July 21st is the dedication of the new Shakespeare Garden on campus and also the opening night for MVCC’s production of the play “The Taming of the Shrew”. The MVCC Library has many resources related to “The Taming of the Shrew”, and also about Shakespeare and his works. Click here to watch a streaming version… Continue reading Shakespeare and the Library
Author: Susan Miller
Relaxation and personal wellness
With this useful eBook, you’ll learn a range of proven methods for overcoming anxiety, such as relaxation and breathing techniques, how to quiet negative self-talk, and the use of imagery to help you relax. The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook helps you work through the processes of making lifestyle, nutrition, and exercise changes, and helps you cultivate… Continue reading Relaxation and personal wellness
Do you have end of the semester worries?
It is only human to worry about problems in life – but for some, obsessing for weeks and months, or avoiding social events and situations due to feelings of panic can become a frequent part of life. If any of these describe you or a loved one, then you or they may be considered “almost… Continue reading Do you have end of the semester worries?
Who will be the next Librarian of Congress?
President Obama recently announced his intent to nominate Dr. Carla Hayden, a former president of the American Library Association (ALA) and the current Chief Executive Officer of the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, Maryland as the 14th Librarian of Congress. Dr. Hayden has a Chicago connection; she served as Deputy Commissioner and Chief Librarian of… Continue reading Who will be the next Librarian of Congress?
Positive thinking help for finals week
The Self-Esteem Workbook Every now and then, we all second-guess ourselves. If you have low self-esteem, or are constantly comparing your successes and failures with those of the people around you, it may be helpful to re-evaluate how you treat yourself. The Self-Esteem Workbook (it’s an eBook!) is based on psychologist Glenn Schiraldi’s research, which… Continue reading Positive thinking help for finals week
Feeling stressed? Here are some ways to help cope.
Stress Management and Prevention: Applications to Everyday Life This eBook offers ways to learn about stress, its causes, and ways to deal with and prevent it. The text explores both Western and Eastern views of stress to learn about its nature, what can trigger it, and the impact it can have on the body and… Continue reading Feeling stressed? Here are some ways to help cope.
Feeling stressed? Sometimes a workbook can help!
Mind-Body Workbook for Anxiety: Effective Tools for Overcoming Panic, Fear, & Worry Mind-body bridging is a method of self-help that teaches how to regulate strong emotions such as anxiety, anger, and worry. This workbook (it’s an eBook!) helps the reader learn how to become aware of anxious thoughts, experience them without pushing them away,… Continue reading Feeling stressed? Sometimes a workbook can help!
Feeling stressed?
The Anxiety Answer Book Anxiety is the most common mental health complaint, and all of us have felt it at some point in our lives. Some anxiety is healthy and necessary to keep us alive, but too much anxiety can interfere with living well. The Anxiety Answer Book (it’s an e-book!) pulls together helpful information… Continue reading Feeling stressed?
Banned Books Week
Celebrating 30 Years of Liberating Literature This fascinating visual timeline celebrates 30 years of Banned Books Week, the national book community’s celebration of the freedom to read. For each year from 1982 to 2012, the timeline highlights one book banned or challenged in that particular year. In most cases, these books faced significant controversy that… Continue reading Banned Books Week
Banned Books Week
Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants, explains how you can express concern about a book without undermining the freedom to read of those around you, by making a simple change. Watch the two minute video: