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October 2017 Vol Do Your Best And Ask the Vest! LARC Newsletter October 2017 Vol. 2 Issue 1 Even though the names sound like it, this really isn’t some medieval adventure with King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. Instead, these are the names of MOBIUS clusters. What is MOBIUS? It’s the library consortium that provides MACC with access to more than 40,000,000 books! MACC has John Garrick. La mort du roi Arthur (The Death of always been a part of the LANCE cluster, but two clusters are better than one, Arthur). Oil on Canvas. 1862. so LANCE merged with QUEST, and became AVALON. Arthurian Legend What’s this mean for YOU? Well, you’re kind of getting the Holy Grail of In case you’re not familiar with the legend books! AVALON, and by extension MACC, has access to the library collections of King Arthur and his Knights of the of the University of Central Missouri, Truman State University, Missouri Valley Round Table, here’s a primer. College, and Central Methodist, just to name a few. Of course, we still have King Arthur was a legendary king of access to the full MOBIUS collection as well. But now when you request a book Briton in the 5th or 6th century. Some of from MOBIUS, you’ll choose AVALON when prompted for your home cluster. the most famous legends surrounding What’s the best part? It’s FREE to all MACC students and employees! King Arthur are that he wielded the sword Whether you need to do research for a class, study in general, or just want to Excalibur, founded the city of Camelot, read a good book, AVALON can help you achieve your quest. And while we led the Knights of the Round Table, went can’t offer you the advice and wisdom of the wise old Merlin, we do have a on a quest for the Holy Grail, and was great staff who are happy to help you slay some dragon-like research. advised by the wise wizard Merlin. Upon being mortally wounded in battle, King So remember, when you want to navigate the seas of knowledge, come set Arthur was taken to the Isle of Avalon anchor at the library and learn! (We even have a few round tables.) where legend holds that he awaits Britain and will return in her time of need. Over the years there have been thousands of books, novels, movies, and television series created based off of the legend. Check some of them out at the library! “And do you know another thing, Arthur? Life is too bitter already, without See Inside For Information On: territories and wars Tutoring: True or False Accessing AVALON and noble feuds.” Try MACC’s Virtual Tutoring Book Suggestions -T.H. White MACC Celebrates 90 Years! From “The Once and Future King” Struggling With A Class But Can’t Make It To Campus? MACC provides free tutoring to all MACC students. True! All MACC locations have access to free tutoring. Virtual Tutoring is available through Canvas by appointment. True! Simply email [email protected] to schedule a time or get more information. MACC has tutors who can help you with math, English, science, and other common subjects. True! MACC has tutors who can help in a variety of subjects. Try MACC’s Virtual Tutoring! You should only get tutoring if you are The LARC provides virtual tutoring through the Canvas Virtual failing a class. Tutor Room during normal working hours. How does it work? False! Even students who are doing well in a class can benefit from tutoring. First: You must make an appointment for virtual tutoring before every session! Tutors will do your homework for you. Tutors only login to the virtual room when a student is scheduled to be there. False! Tutors can help you with difficult math problems in your homework, proofread a paper, or help you Second: Send an email explaining what understand concepts from your homework, but they class you need help with and what times work best for you to meet cannot do your homework. with a tutor to: [email protected] to set up your appointment You will automatically get A’s or get more information. You will then be enrolled in the Canvas Virtual Tutor Room so that you can login at the time of your if you get tutoring. scheduled appointment. False! Tutors are here to help you learn how to improve your understanding of Third: You will need a computer and reliable material and study skills. Improved grades are internet connection. frequently a by product, but it takes time and effort. Fourth: You will need a headset with microphone in order to get the most out of your session. A “Knowledge has to be improved, webcam is useful but completely optional. challenged, and increased For additional information, or to set up an appointment, contact: constantly, or it vanishes.” -Peter Drucker Jill Gosseen, LARC Coordinator, 660-263-4100 ex. 11310 Stacy Donald, Resource Coordinator, 660-263-4100 ex. 12116 Donna Monnig, Library Services Specialist, 660-263-4100 ex. 11210 Request Courier Delivers Pick Up! The Once and Future King Go to the MACC Library Resources webpage: T.H. White www.macc.edu/library-resources. Click on the MACC Books tab. The Sword in the Stone T.H. White This will redirect you to the AVALON catalog. You can also reach the catalog by going directly to: Idylls of the King http://avalon.searchmobius.org/search~S10. Alfred Lord Tennyson In the drop down menu next to the search box, MACC’s collection will be selected by default. Click the menu to choose any of the library collections within the AVALON cluster, or search the whole cluster by choosing the option AVALON Catalog. Once you find a book that you would like to check out, simply click on Request. You Cambridge Companion will be prompted to login to your My Library Account. If this is your to the Arthurian Legend first time you will have to create a PIN number. Click on the PIN Elizabeth Archibald Help link for instructions. An Important Note About Your ID Number: For all MOBIUS accounts/requests, including those within AVALON, your ID number is the same as your MACC Student ID Number with TWO small exceptions. Le Morte D’Arthur 1. It must be eight numerical digits long. Many MACC ID Numbers Sir Thomas Malory are about six digits, so you will need to add two zeros to the beginning of your ID number to make it eight digits long. 2. At the end of your ID number you will add your campus code which is MACC. Example: If your student ID is 123456, then your AVALON and MOBIUS ID number would be: 00123456MACC “A reader lives a thousand lives How MOBIUS Works: MACC students and employees can before he dies ... The man who request books from MOBIUS for free. Once a book is requested the never reads lives only one.” lending library will ship it to MACC via courier where you will be ― George R.R. Martin notified via your MACC email that the book has arrived. It usually From “A Dance with Dragons” takes 5 to 7 days for a book to arrive, but it can take longer depending on it’s location. You can renew a MOBIUS book two times. Questions? Contact the library or call 660-263-4100 ex. 11210 1927 MACC Celebrates 90 2017 Years of Service Since 1927 Moberly Area Community College has provided quality education and career opportunities to thousands of students. Over the years the MACC universe has expanded to include locations in Columbia, Mexico, Kirksville, and Han- nibal. Not to be left behind, MACC has remained on the cut- ting edge of technology, implementing online, virtual, and hybrid classes to offer students versatile learning opportuni- ties. With numerous support services, including your local LARC, MACC strives to provide students with all of the resources they need to get the education they deserve. This year so far MACC has witnessed it’s first Total Solar Eclipse, and celebrated it’s 90th birthday with a kickoff party, art gallery exhibition, and a gala fundraiser. The LARC has been busy this year too! We merged library clusters into AVALON, increased virtual and in-person tutoring opportu- nities, and even built a book robot, or rather, a BookBot! So far, 2017 is shaping up to be a pretty good year. As an MACC student you are part of this year’s story and MACC’s 90 year history. We hope you’ll continue to cele- brate with us for many years to come! (100 is just around the corner!) Have Questions? “It is not the beauty of a building Feel free to stop by you should look at; the LARC and ask! it’s the construction You can also go to: of the foundation www.macc.edu/library-resources that will stand the test of time.” or call the Library Circulation Desk: - David Allan Coe 660-263-4100 ex. 11210 .
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