Come to Delgado City Park Library for help with MLA Citation!

What is MLA Citation Style?

MLA (Modern Language Association) style is most commonly used to write papers and cite sources within the liberal arts and humanities.

Where can I get help using MLA Citation Style?

Delgado Library has several sources to provide students with help using MLA citation styles. The following are some options students can use.

Reference Books
These books are located at City Park campus Library presently located in Building ten, in the Reference Room. These books are non-circulating, which means they can only be used in the Reference Room. The Reference Room is open Monday - Thursday from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm and Friday, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm. (504) 671-5328.

Title: MLA handbook for writers of research papers
Author: Gibaldi, Joseph
Call Number: 808.027 G43m6, (4 copies)

MLA handbook for writers of research papers

Title: MLA style manual and guide to scholarly publishing
Author: Gibaldi, Joseph
Call Number: 808.027 M11 (2 copies)

MLA style manual and guide to scholarly publishing

Circulating Books

These books are located at City Park campus Library presently located in Building ten. Books can be checked out using your Delgado ID and can be used for two weeks. Delgado City Park Library is open Monday - Thursday from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm, Friday, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.  (504) 671-5317.

Title: The nuts & bolts of college writing

Author: Harvey, Michael

Call Number: 808.042 H34n

The nuts & bolts of college writing

Title: Doing honest work in college: how to prepare citations, avoid plagiarism, and achieve real academic success

Author: Lipson, Charles

Call Number: 025.324 L76d (please allow 24 hours for librarian to retrieve from the new building)

Doing honst work in college: how to prepare citations, avoid plagiarism, and achieve real academic success

Please feel free to visit Delgado City Park's Reference Room for further information about our resources for MLA style citations! 

Cool resources to check out for Black History Month at Delgado City Park Library

Delgado City Park Library has many books, DVDs, and e-books to help you enjoy Black History Month! 

Title: African American almanac:
400 years of triumph,courage and excellence
Author: Bracks, Lean'tin L.,
Electronic Library Resource: 973.0496073 23
Available as an e-book on Delgado Library's website

Title: All power to the people [videorecording]:
the black panther party and beyond
Author: Lew-Lee, Lee.
Call Number: DVD 271 Part 1 Media Collection
                         DVD 271 Part 2 Media Collection
2 copies available at City Park Library

Title: For all the world to see: visual culture
 and the struggle for civil rights
Author: Berger, Maurice.
Call Number: 302.23089B49f
1 Copy available at City Park Library

Title: Malcolm X: a life of reinvention
Author: Marable, Manning
Call Number: 297.87092m 2012
1 copy available at City Park Campus Library

Title: The One: the life and music
of James Brown
Author: Smith, R. J.
Call Number: SMIT2012 1
1 Copy available at City Park Library,
Popular Reading Collection

Delgado Community College Libraries Presents: Study Tips for Spring 2016

CREATING GOOD STUDY HABITS NOW CAN HELP YOU HAVE A GREAT SEMESTER! 

DELGADO LIBRARY OFFERS SEVERAL ON-LINE RESOURCES TO HELP IMPROVE YOUR STUDY SKILLS!

(Click the links below. Then click the link that says "Click For Access". This will take you to the resource you've chosen.)

Write on Math: Taking Better Notes in Math Class (E-Book)

Write On! Math is an e-book that offers specific strategies and projects designed to keep students engaged during math class, strengthen their mathematics, and teach technical writing skills. This e-book also helps students learn how to take better notes in math class.

Real Life Teens: Preparing for College (Video)

Real Life Teens is a 19 minute video, designed to help teens prepare for college success. Subjects include ways to prepare for college; the importance of graduating from high school, SATs and their importance, the importance of choosing the right college, developing good study habits, where to ask for college preparation and future careers. A viewable/printable instructor's guide is available online. 

Effective Study Skills (Video)

Effective Study Skills is a 30 minute video  that helps students learn how to achieve academic success by learning study behaviors that lead to high achievement. This video gives specific suggestions in the areas of listening, note-taking and outlining and effective time management. Emphasis is placed on preparing for classes, paying attention and developing a positive attitude. 

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month

October 12-16, 2015 – Connected Communities: Staying Protected While Always Connected

This month emphasizes the importance of protecting ourselves when connecting to the Internet while on the go. Students, Staff and Faculty need to be aware when using mobile devices and social media. Delgado Community College library encourages everyone to become better digital citizens in our communities.

As a student, you are more than accustomed to using the Internet in your everyday life, but the risks that come with that use could greatly impact you and your future.

 DID YOU KNOW? 

• 95 percent of teens use the Internet.

• 77 percent of teens use Facebook. 

• 53 percent of teens use Instagram. 

• 24 percent of teens use Twitter. 

• 10 percent of teens use Tumblr. 

• The average teen has approximately 300 friends on Facebook and 79 followers on Twitter.  

• Among Twitter users aged 12 to 17, 64 percent made their tweets public. 

• 19 percent of teen users have posted things they regret, including photos, videos, status updates, tweets, or comments. 

• Only 18 percent of young adults claim they are comfortable with what their friends post about them online, and 32 percent say that the information about them online is what they choose for the public to see.

BEWARE OF WHAT YOU POST ONLINE 

No matter what social media platform you use, consider the type of information you choose to share with others. Here are the common cyber risks you may face when using social media: 

• Sharing sensitive information. Sensitive information includes anything that can help a person steal your identity or find you, such as your full name, Social Security number, address, birth date, phone number, or where you were born. 

• Posting questionable content. Remember future employers may look at your social media accounts before hiring you. Questionable content can include pictures, videos, or opinions that may you seem unprofessional or mean and can damage your reputation or future prospects. 

• Tracking your location. Many social media platforms allow you to check in and broadcast your location, or automatically adds your location to photos and posts. 

Information taken from the Official Website of the Department of Homeland Security
For more information please visit their website at: http://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/Social%20Media%20Guide_0.pdf

Success Classes

Jefferson Computer Help

You're Invited 
to a Customized Computer Class
in whatever area you want to build your technology skills!

WHAT: Free classes in basic computer skills, research skills, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, etc.
WHERE: The Library, Building A, Room 16
WHEN: By appointment, Monday through Thursday, between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., or right now! Jusk ask!

RSVP: Nancy Burvant, Librarian/Adjunct Faculty

 nburva@dcc.edu or 504-671-6715

Delgado Holds Ribbon-Cutting for Marvin E. Thames Sr. Learning Resources Center

On Friday, September 18, Delgado Community College held a ceremonial ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Marvin E. Thames Sr. Learning Resources Center at the Delgado City Park Campus. The new facility will house the Delgado Library, Office of Distance Learning, and the Adult Education Departments.