APA Style Transition Coming in Spring ’13!

APA Style Transition Coming in Spring ’13!

Posted by in Reference, Research on 26. Feb, 2013 | 0 Comments

TweetHave you heard that we’re transitioning away from MLA formatting and citation style to the use of APA style in the Spring ’13 term?  It’s true! APA style, the preferred style for scholarship in business, criminal justice, information technology, and allied health, is more closely aligned with Central Penn’s program offerings, and will better prepare [More...]

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New Term, New Tools for Research Success!

Posted by in Reference, Research, Services on 09. Jan, 2013 | 0 Comments

TweetWelcome, new students! Welcome back, returning students! We’re pretty excited about the new year, the new term, and some new tools we have to help you with your research! Next time you’re on the library’s Online Resources page, you might notice a few changes. First, our instant messaging widget has changed. You can still access [More...]

Feeling better!

EasyBib…Make it Work for You

Posted by in Reference, Services, Technology on 13. Sep, 2012 | 1 Comment

TweetSo you’ve finished writing your final paper, and the last thing you have to do is cite your sources in an MLA Works Cited page. Everyone says you should just use EasyBib. But how do you get it to correctly create your citations? Here are a couple of tricks and tips for using EasyBib effectively. [More...]

Election Day is November 6th…Are YOU Ready?

Election Day is November 6th…Are YOU Ready?

Posted by in Events, Reference on 11. Sep, 2012 | 0 Comments

TweetDo you plan to vote for the first time in the November election? Have you voted in an earlier election, but not as a Pennsylvania resident? Do you plan to vote using an absentee ballot (will you be in Australia on Election Day)? If you can answer “yes” to any of the above questions, NOW [More...]

Text the library at 260-2ASKREF

Need help fast? Text us!

Posted by in Reference on 12. Jun, 2012 | 0 Comments

TweetThat’s right, Central Penn! We’re texting! Text the college library at 260-2ASKREF (260-227-5733) for quick help. We’ll respond right away during regular library hours.

Library Seeking User Feedback: We Want to Know What YOU Think!

Library Seeking User Feedback: We Want to Know What YOU Think!

Posted by in Reference, Services on 07. Jun, 2012 | 0 Comments

TweetWe want to know what you really think! The library recently finished creating a series of online tutorials that should be useful to students, faculty, and staff who want to know what Charles “T.” Jones Leadership Library services and resources are available and how to use them. Want a sample? Here you go: Last night [More...]

Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions: WWLD?

Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions: WWLD?

Posted by in Reference, WWLD on 11. Jan, 2012 | 1 Comment

TweetNow that you’re back from break, don’t forget about the resolutions you made at the New Year! What would librarians do to stay on top? Use the library, of course! Here’s a list of some common resolutions and how the library can help you succeed at them this year! 1. Eat Healthy Food The goal [More...]