Library Catalog - Check for Availability

The Library Catalog may be unavailable intermittently on Monday because we are upgrading our library automation system.

If the catalog is offline when you try it, please check with library staff at the Northridge Library (223-4746) if you need information about library material.

ACC Libraries - Winter Intersession Hours

	Have a safe and peaceful holiday. The Winter Intersession Hours can be viewed at
http://library.austincc.edu/interses-dec04.htm

Top 1000 Books Owned by Libraries

According to the OCLC web site:
"This list contains the "Top 1000" titles owned by OCLC member libraries—the intellectual works that have been judged to be worth owning by the "purchase vote" of libraries around the globe."

You will be surprised to see the titles listed. Would you have thought that Garfield at Large would rank higher than MacBeth?

Take a peek on this page:
http://www.oclc.org/research/top1000/complete.htm

Thanksgiving holiday hours

All ACC offices -- including ACC Libraries --
are closed Thursday through Sunday.
Normal hours resume Monday, 29 November.

National Family History Day

U.S. Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona has declared Thanksgiving 2004 to be the first annual National Family History Day.

Whenever families gather, the Surgeon General encourages them to talk about, and to write down, the health problems that seem to run in their family. Because family health history is such a powerful screening tool, the Surgeon General has created a new computerized tool which can be downloaded for free to help make it fun and easy for anyone to create a sophisticated portrait of their family's health.

To download the tool and read more about this project go to
My Family Health Portrait

Student Life! Calendar of Events

The Austin Community College Office of Student Life mission is to promote an environment committed to students’ personal, emotional, cultural, social, and ethical development. We support this unique learning environment through a variety of clubs and organizations, community-building events, experiential learning programs, leadership and volunteer opportunities. (Excerpt from the Student Life web page) You can see a calendar of events at
http://www.austincc.edu/life4u/calendar.htm

Imagine a blood red moon!

According to folklore, October's full moon is called the "Hunter's Moon" or sometimes the "Blood Moon." ... The Blood Moon rises this year on Wednesday, Oct. 27th. At first it will seem pale and cold, as usual. And then ... blood red.

Read more at the NASA site about the Lunar eclipse tonight.
http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2004/13oct_lunareclipse.htm

Vote 2004

Prepare for the November 2, 2004 election.
http://library.austincc.edu/gen-info/vote/
View candidate information and other
election information.

Eligible for a Flu Shot ??

If you are unsure about your eligibility for a flu
shot, consult the American Lung Assn site:
http://www.findaflushot.com/lungusa/

New Books & Other Materials

Check out the our New Library Books and Videos page.
http://library.austincc.edu/eresources/newbooks/newbooks.htm

Librarians are continually buying new materials for the
ACC libraries. There is a link from the Library Catalog
to this page which is updated often.

Try SCIENCE RESOURCE CENTER

The Library is trying out a new electronic resource: Science Resource Center.
Please try SRC and give us your opinion by emailing the library.

You must ask a Reference Librarian for the username and password to use the resource.

Science Resource Center covers

• Earth Science
• History of Science
• Life Science
• Physical Science
• Science and Technology
• Science as Inquiry
• Space Science ... And much more

More information about Science Resource Center can be obtained from a Reference Librarian or by going to
http://library.austincc.edu/eresources/SRC-brochure.pdf

Does the library have your textbook?

As a rule the ACC libraries do NOT purchase the required textbooks.
However it's worth checking our online catalog because sometimes we will have them.

You can find out more about how to find out if we do have your textbook at
http://library.austincc.edu/help/how/faq-course-textbk.htm


Be sure you have the exact title (or author) when you search because many texts have similar titles.

Need Help Fast ???

Need help right away? Can't get to an ACC Library to ask a librarian for assistance? Too shy to go up to the reference desk?

Use Live Chat to get help from a librarian, or,
Google our Library Website to find what you need.

