The Moraine Valley Library has a large selection of mental health related resources. I have curated a small selection of books and e-books into a Mental Health Awareness virtual display.
Category: E-Resources
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Economy and Economics
Written by Eileen Davenport Inflation. Interest rates. Monetary policy. Rate hikes. The Fed. The FOMC. Cryptocurrency. What exactly do these words mean, and how will it affect you? These are some of the terms that many people use, but not everyone understands. The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has websites that outline and explain… Continue reading Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Economy and Economics
INFLATION
INFLATION Saving money during times of inflation What is inflation? Definition: Persistent increases in the general level of prices. It can be seen as a devaluing of the worth of money. (From The Penguin Dictionary of Economics) Simply stated: Everything costs more! Here are some cost saving tips from your MVCC library: Entertainment Savings: FREE ebooks,… Continue reading INFLATION
What’s My Topic?
Is it time to start thinking about a topic for your paper or your speech? You might want to look at SIRS Researcher to get some ideas. SIRS Researcher is one database available through the Library website. In SIRS Researcher, you can browse topics and categories. You may find a topic that you have always… Continue reading What’s My Topic?
Zotero Research Assistant
Chances are you have at least one research assignment to do this semester. Have you ever wished there was a tool to help keep all your research together? Well, there is, and it’s called Zotero. Not only will Zotero save all your sources together in one place, but it can also connect to Microsoft Word… Continue reading Zotero Research Assistant
Beyond Academic Search Complete
The MVCC Library databases are a tremendous resource. They provide free access to thousands of magazines, newspapers, academic journals, reference materials, and even videos that are not available through Google or other search engines. Academic Search Complete is often a go-to database for library users. It’s the one that is being searched if you use… Continue reading Beyond Academic Search Complete
Children’s E-Books on Black History
Click here for a virtual display of children’s books on black history.
Comic Convention Companion
This season is full of great pop culture events. New York Comic Con was last month, San Diego Comic Con will be in-person next week, and Chicago’s own C2E2 will be in-person in December. So many awesome shows! Maybe you’re one of the lucky ones attending this year, or maybe you feel the time isn’t… Continue reading Comic Convention Companion
Jane Austen July
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a student in possession of a summer break, must be in want of a reading challenge. Okay, maybe not, but if you are looking for a month-long reading challenge and you enjoy a little early 19th century English literature, look no further than Jane Austen July! Hosted by… Continue reading Jane Austen July
Be Ready For Tornadoes
Late last night, Naperville residents had about 3 minutes between hearing their local emergency sirens and the formation of a huge tornado with winds possibly over 100 mph. Residents in Naperville, Woodridge, and Darien suffered damage to their homes and communities. A few individuals ended up in the hospital and many lost their homes. Trees… Continue reading Be Ready For Tornadoes