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Who qualifies to publish OA through the Library’s agreements?

There are two requirements in order to qualify: The author needs to be a current faculty member, student, or staff member at The Claremont Colleges (any of the 7 institutions or TCCS); and The author needs to be the corresponding author for the publication and use their campus e-mail address in all communications with the publisher. Visit Support for Open.

Does the Library sponsor Open Access (OA) publishing?

Yes, the Library’s licensing agreements with a number of publishers include a provision for OA publishing that is at no direct cost to qualifying authors affiliated with The Claremont Colleges. However, outside of these agreements with select publishers, the Library does not fund article processing charges (APCs).

How do I access the Constellate platform for text analysis?

The Library began subscribing to Constellate on July 1, 2024. All Claremont Colleges users are verified by IP address, so if you are using the service from off-campus, you will need to access the resource through the Library website which will prompt you to sign in with your campus credentials. You can access Constellate through.

How do I access the Los Angeles Times?

The Claremont Colleges Library provides access to the Los Angeles Times in two ways: individual online subscriptions and through our databases. Individual LA Times Online Subscription The Claremont Colleges Library now offers access to the Los Angeles Times online, which includes the News, Games, Recipes, Podcasts, and more from 1985 to the present. After setting.

How do I access The Washington Post?

The Claremont Colleges Library provides access to The Washington Post in two ways: individual online subscriptions and through our databases. Individual The Washington Post Online Subscription The Claremont Colleges Library now offers access to The Washington Post online, which includes the News, Games, Recipes, Podcasts, and more from 2004 to the present. After setting up.

Why can’t I add the Zotero browser extension to Google Chrome?

If you are unable to add the Zotero browser extension in Chrome, it may be that you are signed into your TCC email through your browser. At this time, some of the colleges do not allow users to add extensions to their browser when signed in with their college credentials. The quick solution is to sign.

How do I download an image from the Claremont Colleges Digital Library?

If you find images of interest in the Claremont Colleges Digital Library, they can be downloaded directly from the website to your computer.  1. Click the download icon (a down arrow above a rectangle) in the upper right corner of the page.            2. Select a download size (small, medium, or.

Does the library have a microfilm collection?

Yes. The library has a microform collection that contains government documents, newspapers, magazines and other periodicals. It is located in Mudd 1 and you may browse in-person, alphabetically or search for items using Library Search.

How do I activate the Zotero extension in Safari?

The Zotero Connector for Safari is bundled with the Zotero desktop application. To activate the Zotero browser extension for Safari, follow these steps: Make sure you have Zotero installed on your computer, then open Zotero Open Safari In the menu for the browser, click on the Safari menu > Settings (may show as Preferences) > Extensions Click on the checkbox next to the Zotero.

Can I use or cite works generated by artificial intelligence (AI)?

The Library does not recommend that you use or cite works generated from an artificial intelligence (AI) program such as ChatGPT for your academic coursework. While AI programs may be a fun way to generate art and stories or test the limits of computer intelligence, they are not considered an authoritative source and shouldn't be listed in a traditional.