Academics & So Much More! Blog

As finals week approaches, the pressure can feel overwhelming—but don’t worry, the TCC Libraries are here to help you power through! Whether you’re cramming for exams or putting the finishing touches on your final papers, we’ve got resources and spaces designed to support your success.

Study Spaces: Need a quiet place to focus? We’ve got plenty of study rooms and quiet corners. First-come, first-served, so come early to snag your spot!

Research & Tutoring Help: Stuck on a research paper or need help with citations? Our librarians are ready to assist you in person or online. Librarians are available 24/7 through Ask a Librarian.  

Needing last minute help with your classes?  

Tutoring Appointments: are available with TCC Tutoring which offers both in-person and online appointments to help you with English, math and subject-specific assignments. Also available is After-hours tutoring provided online through Brainfuse.  Don’t hesitate to reach out! 

You’ve got this—let your campus library be your study partner during finals week. Come by, get the support you need, and finish strong! 📚✨

What are you thankful for? We are thankful for our students, staff, faculty, and community patrons.

Take a break from studying by checking out some of our streaming databases or popular DVDs. Be sure to laugh and relax! Some of our video streaming databases are: Films On Demand, Kanopy, and Swank Digital Campus. We also have some popular movies at all of our campus libraries, from Star Wars to Love Actually be sure to check out our library catalog for a great movie night!

TCC Libraries & Tutoring wish everyone a happy and safe holiday!

(Blog post co-authored by Ruthie D., TCC Libraries, Portsmouth)

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here are a few examples of what TCC Libraries have available.

• Health Portal Research Guide
• More information, including overviews and statistics, is available through the American Cancer Society.    

Need more help? We look forward to hearing from you!

Hey there! The TCC Librarians are here to share tips for avoiding plagiarism. First, it is critical to define a few terms:

• Plagiarism: presenting within one's own work the ideas, representations, or words of another person, or artificial intelligence, without customary and proper acknowledgement of that person's authorship. (3.1.3 TCC Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities)
• Citation: basic information required to identify and locate a specific source (TCC Libraries)

• Paraphrasing: expressing what is written/spoken using different words than the original author used, but conveying the same meaning (Collins Dictionary)

  

Now, as promised, those two tips for avoiding plagiarism:

1. Cite your sources correctly
2. Paraphrase information 

Still  have questions? Stop by a library or meet with a writing tutor! 

TCC Libraries & Tutoring are thrilled to announce our new digital subscription to the New York Times.  

All faculty, staff and students now have access.  We encourage you to take advantage of this resource and create a personal account where all articles, instructional tools, and multimedia are available to you!  https://libguides.tcc.edu/topic/NYT 

Image: Christy C., TCC Libraries, 2023

(Blog post authored by Christy C., TCC Libraries, Norfolk)

Hey besties, let’s talk for a minute about banned and challenged books.

So, banned and challenged books are a big deal in the literary world. 

• Banned books are ones that have officially been prohibited and completely removed from public institutions, therefore restricting access to the content.
• Challenged books face objections or concerns, but may still be available while the challenge is being addressed.

So, why should we even care? Well, it’s all about freedom of speech and expression. When books get banned or challenged, diverse voices and unique ideas are silenced. We should be able to read and explore different perspectives.

These books can tackle some heavy topics like LGBTQ+ issues, racism, religion and even sexual content. They often give a voice to marginalized communities and help us understand their experiences. Literature helps us think about all viewpoints and experiences.

But here’s the kicker: banning or challenging these books doesn’t make those issues disappear! Let's have conversations and celebrate the freedom to read!

So, next time you spot a banned or challenged book, grab it, devour it, and share it with your friends. Embrace diversity and keep the pages turning during Banned Books Week and beyond!

Tag us on social media and tell us what your favorite banned books are! Also, comment on this blog post!

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept 15th - Oct 15th, by diving into a curated collection of films and documentaries on Kanopy that honor the cultures, histories, and achievements of Hispanic communities.

Discover new perspectives, celebrate diversity, and connect with impactful narratives
this Hispanic Heritage Month!

Visit our library’s Kanopy Page to start streaming and exploring today:
www.kanopy.com/category/65202. 

Latin Studies Research Guide (TCC Libraries)

 National Hispanic Heritage Month (Library of Congress)

Welcome to the Fall 2024 semester! You've got this!

Visit a tutoring center, library or access our digital resources & services. TCC Libraries & Tutoring are here to help you with academics and so much more! 

Check back often to discover free classes and events, too! 

Subscribe, comment and visit our blog often to stay informed.

Are you ready to dive into a world of knowledge and adventure? Mark your calendars for September 10, 2024, from 11:30am to 1:30pm, and join us at your campus library for our Libraries and Tutoring Open House event. Get ready to discover how libraries and tutoring can support your academic success.

 This event is designed to help you unlock your inner champion by showing you the resources available at your fingertips. Whether you need help with your studies or are looking for a quiet place to focus, the campus libraries and tutoring centers have got you covered.

Question: How can I learn about the resources & services available to me through Libraries & Tutoring?

Answer: Our website is a great place to start! Whether you bookmark our website directly, access through Canvas, or navigate through the TCC website, hundreds of resources are awaiting you! We are academics and so much more!

Need more help finding our website? Please see the short video within this post for an overview!

https://libguides.tcc.edu/library