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ENG 101 Research and Composition - EDGE: Home

Fall and Spring Semester Hours

Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Online Access

We offer a wealth of quality research resources via this research guide and our website.

You will likely need to login once you attempt to access a library database or ebook for the first time in your research session.

When the white login screen "Login to Library Databases" appears, enter your JCC Network ID login, which is slightly different than your MyJCC/Brightspace login, you only need to enter your first initial, last name, month of birth in two digit format, and day of birth in two digit format. Thus, James Smith, born on Jan. 1, 2002 would enter: jsmith0101  as his username.

If you have difficulty logging in, consult our Library Login Troubleshooting tool. Contact us if you have any issues, we are here to help!

Library Login Troubleshooting

Welcome to the research guide for ENG 101 EDGE classes

We encourage you to look at each tab of this guide and explore the various databases and resources we offer.  If you have any questions, please contact us.

Tips for effective research are included throughout the guide.

What does the Library offer?

In general, college research requires the use of authoritative sources.  Here are a few characteristics of  authoritative sources:

  • Written by authors with subject expertise, as demonstrated by educational background, awards, work experience, positions held, publications, etc.
  • Articles published in respected journals, magazines or newspapers (respect is earned by minimizing editorial errors and by maintaining high standards of fact-checking, etc.)
  • Books and ebooks published by publishers who have high standards in relation to author and editor expertise and background.
  • Information provided by respected organizations which are usually run by experts of the disciplines related to the organizations.

The Library offers literally millions of sources for your research projects. In addition to our traditional books, you can remotely access our many databases and other licensed resources for newspapers, magazines, journals; research reports, hundreds of thousands of ebooks and more.

 

Your Librarian / Ask for Help

Contact:

jthomas@sunyjefferson.edu

315-786-2314
 

Research Assistance - Fall 2025

Email is the best method to use to contact me, I check my email several times a day during my normal work hours (9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST Monday through Friday). I check email less frequently (sometimes, not at all) during the weekends and on vacation days; if you need immediate help during these times, use the email and/or chat resources listed on our Ask for Help web page.

I look forward to working with you.

John