Eastfield College Library Blog

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Advance your knowledge and learn more with these Eastfield College Library resources about Breast Cancer:

Books
100 Questions & Answers about Breast Cancer
RC 280 .B8 B7465 2009

Taking Charge of Breast Cancer
RC 280 .B8 E68 2008

After the Cure: The Untold Stories of Breast Cancer Survivors
RC 280 .B8 A22 2008

No Family History: The Environmental links to Breast Cancer
RC 280 .B8 M3556 2009

Websites
Breastcancer.org

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

National Cancer Institute- Breast Cancer Homepage

Posted on October 14th, 2009 by Library
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The DCCCD Libraries have a new online catalog called Encore Library Search.  Thie new library catalog has the following useful tools: 

• Web 2.0 features such as tag clouds that can help you focus your search by format, collection, subject headings and etc.
• Offers a “Did You Mean?” feature similar to Google to correct misspellings and errors.
• Pre-selected links to the library’s electronic and web-based resources.
• Possesses a Google-like one simple search box.

Posted on October 2nd, 2009 by Library
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Eastfield College celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month from September 17^th through October 7^th.  Today’s Library entry contains a list of books and online resources relating to this cultural event:

Main Collection 

Harvest of Empire: A History of Latinos in America        E 184 .S75 G655 2000
Hispanic Literature of the United States                            PS 153 .H56 K36 2003
The Columbia History of Latinos in the US since1960     E 184 .S75 C644 2004
One Hundred Years of Solitude                                           PQ 8180.17 A73 C513
Frida Kahlo: Song of Herself                                                ND 259. K33 G75 2008
The House on Mango Street                                                PS 3553. I78 H6 1991

Reference

A to Z of Latino Americans Series

• Latinos in the Arts                             NX 512.3 .H57 O83 2007
• Latino Athletes                                  GV 697 .A1 F696 2007
• Latino Writers and Journalists        PS 153 .H56 M36 2007

Encyclopedia of Hispanic American Literature     PS 153 .H56 R36 2008

Hispanic Heritage Websites

Library of Congress’ National Hispanic Month

Latino Cultural Center of Dallas

Hispanic Heritage Foundation

Gale Free Resources on Hispanic Heritage

Posted on September 17th, 2009 by Library
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Eastfield College Library has the 7^th Edition of the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. The new edition provides guidelines and examples of research citations in electronic resources, books, periodicals via MLA format documentation. The book is available in the Reference and Main Collection: LB 2369 .G53 2009.  

 In addition to the print handbook itself, students can go to the Modern Language Association website to review examples, understand the use of MLA style, read newsletters, and quick links.  Modern Language Association (MLA): Format, Bibliography, Style, Convention  Another reliable citation source is the Online Writing Lab (OWL) of Purdue University’s English Department. OWL offers over 200 writing resources including: Research, Grammar, Style Guides, and Professional Writing. You can go to the following link below to access OWL: http://owl.english.purdue.edu

Posted on September 10th, 2009 by Library
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  Eastfield College began the Fall 2009 Semester on Monday, August 24^th. Kicking off the semester is Welcome Palooza. Sponsored by Student Life, Palooza is offering food, games, mechanical bull riding, henna tattoos and bungee jumping. The event will take place in the Lower Courtyard on Thursday, September 3^rd from 11 AM - 1 PM.

In observance of Labor Day, the Library will be closed on Monday September 7^th. On September 9^th, Student Life will host a Club Fair in the Lower Courtyard providing students information on becoming involved in the college’s student organizations and campus activities.

Posted on August 28th, 2009 by Library
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The Eastfield College Pleasant Grove Campus officially opened on Monday, August 3^rdto the public.  During the grand opening DCCCD Chancellor Dr. Wright Lassiter, State Sen. Royce West, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert, and Interim President Dr. Jean Conway attended and spoke at the event.  Afterwards, there was a ceremonial ribbon cut, various entertainments by talented dance groups and a tour of the new building. 

The campus is located in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood of Dallas, Texas.  The main purpose is to provide the local community quality educational programs in academic, technical and continuing education.  Furthermore, the campus is designated as a satellite campus to its main campus, Eastfield College.

Pleasant Grove Camus features the following programs:
ESL
ESOL
College Readiness in reading, writing and mathematics
GED preparation
Continuing Education
Workforce Training
Freshman-level credit courses

Our new Library Team members at the Pleasant Grove Campus are Hollander Thompson and Scott Robinson who are located in the Library/Assessment Center. The campus is located at 802 S. Buckner, Dallas, TX 75217, phone: 972-860-5341.

Posted on August 25th, 2009 by Library
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Today we are excited to have the Eastfield Campus in Pleasant Grove officially open to the public! Thanks to everyone’s hard work and dedication it is open in time for the Fall 2009 sememster. And we especially welcome Hollander and Scott to the Library/ Assessment Center on the campus!

Official opening ceremony:

Monday August 3, 2009 at 2pm

Posted on August 3rd, 2009 by Library
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Welcome students, faculty and staff to Eastfield Community College!

Drop by the library for:

• computers
• books
• magazines
• DVDs and videos
• friendly help

Summer hours starting June 5:
          Mon - Thurs. 7:30am - 10pm
          Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm
          Saturday 9am - 2pm
          Sunday - Closed

Posted on June 3rd, 2009 by Library
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The Eastfield Library has a new centralized desk! Circulation has moved into the desk and soon reference will be there as well. So remember, to check books and cd’s in or out, inquire about books placed on hold, reserve a study room, or other general questions stop by the new centralized desk and talk to a circulation attendant.

Thank you for your cooperation and patience during this time of transition in the library.

Posted on April 17th, 2009 by Library
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Please excuse our dust! The library is getting a new service desk and things are turned around for the moment. Please note circulation (where you drop off or check books out) has temporarily moved to the Reference Area, near the student computers.

Posted on February 17th, 2009 by Library
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