eBooks

Are you stuck because you can't get into college, the book you want is already on loan or it's midnight and the assignment is due in at 9am?
    
Then try our eBook collection.  We have over 3,000 eBooks available covering a wide range of subjects and levels, all of which are free to use and can be accessed at college or at home. 

 For more details about our full eBook collection, go to:
> Blackboard homepage
     >Select Information Store (under Useful Links on the left)
             > Select the purple "eBooks" button.

Or follow this link.

How do I open an eBook?
Click on the title of the eBook     

     > Follow the instructions on screen to link to the eBook

        (you may need an Athens username and password - see above).

How do I search for eBooks?
The easiest way to search for e-books is to use the library catalogue:
Blackboard

     > The Information Store catalogue

     > Advanced search

     > Type in a search term and change the medium to eBooks

     > Press Search.

Do I need an eBook Reader?
No, not at all. Our eBooks are designed for reading online, whether at college, home or work.

Do I need an Athens password?
For some eBooks, yes. Setting up an account is quick and easy, but must be done on campus.

Please come in and ask us for details, or follow these instructions. 

And as always, any questions, just come into the Information Store and ask, or ring us on 01603 773224, or email us at tis@ccn.ac.uk

Is your Facebook page to blame?

"Of U.S. recruiters and HR professionals surveyed, 70% say they have rejected candidates based on information they found online". (Microsoft research by Cross-Tab in 2010).

Is it time you checked your Facebook privacy settings?

Look at the Facebook security tools page today.

Is it worth spending 10 minutes now in order to get the job of your dreams later??



Cross-Tab (2010) 'Online reputation in a connected world'. Forbes [Online]. Available at http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9709510 (Accessed 14 October 2011).

*NEW* Silent Study room

There is now a Silent Study room within Information Store A.

The room has 18 PCs, and lots of study tables for individual work. The space is available for everyone to use, and is particularly useful for concentrating on tricky assignments, or for those who just enjoy a bit of peace and quiet.

Come in and ask us for directions. 

FREE personal development sessions at College!

Are there things you struggle with sometimes? Does it get in the way of work or College? Do you wish you could get on with things and get your work done? Then these sessions are for you!

An external speaker from Moco is coming in to deliver sessions on personal development to any interested students. These sessions have been given excellent feedback by previous students – they’re not ones to miss! The sessions are:

Dealing with anger and frustration - Wed 5^th AND Wed 19^th October- 10am-12pm

Keeping calm in difficult situations.  This session looks at techniques to maintain control, thinking logically rather than emotionally

·    Self motivation - Wed 5^th AND Wed 19^th October, 1pm- 3pm  

      What makes us feel energised and wanting to get on with some things more than others.  Looking at simple yet effective motivational theory provides clarity and ideas

·     Managing stress - Tues 11^th  October AND Tues 1^st November, both 10-12pm

      Stress can be an ally if managed properly.  This session identifies ways of reducing “negative” stresses whilst maximising positive pressures

To book a place email Fay Ikin at f1ikin@ccn.ac.uk quoting your name, Student number and your course. Book now!

To look up what's on our shelves, try the online catalogue: http://heritage.ccn.ac.uk/Heritage/

You can also access it from the Blackboard homepage, under "Useful links" on the left, or from a Smartphone with the QR on this page.

With a PIN, you can also log in to renew and reserve items, and check what's on your account. Just ask us to set one up for you, it only takes a minute.

If you'd like more details on finding resources, check out the FAQs section on the Information Store homepage (again, the link is available from the Blackboard homepage, under Useful Links - select "Information Store"). It contains lots of video tutorials and helpsheets on finding resources.

As always, any questions, just ask!

Temporary solution...

There are currently problems with using the "Advanced search" function on the Heritage library catalogue.

We are working hard to fix this, but in the meantime, we recommend using Firefox as your browser. Please ask us if you would like help using Firefox as an alternative to Internet Explorer 9.

Yum!

Today is the last chance to browse our "Love British Food" display of gorgeous cookery books, celebrating British Food Fortnight.

What will you cook up this weekend?

Given the weather, I think I might try out a new ice cream recipe!

Did you know?

We hold all these newspapers :

The EDP, First News, The Guardian, The Mirror, The Telegraph, The Times, The Sunday Times, The Financial Times, Le Monde, The Independent and The Week.

We keep back copies back copies of all papers, and these are next to the comy seating area in the entrance.

So come in, sit back, and catch up!

New - HE Learning Zone

Have you tried out the new "HE Zone"?

It is in Information Store B, in the main Norwich Building, on the first floor.

It is a place for degree students to use PCs, access dissertations and other HE related resources. (All dissertations will have been graded at 2:1 or above).

There are a mixture of places to study, from group tables to comfy seating.

Have a look today and let us know what you think of it.

Job vacancy for students

Want to be a Shelving Assistant

in the

Information Store?

Shelving Assistants from £5.50 per hour

The role involves re-shelving resources within the Information Store. 

The hours are part time as and when required to fit in with your studies.

Applicants must be current students at the college.

Interested?

Apply online via vacancies tab on

CCN website

(job code 3319)

Closing date: 

Wednesday 28th September 2011