EVERYTHING S.cience T.echnology E.ngineering and M.athematics!

Did you know there is a new research guide that lets you explore both academic and popular resources of the STEM related fields all in one place?  Some of its features include:

•  Daily RSS feeds to keep you up to date on what is happening in the various STEM fields

• Links to websites, videos, podcasts, tutorials, the employment outlook, and more

•  Featured TCC library resources, including electronic journals, books, e-books, and more

•  MLA and APA citation guide to help avoid plagiarism

• Contact information for Tulsa’s Fabrication Lab, to help you make your ideas become a reality

The S.T.E.M. research guide has many more resources!  Access it by visiting TCC’s library webpage at http://library.tulsacc.edu click on Research Guides, then Browse All Guides to find S.cience T.echnology E.ngineering and M.athematics.  

Authored by Andria Burton, Reference and Instruction Librarian 

 

Welcome Back! Resolve to read more this year

Whether you got an e-reader for Christmas or you prefer an old-fashioned book, resolving this year to read more has huge benefits for you. What are these benefits other than the obvious enjoyment?

1. Enhances intelligence. Those who read have higher GPAs, higher intelligence quotients and more general knowledge.

2. Reduces stress.

3. Gives greater tranquility.  Reading forces you to sit and be still.

4. Improves analytical thinking skills.

5. Increases your vocabulary and spelling.

6. Improves your memory; and hey, who doesn’t need that?

7. Improves writing skills.

8. Helps prioritize your goals.

If you’re worried about the cost of books, check them out at one of the TCC libraries or take advantage of the interlibrary loan system where you can check out almost any book on the planet! Challenge yourself to read at least one book a month. To get started go to library.tulsacc.edu

By Melanie Brennan, Library Assistant II