A basic introduction to the Edward Waters College Library. This is a very general introduction to the library and its services, especially the catalog and the databases offered.
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A Basic Introduction to the services of the Edward Waters College Library Library Mission The mission of the Library is to facilitate academic learning and research, to support the college curriculum, to enhance classroom instruction and the critical thinking process, the teaching of information literacy, and to promote professional, ethical, and social growth by providing the latest information resources, services, and technologies to students and faculty. The Library further endeavors to stimulate and encourage the development of lifelong learning. Vision Statement The traditional purpose of an academic library is to support the curriculum. This can be accomplished in a nontraditional way by relying heavily on electronic resources, as well as print and non-print materials. A 21st century library is also dedicated to the provision of information literacy. Most importantly, the purpose of the Edward Waters College Library is to focus on the nature of the academic programs and of the student body served, demanding nothing less. Library Goals To facilitate student and faculty academic learning and research. To support the college curriculum. To enhance classroom instruction. To promote the professional, ethical, and social growth of the whole college family. The Library is guided by the principles of the Library Bill of Rights in the development of its programs and services.
The EWC Library Web Page is now available 24/7 through remote access! There are 2 ways to log in
from off-campus!
PLEASE NOTE: THE “EWC LIBRARY RESOURCES” LISTED ON THE MOODLE WEB PAGE DO NOT WORK OFF-CAMPUS
– GO TO THE EWC LIBRARY WEB PAGE INSTEAD]
ON-Campus
Directly from the EWC Library Web Page
Log in to the EWC Web Page (www.ewc.edu)
Click on the link to the EWC Library Web Page (pictured on the right side of the screen)
Enter your EWC User ID and Password when prompted to gain access to the databases
From the MOODLE Web Page
Log in to the MOODLE Web Page with your EWC User ID and Password (the link to MOODLE is pictured on the main page of the EWC website – www.ewc.edu)
Off-Campus
Directly from the EWC Library Web Page Log in to the EWC Web Page
(www.ewc.edu)
Click on the link to the EWC Library Web Page (pictured on the right side of the screen)
Enter your EWC User ID and Password when prompted to gain access to the databases
From the MOODLE Web Page Log in to the MOODLE Web Page with
your EWC User ID and Password (the link to MOODLE is pictured on the main page of the EWC website – www.ewc.edu)
After you log in to MOODLE, go back to the main page of the EWC website and click on the link for the EWC Library web page (pictured on the right side of the screen)
The only authority for formatting a paper or citing a reference APA Style (6th edition) is the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) 6th edition
However, you may use the citation feature in the databases as a guide.
