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A to Z DatabasesA complete sortable list with descriptions of the numerous databases the HJF Library provides access to. These databases cover both general research as well as specific disciplines.
About the Learning CenterIncludes hours, learning center policies, building maps, contact information, and more.
Academic Support Center (Tutoring)The Academic Support Center specializes in assisting students to do the best they can in a number of different academic areas. This can include coursework such as algebra, calculus, biology, chemistry, etc. as well as preparing for career and graduate school exams like the GRE, Praxis, GMAT, and more. Walk-ins are welcome, or you can set up an appointment with one of our tutors.
ArchivesFrom here, you'll be able to access the online archives that includes the Morningside yearbooks, the Collegian Reporter, the award winning Kiosk, and past issues of the alumni newsletter, The Morningsider. In addition, you'll also find information regarding accessing the physical archives, how to do archival research, inquiring about donations, and more.
Ask UsNeed help with research? Maybe requesting an interlibrary loan? Or perhaps help with your homework or writing? No problem! Just ask us and if we can't help you, we'll get you in touch with someone who can.
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Britannica OnlineAn online version of the famous and always useful Encyclopedia Britannica. In addition to the famous encyclopedia, numerous other reference books are included in this resource.
Building HoursSee when the HJF Learning Center is open and all of the departments' availability.
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Campus SecurityCampus Safety and Security is the administrative office at Morningside University that is responsible for safety and security. The Main Campus Safety and Security Office is located in the Olsen Student Center, just inside the main front doors. The Administrative Office (Director and Assistant Director, full-time Safety and Security Officer) of Campus Safety and Security office is located in the Hickman-Johnson-Furrow Learning Center in Room 109.
Catalog (Searching for Books)Search the library catalog for books, DVDs, CDs, scores, children's books, popular reading options, and more.
Chicago Manual of Style Online (CMOS)The complete online version of the Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) in its most current edition. Search for citation rules, see and download practice sheets, get paper formatting tutorials, a Q&A Forum for those tough citations, and more with this online tool.
Collegian Reporter (Student Newspaper)The Collegian Reporter has been Morningside’s student-run newspaper since 1898. As the student voice on campus affairs, The CR welcomes students from all of the University’s majors and disciplines to fill decision-making roles as editors, reporters, columnists, photographers and cartoonists.
CitationsGet assistance with in-text citations as well as bibliographies, works cited, and reference pages in APA, Chicago, and MLA styles.
Course ReservesInstructors can request physical and electronic reserves, and students may access content instructors have placed on both physical and electronic reserves.
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Disability Services & Testing AccommodationsFor students with a registered disability with the University to request test proctoring and other accommodations.
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EBSCO eBook CollectionEBSCO's eBook Collection provides access to over 180,000 titles for both academic and general audiences.
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Faculty ServicesLearning Center services specifically for assisting faculty and instructors in the classroom. This can include scheduling library instruction, request for purchases of resources, copyright assistance, course reserves, and more.
HJF Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)Find answers to the frequently asked questions in an easy to use, searchable interface. Need to know how to find full text? Search for it here and watch a short video on how to do it. Includes many common questions for the library and academic support center.
Finding Full TextWhen you find a citation or abstract to a journal article you want to read but are not sure where to look, check out the journal full text finder. Just search for the journal your article was published in, and our index will tell you what database it is in or if you need to interlibrary loan the article.
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HJF Help GuidesHelpful how-tos for research, databases, citation styles, and useful software.
HJF NewsThe official Facebook page of the HJF Learning Center where all news, events, and other news worthy information is posted.
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Interlibrary LoanNeed a book or article that the library doesn't have? Get it from another library for free using interlibrary loan.
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KMSC RadioKMSC is the student-run radio station on Morningside Campus, on air since April of 1978. We broadcast 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 92.9 FM.
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LearningExpress PrepSTEP"This flagship LearningExpress product is comprised of a comprehensive selection of interactive online tutorials, practice tests, articles, e-books, and high-stakes test preparation — modeled after official tests. LearningExpress Library is designed to help students and professionals at all levels of learning achieve their educational and career-related goals," (EBSCOhost, 2019).
This includes content in the following centers: Core Math and Science Skills, Core English Skills, College Success Skills, Career Preparation, Job & Career Accelerator, Computer Skills Center, Grad School Admissions Preparation, Placement Test Preparation, and Recursos Para Hispanohablantes. |
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MIT Press eBook CollectionMIT Press Direct 2 Open provides access to the most current year of MIT Press eBook releases as well as to the back catalog of several thousand ebooks in the sciences, arts, business and humanities. Chapters are available to download as a single PDF for more books making it easy to get the content you need.
Morningsider Alumni Newsletter CollectionPublished under numerous names over the years, Morningside has maintained a strong connection with its former students through alumni newsletters which can be viewed and searched in this online collection.
Multimedia CommunicationThe Multimedia Communication program, located in the Learning Center, is home of the Collegian Reporter, KMSC radio, and MCTV along with all of the multimedia communication faculty.
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New York Times AccessThe library offers every current faculty, staff, and student a full individual subscription to the online New York Times including the NYT mobile app. Follow the instructions to set up or renew your account for a full year of access.
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Off-Campus AccessCan't seem to login from off-campus? Try these common fixes.
Oxford English Dictionary“The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is widely regarded as the accepted authority on the English language. It is an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, history, and pronunciation of 600,000 words— past and present—from across the English-speaking world. ” (Oxford University Press, 2011).
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Room ReservationsNeed to reserve one of the study rooms? Or perhaps one of the classrooms in HJF? Now you can online!
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Science Online"Science has been at the center of important scientific discovery since its founding in 1880—with seed money from Thomas Edison. Today, Science continues to publish the very best in research across the sciences, with articles that consistently rank among the most cited in the world," (AAAS Science, 2018).
Shakespeare Collection from Oxford University Press"The New Oxford Shakespeare presents an entirely new consideration of all of Shakespeare's works, edited from first principles from the base-texts themselves, and drawing on the latest textual and theatrical scholarship," (Oxford University Press, 2017). This resource includes: Modern Critical Edition, Critical Reference Edition, and the Authorship Companion.
Sioux Yearbooks CollectionThe Sioux is the official Morningside annual yearbook. Publication began in 1901, and continued intermittently until 2004. The yearbooks contain pictures, short articles, sporting event results, and other Morningside news and events related to that particular year.
Space Availability CalendarMost space in the HJF is open to use when not reserved. Double check the space usage calendar before you come over to make sure the room/space you want is available.
Spoonholder CafeNeed some coffee? Or a quick lunch? Stop by the Spoonholder Cafe.
Statista"Statista.com is one of the first statistic portals in the world to integrate data on over 80.000 topics from over 18.000 sources onto a single professional platform. Categorized into 21 market sectors, Statista.com provides companies, business customers, research institutions, and the academic community with direct access to quantitative data on media, business, finance, politics, and a wide variety of other areas of interest or markets," (Statista.com).
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Wall Street Journal AccessThe library offers every faculty, staff, and student a full individual subscription to the online Wall Street Journal including the WSJ mobile app. Follow the instructions to set up or renew your account for a full year of access.
Wiley Online LibraryWiley Online Library provides full text access to all of Wiley's 1600+ journals going as far back as 1997, and includes access to architecture, art, business, economics, finance, accounting, chemistry, computer science, environmental science, humanities, law, life sciences, medicine, nursing, physical sciences, psychology and social sciences.
Writing CenterNeed help with your writing? Schedule an appointment with the Writing Center staff.
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ZoteroA full featured citation manager complete with note taking capabilities. Best of all, it's free!
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