View Library Resources from the Comfort of Your Own Mobile Device

A student recently asked us, "Can I use my smartphone or tablet to search library stuff?" Absolutely! The "Grossmont Gateway to Research" will auto detect mobile devices when it displays search results. That means you can search for articles and ebooks for that research paper you're working on and read them on your mobile device. You can also view our Research Guides and our videos on demand from the comfort of your own mobile device.

Need Help Choosing a Topic for Your Research Paper?

Do you need some help picking a topic for your research paper? How about affirmative action--that topic is on the Supreme Court docket currently. Or what about a paper about the death penalty? California voters will be voting next month on Prop. 34, the End of Death Penalty Initiative. Need more ideas? Watch this video about using library databases "Opposing Viewpoints" or "CQ Researcher" to help you select a topic.

The Invisible Web

Most people think they can find everything through Google. But did you know that Google only indexes 8% of all available webpages? There are 300 billion database-driven pages that are completely invisible to Google. These pages can contain full-text journal articles and eBooks--perfect resources for your research papers. If Google can't get you to these pages, how can you find them? By logging into Grossmont Library databases, of course!

Library Databases Provide MLA and APA citations

Did you know that all of our library databases will provide you with a fully formatted citation? When you go to the Library Home Page and search using our Grossmont Gateway to Research, you'll not only find both books and articles on your topic, but you'll also find MLA or APA formatted citations for them. Talk about a time saver! Top that, Google! If you need help with citations, be sure to stop by the Reference Desk on the first floor of the Library, where friendly librarians are waiting to help you.

Are You Registered to Vote?

Are you registered to vote? Oct. 22 is the deadline to mail your voter registration form for the November elections. It's easy to register by going to the official California Voter Registration site. Don't miss out on having your voice heard:

Textbooks On Reserve Program

Do you know about the library's Textbooks On Reserves program? Until Aug. 29th, you can come to the library and fill out a Textbook Request form. Each semester we set aside some funds from our book budget to purchase requested textbooks and put them in our Textbook Reserves section. Don't miss this opportunity--come on into the library and make your requests!

Group Study Rooms Available in the Library

The library has group study rooms available for student use. 1st floor: Accommodates groups of 2-5 (go to the Circulation Desk to get a key; available on a first-come-first-served basis). 2nd floor: Accommodates groups of 2-12; one single-person study room; all have computers and webcams available. Reservations available; to reserve a room, visit the Media Desk or call 644-7015. Happy studying!