Decades of U.S. History Are Merely a Click Away
Matthew Farthing - January 12, 2023
I have a dream…when most of us hear that phrase we immediately know it came from the famous speech by civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. But, what if you wanted or needed to know more about the civil rights movement and Dr. King? Sure, you could Google your way through thousands of links, but there is a better way. Gale In Context: U.S. History literally puts historians’ tools into your hands. This research tool helps to bring a personal perspective to history with more than 5,000 rare and vital primary source documents from American Decades: Primary Sources series and other top titles. Civil Rights is just a small slice of what Gale In Context: U.S. History covers. The mobile friendly tool provides a complete overview of our nation’s past that covers the most-studied events, decades, conflicts, wars, political and cultural movements, and people. In fact, comprehensive, contextual, media-rich information is provided on topics ranging from the arrival of Vikings in North America, to the stirrings of the revolution, through to the Civil Rights movement, 9/11, and the War on Terror. So whether you’re working on a presentation or research paper or just someone interested in learning more about our nation’s history, you’ll be able to draw from millions of full-text articles sourced from top periodicals and newspapers including The New York Times, America, American History, The Journal of Southern History, and National Geographic. Plus, Gale In Context: U.S. History provides researchers with countless images, videos and audio selections from prominent and trusted outlets ranging from NPR to the History Channel, and Associated Press. Who said history had to be boring? This resource is available 24/7. Give it a try for yourself at Gale In Context: U.S. History, or for more information, contact our helpful and professional librarians. Contact information for them is available at: https://www.wccnet.edu/library/help/asklibrarian.php
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Temporary Service Interruption
Bethany Kennedy - December 09, 2022
During the intersession between Fall and Winter semester the Bailey Library will be migrating to a new and improved resource discovery system.
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Celebrate Native American History!
Molly Ledermann - November 23, 2022
Native American History
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What's Your Favorite Picture Book?
Molly Ledermann - November 23, 2022
Children's book collection.
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Celebrate and Protect the Planet This Thanksgiving
Maureen Perault - November 15, 2022
Thanksgiving recipe links
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Celebrate Native American History Month
Tashia Miller - November 02, 2022
Films on Native American History
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Stay Ahead of Election Rumors!
Molly Ledermann - November 01, 2022
Stay Ahead of Election Rumors! We can tell election season is here by the yards full of colorful signs, mailboxes full of campaign flyers, and social media feeds full of election rumors and political misinformation. The Bailey Library is here to help you sort fact from fiction and build up your guard against false election information. Snopes.com is a fantastic resource for fact-checking rumors and claims on the Web. Check out the Snopes.com rundown of 3 Types of False Election Rumors to Look Out For. If you prefer to digest new information infographic-style, the amazing News Literacy Project has you covered with Election Rumors to Avoid. Ever seen a chart or graph on social media? Be aware that just because someone is using data, doesn’t mean they are using that data ethically or accurately. The News Literacy Project’s Making Sense of Data: Spotlight in Social Media is definitely worth a few minutes of your time. Learn how data can be manipulated to make a point and improve your fact-checking skills. Want to beef up your online fact-checking skills even more? • Watch the Bailey Library’s short Becoming a Fact Checker video • Then test your skills with the Bailey Library’s Evaluating Websites interactive challenge. Learn more about misinformation with books from the Bailey Library: • Election meltdown : dirty tricks, distrust, and the threat to American democracy • The misinformation age : how false beliefs spread • Detecting deception : tools to fight fake news Looking for accurate election information? • Michigan Voter Information Center – registration status, polling location, sample ballot • Vote411 – candidate and ballot information
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Changes In Kanopy Films!
Tashia Miller - October 31, 2022
Kanopy has recently updated for Academic access and will no longer prompt users to set up a Kanopy account when logging in. Faculty and students are still able to set up a Kanopy account if they so choose, but now the process has been streamlined to avoid previous confusion. More information about this and other topics can be found on the Kanopy Help page: https://help.kanopy.com/hc/en-us/articles/9613229854615-Getting-started-with-Kanopy-for-academic-users
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October is Michigan Library Appreciation Month!
Molly Ledermann - October 17, 2022
Each October the state of Michigan celebrates the contributions of Michigan’s librarians, librarians, and library staff. So now is a great time to take a moment and think about ALL of the great things that the Bailey Library does for YOU and the WCC community. Need help with a research project? Our librarians are ready and waiting to help. Having trouble finding credible information? Our physical and digital collections provide free access to thousands of books, eBooks, journals, magazines, newspapers, and videos. Looking for a great place to study? In addition to group study rooms, the library has active, quiet, and silent study areas – there is something for everyone! Because access equals opportunity, the Bailey Library is here to provide access to the resources, spaces, tools, and assistance you need to transform your idea into a grade, a degree, or a career. For the Bailey Library, every month is WCC community appreciation month. We are here for you!
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Keep Your Car Ready For the Road
Matthew Farthing - October 07, 2022
The Car Care Council designated October and April as National Car Care Months. Whether you’ve got a little or a lot of DIY mechanic in you, here’s a go-to source we thought you should know about. The name “Chilton” has been around almost as long as there have been cars on the road—and now their auto repair manuals are available online through ChiltonLibrary, available through Washtenaw Community College’s Bailey Library. RELY ON UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION With ChiltonLibrary, you’ll find accurate, digestible information that’s continuously updated to cover most cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs on the road today, including: • Step-by-step repair procedures for everything from suspension, brakes, clutch, and gearbox jobs to more ambitious electrical and engine projects. • Troubleshooting guides for additional support. • Maintenance schedules to help prevent costly repairs. ACCESS ANYTIME AND ANYWHERE Visit https://bit.ly/3eappav for free access to ChiltonLibrary at your library, at home, or on the go. Happy car caring!
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