LibGuides: 2020/2021 Newsletter: Issue #3

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RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT: NURSING GUIDE

FEATURED EBOOKS

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eBook Highlights

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE NEW EBSCO EBOOKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE COLLECTION

By Marko Packard, Reference & Collection Development Librarian

The Chicago Freedom Movement by Mary Lou Finley, Bernard LaFayette Jr., James R. Ralph Jr., & Pam Smith
ISBN: 9780813166506
Publication Date: 2016-04-22
Six months after the Selma to Montgomery marches and just weeks after the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, a group from Martin Luther King Jr.'s staff arrived in Chicago, eager to apply his nonviolent approach to social change in a northern city. Once there, King's Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) joined the locally based Coordinating Council of Community Organizations (CCCO) to form the Chicago Freedom Movement. The open housing demonstrations they organized eventually resulted in a controversial agreement with Mayor Richard J. Daley and other city leaders, the fallout of which has historically led some to conclude that the movement was largely ineffective. In this important volume, an eminent team of scholars and activists offer an alternative assessment of the Chicago Freedom Movement's impact on race relations and social justice, both in the city and across the nation. Building upon recent works, the contributors reexamine the movement and illuminate its lasting contributions in order to challenge conventional perceptions that have underestimated its impressive legacy.

How America Got Its Guns by William Briggs

ISBN: 9780826358134

Publication Date: 2017-05-01

In the United States more than thirty thousand deaths each year can be attributed to firearms. This book on the history of guns in America examines the Second Amendment and the laws and court cases it has spawned. The author's thorough and objective account shows the complexities of the issue, which are so often reduced to bumper-sticker slogans, and suggests ways in which gun violence in this country can be reduced. Briggs profiles not only protagonists in the national gun debate but also ordinary people, showing the ways guns have become part of the lives of many Americans. Among them are gays and lesbians, women, competitive trapshooters, people in the gun-rights and gun-control trenches, the NRA's first female president, and the most successful gunsmith in American history. Balanced and painstakingly unbiased, Briggs's account provides the background needed to follow gun politics in America and to understand the gun culture in which we are likely to live for the foreseeable future.

The Soul of the First Amendment by Floyd Abrams

ISBN: 9780300190885

Publication Date: 2017-04-25

A lively and controversial overview by the nation's most celebrated First Amendment lawyer of the unique protections for freedom of speech in America The right of Americans to voice their beliefs without government approval or oversight is protected under what may well be the most honored and least understood addendum to the US Constitution--the First Amendment. Floyd Abrams, a noted lawyer and award-winning legal scholar specializing in First Amendment issues, examines the degree to which American law protects free speech more often, more intensely, and more controversially than is the case anywhere else in the world, including democratic nations such as Canada and England. In this lively, powerful, and provocative work, the author addresses legal issues from the adoption of the Bill of Rights through recent cases such as Citizens United. He also examines the repeated conflicts between claims of free speech and those of national security occasioned by the publication of classified material such as was contained in the Pentagon Papers and was made public by WikiLeaks and Edward Snowden. ]]>

Hispanics in the U. S. Criminal Justice System by Martin Guevara Urbina (Editor); Sofia Espinoza Alvarez (Editor)

ISBN: 9780398092160

Publication Date: 2018-05-07

This updated and expanded new edition resumes the theme of the first edition, and the findings reveal that race, and other variables continue to play a significant and consequential role in the legal decision-making process. The book is structured into three sections, each of which corresponds to a different body of work on Latinos. Section One explores the historical dynamics and influence of ethnicity in law enforcement, and focuses on how ethnicity impacts policing field practices, such as traffic stops, use of force, and the subsequent actions that police departments have employed to alleviate these problems. A detailed examination of critical issues facing Latino defendants seeks to better understand the law enforcement process. The history of immigration laws as it pertains to Mexicans and Latinos explains how Mexicans have been excluded from the United States through anti-immigrant legislation. Latino officers must cope with structural and political issues, the community, and media, as these practices and experiences within the American police system are explored. Section Two focuses on the repressive practices against Mexicans that resulted in executions, vigilantism, and mass expulsions. The topic of Latinos and the Fourth Amendment reveals that the constitutional right of people to be protected against unreasonable searches and seizures has been eviscerated for Latinos, and particularly for Mexicans. Possible remedies to existing shortcomings of the court system when processing indigent defendants are presented. Section Three studies the issue of Hispanics and the penal system. The ethnic realities of life behind bars, probation and parole, the legacy of capital punishment, and life after prison are discussed. Section Four addresses the globalization of Latinos, social control, and the future of Latinos in the U.S. Criminal justice system. Lastly, the race and ethnic experience through the lens of science, law, and the American imagination, are explored, concluding with policy recommendations for social and criminal justice reform, and ultimately humanizing differences. Written for professionals and students of law enforcement, this book will promote the understanding of the historical legacy of brutality, manipulation, oppression, marginalization, prejudice, discrimination, power and control, and white America's continued fear about racial and ethnic minorities.

