Services

Subject Guides Now Available!

At CPCC Library we know that sifting through the wealth of information available on the Internet and in library resources can be overwhelming. In an effort to help connect you with relevant and trustworthy information subject guides are now available in the Research Tools section of the CPCC Library website.

We are currently offering 16 guides in PDF format covering subjects from allied health to welding. Each guide has search tips and lists recommended resources including article databases, websites, books, and more! We hope that by highlighting a few key resources in each subject area these guides will serve to provide a solid start to your research.

New Materials, Online Resources

Opposing ViewPoints — Now with ReadSpeaker

ReadSpeaker is now available in the Opposing ViewPoints database! This feature is meant to assist those with learning disabilities, who speak English as a second language, or have vision impairments. It does this by converting the text of each article to audio, allowing the reader to listen and read along at the same time. Best of all no extra downloads are required!

When viewing an article just look for the ReadSpeaker dashboard and click “Play”. Opposing ViewPoints is available on the Find-an-Article page of the library website.

The ReadSpeaker player appears at the top of most article in Opposing ViewPoints.
The above image is an example of the ReadSpeaker player, which is available on most Opposing ViewPoints articles.
Books, Hours, Online Resources

Library Upgrading Computer System — Closed Spring Break

During the 2009 Spring Break, the CPCC Library is upgrading its entire online catalog and circulation system in order to maintain its cutting-edge, web-based library catalog and lending services. The new system, called SYMPHONY, is a versatile, user-friendly program that will help the library continue to meet the ever-expanding information needs of students, faculty, staff and our community users. Due to this upgrade, all CPCC libraries will be closed from March 9-14, 2009. The CPCC Library appreciates your patience during this innovative transition.

New Materials, Online Resources

New Resource: World Book Online

World Book Online includes accurate, authoritative, easy to read articles from The World Book Encyclopedia, related articles from major newspapers and magazines, and special reports that broaden and deepen coverage for selected topics. This resource is a great place to get a general overview of a topic before searching other library databases such as EBSCOhost Academic Search Premier for magazine and journal articles.

World Book Online is available through the Library Catalog under the Online Reference Shelf tab it is also available in the Find an Article section of our website in the Browse Article Databases by Name list.

This resource can be accessed from any computer using your CPCC Login (SNAP ID).

New Materials, Online Resources

New Resource: EBSCOhost Newspaper Source Plus

Newspaper Source Plus is now available as part of our family of EBSCOhost databases. You can find this new resource by heading over to the Find an Article section of our website and following the link to EBSCOhost.

Newspaper Source Plus offers cover-to-cover full text for 149 national & international newspapers, selective full text for 410 U.S newspapers, and complete coverage for over 250 U.S. college and university newspapers. The database also contains full-text television & radio news transcripts. The dates covered for each title vary, but generally include articles from the late 1990’s to present. Check the full-title list (PDF) for details.

Newspaper Source Plus can even be accessed from any computer using your CPCC Login (SNAP ID).

Online Resources

Food Websites for the Holidays

Food is everywhere this time of year. Get ready for the holidays with the resources below!* If you’re cooking it, we’ve got some recipes for you. If you’re eating it (and who isn’t?), try some of the government resources on nutrition. If you’re trying to avoid a certain person’s cooking… well, we can’t help you there.

Happy Holidays!

Fun Food Websites

Librarian’s Index to the Internet
http://lii.org/pub/topic/food
An index organized by librarians. A multitude of culinary resources by subject.

Gourmet Spot
http://www.gourmetspot.com/
Links to many other web resources, recipes by category, beverages, restaurant guides, and a guide to television programs.

Food Timeline
http://www.foodtimeline.org/
Food timeline and culinary history timeline, beginning in prehistoric times! Really fun.

The History of Eating Utensils
http://research.calacademy.org/research/anthropology/utensil/index.html
The name says it all.

Government Resources

Nutrition.gov
www.nutrition.gov
Access to a variety of government-sponsored resources

Nutrition Assistance Programs
www.nutrition.gov
Provides information on national programs such as the Food Stamp Program and the National School Lunch Program

Key Ingredients — America By Food
http://www.keyingredients.org/
Site sponsored by the Smithsonian. Web version of a traveling exhibit that examines influences by region and ethnicity.

Journals

Fine Cooking
http://www.taunton.com/finecooking/
“For people who love to cook”

Food History News
http://foodhistorynews.com/
Journal dedicated to culinary history.

Reference Resources

The World Wide Gourmet
http://www.theworldwidegourmet.com/hints-and-tips/conversion-table/
Conversion table (English to European)

The Cook’s Thesaurus
http://www.foodsubs.com/
Need to substitute ingredients? Look no further.

The Recipe Link
http://www.allbaking.net/
Huge collection of recipes, including a link to Newspaper Food Columns.

* Sites originally recommended in College and Research Libraries News, Nov. 2003, pp 656 – 659.