Librarian Sara Stokes

If you were unable to attend the Bandy Center's lecture on Dalton native and author Marian McCamy Sims, then you will be pleased to find it was recorded for later viewing. Librarian Sara Stokes was the guest speaker that night and gave an impressive speech on the life of Marian McCamy Sims.
Below is a short video clip of the event.




* Picture and video provided by Dalton Daily Citizen Newspaper on 1/25/10.
http://www.daltondailycitizen.com/archivesearch/local_story_022195354.html

50% off

50% off at the Tennessee Aquarium and IMAX during the month of February!

In order to receive this wonderful discount you must present your current student, faculty, or staff ID.

Your family can also take advantage of this great opportunity by accompaning you to either place.

Now that's a deal!

For more information take a look at the following article in the Daily Citizen Newspaper:
http://www.northwestgeorgia.com/Education/local_story_019122424.html?keyword=topstory

* Information provided by: Director Lydia Knight

Microsoft Word Workshop

Reservations are required, so sign up today!

What: Microsoft Word
A 30 minute overview of hints and shortcuts in Microsoft Word

When:
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Where: Wireless classroom located on the 1st floor of Derrell C. Roberts library.

To reserve your seat today, contact Sara Stokes by e-mail @ sstokes@daltonstate.edu or by phone @ 706-272-4459

* Information provided by: Librarian Melissa Whitesell

Google Docs Workshop

Reservations are required, so sign up today!

What:
Google Docs
An introduction to Google Docs. Learn how to create an account, set up folders, share files, and more.

When:
Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010 from 1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Where:
Wireless classroom located on the 1st floor of Derrell C. Roberts library.

To reserve your seat today, contact Melissa Whitesell by
e-mail @ mwhitesell@daltonstate.edu or by phone @
706-272-2503

* Information provided by: Librarian Melissa Whitesell

Updates for Spring 2010

Updated MLA and APA Guides
Our color-coded and comprehensive style guides have been revised according to the new guidelines for MLA and APA publications. The guides are available on the library's web page: http://www.daltonstate.edu/library/lib_guides1.htm

Library Workshops
During the Spring 2010 semester, the library will offer workshops on topics such as Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, creating resumes, APA and MLA citations.

Course Guides
Our research guides provide lists of sources, including journals, databases and authoritative web sites, best suited for the assignments in a particular class or subject area. http://www.daltonstate.edu/library/help/course_guides.htm

* Information provided by: Librarian Melissa Whitesell

College Closed

Dalton State College is closed today (Friday, January 8th).

College Closing...

According to the DSC home page, "Dalton State College will be closing @ 4:45 p.m. today and will reopen @ 10:00 a.m. on Friday."

It's snowing!

According to the DSC homepage, "At this time we are awaiting further weather information before reaching a decision about classes on the main campus in Dalton. Should it be deemed necessary to cancel any of them, announcements will be made via the usual broadcast media, the College home page, and the connect ed system. It would be prudent to monitor these as the day goes by" (http://www.daltonstate.edu/).

Spring Semester

Classes officially started today. Welcome back!