Summer - Fall Intersession (ACC Library Hours)

11-13 Aug (Wed-Fri)

ONLY RGC --- 8:00am-5:00pm

14-15 Aug (Sat-Sun) – All Libraries Closed

16-18 Aug (Mon-Wed)

EVC, NRG, RGC, RVS --- 8:00am-5:00pm

19 Aug (Thu)

EVC, NRG, RGC, RVS --- 8:00am-12:30pm

20 Aug (Fri)

EVC, NRG, RGC, RVS --- 8:00am-5:00pm

21-22 Aug (Sat-Sun) – All Libraries Closed

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Resume normal hours Monday, 23 Aug

9-11 Commission Report

The report is available via various sites on the Web including
the Commission's site
(http://www.9-11commission.gov/)
and GPO Access
(http://www.gpoaccess.gov/911/index.html).

ACC Libraries Welcome New President

A special welcome to Dr. Roberto (Robert) Aguero,
the new President of Austin Community College!
See more information...

4 July Holiday Hours

All ACC offices are closed Friday, 2 July.

The ACC libraries will be open normal weekend hours
Saturday and Sunday (3-4 July). See Locations and Hours.

Library Catalog Unavailable 1-4pm, Monday, 14 June

Because we are loading new software on the server, the Library Catalog will be unavailable 1-4pm on Monday, 14 June. Please check occasionally to see if it is back up sooner than we anticipate.

Also unavailable will be our Electonic Resources from OFF CAMPUS ONLY. Those on campus can use the electonic indexes and references sources as they normally would.

ACC Closed Friday Afternoon, June 11

Governor Perry declared State agencies will be closed on
Friday, June 11 in honor of former President Reagan.


While ACC is not a State agency, we will close at NOON on Friday, June 11

The Venus Transit (June 8, 2004)

On June 8th, 2004 a celestial event of historical scientific importance will occur when the silhouette of the planet Venus once again crosses the face of the Sun as seen from the Earth. This event or transit of Venus last occurred in 1882, so no one alive today has ever witnessed the transit of Venus. See more ...

Peter Reinhart Exhibit at EVC Library

Award-Winning Cookbook Author Peter Reinhart will be in Austin on June 1st, 2004.

The Eastview Campus Library currently has a display featuring Peter Reinhart's cookbooks, class information from Central Market, and a list of helpful Web links featuring baking tips, and the history of breads and pizza. Peruse the selections, try some of the recipes and enjoy learning baking techniques from this world-class baker. More info...

Intersession Hours

During the intersession ( 10-23 May), Library services are provided only on a limited basis. Please check the calendar to see which campus library is open and for the open hours.

Need to register but have a library hold? During the intersession, please read the signs on the doors at Cypress, Eastview, Pinnacle, Northridge, Rio Grande and Riverside. During on-campus payment days, there are staff inside libraries to assist you clear your holds.

At other times, we're just a phone call away at 223-3067.

Early Voting at ACC -- May 15 Election

15 May 2004 -- ACC Board of Trustees Election
Find more information on the
Community Relations web site.

Celebrate National Poetry Month

Search the ACC Library Catalog for the many poetry titles in each campus library. Or, take a look at these web sites:
National Poetry Month - The Academy of American Poets
Infoplease feature on Poetry Month

You may also want to check out Bernstein, Against National Poetry Month As Such for an alternative opinion

Help improve the Library Website

The Library Website exists to help
ACC students and faculty achieve
academic success.

Take our survey and tell us how we
can improve the Library Website to
make finding information easier for you.

Find Good Sources -- Research Workshops

Paper Due? Need good sources to document your assignment? Want to know how to research your topic?
Attend one of our research workshops.
SESSIONS STILL AVAILABLE 26, 28, 29 APRIL (NRG/RGC)
More information and times on our student workshops page.

Free Health Screening

The public is invited to the ACC annual health screening.
Wednesday, April 21, 2004 -- 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm
Eastview Campus, 3401 Webberville Road

See the flyer for more information.

Tax Forms & Information

Tax forms and information are available online
at the IRS Web Site

Use Chat to get help from a librarian
Need help right away? Can't get to an ACC Library to ask a librarian for assistance? Too shy to go up to the reference desk? You can get assistance through our Live Help @ ACC Libraries. Click on the "Live Help" button and chat with a librarian.

All ACC Libraries will be closed for Spring Break, 15-21 March.

Ask a LIbrarian Email will be available on a limited basis. See more...

Regular services and hours will resume Monday, 22 March. See more...