From Auto Repair to Small Business Start Ups--Grossmont Library Has It All

Libraries aren't just about research papers and school assignments, you know. Grossmont Library has a database that can help you repair your own car or start up your own business. Check out the "Auto Repair Reference Center" and the "Gale Small Business Resource Center" from our Database List http://libguides.grossmont.edu/databases

Term Paper Clinics

The Library is offering Term Paper Clinics--see the schedule below! Friendly librarians will be waiting to assist you in finding books and articles on your topic, or to answer any questions you have about creating citations or formatting research papers. There's no need to enroll. Just drop by the Library Instruction Lab (70-267) anytime during the times listed below. You can stay for an entire session or a portion of a session—whatever works with your schedule. Term Paper Clinics Tues., April 30, 9:00am-11:00am Thurs., May 2, 1:30pm-3:30pm Mon., May 6, 8:30am-10:30am Fri., May 10, 12:30pm-2:30pm

AskUsNow! Reference Chat Service

Studying late at night? No time to stop by the library to get some research help? Then we have just the service for you! Use the "AskUsNow!" reference chat service to connect with a librarian who can answer your questions. When is this service available? 24/7! How do you find it? Go to the Library Home Page (http://www.grossmont.edu/library) and look for the "AskUsNow!" icon towards the bottom left-side of the page.

Self-Library Tours through QR Codes

Do you like scavenger hunts? Did you know that scattered throughout the library are QR codes for which students, faculty, and staff can access a personal tour of the library? Simply scan the QR code with your smart phone and an MP3 will download to your phone. Access eight different audio guides that highlight the different services the library provides. The audio tour is available online as well with accompanying transcripts. Find more information at http://www.grossmont.edu/library/libraryinformation/library_tour.asp

Additional Classes Being Offered!

Grossmont College has a place for you! New classes are being added as a result of the passage of Prop. 30. We have some classes that will start this Monday (12 week) and then additional 10 week classes will begin March 11 and even more 8 week classes beginning April 1. Find new classes through WebAdvisor from our http://www.grossmont.edu website.

3 Things You May Not Know About the Library

One: You can check out a graphing calculator for 1 week from the Circulation Desk; Two: You can bring your laptop and your favorite cup of joe to our eChat Cafe area and relax in one of our comfy chairs; Three: We have a single person study room available for check-out from the Media Desk.

Textbooks on Reserve Request forms

The semester begins next week and you'll want to know about the Library's Textbooks on Reserve program. The library has a number of textbooks available for limited loan (usually for 3 hrs. but you can use them for as long as you want while in the library). During the first week and a half of the semester, if we don't have a textbook that you need, you can request that the library purchase it. We place the books in Reserves, located by the Circulation Desk. Here's the dates you'll need to know: January 28 to February 6: Come to the Reference Desk and fill out a "Textbooks on Reserve Request" form. February 7: Requests are reviewed and purchases determined (we buy as many as we have funds for). February 7, 8 and 11: We process the textbooks. February 12: Books are available on Reserve shelving.