The Celebrating Diversity Task Group’s LGBTQ+ Subcommittee is hosting the annual Rainbow Reception virtually this year! On Monday, February 1st you can learn about the different resources on campus available to LGBTQIA+ students. Join via WebEx. You can also show your pride by ordering a t-shirt! After the reception, check out some of the resources… Continue reading The Virtual Rainbow Reception
Author: Jessica
Shake Up Your Table
2020 is the year of “new”. New rules, new regulations, new tech, new ideas about health and safety. How about new food traditions? Why not try something different this year? MVCC has a variety of cookbooks, and plenty available digitally, so you don’t have to make a trip to the library. Here’s a small selection… Continue reading Shake Up Your Table
You’ve Heard of the Nobel Prize… But Have You Heard of the Ig Nobel Prize?
Sometimes research is funny. No, really! Using actual money and resources to study if roller coasters can help move kidney stones? Comedy GOLD. When research, either good or bad, is funny and thought provoking it can earn an Ig Nobel Prize. Organized by the Annals of Improbable Research, ten prizes in different fields have been… Continue reading You’ve Heard of the Nobel Prize… But Have You Heard of the Ig Nobel Prize?
Are There Really Farting Microbes on the Planet Venus? This is a Job for Research!
Maybe you were scrolling through a news feed today and saw some headlines about aliens on Venus, or at least this weird gas that maybe means aliens. Maybe you’re not sure what to make of that or even if it’s true. So we’ve got this library full of reliable news sources and books just waiting… Continue reading Are There Really Farting Microbes on the Planet Venus? This is a Job for Research!
“How do I _____ at the Library?”: A Library Choose Your Own Adventure
Using the library can be an adventure, especially with so many recent changes. Follow the steps in this guide to find the information you need to be successful this semester. Choose a “character” to get started on your library adventure! First, Choose Your Character: Student Staff or Faculty Member Member of the Community You’ve Chosen… Continue reading “How do I _____ at the Library?”: A Library Choose Your Own Adventure
Self Care and Mental Health Resources at MVCC Library
Times are tough, stress is high, changes are happening rapidly. With everything that’s going on, it’s important to keep taking care of yourself physically, emotionally, and mentally. In case you’re not sure how exactly to go about those last two, the library has collected books, e-books, and e-audio books to help. Included in the collection… Continue reading Self Care and Mental Health Resources at MVCC Library
The Relevance of Octavia E. Butler’s Science Fiction
Today would have been Octavia Butler’s 73rd birthday, had the multi-award winning author not passed in 2006. She left us with a body of work that inspires, captivates, and often provokes thought and emotion in readers. Her science fiction, typically centering black, female protagonists, was never afraid to discuss race, gender, or sexuality. Often writing… Continue reading The Relevance of Octavia E. Butler’s Science Fiction
Why Be a Pirate When the Library Has Movies for Free?
The BBC recently reported that due to “lockdowns”, visits to film piracy sites have increased dramatically in many countries. This includes the U.S., where visits to those websites increased by 41% between February and March. Sure, you could sail the choppy waters of illegal films on the internet…. OR, hear me out, you could just… Continue reading Why Be a Pirate When the Library Has Movies for Free?
The New Digital Life of the Book Cart
Ah, the Book Cart. A librarian’s favored vehicle to promote timely, curated library books and movies. But, with the campus and library closed, the Book Cart remains sadly forlorn and unused where it was left. This could break a librarian’s heart, but we’re stronger than that! After all, we are more than a building! MVCC… Continue reading The New Digital Life of the Book Cart
Happy Birthday Raspberry Pi!
Eight years ago a credit card-sized, affordable computer landed on the market, making computing and programming accessible to a wide audience. Since then, the Raspberry Pi has been a hit with scientists, hobbyists, students, and kids alike. Take a look at these fun projects for beginners to get some inspiration! The Library has several books… Continue reading Happy Birthday Raspberry Pi!