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…
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…
The I-Know Department of the Mary and Jeff Bell Library recognizes the many accomplishments of Corpus Christi native Eva Longoria, for Women’s History Month 2025. More than an award-winning actor and director, Eva Longoria is a passionate advocate for education, literacy, cancer-research, and an active supporter of numerous charities.
The I-Know Department of the Mary and Jeff Bell Library celebrates Dr. Clotilde Pérez García, for Women’s History Month 2025. A trailblazer in medicine, education, and social advocacy, Dr. Clotilde Pérez García was a champion for early childhood education, public school desegregation, and healthcare access for Mexican American communities. As one of the few women in her medical class, she broke barriers and later co-founded organizations dedicated to early childhood education, civil rights, and genealogical research. Her achievements were recognized with prestigious awards throughout her lifetime, including the Outstanding Citizen's Award from the American G.I. Forum in 1972.
Selena Quintanilla Selena is famous for her voice and Tejano music, leading fans to give her the title of"The Queen of Tejano."Selena started her singing career at just nine years old.Her father formed a family band, Selena y Los Dinos, which traveled across Texas performing and opening for various Tejano bands. Did You Know: Along with singing, Selena was also a fashion designer! Selena Inc. was the name of her boutiques, and she had two locations in Texas. When she won Female Entertainer at…
February 20th is National Leadership Day! Here are a few tips and resources for information on being an effective leader. Want to learn more? References:Knight, R. (2024). 8 Essential Qualities of Successful Leaders. Harvard Business Review. link to source Coursera. (2024). 8 Tips for Developing Leadership Skills. link to source