If you are looking for a good horror film to curl up on the couch and watch this Halloween, check out “The Shining” DVDs. It is available in two different versions. You might ask “What is the other version? I only remember the famous Stanley Kubrick/Jack Nicholson one!” Here’s a little back story: apparently Stephen… Continue reading New to the Collection: “The Shining” DVDs
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Changes Coming to FAFSA Filing in Late 2016
Starting next Fall (around October 2016) it will get easier to apply for student financial aid! Beginning with the 2017-2018 school year, students and families will be able to submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) starting October 2016, instead of having to wait until after January 2017. “Under the current aid rules,… Continue reading Changes Coming to FAFSA Filing in Late 2016
Citing Research Papers Using The Purdue OWL
Preparing research papers can be tough; citing them can be tougher, especially with different citation styles. APA, MLA, Chicago Manual of Style, oh my! Do I have a resource for you! Check out Purdue University’s Online Writing Lab (OWL). This was my go-to resource after having returned to graduate school after a twenty year absence… Continue reading Citing Research Papers Using The Purdue OWL
Happy 45th Earth Day!
While spring has not really sprung here in Illinois quite yet, today (April 22nd) we celebrate Earth Day! According to Earth Day Network’s website, today is the 45th anniversary of the environmental awareness day. “The first Earth Day, on April 22, 1970, activated 20 million Americans from all walks of life and is widely credited with launching… Continue reading Happy 45th Earth Day!
March – Books One and Two
March is a graphic novel trilogy chronicling the civil rights struggles of Congressman John Lewis. Coinciding with the release of Book Two, Rep. John Lewis, co-author Andrew Aydin, and artist Nate Powell guested on The Rachel Maddow show last night for an interesting discussion. If this further piques your interest, then check out March, Book One… Continue reading March – Books One and Two
Check Out Graphic Novel Creator Gareth Hinds
For those of you who find reading Shakespeare hard to understand as I do, discovering a different adaptation of his work might be helpful. Continuing our graphic novel theme, today I am highlighting acclaimed graphic novel creator Gareth Hinds. He has created and illustrated several Shakespearean texts including Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, The Merchant of… Continue reading Check Out Graphic Novel Creator Gareth Hinds
January 28, Data Privacy Day | Erasing David DVD
Today, January 28, is “Data Privacy Day.” Taken directly from StaySafeOnline’s website, “Data Privacy Day (DPD), celebrated annually on January 28, is an international effort centered on ‘Respecting Privacy, Safeguarding Data and Enabling Trust.’” With the advent of technology, we are losing our right to privacy more and more as companies are being hacked, personal… Continue reading January 28, Data Privacy Day | Erasing David DVD
New English as a Second Language (ESL) Titles in Catalog
Moraine Valley Community College Library has added new English as a Second Language (ESL) titles to its catalog. Materials range from flashcards, to crossword puzzles, to books on Internet resources, and books with accompanying CD-ROMs. We have a little bit of everything for ESL students and teachers, so keyword search at our library website with the subject… Continue reading New English as a Second Language (ESL) Titles in Catalog
Lapham’s Quarterly
New to the MVCC Library collection is a journal series by Lewis H. Lapham entitled Lapham’s Quarterly. Each issue focuses on a singular topic such as animals, death, youth, etc., and collects writings from the past and present exemplifying how much our present time is still influenced by our past history. Included in the journal… Continue reading Lapham’s Quarterly
24 Hour Comics Day | Chimera Comics La Grange
If you enjoyed the Graphic Novel Symposium at MVCC Library a couple weeks ago, check out Chimera Comics in La Grange for its 24 hour Comics Day. It’s this Saturday, October 4 from midnight until 11:59 PM. This is the Facebook post from the La Grange Business Association describing the event: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10152533336554737&id=154666604 Check it out if… Continue reading 24 Hour Comics Day | Chimera Comics La Grange