May is Zombie Awareness Month! And at the Bell Library, we’ve noticed some students starting to look a little... undead 🧟♀️🙂. With finals just around the corner, the "Finals Apocalypse" is almost upon us! Don’t worry— you got this! With some studying and preparation, this too shall pass.
Take some time to learn about the importance of complete nutrition, healthy and informed food choices, and get some inspiration for ways you can quickly and easıly meet your nutritional needs!
LGBTQ History Month is recognized in various countries throughout the world. It’s celebrated in October for the United States, but in the UK and other places it’s February! You can find great information and archival resources at any time! Here is an example search that turned up some informative resources on local LGBTQ history in South Texas, and we show you how to cite sources from an online digital archives collection. We’re always here to provide search tips and advice on any research topic! Check the I-Know Blog for periodic research tips and spotlights on excellent resources for your research needs (link in bio)!
Stuck on a research project? The Mary & Jeff Bell Library is here to help! We can be your research mentors! Need help? Reach out 24/7! You can chat with a librarian from the Bell Library homepage or request an in-depth research consultation on our website. We’re always here to help find what you need on any research topic.
Take a well-deserved break from studying and exams to test your knowledge of digital information literacy. Can you crack the code? Give it a try and sleigh the challenge! In advanced recognition of National Crossword Puzzle Day (December 21st), we bring you the “Sleigh Your Research!” crossword puzzle, courtesy of the I-Know program of the Mary and Jeff Bell Library! Download the PDF, down below. Complete the crossword puzzle correctly, and you can uploadit here at this linkby Dec. 12th,…
🎃 Announcing the Halloween Trivia winner! 👻 See below for the drawing results, and their correct response and source! Research 1 of 2 Halloween Trivia Options (below) Find at least 1 credible source for your answer. You'll need to provide a citation! By midnight Halloween Eve (Oct. 30th) enter your answer and source citation into our I-Know Halloween Trivia survey, using either the QR code or url link further down Remember to enter your name and email address in the…
You have a research project coming up... and you have no idea what to write about! Let your natural curiosity lead you to your initial research topic! Find a prompt to spark your curiosity! A prompt can be any item of interest that sparks your curiosity. This method uses your creativity and a prompt to help you generate questions to lead you to a working research topic. A prompt can be a piece of text, a word, an image, a…
Dr. Matthew York is Assistant Professor of Saxophone, Jazz, and Music Technology. Who are your biggest musical influences, and how have they shaped your sound? My biggest influence is tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon! Dexter Gordon comes from the "Lester Young School" and within jazz history we can relate certain innovators to different musicians. There is a deep connection of influence between Lester Young and musicians such as Charlie Parker, Dexter Gordon, Paul Desmond, and many others. Lester Young was one of…
ChatGPT can be a great resource to gather ideas and brainstorm, but if you use something ChatGPT generates, you will have to cite it like any other source! Let's take a look at an example of a ChatGPT citation. We are going to create a poem about our I-Know department! Here's the prompt we'll use: Create a poem about I-Know using this information: All First Year Seminar, select major prerequisite, and all capstone courses will be designated I-Know courses. This…
The following is a transcribed discussion held during TAMU-CC's Digital Literacy Symposium in February 2025. Three college professors and one student reflect on how artificial intelligence is influencing their approaches to teaching, learning, and research - from adopting practical tools to big-picture shifts. Panelists Korinne Caruso is Associate Professor of Computer Science at Del Mar College and member of the NSF AI Institute for Research on Trustworthy AI in Weather, Climate, and Coastal Oceanography (AI2ES). Previously, she served as an adjunct instructor and Engineering…