Library Implements New Authentication System

ACC students and employees have access to thousands of subscription resources free of charge.

Currently ACC enrolled students and ACC employees are eligible to use the Library subscription online resources - databases, eBooks, full-text articles, streaming video. You are prompted to login with your ACCeID and password.

ACC Libraries have an incredibly strong and robust digital library that supports the curriculum and research needs of our students, classroom faculty, and staff and is available 24/7.

Every e-resource in the library collection (ebook, streaming video, journal article, image) requires authentication in order to verify whether a user is affiliated with ACC and should be granted access to licensed and copyright-protected materials.

ACC Library Services uses a program called OpenAthens to interact with the College's login system (Okta) to verify that you are eligible to use these digital resources.

What is OpenAthens?
ACC Libraries use OpenAthens to authenticate our users. OpenAthens is SAML, cloud-based, and importantly, is single sign-on compatible. OpenAthens works with Okta so that an ACC user who has already logged via that system will not have to login again to access library resources.

Some questions you may have:

Q: What are my login credentials?

• A: Login with your ACCeid and password. Don't know your ACCeid or password? Find it here.

Q: If I change my password, how long is the delay before I am authenticated?

• A: It takes anywhere from 1 - 2 hours for the new password to be updated in the system.

Q: If I am already signed into Blackboard, do I have to sign in again to library resources?

• A: No. Once you have authenticated via another ACC service such as Blackboard or ACCmail, you will not be prompted again to login to library e-resources.

Open Education Resources: ACC Textbook Heroes

Library Services identified over 45 ACC faculty who are supporting student success by working toward removing the barrier of high cost course materials. 

These individuals are teaching with Open Educational Resources, free, or other low cost course materials.

See more at

Open Educational Resources: Textbook Heroes!

Textbooks in the Library??

	The Library does not purchase textbooks as a rule. So why can we check out textbooks from the Library? Although the Library does not purchase textbooks for all ACC campus libraries, we do shelve the ACC Student Support Center Textbook Collection at the Highland Center Library.
What is it?	It is a collection of textbooks selected for classes offered in workforce programs. These textbooks are purchased by the ACC Student Support Center through a grant to assist certain student groups to gain access to required textbooks. The majority of ACC textbooks ARE NOT in this collection.  Books are in limited supply and students should not depend upon this source for their required textbook.
What is the Student Support Center?	ACC's Student Support Center provides specialized assistance and referrals to a select group of students who would benefit from additional assistance to overcome challenges and complete their education.The Support Center maintains a collection of textbooks for students to borrow and gives priority to students receiving assistance. Other students may request a loan after the first week of classes.
Who can check the textbooks out?	Most students are not eligible to check out textbooks from this collection BEFORE the second week of classes. Visit with staff in a Student Support Center BEFORE the semester begins to determine your eligibility. Eligible students will receive information and required forms to begin the process. See information and a list of textbooks.

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence

CDC Infographic

Domestic violence may include (excerpt from http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/domesticviolence.html) Physical violence that can lead to injuries such as bruises or broken bones Sexual violence Threats of physical or sexual violence Emotional abuse that may lead to depression, anxiety, or social isolation Some resources about domestic violence: Statistics - Infographic from the Centers for Disease Control  Fact sheets from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence  SafePlace - Works to end domestic violence and abuse.  National Domestic Violence Hotline

Notice: Database Access Sunday

From ACC Information Technology Department:

As part of our continuing effort to upgrade ACC's connection to the Internet there will be another short outage on Sunday morning. The work will start at approximately 7:00 a.m. and will be completed by 10:00 a.m.

What does this mean for you?
The Library Web Site, Catalog, and online resources like databases, will be unavailable during that time. Please check back later in the day. If you have any problems after that point, please send an email to the library.

History of Halloween

Halloween -- Who knew ....

Check out this information from one of our databases

World History in Context

"The history of Halloween began with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, the last day of the Celtic year. The holiday was celebrated at the end of summer and the beginning of winter, as days became shorter and nights..."    

"The wearing of Halloween costumes in America reaches back into the country's cultural history. This shared American folk ritual is a window on the diverse ethnic and religious heritage of the people who settled the United States."                                                      

Texas Book Festival 25-26 Oct 2014

Join us at the Texas Book Festival!

When
        October 25-26, 2014
Where
       Austin, Texas at the State Capitol and surrounding area downtown

2014 Book Festival will showcase:

• 250-plus authors at readings, panel discussions, and signings
• 80-plus exhibitor booths and food vendors
• 15-plus themed tents including cooking, children’s entertainment, and more
• 10-plus live music performances
• 1,000 dedicated volunteers
• 40,000 attendees from all over the world

(From the Book Festival Fact Sheet)

• Download the 2014 Official TxBookFest Mobile App Now!