In an ideal world, we would all have infinite time to thoroughly research each topic and carefully assess every source we find. Since we all live here in reality, let’s practice these three time-saving methods to get at the good stuff faster, so that we have more time [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]CONTRIBUTED: The end of the semester is near. Soon you will turn in your last paper and complete your final final. You will be off to do what you do in the summer; working, taking classes, or maybe some planned nothing. Whatever it is, we know you’re busy, [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]CONTRIBUTED: Kirkwood Libraries are here for you as you finish up spring semester and hopefully look forward to a well-deserved break as we head into summer. We have the research, citation and technology support you always get from the library; Exam Cram on Thursday, April 27; and extended [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]KCC Library Contributed Column 7. Space – Do you know we have a second floor? Our second floor is our quiet study floor and the location of our individual group study rooms. You can reserve the rooms through the library website. If you’re with a group & are [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]KCC Library Contributed Column Kirkwood Libraries are here for you as you finish up fall semester and take a well-deserved winter break. We have extended hours during the last week of the semester, and limited hours between fall and spring semesters. We also have some fantastic popular books [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]CONTRIBUTED: You’re reading The Communiqué so you must like keeping up with news and events going on in your world. Did you know the Kirkwood Library has numerous news sources you can access online? The following sources are accessible through the Journal Articles / A-Z Database link on [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]KCC Library Contributed Column As the semester starts ramping up, know that librarians are ready to help you with tools and support to ensure your success. Enter through our newly renovated main entrance to enjoy our space. Our carefully selected resources are integral to many of the courses [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]KCC Library Contributed Column End of semester help Kirkwood Libraries and Tutoring Services always support students, but as the end of the semester approaches, you may need a little extra support. Check out some of the ways we can help. There are many ways to get help [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]KCC Library Contributed Column There are many ways to get help from a Kirkwood librarian – Walk in to the Iowa City campus library or the Cedar Rapids location in Benton Hall for in-person help. This is often the best, quickest way to get an answer. Not [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]CONTRIBUTED: Convincing others of a specific point-of-view is critical; a research article attempts to convince readers that their findings are valid. Not only that, but it is an important skill to develop for one’s work and personal life. As spring semester winds into full gear, many students have to [Continue Reading »]
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