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Welcome to the Learning Commons

Hi everyone! I thought I would go ahead and answer some of the things we get asked the most when students start at RMCAD:1. How do I access the library databases: Log in to the RMCAD portal. Click on "RMCAD School Resources" from the navigation menu on the left-hand side of the page. Then, click on "Academic Databases." This will bring you to a list of links to the academic databases that the library provides to RMCAD students. If you're having issues opening the links, make sure your pop-up blocker is disabled! 2. It doesn't work for me. Yes, it will. The popup blocker can be hidden. Trust me when I say this is the issue 99.99% of the time.3. How do I make an appointment with the SLC?The scheduler is here: https://rmcad.mywconline.com/ You will need to make an account with your RMCAD email address. Then choose your topic and schedule for when you are free. Please actually show up when you make an appointment. If you are having trouble with time zones, you can reach out for help (learning@rmcad.edu)4. How do I get an ArtStor account?Email the library@rmcad.edu and we will get you set up. 5. Where are my textbooks?This one is complicated. Many of the textbooks ARE available through the library databases, but not all of them. Your class should have detailed information about access, so read your syllabus. If you have any questions, feel free to ask the library@rmcad.edu. 6. I found a book in the catalog, but I'm an online student. Unfortunately, we can't mail our books to online students, but we can help you find a library near you that has the book. Just ask. ...

RMCAD Mural Part I

Official poster for the collaboration of the mural projectAbel Miller- Art Education Mural Blog August 26th Welcome to the first installment of “The Triboro 102 Mural” only featured in the Learning Commons Blog. Over the next 4 months I will be writing once a week about the journey of this mural going up in, you guessed it, Triboro Room 102, in Fall 2024. It all started with a beloved Art History teacher’s need to retell the story of a JCRS nurse. Dr. Becky Black, faculty advisor of 360 Thinkers, wrote a proposal, then presented the idea to the RMCAD student-led club, 360 Thinkers. As a new group the President, Zuzana Tothova was eager to take on such a project that would fulfill the mission of the club. To learn more about the 360 Thinkers, and their mission, please visit the Clubs + Organizations page on the RMCAD website. Please reach out to Dr. Black if you would like to read the proposal, and stay tuned for next month's blog for this series on September 30th 2024! ...

Finals are almost here!

Finals are almost upon us! The first step in tackling a final project is to thoroughly understand the assignment requirements. If you aren't sure, ask!Once the project requirements are clear, the next step is to create a detailed plan and timeline. Breaking down the project into smaller, manageable tasks can make the process less overwhelming. Effective time management is crucial for completing final projects successfully. Use the SLC and our tipsheets! Constructive feedback can help!If you get through finals, you will be able to enjoy the rare break without any worries. ...

Third places, community building, and slime

Ray Oldenburg is an American sociologist who made very influential contributions to the concept of "third places." He developed this argument in his 1989 book, The Great Good Place, where he described the role that informal public gathering places play in building communities and social interaction. Oldenburg defined the third place as those social milieus apart from the two typical social environments of home and the workplace. Oldenburg's work brought into focus how these third places are vital in community life in that they provide neutral grounds where individuals can congregate and converse with each other in the development of social bonds. He based his argument on the view that third places are restorative to people and healthy for communities, working socially to bond individuals and create cohesion, inclusiveness, and civic engagement together. His ideas on urban planning, community development, and the design of public spaces bring out the issue of accessing an environment that is equally welcoming to all people as a means of supporting social interaction and community building.Libraries have been regarded as the archetypal third places and are informal public meeting places where citizens congregate, socialize, and eventually develop relationships apart from their homes, which are their first place, and work, which is their second. In this way, through their acting as a neutral space for various groups to meet, libraries assist in creating social cohesion and community bonding. They create inclusiveness and mutual support among members of their communities. In addition, library-based social activities offer individuals a way of reducing their feelings of loneliness and isolation, thus fostering mentally healthier minds. The ambience in these places is informal and relaxed, hence allowing an individual to take a break and unwind completely. Libraries are neutral, accessible spaces that embrace an environment for community engagement, lifelong learning, and social interaction. They make a significant contribution to the daily life of people in the community as places of cultural exchange, civic debate, and personal development.Join us in the library this Wednesday, August 7th, for Community Building as we create Slime from 12-4pm!...