Library/LRC buildings are currently closed until further notice. Please view the links below for remote resources.For the quickest response, please email library@cos.edu. Click the Faculty Resources tab in the LibGuide or contact your Library Liaison to view online resources, updates and support and. Library Liaisons Available RemotelyFlex hours available for virtually meeting with your liaison. Please contact your Library Liaison for additional questions, further assistance with locating resources, and to schedule a one-on-one meeting or an Instruction Session. Online Ask a Librarian HoursNo web cam or mic? No problem! Dial 669-900-6833 and use 265 025 2210 as the meeting ID. Multilingual librarians and staff available. See schedule below or click here for language options. Instructional Continuity Training & SupportWhat is Instructional Continuity?Instructional continuity refers to the college's and faculty efforts of continuing course work despite and during disruptions due to weather, illness, or other factors. For the latest information from COS regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) refer to https://www.cos.edu/en-us/student-life/health-services/coronavirus. Have questions outside of training times?Presented by Emily Campbell, Information Competency Librarian Due to COVID-19, many commercial publishers have expanded access to collections of learning resources; and, as always, there are multiple openly-licensed learning resources available that can be shared with students through Canvas or email. We encourage you to contact your Library Liaison for more specific resources relating to your classes. Here a few:
If you need help finding learning resources for your classes, please email your library liaison. As always, meetings with librarians qualify for FLEX/FEC credit. For help with open educational resources, email your ASCCC OER Initiative Liaison, Emily Campbell, at emilyc@cos.edu. Visit her Virtual AAL Hours Sunday, 12pm - 1pm Monday, 11am - 2pm Thursday, 4pm - 5pm Friday, 10am - 2pm or email to make an appointment Student ResourcesStudents will continue to receive information on remote Library/LRC resources via Regroup email, library@cos.edu email, social media and at cos.edu/library. Click on the images below for more details and to share. Faculty and staff may check out titles all semester long, free of charge and without fines. No library card is required. Questions on checking out books or other items? View our Borrowing Policy page. Archived NewslettersFind archived Beyond the Stacks on The Lookout and current semester newsletters at cos.edu/library under AnnouncementsStudent newsletters can also be found at cos.edu/library.About the Library/LRCThe COS Library/Learning Resource Center (LRC) is home to the Library, Tutorial Center, Math Lab, Writing Center and Student Helpdesk. To learn more, go to cos.edu/library. |