Library: Liberal Arts Guide: Find Updates

Information Literacy (IL) Reminder

Please complete our Information Literacy Request Form to request an instruction session led by your Faculty Librarians. Sessions can be held online, in your classroom, or the library classrooms at both campuses. The libraries provide hands-on, assignment-relevant instructional sessions to further the information literacy skills of our students. The scope of each session can be customized to meet the needs of the class, from a brief introduction of library research concepts and services to practical activities to engage the college student in the research process to the reinforcement of information literacy skills within the context of the student's chosen field.

When completing the form, please:

Submit one course per form (you can request up to four sessions each).
Submit your request early to best plan for the session(s).
Upload assignments, share topics, and add additional info so that we can best accommodate the needs of your students.
Instructor attendance is expected and required at all library instruction sessions, as your presence allows you to field questions about the assignment/research topics.

You should receive a confirmation for your class within three days. If you have questions regarding classes at the Blue Bell campus, please email Kara Grosschopp at kgroscho@mc3.edu. For classes at Pottstown Campus, email librarian Kevin Strunk at kstrunk@mc3.edu.

Database & Website Updates

**Artstor merging with JSTOR News*** The transition from Artstor to JSTOR continues. Artstor will move all image groups to their [personal] JSTOR Workspace in January 2024. You can move the folders yourself here. The Artstor website will be retired on August 1, 2024. The Libraries will keep you posted about any changes to access as we get closer to 2024.

***EBSCO Update**** The Discovery platform updated on May 31, 2024. Please note, any old videos or tutorials with the old interface should be removed. If you have any questions, please contact the Librarians for assistance.

Application & Software Updates

Beginning July 1st, the College will transition to Brainfuse, a new online tutoring platform for students. As a result, students will not have access to any session transcripts or documents in their Tutor.com locker after June 30th, so please retrieve any items you may need prior to June 30th. We look forward to transitioning to Brainfuse on July 1st, where students will be able to schedule on-campus and online appointments as well as drop-in for tutoring 24/7. If you have any questions at all, please contact Tutoring Services at tutoring@mc3.edu.

As part of our ongoing efforts to improve services and software for our students and faculty, the Instructional Delivery and Technology (IDT) committee has approved the recommendation from the proctoring subcommittee to transition from Respondus Lockdown Browser and Monitor to Verity by Yuja. This new proctoring tool offers enhanced features and a more user-friendly interface, which will help provide a streamlined and smooth experience for faculty and students. Our contract with Respondus Lockdown Browser and Monitor expires on June 30, 2024. To ensure a smooth transition, we will begin shifting to Verity by Yuja. Verity is available now in Canvas.

We understand this is in the middle of a semester for many faculty members teaching this summer, so we want to assure you that professional development opportunities and one-on-one appointments will be readily available to assist all faculty members who use Respondus Lockdown Browser and Monitor.

Group Professional Development Option | ID Professional Development Calendar
Step-by-Step Instructions | Verity Start-Up Guide
Self-paced Video | YuJa Verity Test Proctoring Platform Overview (03:12) Please note that the College did not purchase the Live Proctoring (real-time monitoring) option in this demo.
One-on-One ID Appointments | Schedule an Appointment

Resources for students can be found on the mc3.edu/canvas page. Please contact the IT Service Desk with any questions or concerns about the transition.

New LibGuides

NEW: ARA 101: Elementary Arabic I
This guide supports ARA 101: Elementary Arabic I which s an introduction to the Arabic language. Students will learn how to construct basic phrases, elementary communication, and an introduction to the script, and focus on pronunciation.
NEW: FRE 101: Elementary French I
This guide supports FRE 101: Elementary French an introduction to the French language. Students will learn to master basic communicative situations in French at a mid-novice level. The systematic training in speaking, listening, writing, and reading, reinforced by the use of authentic audio and video material, will create competence and confidence in expressing in French. In addition, students will learn about the culture in French speaking countries.
NEW: GER 101: Elementary German I
This guide supports GRE: Elementary German I which is an introduction to the German language. Students will learn to master basic communicative situations in German at a mid-novice level.
NEW: ITA 101: Elementary Italian
This guide supports ITA 101: Elementary Italian which is an introduction to the Italian language. Students will learn to master basic communicative situations in Italian at a mid-novice level. The systematic training in speaking, listening, writing, and reading, reinforced by the use of authentic audio and video material, will create competence and confidence in expressing in Italian.