Week one: Blogging

Monday, October 30, 2006

Why Should I Cite References?
  • To acknowledge the work of other writers

  • To demonstrate the body of knowledge on which you have based your work

  • To enable other researchers to trace your sources


When to Cite Sources?

How to Cite Sources?

More Citation Help --just enter the information Easy Bib


Friday, October 13, 2006

Wireless Access

Check the library at the Tech College for a wireless hot spot! We are open from 9-6 Monday through Thursday and 9-4 on Friday.

Wednesday, October 11, 2006


Welcome to the Northwest Kansas Technical College Library.
Located in Goodland, KS the Tech College offers programs in Auto Body, Automotive Technology, Business, Carpentry, Communications Networks, Computer graphics, Cosmetology, Diesel Technology, Electrical, Electronics, Engineering, Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning, Medical assistant, Respiratory Therapy, and Welding.
http://www.nwktc.edu

Resource Web Links

Online Resources from the State Library
Finds books, full text magazine articles


Kansas Library Card
Includes audio books for downloading, online databases, homework helper

Job Preparation
Includes help with cover letters, resumes, and company research.



Automotive Books in the spotlight:
Haajanen: " Illustrated Dictionary of Automobile Body Styles"

A catalog of automobile bodywork terms, both contemporary and those that cars inherited from the horse-drawn carriage era.

Stockel: "Auto Fundamentals"

A through understanding of the design, construction and operation of automotive systems. Starts with basic theory and adds parts until system is complete.


Knowles: " Medium/Heavy Duty Truck: Technician Certification Test preparation Manual"


Automotive Service Excellence prepartion manual for test taking for becoming certififed.
Includes test question, test taking methods, and hints for each task.


Audio opportunities
Tired of reading? Like to listen instead of read? Come use the Kurzweil system to scan your reading material and have it read back to you. You control the speed and you can change the voices.

Want to listen to a book while on the road? Check out the audiobooks available from the Kansas State Library.