Welcome to your Library Guide!

For finding information from school districts, government agencies, or non-profit organizations like Head Start, Google is a good tool. However, for current news, reports, and research on child development from journals and books, using library databases can save time and provide reliable sources. This guide is designed to help you find up-to-date research articles and other credible sources on early childhood development. Please use the tabs above to find more information on locating, evaluating, and citing sources.

Need Help?

If you have any questions about library resources or finding information, feel free to email me by clicking on "Email me" under my profile picture, or schedule an appointment with me. You can also contact any of the Skyline College Librarians at:

http://skylinecollege.edu/library/askalibrarian.php.

How to access library resources?

All current students automatically have a Skyline College Library Account.  Your library account can be used to borrow books & materials from all three libraries in the San Mateo Community College System. You don't need a physical card.

Your Library Account  provides access to:

OneSearch  

• Search for articles, books & more
• Place holds, check due dates, & renew items
• Create a list of favorite books, articles & more

Library Databases - Our Library subscribes to many databases, including many subject-specific databases. To log into our databases off-campus you'll need to use your Canvas login OR SMCCD email.

Assignment Prompt:

Over the semester, you will identify and research a current issue or event related to the topics covered in this course. Preferably, find something highlighted in local news that has occurred within the timeframe of this class.

You will:

1. Research the Issue: Find articles and resources from agencies relevant to the issue you've chosen.
2. Share-Out: Present your findings to the class to gauge collective interests.
3. Explore Community Agencies: Research community agencies that address your chosen issue and share these insights.

This is an individual project where you will describe an issue that affects children, families, and the community at large. The goal is to detail the most critical aspects of the current issue, supported by journals, articles, and agency resources. This assignment aims to develop your critical thinking and align with the Student Learning Outcomes (SLO 1, 2, 3) and Institutional Student Learning Outcome (ISLO) on Critical Thinking.