“Poppies by Benoit Aubry of Ottawa” by Benoit Aubry  (Licensed under CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons)

Make remembrance more than something you feel. Make it something you do.

Each year, from November 5 to 11, Canadians join together to celebrate Veterans’ Week – this year is no different. During this week, hundreds of commemorative ceremonies and events will take place across the country to recognize the achievements of our Veterans and honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

This Veterans’ Week, take the remembrance challenge. There are many ways to show that you remember and honour our Veterans. Visit the Veteran’s Week Web site for more information.

As well you can check out some related items in our Library Collection. We have placed several of these items in our Notre Dame Campus window display. Have a look when you come by, or check out the list of items here: http://library.rrc.ca/Search/Window-Display.aspx

In Flanders Fields : the story of the poem by John McCrae

Included in our window display is “In Flanders Fields : the story of the poem by John McCrae”.  In May 2015 the poem “In Flanders Fields,” will mark 100 years since it was written. This special edition book serves to celebrate that anniversary.

Over the years, John McCrae’s poem has been recited by many generations who continue to cherish the underlying message of respect for the fallen and a longing for peace.

In this book, the lines of the celebrated poem are interwoven with fascinating information about the First World War (1914-1918) and details of daily life in the trenches in Europe. Also included are accounts of McCrae’s experience in his field hospital and the circumstances that led to the writing of “In Flanders Fields.”   (Goodreads.com)

Lest we forget.

The EBSCOhost mobile app is made for the smaller screens of mobile devices, and offers the most important EBSCOHost features and functionality right in the palm of your hand.

There is also an added bonus. Once you have successfully loaded a validation key into your mobile device you do not have to enter a username and password every time you use the app.

To get started, follow the instructions below, or check out our “EBSCOHost Mobile” online guide.  You may also inquire at the Library Reference Desk for printed instructions.

 Instructions

Step 1: Get the APP

1. Download the free EBSCOhost app on your mobile device from within your device’s App Store. (Apple and Android only)

Step 2: Get the Validation Key

1. Launch your web browser, from within your mobile device or your computer.
2. Go to http://library.rrc.ca
3. Click on “Search EBSCOhost Articles” in the left-hand menu
4. Log in with your college username and password
5. Click on “Continue”
6. You should arrive at the EBSCOhost Article Search Page. Now, look at the bottom of the page (in the footer) for a link titled “iPhone and Android apps”. Note: if you are using a device that automatically simplifies pages for mobile devices you may need to select to view “full site” in order to see this link at the bottom of the page.
7. A popup will come up, asking you to input an email address.  Be sure to insert an email address that you can access on your mobile device. EBSCOhost will now send a special key to this email address.

Step 3: Load the key

1. On your mobile device, open up the email you receive from ephost@epnet.com and click on the link: “tap this authentication key”.
2. That will launch the EBSCOhost application. You will now have access to EBSCOHost on your device until the key code you’ve received has expired.

Instructions on how to use the EBSCOhost mobile application may also be be found on the EBSCOHost website, or by doing a web search for “EBSCOhost Mobile Access”.

Check out the window display at the Notre Dame Campus Library.

Ally Week is a national youth-led effort empowering students to be allies against anti-LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) bullying, harassment and name-calling.

It is usually held in September or October, often coinciding with National Coming Out Day on October 11, and October also being LGBT History Month. The event started in October 2005 and has grown since. This year Ally Week takes place October 12-16, 2015.

The goal of Ally Week is to diminish stereotypes and exclusion while highlighting that peer support for LGBT students is stronger than the students themselves may have thought existed. People across the country can engage in a national dialogue about how everyone in and out of school can work to become better allies to LGBT youth.

Visit our the Notre Dame Campus Window Display

To increase LGBTT* awareness Library Services set up a window display at Notre Dame Campus where you can find additional information about the LGBTT* initiative at RRC. As well, the RRC Library has many LGBTT* themed items in its collection. Check out some of the items that are currently on display in the Notre Dame Campus window display.

List of Items: http://library.rrc.ca/Search/Window-Display.aspx

Please note: In this year’s art contest, unfortunately no entry met the criteria listed. As a result, we have not awarded a prize. We hope for a better outcome next time! (Updated 7 Dec 2015)

October is Canadian Library Month. Show off your artistic talent by creating a Library poster or bookmark!

