We get many interesting questions at the reference desk. “How do I do research about the feasibility of opening up a blues bar?” was just one of the questions we got in the last couple weeks. To do research about starting a business, the Library’s Research Tools page is one place to start. We have… Continue reading Does it make sense to open a blues bar?
Category: About Our Library
Streaming Classical Music
September is National Classical Music Month which makes this a great time to listen to some of your favorite classical pieces or discover some new favorites. The Naxos Music Library database is a vast collection of streaming classical music. It boasts over 2 million tracks with thousands being added every month. You have the option… Continue reading Streaming Classical Music
Introducing the Library…with this #awesomevideo
Check out this cool video about our library. #snazzy
Easy Recording
Need to record a podcast or narrate your powerpoints? You can check out microphones and other recording equipment from the library to help you create podcasts, soundtracks, or other audio assignments. Or check them out for your own personal use. For example, the iRig handheld microphone helps you easily make professional quality recordings with your… Continue reading Easy Recording
#TryPod: The Podcasts We Love
Our Librarians love podcasts, and we are joining the #TryPod effort to promote podcasts during the month of March 2017. Don’t miss the Library’s two podcasts: The MVCC Library Podcast: Audio from library events and discussions with faculty. The Moraine Valley Broadcasting Channel: Student-created podcasts on a range of topics. Here are some recommended podcasts… Continue reading #TryPod: The Podcasts We Love
Congratulations Delphine Lytell!
MVCC Library would like to congratulate our very own Delphine Lytell on her nomination for Adjunct Professor of the Year! Delphine has dedicated almost two decades of service to our library, our students, and her profession. You may have been one of her students, as she is an “expert of all trades.” She has taught… Continue reading Congratulations Delphine Lytell!
Thanksgiving
The MVCC Library loves to help you find answers to your questions. But sometimes, for some questions, there is a better way. For all your Thanksgiving turkey related questions, there is Butterball. Butterball’s Turkey Talkline (1-800-BUTTERBALL) began in 1981 and answered 11,000 questions that holiday season. Now, the experts at Butterball answer more than 12,000… Continue reading Thanksgiving
Serious and Fun Career Information
Are you sure or not-so-sure about your future career? The Bureau of Labor Statistics Career Outlook site has data and facts about occupations in the United States. If you want to be an accountant, you can find out about the future need for accountants and possible salary. Or, if you are thinking about being a… Continue reading Serious and Fun Career Information
Science Magazine Now Available Online
Our Library now offers Science magazine online! You can find this in our library’s catalog or on the library’s database page. Science is the leading publication on all scientific topics. This is a site offers nice search features, table of contents for each issue, podcasts, and other social media tools.
Did you know we have awesome catalogers?
Check out this article about the history of cataloging information, Click here for more information: The Evolving Catalog Cataloging tech from scrolls to computers ! You may not know it but our library has a great team of catalogers! Items in our collection come and these folks describe them in our catalog so that they… Continue reading Did you know we have awesome catalogers?