Wake Tech Libraries will be closed on the following dates:

July 4th – in observance of Independence Day holiday

July 11th – Library staff professional development day

July 31st – Division Meeting (staff professional development)

Library staff members thank students, staff, faculty, and the community for their support as they work to enhance services at Wake Tech Libraries.  Staff Development Days allow all staff members to receive training to better serve our patrons.

All libraries will resume summer operating hours through August  2nd.  Library hours varies by campus location, please check our website.

Posted June 13th, 2013 by sduangudom. Uncategorized

Plunkett Research Online is a resource tool for business and industry research with information and videos on

• Market research
• Trends and technologies analysis
• Statistics
• In-depth details on leading companies (private and public, U.S. and non-U.S.

Coverage includes some of the following industries:

Games, Apps and Social Media

Green Technology

Nanotechnology

Entertainment & Media

Retailing

Banking

Consulting

And many, many more industry-specific titles

The database also has a Job Seeker Resource and Tools section that contains:

• Job market trends and statistics
• Tools on how to apply for a job online
• Career guides
• Occupational outlook handbook

To access this resource:

Go to the following URL:  www.plunkettresearchonline.com

Username: carolina

Password: trial

**Trial expires July 31^st, 2013

We would like to hear from you!  Please send us (wakenorthlibrary@waketech.edu) your feedback  regarding this resource.  Thanks!

Posted June 12th, 2013 by sduangudom. Uncategorized

On Saturday, June 15th, 2013 from 10 pm – 4 am, ProQuest will be performing database maintenance and installing database enhancements.  During this time, the New York Times and Wall Street Journal databases will be unavailable.

Posted June 12th, 2013 by sduangudom. Uncategorized

Health

Monday – Thursday — 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Friday — 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday — CLOSED

Main & North

Monday-Thursday — 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Friday, Saturday, & Sunday — CLOSED

PSEC

*Summer Hours start May 13th

Monday-Thursday — 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Friday, Saturday, & Sunday — CLOSED

West

*Summer Hours start May 9th

Monday – Thursday — 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Friday — 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday — CLOSED

Posted May 2nd, 2013 by sduangudom. Uncategorized

Monday, April 22 — 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 23 — 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 24 — 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 25 — 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Friday, April 26 — 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 27 & Sunday, April 28 — CLOSED

Monday, April 29 — 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 30 — 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

May 1st – May 19th — CLOSED     (final exams & semester break)

Starting on May 20th, the library annex will be operating on a summer schedule:

Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

*Located in Building E, Rooms 230-240*

Posted April 23rd, 2013 by sduangudom. Uncategorized

Bloom’s Literary Reference Online

This database features content from Facts On File’s extensive print literature collection, hundreds of Harold Bloom’s essays examining the lives and works of great writers throughout history and the world, and thousands of critical articles published by noted scholars under the Bloom’s Literary Criticism imprint. This accessible database also contains an archive of more than 46,000 characters; extensive entries on literary topics, themes, movements, genres, and authors; almost 200 video clips; and more.

To access this resource:

You can go to library’s web site: http://www.waketech.edu/student-services/libraries/research-databases  and look for this database or explore our other research databases.  Here is the link to accessing Bloom’s Literary Reference Online directly: http://www.fofweb.com.ezproxy.waketech.edu/Lit/default.asp

If you are accessing library databases from off-campus, you will be required to enter in your Blackboard log-in (username/password) information before you can gain access to any of our electronic resources.

Posted April 23rd, 2013 by sduangudom. Uncategorized

The library drawing for two Google Nexus 7 tablets was held this morning (10 a.m.) at the Main Campus library.

Winners were drawn with the help of Wake Tech students.

Wake Tech student draws one of the Google tablet winners!

Congratulations to our winners!!

Student: Shawn Lowe

Library drawing winner, Shawn Lowe, claims Google Nexus tablet prize. Congratulations!

Employee: Dana Tamer

Library drawing winner, Dana Tamer, claims Google Nexus tablet prize. Congratulations!

Thanks to everyone for completing our survey!

Posted December 12th, 2012 by sduangudom. Uncategorized

Are you trying to learn a new language?   Try using Mango Languages today!

Mango Languages is a fun, easy and incredibly effective language learning tool.  You will have access to a variety of resources to help you learn practical conversation skills for the following 12 languages:

Mango uses common, everyday conversations as the basis of each lesson, so your patrons will be able to start using and appreciating what they learn right away. Our comprehensive methodology includes all four key-language components (vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar and culture) and integrates strategically placed memory building and critical-thinking exercises to help users remember and adapt what they learn.

Want to learn a language, while you’re on the go?  Try the language learning app from Mango on your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad.

Just download the FREE app from the iTunes App Store (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mango-languages-library-edition/id443516516?mt=8) and launch it on your mobile device.

You’ll have access to all the same courses as you do through the library’s web site and the lessons themselves work just like the online Mango lessons.  Just touch the screen to reveal answers, see literal and understood meanings, hear pronunciations and keep learning!

If you have questions or comments regarding this resource, please contact the library or email us at wakenorthlibrary@waketech.edu and tell us what you think of Mango Languages.

Posted October 15th, 2012 by sduangudom. Databases

For those students, who would like to check out laptops to use during the break (Oct. 4-9); we will be checking out laptops on Friday, September 28th after 9:30 a.m.

Laptops will be then due back on Wednesday, October 10th BEFORE 12 noon!!

Posted September 27th, 2012 by sduangudom. Uncategorized

Monday, October 1

Health/Main/North — 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

PSEC — 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

West — 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 2

Health/Main/North — 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

PSEC — 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

West — 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 3

Health/Main/North — 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

PSEC — 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

West — 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 4

Health/Main/North — 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

PSEC — 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

West — 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Friday, October 5

Health/Main/North/West — 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

PSEC — 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday (October 6 & 7)

All Libraries — CLOSED

Monday (October 8 )

Health/Main/North/West — 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

PSEC — 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

West — 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday (October 9)

Health/Main/North/West — 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

PSEC — CLOSED

West — 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

**Wednesday, October 10**

All libraries resume Fall semester hours (varies by campus location) – check library web site for more information.

Posted September 26th, 2012 by sduangudom. hours