The poster or bookmark should represent one of our many services such as the Library databases, reference help, etc. (See the guidelines below for complete details). Need ideas? Unsure what we have? Ask our staff! They would be happy to show you anything from how to log into databases to requesting books from Exchange District or Notre Dame Libraries.

Please make your entry colourful, creative, and be sure to include one of our organizational logos: (Library Wordmark Image | Red River College Logo Image) If you can free hand the logo with colored pencils have fun, or dust off Photoshop/Publisher for those with digital wizardry. If going the digital route, make sure anything used conforms with copyright restrictions. In other words, images must either be original or in the public domain.

Keep in mind the winner(s) may find their creation is actually used by the Library for promotional purposes!

Contest Rules/Guidelines

• Open to all students
• Size
  • 11 X 17” full colour poster,
    AND/OR
  • 5 X 8.5”  2-sided, full-colour bookmark
• Topic: pick one of the following themes:
  • Extensive E‐book collection
  • Online Full-text Databases
  • Streaming Videos
  • Great Reference Desk help
    e.g. one-on-one research assistance; tutorials, etc.
  • Library (general ‐ must be specific to the RRC Library)
    e.g.  “Did you know our library offers …”
• Use any media (i.e. coloured pencils, digital media, mulmedia, etc.) and style of art
  MUST BE YOUR ORIGINAL ART WORK – NO CLIPART
• Write your name, student numberand email or phone number clearly on the back of your poster or on the envelope for bookmarks.
• All submissions must be turned in to either Library location by:
  4:30 pm on Friday October 30^th, 2015.
• Entries will be judged on:
  1. Quality of work
  2. Creativity
  3. Use of chosen topic
  4. Accuracy and clarity
• Winning artwork and honourable mentions will be displayed in the Library and on our website. They may also be used for future promotions.

Contest frequently asked questions

• How many posters/bookmarks can I enter?
  • One poster, one bookmark (total of 2 entries)
• How big can the poster / bookmark be?
  • Posters are to be 11×17” (tabloid)
  • Bookmarks are to be 2.5×8.5” and should have a front and a back.
• Do I have to use the RRC or Library logos? If so, where can I get them?
  • It’s encouraged. The logos can be downloaded here:
    (Library Wordmark Image | Red River College Logo Image)
• Can my entry be black and white?
  • We prefer full colour – unless your artistic vision says black and white!
• Will I get my project back?
  • We have kept all entries in the past. If you would like your entry returned to you, please say so on the back of the poster or on the bookmark envelope. Please note that winning entries will be kept for some time regardless.
• Can I make a poster on a topic not listed?
  • If it fits within the rules (our decision), then it’s OK.
• Can I ask staff about the different services for more information?
  • Absolutely!
• What goes on my entry?
  • Your name, student number, phone or email. If you want your entry back you should state this as well.
  • Please print clearly. If we can’t read it, we can’t contact you.
  • Information for bookmarks can be put on an envelope so that the original art isn’t damaged.
• Do you have envelopes for posters?
  • Nope, put your information on the back.
• Do you have envelopes for bookmarks?
  • Ask us.
• Does my bookmark need to be printed double-sided?
  • It can be submitted in two parts (front and back) on paper as long as it conforms to the size specified.
• Can I use 3-dimensional media?
  • The winning entries may be reproduced into promotional materials for the library. To do this we need to be able to make copies. 3D may limit our ability to do this at a reasonable cost. We won’t say no, but you should also submit a 2-dimensional print of your entry.
• When does the contest close?
  • Oct 30 at 4:30 – nothing will be accepted after that.
• When will we learn who won/honourable mentions?
  • A week or two after the contest ends.
• Who will judge the contest?
  • Library staff will be the judges.
• What are the prizes?
  • Tim’s card, Red card, or Bookstore credit for $50.
• Do we supply paper? Anything else?
  • Supplies are on you.
• What do you mean by copyrighted material/clipart?
  • Anything that someone else has created – e.g. downloaded from the internet, clip art from MSWord, photocopies, etc. Your entry must contain only original art created by your hand.
• What materials can I use to create a poster?
  • Pencil crayon, pencil, ink, digital media, multimedia, etc.
• Where can I find information on Canadian Library Month?
  • cla.ca

Do you want to know if the RRC Library has access to a certain online journal?   Start with the Library’s Full Text Finder!

Just type in the title of a journal and Full Text Finder will tell you if the Library has the journal and where you can find it. In 2015, the Library added new electronic journal databases including ScienceDirect which provides access to many additional full text electronic journals.

