VOL. 1 Issue 3 - March 2025

The Academic Connection

Official Faculty Newsletter of the CWC Library

What's New in the CWC Library This Month

I can't believe March is already here and our Library activities are in full swing. We have a lot happening in the coming weeks and we would love for you all to be involved. This month, we’re highlighting valuable resources to keep you informed, engaged, and connected.

Here’s what’s inside:

Statewide Database Access – Learn how to access key academic resources from off campus.
Database Highlight - Why it's important to use our database links and information about CINAHL and Science.com.
The Writing Center - Thank you for sending in your students.
Events - Deep dive into Wall Street Journal Instructor Resources – March 14th - Discover exclusive tools to bring real-world insights into your classroom.
New Academic Resources – Explore the latest additions to our collection.

Whether you’re looking for fresh course materials, research support, or ways to enhance student engagement, the CWC Library is here to help. Let us know how we can support you!

-Rebecca Chavez, CWC Library Director

State Library Resources

GoWYLD A-Z

The Wyoming State Library provides many resources that are available OFF of the CWC Internet Network. These resources are available to anyone in the state with a Wyoming Library Card.

At CWC, your CWC ID Card serves as your Library Card. In order to gain access to resources provided on the GoWYLD Database A-Z you will need your 14 digit barcode number and PIN (WYLD). If this pin does not work please contact a CWC Librarian.

A few great items available off of our network include:

Proquest Newspapers: Full text coverage of the Wall Street Journal and L.A. Times to name just 2 of a long list of newspapers available.

Literature Online: An essential resource for the study and teaching of literature in English, combining the texts of over 350,000 literary works.

History Vault: Primary source material documenting 18th-20th Century American History.

Explora Teachers Resources: A research portal for educators, also available resources for Primary, Middle, and High School.

Many more resources are available off of the CWC Internet Network. Have fun exploring here.

Database Highlight

A majority of our databases are paid for through the Wyoming Community College Commission (WCCC). Two such databases are CINAHL Complete and Science.org.

It is important for our calculations and ROI reports that our usage is calculated correctly. We need your help to provide the correct information. To do this please provide the database link, or permalink, to your students and not a PDF of the item you want them to read. By doing this all usage will be calculated so that we have the essential data needed to keep all of our databases that you love.

CINAHL stands for the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature. Includes full-text access to articles in hundreds of nursing journals. Includes scholarly and magazine articles, evidence-based care sheets, and quick lesson disease overviews. Additionally offers research instruments and clinical trials.

CINAHL also has the ability to do a PICOT search which can be a great source for our Nursing and Allied Health students.

Use this link to begin searching through the thousands of resources available in CINAHL.

Science has been at the center of important scientific discovery since its founding in 1880—with seed money from Thomas Edison. Today, Science continues to publish the very best in research across the sciences, with articles that consistently rank among the most cited in the world.

Click here to gain access to the journals, news, and career information pertaining to the sciences. Formats include video, podcasts, blogs, and visualizations in addition to text.

Writing Center

The Writing Center has been open officially for 1 month.

As of 3/03/25 The Center has had 46 interactions.

These students are coming from multiple departments including English, Communications, Leadership BAS courses, and Business to name a few. Thus far a majority of students are requesting help with essays, however some have been assisted with outlines and speeches.

While the Center has limited hours we hope to expand our capabilities in the future. Please promote the Writing Center as a place for students to be consulted and supported through their writing process.

Students can be directed to the Library to sign up for timeslots for in-person, online, or on-demand appointments.

Click here to learn more about the Writing Center

Events

Wall Street Journal Teaching Tools for Instructors

Friday, March 14th @ 12:30pm we will be hosting an informative talk with Alisha Stegall of the Wall Street Journal to go over their Teaching Tools for Instructors.

You can come in person to HS 100 or join via Google Meets:

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/atr-cviu-knc

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 904-999-4229‬ PIN: ‪587 806 391‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/atr-cviu-knc?pin=6561819558561

If you want to check out their website before the meeting, click here.

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