Math students having problems accessing WebWorks should email Prof. Sherman Wong, the WebWorks coordinator.
Year: 2010
Complete title for book required for PAF 9180
I tried to help a PAF 9180 student find the book by Eugene Bardach that had the title the Eightfold path to more effective problem solving. We had some trouble locating it anywhere but then we discovered the complete title is A practical guide for policy analysis: the eightfold path to more effective problem solving.
We have a print copy that is currently checked out.
We also discovered that this is available electronically through the Newman Library’s Netlibrary collection.
NYPL announces new hours effective 9/7
The New York Public Library announced new hours today that are effective
Sept. 7.
Scanners in 6th Floor Lab
Scanners in the 6th floor computing lab are flatbed scanners and are designed to scan individual sheets or photographs. They are not designed for bound volumes/books. Unfortunately, six scanners had to be replaced due to “book abuse”. BCTC staff will explain to students that the scanners are for flat items only. If students ask for scanners, please advise them of this before sending them to the 6th floor lab.
Permanent link in EBSCOhost databases
EBSCOhost lets users click on a Permalink (on the right side) which gives the user a permanent URL.
This feature does not work with Internet Explorer, only with Firefox. It is a known issue they are working to resolve.
Student inquiry about a print copy of Friday’s NYT
Yesterday while I was on the desk a student inquired if we had a print copy of last Friday’s NYT that he could take out of the library as he was to read it for class. When electronic versions were suggested the student said they were asked to read the print version and bring it to class.
I gave him my contact information as I had it at home and told him I would bring it in today. As I didn’t get his name, I have put the paper in an envelope and placed it on the shelf under the printer at the reference desk where the “to be picked up box” used to be. Anyone know where this box is now?
Books 24×7 adds 2011-2010 Wiley CPA review books
New books added this week to Books 24×7 include some of the Wiley 2011-2010 CPA review books, 37th edition. Since students often ask if the library has circulating copies of these review books you can mention this site to them. The most recent print copies we have are in reserve.
Wireless Printing
There is a new page from bctc that will help students who want to print with their own laptops. There are instructions and software students will have to download for it to work.
Copy Card Machine Is Working Again
On Sunday, the copy card vending machine was still out of order (I worked an afternoon shift at the reference desk). This morning (Monday), it appears that the machine has been repaired.
There are still 2-3 blank copy cards at the reference desk.
Mergent Online currently down
It is a problem on their end, they are working on it, and expect this to be resolved later tonight.