HackSpace
The MVCC Library now subscribes to HackSpace. HackSpace is a monthly magazine for people who love to make things and want to learn. Please find it on the Cherrywood Display as you enter the library.
Out Magazine
The MVCC Library now subscribes to Out Magazine. Out is a LGBT fashion, entertainment and lifestyle magazine. Please find it on the Cherrywood Display as you enter the library.
The Advocate
The Library now subscribes to The Advocate. The Advocate is an LGBT Magazine that covers news, politics, arts & entertainment, parenting and health. Please find it on the Cherrywood Display as you enter the library.
Outside Magazine
The MVCC Library now subscribes to Outside Magazine. Outside covers the outdoors (obviously), health and fitness, travel, gear, trends and anything that involves the active lifestyle. Please find it on the Cherrywood Display as you enter the library.
O: The Oprah Magazine
The MVCC Library now subscribes to O: The Oprah Magazine. O is a women’s magazine that offers fashion and gift tips, recommendations for cosmetics, product reviews and general lifestyle. Please find it on the Cherrywood Display as you enter the library.
New E-Resources!
Check out the new electronic database offerings available to Moraine Valley faculty, staff and students!
Expansive Reference Coverage of the Full Range of Scientific Disciplines
Today’s Science (Facts on File)
Bridges the gap between the science taught in class and real-world discoveries—giving in-depth explanations of important advances in biology, chemistry, environmental science, space, physics, and technology.
Explores religion and spirituality in an objective manner, from the ceremonies of the first practitioners to the rituals of today’s religious practice.
World Geography and Culture Online
Resource for the study of countries, cultures, and geography concepts.
All these new databases can also be found at the library’s database page.
eRead Illinois Axis 360 platform down June 2 & June 3 for technical upgrades
eRead Illinois will be unavailable for use between June 2nd and June 3rd for technical upgrades. The upgrades start Saturday, June 2nd at 9:00 PM and lasts until Sunday, June 3rd ending at approximately 11:00 AM.
New Databases!
Did you know that the library has three new databases? See below, they could be useful for your studies!
1. Historical Statistics of the United States
– “The standard source for the quantitative facts of American history.”
– “Covers the non-fiction published works of leading African Americans.”
3. Women and social movements in the United States 1600-2000
– “Primary Documents, secondary sources, films, and other sources.”
If you have questions on how to use these databases or have other questions, don’t hesitate! Use Ask a Librarian
GIMP
Can’t afford Photoshop? No worries! GIMP is an alternative open-source solution. GIMP is free to download. You will not get a trial version, or partial version, but the entire program! Of GIMP’s features, it includes multiple brushes and advanced photo enhancement editing. In addition, GIMP can support all image file types including JPEG, TIFF, GIF, and PNG. Give it a try if you have the chance!
The download to GIMP is below:
https://www.gimp.org/downloads/
Also here is a link to a MVCC Library E-Book about how to use GIMP:
http://encore.morainevalley.edu/iii/encore/record/C__Rb295890
ResearchGate.net
Researchgate.net is a social networking website for students, scientists, and professors. It is used primarily to share publications among researchers and fellow scientists. If you register on the website, you can view these publications. As an example, if you are looking up an article using the MV library databases and you find that the article is not full-text, you could use Research Gate to see if it is available. Traditional interlibrary loan can take longer (up to a week), but with ResearchGate there is possibility of instant access.