Jessup Journal

It's tempting to surf the Web all day and build snowmen when the College is closed due to inclement weather. But is your homework backing up? Are you running behind on papers because you cannot get to the library? We're sure many of you need the resources available at the library to complete your assignments, and if you do, just remember you have options. All of the library's resources can be accessed from off campus, including databases like EBSCO or Literature Resource Center. (See our remote access instructions for assistance.). The best way to access these resources is to log in to Blackboard first. If you click on the "Research" tab in the upper, right hand corner, you'll notice there is a link to the Jessup Library home page. Simply open the library's home page from there and you'll be good to go. The Jessup Library Catalog may also be used off campus--and you don't have to sign in. You'll be able to find books, both print and electronic...

How many times have you made a special trip to the library just to ask if we have the book you need? Do you avoid buying your textbooks until you call the library to find out if we have any of the textbooks? Your wait is over: you can look for these things on your own from any computer anywhere by following these simple steps. 1. Go to the library Web site . 2. Click on the " Jessup Library Catalog " link seen here: 3. Use the drop-down box on the basic search screen to select where you want the computer to find your search terms (we usually select "Keywords Anywhere" unless we have a particular book or author we want to find, then we use "Title Keywords" or "Author Keywords"). WAIT! What if you need to find a book you think might be on reserve (like a textbook)? Use the link to the library catalog, but before you add any search terms, go to the big blue box at the top of the screen & click "Course Reserves" : Select your home ...