If you are searching for articles in Ebscohost it will no longer let you know all the journals the Library subscribes to. If you find an article in Ebscohost you would like and it does not indicate the Library has access to the journal you need to check the Full Text Finder before requesting it through Interlibrary Loan.

Want to learn how to search in Full Text Finder?  Let’s search for the June 2014 issue of the journal Early Human Development to see if we can access the full text of an article.

• Start at the Library Home page.
• Click on Find E-Resources (Full Text Finder) link. (Log in using your RRC username and password.)

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• Type the journal title in the Search Box and click on Search.

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• Click on the plus sign under the title Early Human Development (or click directly on the title). This journal is available in ScienceDirect College Edition – Health & Life Sciences Journal Collection – 1995 to present.
• Click on the ScienceDirect link and you will be taken directly to the online journal.
• Search the Open Access Articles to locate the June 2014 issue and click on it to find the article you want.

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Questions?

Stop by the Library for a demonstration or to ask questions.

• Notre Dame Campus
  Email Library@rrc.ca
  Phone: 204-632-2233.
• Exchange District Campus
  Email: pscref@rrc.ca
  Phone: 204-949-8371

Are you searching EBSCOhost and can’t find an article on the topic you are looking for? Do you have a paper to write for class and don’t know where to start? Are you unable to log into EBSCOhost  or one of our other databases?

For these and many other questions the staff at the Library Information Desk can help you. They are able to answer your questions about library research; including teaching you how to do an effective search and helping you find relevant materials. They can also help you solve problems you may be experiencing with our online resources.

You may stop by either the Notre Dame Campus, or Exchange District Campus Libraries and ask for help in person, or you may contact the staff by phone, email and through the website.

No question will remain unanswered!

Notre Dame Campus

• Website: E-mail Notre Dame Reference Staff (Form)
• Email: library@rrc.ca
• Phone: 204-632-2233

Exchange District Campus

• Website: E-mail Exchange District Campus Reference Staff (Form)
• Email: pscref@rrc.ca
• Phone: 204-949-8371

Red River College Library is so much more than books – and that refers to our collection as well as the helpful and caring staff who are here to assist you. Below is a brief tour of what the Library offers you.

The Library Space

RRC Library spaces at both our Exchange District and Notre Dame campuses have reading areas, study spaces (individual and small group), media viewing areas, computers, printers, copiers, and a scanning station.

All students and staff also have access to the Library’s collections, which include books, e-books, journals, e-journals, databases, DVDs, streaming video, and audiovisual equipment.

Your Username and Password are Key

Your username and password are your log in for all RRC accounts, including College computers, LEARN, WebAdvisor, and online Library resources. If you have questions about your username and password, you may visit the Library Computer Lab (Notre Dame Campus) or the Help Desk (Exchange District Campus) for assistance.

Main Services

Frequent services we offer include:

• finding and using resources of all types
• guidance using media equipment
• assistance with computer applications
• resolving technical issues
• offering directions and referral within the College

Most importantly, we want you to know that you can ask us anything!!! We are here to help!

Visit the Library’s Website

Visit RRC Library on the web! This is your gateway to accessing the Library’s resources. You will also find helpful guides, policy information, and more.

Welcome Window Display

Check out the Notre Dame Campus Library “Welcome” window display, which highlights books to help you succeed in your studies and in life.

RRC Library Welcome Window Display – September 2015

In this blog post we look at resources for Engaging in the Community. Learning in the community has been part of RRC’s mandate of applied learning for decades, and is now part of the College’s new College-wide learning outcomes. However, up to now, the activities have not have been articulated by a consistent definition and coordinated across programs and schools.

The goal of Community Engagement Service Learning is to provide graduates, with the skills and tools they need to successfully engage in the community, to build positive relationships, broaden learning, enhance their personal and social responsibility for sustainable practices and demonstrate strong intercultural skills.

For more information on Community Engagement Service Learning, look to the AIR Web site.