Race over Party by Millington W. Bergeson-Lockwood

ISBN: 9781469640402

Publication Date: 2018-05-21

In late nineteenth-century Boston, battles over black party loyalty were fights over the place of African Americans in the post-Civil War nation. In his fresh in-depth study of black partisanship and politics, Millington W. Bergeson-Lockwood demonstrates that party politics became the terrain upon which black Bostonians tested the promise of equality in America's democracy. Most African Americans remained loyal Republicans, but Race Over Party highlights the actions and aspirations of a cadre of those who argued that the GOP took black votes for granted and offered little meaningful reward for black support. These activists branded themselves "independents," forging new alliances and advocating support of whichever candidate would support black freedom regardless of party. By the end of the century, however, it became clear that partisan politics offered little hope for the protection of black rights and lives in the face of white supremacy and racial violence. Even so, Bergeson-Lockwood shows how black Bostonians' faith in self-reliance, political autonomy, and dedicated organizing inspired future generations of activists who would carry these legacies into the foundation of the twentieth-century civil rights movement.

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RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT: NURSING RESEARCH GUIDE

RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT: NURSING RESEARCH GUIDE
By Chelsea Contrada, OER & Outreach Librarian

The STCC Library website offers hundreds of resources to help students with research. Among these resources is a collection of research guides - pages curated to help with research for specific courses or topics. One of the most popular of these pages is the Nursing Research Guide.

The Nursing Research Guide offers a variety of resources, links, videos, and research tips for students working on projects assigned by STCC nursing faculty. For example, you'll find:

Short videos that show how to use the library's databases
Help with APA citation and formatting
NCLEX study resources
Health data and statistics
And much more!

To access the Nursing Research Guide, visit https://libguides.stcc.edu/nursing. If you need help using the library's resources, want some research tips, or want to offer suggestions for the nursing guide, please reach out to Chelsea Contrada, the library's health sciences liaison. Email cacontrada@stcc.edu or call (413) 755-5634 and leave a message.

Who should I contact?

WHO SHOULD I ASK?
By Chelsea Contrada, OER & Outreach Librarian

You may have noticed that everyone at STCC is excited about helping students succeed. But sometimes, you need an answer quick and you might not be sure who to ask. Use the following information to help guide you to the right department or person.

I need to register for classes.
If you are a current student, the best place to get help with registration is your faculty advisor. If you do not know who your advisor is or you do not have one, you can contact the awesome folks at the Academic Advising and Transfer Center. They can be reached by calling 413-755-4857 or emailing advisor@stcc.edu.

If you are new to STCC, you can sign up for classes by contacting the Registrar's office. The registrar can also answer questions about course prerequisites, course schedules, and students' access to their educational records. Contact them by calling 413-755-4321 or emailing registrar@stcc.edu.

I need help buying a textbook OR I have not received a textbook I ordered.
All questions about buying or renting textbooks or previous textbook orders should be directed to the fabulous folks at the STCC Bookstore. The physical bookstore is not currently open, but you can call them at 413-755-4833. Leave a message and they will get back to you as soon as they can!

I need a Chromebook and/or a WiFi Hotspot.
The library is loaning out devices for students in need, but supplies are limited. Please contact us by emailing stcclibrary@stcc.edu. You can also chat with us on our website! Go to https://libguides.stcc.edu for more information.

I need help with research and/or citing sources for a research project.
The STCC library is your go-to spot for all research related needs. We can help you find reliable sources for your research assignments, and we can assist you with MLA, APA, or AMA citation. You can contact us by email: stcclibrary@stcc.edu; call or text: 413-200-8429; or by the chat feature on our website: https://libguides.stcc.edu.

I know which department I need, but I can't find their phone number.
The STCC website has a directory of all department phone numbers. To view the directory, please visit https://www.stcc.edu/about-stcc/office-directory/

2020/2021 Newsletter: Issue #3

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