We are excited to share the video from this week’s STEM talk from computer scientist Ben Lenard. His talk focused on supercomputers at Argonne National Laboratory’s Leadership Computer Facility which help solve problems within the world, from physics to medicine. Ben is responsible for overseeing the administration and improvement of database systems in the ALCF’s… Continue reading Event Video: Science & Computer Science in the Argonne Leadership Computer Facility
Category: Technology
Ask the FCC to Support Net Neutrality
Libraries across US are speaking up today in support of Net Neutrality. The FCC is moving to create a two-tiered system (fast lane vs slow lane) on the Internet. For decades, libraries and librarians have stood up for privacy and fairness in accessing information. You can contact the FCC and lawmakers here: Battle for the… Continue reading Ask the FCC to Support Net Neutrality
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
Google PhotoScan
There are a lot of apps to choose from, but if you or family members have boxes of old pictures taking up space, you may want to download this app. The PhotoScan app lets you scan printed pictures in a short amount of time.
College Student Resources – Icecream Apps Website Review
“The Internet-based world we live in means that common web-based homework tasks need easy and fast solutions. Ice Cream Apps fills the bill by providing students the software to take care of tasks like capturing screenshots, converting video formats, making slideshows and all kinds of stuff that college students’ coursework can require” (Mooney). The company’s “mission… Continue reading College Student Resources – Icecream Apps Website Review
Free Podcast Workshops in the Library: YouCast Digital Workshop Series
Interested in starting your own podcast? Want to learn about audio recording tools available in the library? Check out the YouCast: Digital Broadcasting Workshop Series. These workshops are free and open to current Moraine Valley students. Recording Your Podcast or Interview with a Digital Recorder —Wednesday, October 5th, 2pm-3:30pm, Library media lab —Thursday, October 12th, 2pm-3:30pm,… Continue reading Free Podcast Workshops in the Library: YouCast Digital Workshop Series
Argonne National Laboratory
Looking for an interesting day trip this summer? There is a great place to visit and it is less than 10 miles from MVCC. Argonne National Laboratory is managed by the University of Chicago and has a history of being on the cutting edge of many scientific discoveries (including work on the Manhattan Project). The laboratory offers guided tours of the… Continue reading Argonne National Laboratory
Quick Searching on Presidential Candidates’ Issues
The Illinois Presidential Primary and State Primary election is coming up on March 15, 2016. If you haven’t had much time to look in depth at the presidential candidates’ individual websites, or you’re looking for a quicker option/comparison, Google has a way! Go to Google, input any presidential candidate’s name and the word “stance” (unquoted)… Continue reading Quick Searching on Presidential Candidates’ Issues
Digital Natives
“A Digital Native is a person who has been familiar with information technology since childhood.” Many educators and psychologists are analyzing the effects of this phenomena. If you want to explore this topic, check out the MVCC catalog or the library databases and find out how the digital movement is changing the way… Continue reading Digital Natives