Library Resources for Dual Enrollment
Dual Enrollment Students
As a Dual Enrollment student at Jefferson State, you are granted access to the same library resources and learning tools as those provided to regularly enrolled students.
These resources range from premier research databases to core English and math skills review to placement test preparation and college success skills.
Take advantage of all the resources while still in high school and be better prepared when you enter college.
Guides for DE Courses
Guides contain library resources and tools for specific courses or programs. For example, the Guides for the English Classes will provide tutorials for reading, writing, and research along with specific scholarly resources for writing papers and understanding literature.
Core Skills Review
- Core English Skills Review [PrepStep] This link opens in a new windowStrengthen your reading and writing skills, build your vocabulary, and more.
- Core Math and Science Skills Review from PrepStep This link opens in a new windowStrengthen and review your core math and science skills.
- Computer Skills Center This link opens in a new windowLearn the fundamentals of your computer, the Internet, and popular software applications with these easy-to-follow multimedia tutorials—and take advantage of all that today’s technology has to offer.
Communication Essentials
- Communication EssentialsThis four-part streaming video series from Films On Demand helps college students improve their communication skills in four critical areas: listening, speaking, writing, and reading. Viewers are challenged to improve their habits and aim for several concrete goals—such as the ability to actively participate in discussions and meetings, to craft effective messages in speech or text, to process and understand workplace communication, and more.
- Writing EssentialsStudents who’ve had a hard time with term papers and essay questions may be shocked to learn how much their postgraduation world revolves around writing. This streaming video program shows how effective written communication is possible for anyone, even those who struggle to complete a simple fax or e-mail. Methods for improvement include gauging the needs of the reader, keeping prose short and simple, emphasizing benefits, avoiding jargon and overblown language, employing a confident yet respectful tone, and more.
Search All Resources
- Advanced SearchUse this option to create an advanced search using multiple search terms or limiting to content type.
- Students: Suggest MaterialStudents may use this form to suggest materials to be purchased by the libraries for the libraries.
- Faculty and Staff: Request Library AcquisitionsFaculty and staff may use this form to submit a request for library acquisitions for specific courses, departments, or programs.
- Orientation to the JSCC Libraries' WebsiteFollow this link to view a tutorial on the library website and how to use the features available.
- How to Use 'Search everything'Tutorial on using "Search Everything" feature which searches all library resources from a single search box.
Placement Test Preparation
- Placement Test Preparation This link opens in a new windowTaking the time to prepare for college placement tests is the smart way to improve your scores and reduce the likelihood of being assigned to developmental courses. This resource includes study material and practice exams for the ACCUPLACER, COMPASS, CLEP, and more.
- ACT and SAT Test Preparation from PrepStep This link opens in a new windowThe ACT test is one of the most widely accepted tools colleges use to assess students' abilities. Increase your scores with this interactive tutorial and collection of electronic books which provide test-taking tips and detailed practice exercises. There are also practice tests in English, Reading, Writing, Science, and Math. Similar resources are also available for the SAT test.
EdReady Program
Accurate placement in college-level math courses is crucial. So, before you take the math portion of the ACCUPLACER test, be prepared! Jefferson State’s EdReady online program can prepare you to take the math portion of the ACCUPLACER Placement Test by creating a tailored learning pathway based on your current math skills!
If you are ready to begin, click below!
College Success Skills
- College Success Skills from PrepStep This link opens in a new windowBuild skills for success in college including organizational strategies, classroom success, information literacy, academic support, and personal success.
- Organizational Strategies
- Achieve Your Goals
- Effective Multitasking
- Get Organized
- Manage Your Time
- Classroom Success Skills
- Effective Classroom Listening
- Memorization Tips and Tricks
- Note-taking Strategies
- Reading Strategies for Class
- Strategies for Success in Online Classes
- Getting Academic Support
- Communicating with Your Professor
- Using Campus Resources
- Research Skills
- Introduction to Research Skills: Information Literacy
- Finding and Citing Sources
- Understand and Avoid Plagiarism
- Write Like a Scholar
- Personal Success Skills
- Develop Healthy Habits
- The Basics of Money Management
- Why Credit Matters
- Managing Your Debt
- Understanding Insurance and Taxes
- Investing for Life
Research Databases
The tool below provides direct access to the research databases and online resources to which the library subscribes. Activate the list by selecting the down arrow then scroll through and highlight the database of your choice then select Go.