In the Collection

Blog posts about items in the catalog, ideally with permanent links to catalog records.

Self Care and Mental Health Resources at MVCC Library

Covid-19, E-Resources, In the Collection, Virtual Book Displays / By / July 20, 2020

Times are tough, stress is high, changes are happening rapidly. With everything that’s going on, it’s important to keep taking care of yourself physically, emotionally, and mentally. In case you’re not sure how exactly to go about those last two, the library has collected books, e-books, and e-audio books to help. Included in the collection are videos of two panel discussions with MVCC Councilors about mental health in social isolation.

If you would like help with these resources, or would like to explore what else the library has available, please Ask a Librarian.

Click on the image below to see the collection:

Self Care and Mental Health Resources at MVCC Library

What R U Reading Wednesdays?!

E-Resources, Graphic Novels & Comic Books, In the Collection, Juvenile Collection, Our Shared Shelf, Readers' Advisory, Virtual Book Displays / By / July 21, 2020

We’re coming into the homestretch of our “What R U Reading Wednesdays” series, with only a couple more weeks left. Check out our Adobe Spark page to see this weeks new recommendations and continue your summer reading! Includes:

  • “Save Yourself” by Cameron Esposito**
  • “The Broken Earth Trilogy” by N. K. Jemisin
  • “The Pilgrim’s Progress” by John Bunyon
  • “East of West Collection” by Jonathan Hickman, author ; Nick Dragotta, artist

Please continue to submit your responses via the linked form. #mvcclibraryonline2020

What Are You Reading Wednesdays?! (WRURW)

E-Resources, Graphic Novels & Comic Books, In the Collection, Juvenile Collection, Our Shared Shelf, Readers' Advisory, Virtual Book Displays / By / July 14, 2020

Check out our Adobe Spark page to see this weeks new recommendations and continue your summer reading! Includes:

  • “The Monkey Wrench Gang” by Edward Abbey
  • “Night Boat to Tangier” by Kevin Barry
  • “The Extraordinaries” by TJ Klune
  • “The Witcher series” by Andrzej Sapkowski

Please continue to submit your responses via the linked form. #mvcclibraryonline2020

Virtual Book Display Retrospective: Covid-19 and other Current Events

E-Resources, General Information, In the Collection, Virtual Book Displays / By / June 29, 2020

A lot has happened over the last few months, and to help keep you informed and up to date, MVCC library folks have created virtual displays of online Library resources that deal with various topics relating to current events.

If you need assistance accessing any of these online resources, Ask a Librarian. 

Pandemics and Public Health

Librarian Jessica brought together this collection of informative resources on Pandemics and Public Health.

Conversations about Race

ILL Specialist Sue recommends collections on Hoopla that can help start the conversation.

Pride Month eReads

Librarian Jessica has suggestions for e-books to read during Pride Month.

Catch up on Library Events and Podcasts!

Librarians recommend episodes of the Library Podcast that speak to the present moment, including the two part collaboration with MVCC Counselors–Self Care During Social Isolation Parts I and II.

What Are *You* Reading Wednesdays?!

E-Resources, Graphic Novels & Comic Books, In the Collection, Juvenile Collection, Readers' Advisory, Virtual Book Displays / By / July 7, 2020

Check out our Adobe Spark page to see this weeks new recommendations and continue your summer reading! Includes:

  • “The Poet X” by Elizabeth Acevedo
  • “Viral Modernism” by Elizabeth Outka
  • “Guns, Germs, and Steel” by Jared Diamond
  • “Underland” by Robert Macfarlane

Please continue to submit your responses via the linked form. #mvcclibraryonline2020

Virtual Book Display Retrospective: Summer Reads

E-Resources, In the Collection, Readers' Advisory, Virtual Book Displays / By / July 1, 2020

Over the last few months, library folks have created wonderful virtual collections of online Library resources, and for the holiday weekend, we are bringing together the displays with great suggestions for things to read and listen to this summer, from cookbooks to music to graphic novels.

