Library Scavenger Hunt - win a Starbucks gift card!
(extended through Sep 20! - Two additional winners to be drawn!)
Learn about the library, have some fun, and be entered for a chance to win a Starbucks gift card! Stop by the library between Wed Aug 28 and Thu Sept 5 (now extended to Fri Sep 20) to complete the library scavenger hunt. Two Four winners will be drawn from among the completed entries. Open to new and returning students!
Color Printing Now Available
Good news! The library now has a color printer! You can now print documents in color from any library computer, or via wireless printing from your own device. Just choose “Library-Color” when selecting which printer to use, and make sure you choose Color (not black and white) from the print options. If you need any help with printing, just ask one of us in the library!
Study room reservations
The RVCC library has 6 study rooms on the upper level, that can be used by groups of 2-7 for group study sessions, or to work on collaborative projects. Rooms are available on a walk-in basis if they are not being used… however, be aware that they can get busy! Your best bet is to reserve a room (up to 2 weeks in advance) using our online reservation calendar - it's quick and easy!
Survey says…
If you haven't shared your thoughts on our library's whiteboard yet, stop by the library and answer our “Question of the Week!” It's right by the main entrance as you walk into the library. Here's a couple from last year - as you can see, our students have opinions! :)
Extra, extra! Free NY Times digital access!
Did you know that all RVCC students, faculty, and staff have free access to the New York Times online? Be sure to take advantage of this great resource! Just go to https://library.raritanval.edu/NYTimes. If prompted to login, use your G# and password. Then, when you reach the NY Times site, create your personal NYTimes account using your email address. You're all set! Once your NY Times account is set up, you can just go directly to the NY Times website and sign in with your email and password, to gain full access to all NY Times content.
Looking for help with citations and bibliographies? Give NoodleTools a try!
Looking for a way to make creating your citations and bibliographies in MLA, APA, or Chicago style easier? NoodleTools can help! NoodleTools allows you to easily download citations from most library databases, and will format them in the style you choose - and even create a full bibliography that can be pasted into your research paper! Just look for the “cite” option when using a library database, and then look for the link that says “Export to NoodleTools":
If you are using a source that did not come from a library database (such as a website or print book), you can easily enter the information manually,and let NoodleTools format the citation. It's a great way to make your research easier, more organized, and more accurate!
To sign into NoodleTools, just go to https://library.raritanval.edu/noodletools and sign in using the “Microsoft 365” link, and enter your G# and password when prompted.
Need more help with NoodleTools? Check out our online NoodleTools help, or ask a librarian!
Website spotlight: Fighting election misinformation
With Election Day fast approaching, it is more important than ever to be aware of election misinformation. The News Literacy Project is a non-partisan organization dedicated to helping young people become educated, well-informed voters and critical thinkers.
As part of this mission, the News Literacy Project has created an Election 2024 Misinformation Dashboard. It provides a way to stay informed regarding the falsehoods and misinformation that surround the 2024 election cycle.
Fight the tactics of misinformation and become an informed voter! And, if you're not registered yet - be sure to register to vote!
Library Scavenger Hunt winners!
Congratulations to Daniela Villadiego, Te'Anna Neptune, Seeun Kim, and Ashley Reyes! Each won a Starbucks gift card in the RVCC Library scavenger hunt - while learning about our library and having some fun! Thanks to all of our students who participated!
Whiteboard Question of the Month - Farewell Summer '24 (good times!)
Stop by and share your own thoughts on the library whiteboard near the entrance - there's a new question every week!