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Important Dates: spring semester 2008
 
May 5-9--Last week of spring semester
May 9--Commencement
May 12--Final grades due

Important Dates: summer semester 2008
May 26--Memorial Day--College Closed
May 27-July 3--First Six Week Session
June 2-July 3--First Five Week Session
May 27-August 8--Eleven Week Session
July 1-August 8 Second Six Week Session
July 7-August 8 Second Five Week Session
July 4--Independence Day--College Closed

What's New   

Research 9-1-1 is back! Tell your students about the CCC Library's Research 9-1-1 page where they can locate emergency help with the research process! Find it on the Library's homepage.

Do you have questions about how to utilize your CCC Library's many resources? Follow this link to access a user-friendly guide of what the Library can do for YOU!
Library Learning Page

Want to find out more about living GREEN? Check out this link to access quality websites on sustainability! CCC Library's Sustainability Page

Our new database, CQ Researcher, is here! Find it on your "One-Stop for Research" page by following the link and clicking on your department. At the top of the page under “Databases” is CQ Researcher. This database offers in-depth academic articles on a wide variety of topics in a user-friendly interface! See what it has to offer you in your professional development, as well as for you and your students in the classroom! If you would like a Research Strategy Meeting to see this exciting database illustrated, call Jacqueline at 226-4205.

Research Databases in 5 Easy Steps
Check out this new handout that guides you through accessing the CCC databases, including the new CQ Researcher. Share it with your students!

Library Services has a new Research Database password for this year. The User ID and Password are only needed when the user is off-campus. Please give this new password to students to encourage their use of quality electronic resources for research!

User ID: coconinocc (same as before)
Password: golibrary08

Professional Development Opportunities
CCC's Brown Bag Forum Join your colleagues in discussing vital topics in education and relevant topics to CCC.

NAU Faculty Development Calendar Register for workshops online here! NAU's e-Learning Institute upcoming events--Don't miss opportunities for professional development right here in Flagstaff. Join the mailing list for yourself.

Rubrics
Free online rubric builder from Rubistar
SAMPLE RUBRIC for writing assignment

Tips for Developing Effective Electronic Research AssignmentsAn informative handout on planning a research project that incorporates good computer research skills.

Plagiarism
Beat the Cheat
Workshop with Plagiarism tips for faculty. It includes handouts on how to detect plagiarism and ideas for designing a research project that avoids plagiarism.

Detecting Plagiarism A handout with tips on how to detect and investigate suspected plagiarism in student papers. 

Online Instruction Did you know that you can place supplemental resources online for your students? Check with Robin or Risa at 226-4380 in the Faculty Development Office (room 435) for more information.

Professional Development Resources
WebCT Faculty Center this is a virtual space to learn more about faculty support here at CCC.

Watch for EDU 250 learning modules online!

We are happy to help with your classroom needs. Library services include In-Class Research Workshops, Reserves, circulation of materials, online resources, web links and more! Call us at x4351 to see what WE can do for YOU!

Course Reserves
See an example! Supplemental resources may be made available to students at the Library. Items may include print articles, DVDs and other study materials based on your instructional needs. Learn more about copyright regarding fair use of resources in your classroom. For items placed on reserve in the library, including links to articles in online databases owned by the College, a course reserve page will be created.

Reserves Material Request Form - note the copyright restriction at the bottom of the page. More information about Copyright & Plagiarism.

Textbook reserves – Remember — if your textbooks do not arrive on time, you may leave a textbook on reserve at the Library for students, but you need to bring a completed reserve materials request form to the LEC receptionist. Please inform the Library when your textbooks arrive in the bookstore and your reserved copy will be returned to you.

Tours and Workshops
Want an In-Class Research Workshop or tour of the Learning Enhancement Center /Library? Submit a Request Form electronically here. Get the answers to your questions about In-Class Research Workshops by following the link to FAQ's for In-Class Research Workshops

CCC Library Catalog

Titles available in the CCC Library are listed on the online catalog. This catalog is shared with the City of Flagstaff-Coconino County Public Library. 

Articles & Journals [Databases]

All electronic resources for each department at the College are now on their own separate page! Select One-Stop for Research from the side menu to find your page.
Find out what is available for student or faculty research!

Research Databases in 5 Easy Steps

Check out this new handout that guides you through accessing the CCC databases. Share it with your students!

Databases vs The Internet

Workshop reviewing the differences between Internet resources and database resources. This is a valuable workshop for any faculty requiring research from their students.

Adjunct Nation  | American Association of Community Colleges

4Faculty.org  An online professional development network of resources for community college faculty.

National Education Association (NEA)

Teaching Tips Index  From Honolulu Community College

Learning Objects are now available for distance learning faculty to use in their online courses. Click here to view a selection of Library, Economics and Art history learning objects that you can add to your course.  

Check out some informative Educational Blogs
http://www.weblogg-ed.com/ | www.edublogs.org  

The Learner-Centered Teaching Series Tips for designing a Learning College syllabus, from the University of Oregon