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What is an Academic or Scholarly Article? Academic or scholarly articles are written by scholars and experts who have have studied the field about which they are writing for years. The articles are then published in a journal that specializes in scholarship in that field. If an article has been published in a scholarly journal, the publishers of the journal are essentially vouching for the quality of the article and you can have confidence that it is credible information. Here are some characteristics of scholarly articles: * Articles written by an expert, always signed (author's name listed) * Credentials of author listed, such as education and position * References and sources consulted are listed * Frequently includes graphs, charts * Frequently have abstracts * Aimed at people in the field or studying the field * Few or no ads So How Do You Find Them? We have many databases with academic and scholarly articles, but also man...

Find Books, DVDs, Reserve Textbooks OneSearch has all the print books and other items physically in our library like DVDs, reserve textbooks and more.  But that's not all! OneSearch will also search all of COM Library’s databases simultaneously, so when you search for your topic you can find the best print books and eBooks, media, articles, and more in one simple search. Give it a try.  New to OneSearch? See in How to Use OneSearch.  http://dlvr.it/TGlCSC

Do you want to explore a new language?  The library has books on how to learn multiple languages. Including American Sign Language, French, Spanish, and German.  Complete Spanish for Americans American Sign Language for Beginners The Complete Idiot's Guide: Learning French  Get these books from COM Library. Want More? Get more resources by checking out our Learning American Sign Language and Learning Spanish. Also, see How to Use OneSearch to find even more resources.  http://dlvr.it/TGhf4J

Did you know? You can select the Chat button on the bottom right corner of any COM Library page to ask real COM Library staff a question during library hours. We're here to help! http://dlvr.it/TGgzJ5

COM Library is closed for Winter Break, but you can still stream a movie on Swank, read a great eBook on Libby or read or stream great content on Hoopla, all free to COM students, faculty and staff, available 24/7. And all our great online academic eBooks, Films on Demand and Academic Video Online (AVON) streaming videos from great producers like A&E, HBO or PBS and article databases are still there if you need them. :) http://dlvr.it/TGcHmJ

We've got lots and lots of leisure reads in all genres in the library just waiting to go home for the holidays.  Current NYT bestsellers, the latest Hollywood biographies, young adult (YA) bestsellers, graphic novels & more!  Take some time for yourself this holiday season and pick out a book to take home with you.  The gift of reading a great book is a gift you can give yourself ANYTIME with COM Library! Check out our Leisure Reading Collection guide for more information. http://dlvr.it/TGb1zB

Physical Library Open December 9th-11th, 7:30-5:00 COM Library will be open 7:30-5:00 on December 9th-11th. Anything that you need to do physically like checkout laptops, scan chapters, or checkout physical books will have to be done during those 3 days.  * Laptops All Fall laptops need to be returned by December 6th. If you'd like a laptop for Winter Mini, you will need to checkout that out separately.  Online Library Open 24/7 The campus will be closed during winter break as usual, but COM Librarians will be available online from 8-11 M-F, except for December 25th. During all other hours, live chat will still be available 24/7 with real academic librarians working at colleges from around the world hopping online to help you out.  What library services will be available? During winter mini, COM Library has students covered! Get help, access databases, and library guides.  Real, Live Help from Librarians 24/7 COM librarians wil...

Looking for a book but don't want a giant read? Pick up one of these books, all under 200 pages.  The Passport by Herta Muller Elevation by Stephen King A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow  Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys Get the books from COM Library. Want More? Get more resources by checking out our Leisure Collection. Also, see How to Use OneSearch to find even more resources.    http://dlvr.it/TGYhS9

Read the book that inspired the play and film, Wicked by Gregory Maguire.  Download Wicked and read it on Libby, or see the entire series. Already checked out? Get on the waiting list by logging into your account and placing a hold. You'll be notified when it be available.  Want More? See all Gregory Maguire books available on Libby, see all fantasies in Libby, browse our whole Libby collection or see How to Use Libby/OverDrive.    http://dlvr.it/TGXlzF