If you wish to learn more, you may also check out the following eBook resources…

From Command to Community: A New Approach to Leadership Education in Colleges and Universities (eBook)

The essays in this volume address the idea of leadership education through civic engagement. They delineate a new approach to leadership education reflecting important cultural trends driven by technology, globalization, and demographic shifts; look at some of the best leadership education programs nationwide; and offer “next steps” on how to transform higher education more broadly. –Google Books

Community Conversations: Mobilizing the Ideas, Skills, and Passion of Community Organizations, Governments, Businesses, and People (eBook) 

Communities around the world are entering a new era of community building. Whether improving economic conditions and reducing poverty, re-energizing citizens and social programs, reducing crime, or revitalizing a troubled neighborhood, they are engaging people from all sectors as never before to work together as equals to improve their quality of life.

At the heart of this engagement are community conversations, in which common goals are embraced by a diverse array of people with different backgrounds and needs, and influencers are drawn from multiple sectors, including community organizations, the various levels of government, and businesses big and small.

Full of informative and inspiring examples of collaboration, “Community Conversations” captures the essence of creating such conversations and offers ten practical techniques to host conversations in your community.

Community Engagement, Organization, and Development for Public Health Practice (eBook)

In this practical text, public health students and practitioners will learn the fundamentals of applying community engagement, organization, and development principles to create successful community public health campaigns. Emphasizing nontraditional approaches and partnerships, and the need to readjust traditional strategies, it discusses organization and development methods optimal for public health practice, including public health ethics, faith-based initiatives in community health, community assessment and measurement methods, coalition building, frameworks for developing health policy, and more. This textbook addresses work in at-risk and diverse communities, and stresses the impact of urban change on the community engagement, organization, and development process. It also discusses the methodologies and theoretical frameworks underlying successful community organizing and development. The multidisciplinary public health scholars and practitioners contributing to this work identify the skills required to both analyze the health and health care delivery challenges of underserved communities, and to understand the social, cultural, environmental, and economic determinants of health and illness. The book includes a wealth of practical approaches and case studies drawn from the authors’ real-life experiences in developing successful community health campaigns. PowerPoint slides and case study exercises for each chapter accompany the text for instructor’s use Key Features: .; Disseminates the fundamentals of applying community engagement, organization, and development principles to community public health campaigns; Provides real-life examples of methods and strategies used in engaging, organizing, and empowering community residents … –Google books

Understanding Service-learning and Community Engagement : Crossing Boundaries Through Research (eBook)

There is an increasing proliferation of service-learning courses in colleges and universities in the U.S. and internationally, and research in the field has seen significant growth in diverse geographic areas in the past decade. Membership organizations now exist to convene scholars and practitioners across the globe. Chapters in this volume are based on presentations given at the 2010 annual conference of the International Association for Research on Service Learning and Community Engagement held in Indianapolis, IN. The conference theme “International Perspectives: Crossing Boundaries through Research” was chosen to highlight ways in which research crosses all kinds of boundaries: disciplinary boundaries, cultural boundaries, and national boundaries. Although service-learning is valued as an active learning strategy across the globe, little is known about the ways that service-learning is similar or different in varied contexts. Understanding service-learning and community engagement from cross-cultural and cross disciplinary perspectives will improve both research and practice. Together, these chapters represent the diversity, complexity, and creativity evident by scholars and practitioners in this field of study. –Google Books

The Library will once again be participating in the Sustainable Living EcoFair.

We are hosting a Book Exchange – bring in your gently used books and exchange them for others that are new-to-you. Or donate them to the Library’s ongoing Recreational Reading Book Exchange – we are always looking for new titles!

Everyone who participates in the exchange may enter a draw for an eco-prize.

And, get rid of your clean plastic bags at the same time! Swap a dozen or more for a re-usable Library bag.

The event will be held on:

• Notre Dame Campus: Monday, April 20, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Roblin Centre: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

For your convenience, books may be dropped off in the Library before the event.

Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose.  – Zora Neale Hurston, author

The feasibility study, the information report, the literature review, and the research paper may come from different areas, but the process feels the same. I write ‘feels’ as gathering information tends to overwhelm people trying to management their time at school. EBSCO can look daunting with thousands of results, or redoing search terms to get to the items needed for a project.

EBSCOhost provides a way to personalize the experience called My EBSCOhost Folder.I began using mine two years ago to keep tracks of articles of interest relating to college programs, or professional development:

Before searching in EBSCO, I sign into my account. It’s best to create an account, or sign in, soon after logging into EBSCO from the library homepage.

For details about My EBSCOhost Folders, this YouTube video outlines the process:

https://youtu.be/JmmYIbiUZ34

Still not sure? Want some one-on-one assistance? Come to the library and we can connect you with My Folder, and much more.