Author: Delphine Lytell

Because of Covid 19, the library cannot circulate paper copies of textbooks this semester. Quarantining items makes this service impossible. Need a textbook? Contact the Bookstore. Students who have issues with obtaining textbooks because of financial circumstances should speak with their instructors about some options.

In observance of Independence Day, the MVCC library will not have online support on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4. There will be no online support available on Sunday, July 5, because the library is always closed on Sundays during the summer sessions. Library will be “reopen” online on Monday, July 6.

On Sunday, May 24, and Monday, May 25, (Memorial Day) there will be no librarians on duty for reference services, that is, virtual reference services during the Covid-19 pandemic. So what, you say, is Decoration Day? That is the name formerly used for Memorial Day, an observance for those soldiers who died during the U.… Continue reading Memorial Day – No librarians available to help.

For about 15 years, this website has generated dynamic statistics. Of course, it has the Coronavirus information, but this service, vetted by ALA (American Library Association), has all kinds of statistical numbers under such headings as the following: Bicycles made this year Public education expenditures today Cellular phones sold today Forest loss this year Overweight… Continue reading Statistics lovers: here’s the Worldometer!

Please note that the campus is closed this Friday, Saturday and Sunday (April 10-12).  Ordinarily this may be a difficulty; however, since access to the physical facilities has not been possible for the last few weeks, this closure should not be a cause for concern. Good News: Although the “Ask the Librarian” option will not… Continue reading Campus Closed This Weekend

From the website… “What’s STAT all about? STAT is a media company focused on finding and telling compelling stories about health, medicine, and scientific discovery. We produce daily news, investigative articles, and narrative projects in addition to multimedia features. We tell our stories from the places that matter to our readers — research labs, hospitals,… Continue reading Reliable Info on Corvid-19: Stat

Around since 1984, TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) talks have more impact now with the Internet. Click here to get to the website with 25 of the more popular TED talks. These talks are audio-visual. How about taking in one of the Moraine Valley Community College Library podcasts. You have a choice of audio-visual, audio, or… Continue reading Take in a TED talk? Listen to MVCC Library Podcasts?

Although the MVCC library has test prep items in its catalog, at this time that the campus is closed, below are two places (#1 and #2) where you may find what you want. Remember that not all test options are available – ever – at every library.  First of all, the eResources found in the… Continue reading Preparing for Qualifying Tests – ACT, CNA, etc.

Although there is Kindle for your reading pleasure, and there is the MVCC library catalog to hook you up to eBooks and eAudio, for some of the classic literature, try Project Gutenberg. There are many options to hear or to read. Downloading to a Kindle is also possible, if this is a better convenience. Details… Continue reading Try Project Gutenberg

At this special and unusual time, “come to the library” online. Here is the link to the library catalog where you can read or listen online. Just put in your search term(s) in the search space in the right-most area – Books, DVDs, Media (Library Catalog). Streaming video is also available through the library catalog.… Continue reading E Resources for You