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Virtual Library Services During Spring Break
04/17/2020
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The NWC Librarians remind you that the library's electronic resources remain available to you
during spring break. Below are some popular tools that can get you back on track when you need 
assistance.  You can contact us at: libref@usnwc.edu

Go to Summon Power Search for a wide range of results that may lead you to discover something
that is missing. Below is a PDF guide for using Summon: 

There is a Panopto video instruction for using Summon.  You'll be required to authenticate in
with CAC or via Blackboard.​  The link for the Panopto video is below: 

Below are the links for two PDF instructions for finding journal literature on EBSCOhost:  

Use ProQuest Central to find reports and journal articles.  Below is the PDF guide for ProQuest:

The NWC Library Research Guides and LibGuides: 

Organize your citations with RefWorks.  Below is the PDF guide to help you get started: 

For military families who are adjusting to the homeschooling environment, Tutor.com is offering 
assistance.  Check out the website at the link below:  

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Homeschool Help
04/08/2020
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In Rhode Island, COVID-19 has closed down libraries, shuttered schools, and thrust
many parents and children into being homeschool teachers and learners. If you are
learning and teaching at home, AskRI.org and DPLA digital libraries provide many free
services to support your learning and teaching needs.

Tutor.com has recently added an assistance module for military families who are in the
doing the work of homeschooling now. Check out tutor.com at:


Other collections that make digital content available for free are:

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NWC Library Database Trial: Applied Science and Technology Sources EBSCO
04/02/2020
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EBSCO Applied Science and Technology Source offers a wide collection of full-text and
indexed content in the applied sciences and computing disciplines. Topics covered include:

  • Aerospace
  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Genetics 

This trial is available through 5/31/2020. Access this resource from the library homepage
via the Databases A-Z list under "E." 
Here is the link:  https://usnwc.libguides.com/az.php?a=e
Contact us at:  libref@usnwc.edu

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ALERT: NWC Library
04/01/2020
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ALERT | Library Services Update for March 30 - April 13, 2020

The NWC Library and Learning Commons is closed with virtual services available at libref@usnwc.edu
and https://usnwc.edu/Learning-commons

In line with the College’s updated response to the COVID-19 crisis (updated 29 March 2020), which calls for mission-essential workforce starting on Tuesday, Library facilities will be closed. We continue to provide many of our services virtually.

Requests for research support and other library-related inquiries:

We continue to provide virtual services, including research consultation and support. Research and instruction librarians can be reached by email, which will be staffed M-F from 0800-1630.

For research support: libref@usnwc.edu

Checking out library materials:

Checking-out physical materials from the NWC Library has been suspended until further notice. We will reassess all Library services on an ongoing basis and post updates as required. If you hold any borrowed in your possession, including interlibrary loan books, keep them in your possession until the library reopens. Overdue notices have been suspended. If you receive any, please disregard.

For questions regarding borrowed materials: circdesk@usnwc.edu

Interlibrary loans:

We are unable to fill interlibrary loan requests for books at this time. While you may submit book requests, they will be held for future processing.

We may be able to process some journal article requests while others will be held for future processing.

For interlibrary loan support: ill@usnwc.edu

Faculty e-Reserve processing:

We cannot process e-Reserve requests submitted by faculty at this time. While you may submit e-Reserve requests via Blackboard, they will be held in a queue for later processing when the Library reopens.

For questions relating to e-Reserves: robin.lima@usnwc.edu

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