Library
The Sarah Rebecca Lander Library
Contact Information:
Bayla Pasikov, MLS – Librarian
bayla.pasikov@touro.edu
02-651-0090 ext. 106
Library Hours
The Sarah Rebecca Lander Library of Touro College in Israel is open to students, faculty and staff
Sunday through Thursday
9:00am – 7:00pm.
The librarian is available to assist you during the following hours:
Sunday 2:00pm – 7:00pm
Monday through Thursday 9:00am – 3:00pm
In the past year, the Sarah Rebecca Lander Library has doubled the size of its print collection. This is in large part due to the input of faculty members, who compiled bibliographies specific to their disciplines. The library collection comprises up-to-date works as well as classic titles in the various fields of study offered at TCI. In particular, the areas of psychology, history, literature, political science, business and computer science are very strong.
Circulation Policy
Students may borrow up to three books for two weeks. If a student needs to renew books, he or she may contact the librarian in person, via telephone or email. Overdue fines are placed on all books at the rate of .50 NIS per day. Unresolved fines may jeopardize receipt of grades and/or diplomas.
New in the Library
Handbook of Emotion Regulation James J. Gross, ed.
BF531 .H324 2007
Kristallnacht: Prelude to Destruction by Sir Martin Gilbert
JUD DS135 .G3315 G55 2007
Parental Presence: Reclaiming a Leadership Role in Bringing up your Children by Dr. Haim Omer
HQ770.4 .O45 2000
The Photoshop CS/CS2 WOW! Book by Linnea Dayton Cristen Gillespie
T 385 .D43415 2007
Primer on Money, Banking and Gold by Peter Bernstein
The Touro College Virtual Library contains multiple databases with access to thousands of journal articles, company reports, news articles, eBooks, curricula and other information.
To search for an article, select the "Find articles" option from the Library’s homepage.
These subscription databases are available to Touro College students via the library’s computers or by remote access. Ask the librarian for the remote password if you would prefer to do your research from home.
Searching the Virtual Library
Basic search skills begin with selecting an appropriate database. Look at the subject clusters at the top of the "Find articles" page, and choose from there. Some of the options include "Education and Psychology," "Health Sciences," "Humanities" among others.
There are several techniques that will enable you to refine your searches.
Truncation is a technique used to retrieve variant word endings. It broadens your search to ensure you get more results. Since there is not a universal truncation symbol, be sure to consult online help screens and guides in individual databases to see what is used.
In EBSCO databases, the truncation symbol is *
If one uses teach* as a search term, the database will retrieve teacher, teachers, teaches and teaching.
If you need any assistance refining or broadening your search, be sure to ask your librarian.
Recommended Summer Reading – Book Reviews
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
PR6108 .A22 C87 2004
Author Mark Haddon’s unique mystery centers on young autistic teen, Christopher Boone, and his search for the killer of a neighborhood dog. The story is written from Christopher’s point of view and the author’s ability to describe the thought processes of the autistic helps the reader to fathom the frustrations and fears typical of such individuals.
The influence of Christopher’s teacher is evident throughout the novel. When faced with panic and new situations, Christopher consistently relies on the coping skills his teacher has introduced, practiced and reviewed repeatedly in his special needs class. These coping skills serve Christopher well throughout the twists and turns of his detecting adventures.
The hero’s mathematical genius is also a major theme of the novel. Completing complex math calculations is another of Christopher’s coping mechanisms when faced with overwhelming and frightening situations. He utilizes his math skills to deal with upsetting circumstances and for personal success as a student with exceptionality.
This unique story is an eye-opener for educators unfamiliar with the manifestations of autism and since studies show growing numbers of autistic and developmentally challenged students will be entering mainstream classrooms it serves as professional development in addition to entertainment.
Recommended for education and psychology students in particular.
My Father’s House: Israel’s Foreign Minister Looks Back at the Heroic People, Heroic Country of his Youth by Yigal Allon JUD DS126.6 .A49 A3213 1976
This book provided a window into a world I had never imagined. I am going to to try to recall the trials and hard life the early settlers of Israel experienced in the early-to-mid nineteen hundreds whenever I am tempted to complain about the difficulties of life in Israel today.
Yigal Allon’s writing style had me feeling like I was right there with him. I was awed by the landscape and simplicity. I feel that I know his father very well and wish that I had had the privilege of meeting these two great men of Israeli history. May their memories be an inspiration to all.
-Tehilla Hessler, a participant in TCI’s Creative Writing Workshop lead by Mrs. Gila Green, contributed this review.
