formats-coming-soon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Librarian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370088.post-2127104779482697081Tue, 02 Feb 2016 20:31:00 +00002016-02-02T12:31:39.096-08:00 Welcome back! We're starting the 2016 Spring semester with exciting news: You now have two new databases available for you to use for your course assignments -- Films on Demand and Oxford Art Online.  From your AccessRio account, click on the Library tab and look in the center column under Library Online Databases.   1. With Films on Demand, you can http://riolibweblog.blogspot.com/2016/02/welcome-back-were-2016-spring-semester.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Librarian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370088.post-8827711889522615294Wed, 28 Oct 2015 17:43:00 +00002015-10-28T10:59:52.718-07:00Just in Time: Library Research Workshops! The Fall 2015 round of workshops started Monday, Oct. 19. Pick up your copy of the October and November schedules in the library today. Workshops are offered Monday through Thursday, at 1:00-1:50pm and/or 5:30-6:30pm. Other times are by appointment only, for groups of 4 or more. These drop-in workshops consist of a brief  overview of the http://riolibweblog.blogspot.com/2015/10/just-in-time-library-research-workshops.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Librarian)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370088.post-3684848979032838226Tue, 06 Oct 2015 19:55:00 +00002015-10-06T13:10:50.767-07:00Need help with your research assignment? Book a 30-minute appointment with a reference librarian who can help you clarify and narrow (or broaden) your topic, find a variety of scholarly sources for your paper, and format your citations. Call the reference desk at (562) 908-3484 or drop by the reference desk anytime to book your appointment. Or, you can email library@riohondo.edu with the Subjecthttp://riolibweblog.blogspot.com/2015/10/now-available-research-consultations.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Librarian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370088.post-4663638542437318641Thu, 11 Jun 2015 21:01:00 +00002015-06-11T14:01:10.429-07:00Rio Hondo College will soon have a unified printing system. Called PaperCut, this cardless system will be installed in the Library in mid-July. You may have already used it if you've ever printed recently from the computers in the District Lab (B107 and B108 in the Business building). If you still have a copy card for printing and photocopying in the Library's Copy Center, please use up the http://riolibweblog.blogspot.com/2015/06/papercut-is-coming-this-summer-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Librarian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370088.post-5029199739825337300Thu, 16 Apr 2015 23:20:00 +00002015-04-16T16:57:50.504-07:00Drop-in research workshops are back! These 50-minute workshops cover seven research-related topics: narrowing your research topic, using the library catalog to find books, searching for articles in online databases, evaluating websites, advanced Google search techniques, how to avoid plagiarizing your sources, and citation formats (MLA/APA/ASA). Find the schedule of workshops here and http://riolibweblog.blogspot.com/2015/04/theyre-baaaack-research-workshops-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Librarian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370088.post-4764468169471236140Thu, 12 Feb 2015 20:54:00 +00002015-02-12T13:07:07.621-08:00 Welcome to the Spring 2015 semester! The library’s busiest place at this time of the year is most likely the circulation desk (“Circ”) – the front desk as you enter the library – where you can activate your library privileges and check out textbooks kept in course reserves. Activating your library privileges: Bring in your current Rio Hondo College ID to the circulation desk to be verified http://riolibweblog.blogspot.com/2015/02/borrowing-course-textbooks-activate_12.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Librarian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370088.post-1922820004409392141Wed, 26 Nov 2014 08:30:00 +00002014-11-26T00:39:11.391-08:00 http://riolibweblog.blogspot.com/2014/11/get-personalized-research-help-dec-1-4.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Librarian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370088.post-305599071475093579Mon, 03 Nov 2014 17:05:00 +00002014-11-03T10:01:20.694-08:00Just in time for you to meet your research paper deadlines, the library is offering seven drop-in workshops on topics ranging from choosing and refining a research topic to advance Google searching, and even MLA citation formats. The 50-minute workshops will include a hands-on component. Take a look at the schedule and attend one or more! (Make sure you also scroll down to the second calendar http://riolibweblog.blogspot.com/2014/11/drop-in-research-workshops-in-november.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Librarian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370088.post-1297824743025446953Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:37:00 +00002014-09-18T17:47:26.007-07:00 We are delighted to welcome our newest full-time librarian! Irene Truong joined the RHC librarian faculty at the start of the new school year. She earned her master's degree in information and library science from UCLA and has worked previously at the libraries in East Los Angeles College (ELAC), Pasadena City College (PCC), 20th Century Fox Research Library, and most recently in http://riolibweblog.blogspot.com/2014/09/a-new-face-at-reference.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Librarian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370088.post-1229098788062406297Fri, 23 May 2014 01:31:00 +00002014-05-22T18:42:18.168-07:00Spring 2014 may be over but newer, better things are taking shape in the College library. Coming up first is the impending revamp of the Rio Hondo College website and with it a new look to the library’s webpage. The rollout date is still to be announced but the library’s URL will subsequently change from the current http://library.riohondo.edu to the new http://www.riohondo.edu/library. The http://riolibweblog.blogspot.com/2014/05/farewell-spring-semester-welcome-summer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Librarian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370088.post-5108747604648234684Wed, 07 May 2014 15:13:00 +00002014-05-07T08:13:31.514-07:00Librarians and staff are hard at work working on the new library website.  Want to check it out before it goes live?  Go to:  webdev1.riohondo.edu We have been updating our library website as part of a College wide website redesign.  The College website is tentatively going live in the next few weeks.http://riolibweblog.blogspot.com/2014/05/librarians-and-staff-are-hard-at-work.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Librarian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5370088.post-4169986576931798445Wed, 30 Apr 2014 16:52:00 +00002014-04-30T09:53:28.527-07:00Faculty are invited to join us for an EBSCO database (full-text articles) workshop Thursday, May 1st 2014 at 2:30 p.m. in LR 224. Contact Adele at 3377 for additional informationhttp://riolibweblog.blogspot.com/2014/04/faculty-are-invited-to-join-us-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Librarian)0