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Delay in setting up Library accounts for new users; purple banner of photo of books

Update on Library Accounts for New Students, Faculty, & Staff

August 28, 2020

Due to technical delays, most new Claremont faculty, students, and staff will not have a Library account automatically created for them.* The Library account does not grant you access to content; It only allows you to see what physical items you have checked out. If you wish to check out print books, DVDs, or tech.

Announcing streamlined access to ArcGIS Online

August 14, 2020

ArcGIS Online is an online, collaborative geographic information system (GIS) platform from Esri that allows you to use, create, and share maps, data, as well as create interactive websites with the StoryMaps Platform. The Claremont Colleges Services IT department and the Claremont Colleges Library have worked to enable Single Sign-On (SSO) for ArcGIS Online, which.

Announcing Library Website Refresh: August 17

August 11, 2020

We are excited to announce a refresh of the Library’s homepage and two important sections of the website: Databases and Research Guides. These changes will launch Monday, August 17! These changes are informed by website usage data, user feedback, and a scan of peer academic library websites. This refresh will include: Homepage changes: A simplified.

Claremont Colleges Digital Library Upgrade Coming Soon!

August 5, 2020

The library is excited to announce new features and enhancements are coming to the Claremont Colleges Digital Library. The new site will officially launch on Friday August 7th, just in time for the start of the Fall semester. The new CCDL site implements fully responsive web design allowing you to access the digital library regardless.

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Announcing Claremont Colleges Summer 2020 GIS Challenge

July 10, 2020

The Claremont Colleges Library is pleased to be offering 5 weeks of online GIS learning opportunities for the Claremont community this summer. These are separate online “challenges” that will introduce learners to certain components of the ArcGIS suite of tools. This is an self-paced series of modular challenges designed to be completed over the course.

Choosing Course Readings for Online or Hybrid Fall Courses: We Can Help!

July 6, 2020

As we approach the Fall 2020 semester, library staff are working hard to provide access to all required course readings. With the uncertainty about how many classes will be held on campus versus online, we are focused on providing access to online textbooks and course readings whenever possible. The advantage of assigning online course readings.

Two New Changes to Your Library Account

June 22, 2020

The library is happy to announce two new changes to your Library Account. New Look for your Library Account The Library Account portal is getting a refreshed look. The new interface will feature WCAG 2.1-compliant access to your circulation information, such as checked-out items, holds, fees, personal lists, and saved searches. Logging into your Library.

Introducing an Anti-Racism & Black Lives Matter Resource Guide

June 17, 2020

Librarians and staff at The Claremont Colleges Library have begun compiling a resource guide for our community to learn more about anti-racism, systemic racism, and the context surrounding Black Lives Matter movement and recent nationwide protests. This guide is a living document that will be regularly added to and updated. We welcome recommendations from members.

Join Us for Virtual Night Owls!

May 7, 2020

The Library is here to support students through finals. In addition to our many resources and services, we also have tips and activities to help you de-stress and have a little fun! Check out Virtual Night Owls for de-stressing resources, such as self-care tips, mindfulness and meditation tools, links to our leisure reading collections, games,.

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Digital Presentation Tools for Online Learning

April 21, 2020

Several methods that students might want to use to put together digital presentations for end-of-semester projects and other course work