National Poetry Month is coming to a close, but there is still time to explore and enjoy some of the poetry resources available at the Library. Explore the virtual book displays below for poetry recommendations from the Library! For each display, click “Read More” to view the virtual book display. Have questions about accessing any… Continue reading Finish National Poetry Month Strong!
Category: E-Resources
“Nothing in the Whole World Felt as Good as Being Able to Make Something From a Sudden Idea”
These words were uttered by beloved children’s book author Beverly Cleary, who passed away last week at 104 years old. Her love of reading started at an early age. Her own school librarian suggested she should write books when she grow up. She did just that, after first becoming a librarian herself, when a young… Continue reading “Nothing in the Whole World Felt as Good as Being Able to Make Something From a Sudden Idea”
Students can reserve a virtual study space to collaborate with classmates and peers!
Students can reserve a virtual space to work remotely with other students. They can reserve an online space through the Library’s Website (under quick links) or directly by clicking on this link. The virtual study spaces are available to all students using their network login. The virtual study spaces utilize Microsoft Teams and can be accessed from laptop, cellphone,… Continue reading Students can reserve a virtual study space to collaborate with classmates and peers!
A Quick Guide To Speech Resources
Do you have a speech coming up? The MVCC Library has a variety of resources at your fingertips. Click on the image below to see sources for researching your Informative and Persuasive speech topics and for Finding Evidence to support your claims.
Screen time and the brain
“Headaches, anxiety and exhaustion caused by screen time that never ends is not just for adults anymore.” A CNN study showed 80 percent of teenagers check their phones on the hour, and 72 percent need to respond to their messages right away. Teens also preferred texting rather than speaking and often used a device to… Continue reading Screen time and the brain
Our Shared Shelf 3: Learning, Immigration, Writing, Girls in School
Librarians Sharon and Hannah recommend items from the MVCC Library collections! In this episode we talk about: 1) The New Science of Learning by Terry Doyle and Todd Zakrajsek.2) Illegal by Jose Angel N3) They Say, I Say by Gerald Graff, Cathy Birkenstein, and Russel Durst4) How Girls Achieve by Sally A. Nuamah Visit our podcast page Listen in Apple Podcasts… Continue reading Our Shared Shelf 3: Learning, Immigration, Writing, Girls in School
The Virtual Rainbow Reception
The Celebrating Diversity Task Group’s LGBTQ+ Subcommittee is hosting the annual Rainbow Reception virtually this year! On Monday, February 1st you can learn about the different resources on campus available to LGBTQIA+ students. Join via WebEx. You can also show your pride by ordering a t-shirt! After the reception, check out some of the resources… Continue reading The Virtual Rainbow Reception
Best Books of 2020
Looking for something to read over Winter break? Check out the titles considered some of the best of 2020 by the New York Public Library and the Chicago Public Library. Click on the title or link below for a book summary. If you are new to Hoopla–create an account using your MVCC email, select Moraine… Continue reading Best Books of 2020
Take a Break in Tokyo
If the thought of immersing yourself in a far away place appeals, even while we must stay close to home, step outside the everyday with this virtual display of e-books and e-audiobooks from the library that explore these surreal, tender, and humorous examples of contemporary Japanese fiction. If further exploration of contemporary Japan appeals to… Continue reading Take a Break in Tokyo
Shake Up Your Table
2020 is the year of “new”. New rules, new regulations, new tech, new ideas about health and safety. How about new food traditions? Why not try something different this year? MVCC has a variety of cookbooks, and plenty available digitally, so you don’t have to make a trip to the library. Here’s a small selection… Continue reading Shake Up Your Table