NO electronics returned in Drop Box PLEASE!Library Info Effective Immediately:Due dates for ALL materials extended until April 26thPlease use our drop box; no need to enter library for returns (EXCEPT electronics; DO NOT put in Drop Box please!)Equipment (laptops, calculators, cameras, etc.) are AVAILABLE for check out to assist with homework needs!Study rooms are CLOSED… Continue reading Current Library Information Effective Immediately
Category: About Our Library
Severe Weather “Seek Shelter” Procedure
After yesterday’s severe weather, today is a good day to go over the Library’s “seek shelter” procedures. During a tornado or severe weather warning, PLEASE (for your safety and ours) follow the directions of Library staff to seek shelter on the 1st floor (downstairs) following “Emergency Shelter Signs.” ONLY use the Back Emergency Stairs, NOT… Continue reading Severe Weather “Seek Shelter” Procedure
Library Open During Construction
The Library is OPEN during the construction of the L Building entrances! Please use the entrance across from the B Building, under the B bridge. The book drop near the L Building has been relocated to the area between the B & L Buildings. The ramp leading up to the L Building & the Library… Continue reading Library Open During Construction
New Library Subject Signs
The Library has installed new subject signs within the circulating collection (also known as “the stacks” in library world) located downstairs on the first (1st) floor! The signs are located at the top of the bookshelves which enables easier searchability from within “the stacks”, so you no longer have to walk to the endcap to… Continue reading New Library Subject Signs
Authors on Display
On display in the library today are the published works of Moraine Valley faculty and staff from the past year. Stop by and see works of fiction and non-fiction including books, articles, photography, poetry, dissertations and even the cookbook Baking with Vegetables.
Your Privacy and Our Library
Your privacy is important to us. Our Library has recently updated our privacy policy to make you aware of how we protect your freedom to research. You can view our policy here: Library Privacy Policy.
New Words to Use in Scrabble
The new edition of the official Scrabble dictionary has added hundreds of new words, such as sheeple, bitcoin, emoji, and puggle. Other big news in the Scrabble world is that the word “OK” is now acceptable. Scrabble has been around since the 1930s but it needs to change as language changes. The library does not… Continue reading New Words to Use in Scrabble
MLA and APA Citation Information
Classes have started. You see on the syllabus that you will need to provide MLA or APA citations for an assignment or for a paper. Maybe that is new to you—or maybe you don’t remember the details from your high school classes. The library can help! You can stop by the library and talk to… Continue reading MLA and APA Citation Information
A new Library database on women in social movements
Looking for information on an aspect of women’s history in the U.S., like who was involved in the beginning of the feminist movement, or info on the Equal Rights Amendment Movement, or more about Chicago’s Hull House, founded by Jane Addams? Women and Social Movements in the United States, 1600-2000 is a new MVCC Library… Continue reading A new Library database on women in social movements
MLA and APA Citation Help
It’s that time of the year again. As you are finishing your paper, you will need to properly format your citations using MLA or APA style. Help is available on the library website on the Research Tools page. Click “Citing Sources” in the middle of the Research Tools page (under Featured Services). The Citing Sources… Continue reading MLA and APA Citation Help