If you need help accessing any of the resources listed in these displays, you can Ask a Librarian. 

FIRE UP THE BARBECUE!

ILL and Serials Assistant Sue has great suggestions for cookbooks to up your grilling game this summer.

Virtual Comic Stand

Access Services Coordinator Oscar recommends some of the best comics available virtually through the online Library.

Here be Dragons...

Librarian Hannah suggests novels featuring dragons to combat the summer heat.

Gardening

Librarian Jen brings together e-books to help out in the garden. 

Gamer Essentials

Librarian Jessica recommends e-books for video game enthusiasts. 

Pulitzer Prize Winning Poetry Audiobooks

Librarian Hannah has suggestions for listening to award-winning poetry.

Can't Sleep at Night?

ILL and Serials Assistant Sue found soothing music options available to stream on Hoopla.

Scoob Section

Access Services Coordinator Oscar brought some of the Library Scooby-related online resources together. 

The Science Fiction of Octavia E. Butler

Librarian Jessica collected the Library’s digital copies of Octavia Butler’s work in honor of Butler’s birthday (June 22nd).

If It’s Wednesday, It’s What Are You Reading Wednesdays?!

E-Resources, Graphic Novels & Comic Books, In the Collection, Juvenile Collection, Readers' Advisory, Virtual Book Displays / By / June 30, 2020

Check out our Adobe Spark page to see this weeks new recommendations and continue your summer reading! Includes:

  • “The Stand” by Stephen King
  • “The Book of Joy” by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams
  • “Tiny But Mighty” by Hannah Shaw
  • “A Brief History of Seven Killings” by Marlon James

Please continue to submit your responses via the linked form. #mvcclibraryonline2020

What Are You Reading Wednesdays?

E-Resources, Graphic Novels & Comic Books, In the Collection, Juvenile Collection, Readers' Advisory, Virtual Book Displays / By / June 23, 2020

Check out our Adobe Spark page to see this weeks new recommendations and start your summer reading! Includes:

  • “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” by Truman Capote
  • “The Beauty of Your Face” by Sahar Mustafah
  • “The Life We Bury” by Allen Eskens
  • “A Hero of France” by Alan Furst

Please continue to submit your responses via the linked form. #mvcclibraryonline2020

The Relevance of Octavia E. Butler’s Science Fiction

Award Winners, Diversity, E-Resources, In the Collection, Virtual Book Displays / By / June 18, 2020

Today would have been Octavia Butler’s 73rd birthday, had the multi-award winning author not passed in 2006. She left us with a body of work that inspires, captivates, and often provokes thought and emotion in readers. Her science fiction, typically centering black, female protagonists, was never afraid to discuss race, gender, or sexuality.

Often writing about where she thought humanity was headed, her work is still so relevant today. Some even claim she predicted our current political situation with charismatic political leaders and famous slogans about bringing the country back to some idlilic past that never really existed.

Butler’s novels have never been adapted for the small or large screen, however a TV adaptation of her novel Dawn is in the works with some impressive talent behind the wheel.

MVCC Library has almost all of her books available digitally. Click the image below to see the collection and Ask a librarian if you need help accessing e-books.

The Science Fiction of Octavia E. Butler

What R U Reading Wednesdays?

E-Resources, Graphic Novels & Comic Books, In the Collection, Juvenile Collection, Readers' Advisory, Virtual Book Displays / By / June 16, 2020

Check out our Adobe Spark page to see this weeks new recommendations and start your summer reading! Includes:

  • “One Door Away From Heaven” by Dean Koontz
  • “The Eyes of the Dragon” by Stephen King
  • “Diary of an Oxygen Thief” by Anonymous
  • “The Millionaire Next Door” by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko

Please continue to submit your responses via the form below. Happy reading! #mvcclibraryonline2020

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