MCC Library Newsletter

The season makes people think of kicking back and having fun.  Going to see wonderful movies and reading good books are a big part of that fun.  The “Read the Book – See the Movie” display celebrates that part of the summer experience.  The display features all the classic stories which have made it to the “Silver Screen”.  Come check out these adventurous, romantic, and dramatic titles which will guide you on a journey that requires no travel — except to where your imagination will take you.

To view the books selected for the May display, click this link to the Online Catalog.

To view information about movies that have been adapted from books, click this link to Based on the Book (Mid-Continent Public Library).

The Internet Movie Database (http://www.imdb.com) provides information about past, current and upcoming movies.

The National Association for Music Educators, MENC, has declared March as “Music In Our Schools” month. This celebration emphasizes the importance of music education for children. The MCC Library is celebrating music this month by featuring materials about all types of music. Additional information on “Music In Our Schools” month can be found on the MENC website. Additional information about music and education can be found on VH1’s “Save the Music” program and the Texas Music project .

Have you heard of National Library Week? This year it is celebrated from April 15 - 21, 2007. However, the MCC Library prefers to celebrate libraries all month long. Please come by the library to see our exhibits in celebration of libraries during National Library Month.

We are holding a giveaway during this month for MCC students only. Stop by the library front desk to enter this drawing to win one of two MAC cash awards ($10 deposited to your campus funds). The drawing will be held on Monday, April 23.

Also at the front desk we will periodically be giving away candy, pens, pencils, book marks and stickers.

We have two opportunities for you to celebrate libraries in writing at the front desk by answering these two questions: What is your first memory of a library? and Why do you love your library? You can also send comments to our suggestion box at http://www.mclennan.edu/library/lib/suggest.html.

We have selected books for our display covering such topics as books, reading, writing, poetry, fiction, and libraries. Please come by the book display located at the front of the library. You can also browse the selected titles in the online catalog.

On the afternoon of Tuesday, April 17th, we will be serving cake and punch in the library for everyone at MCC.

Also on Tuesday, April 17th, 5 MCC faculty members will be reading selections from original fiction in the LTC Rotunda at 1:00 pm. The event will run until 2:45 pm. The faculty members scheduled to read are: William Matta, James McKeown, George Wilhite, Charlotte Laughlin, and Kay Moser. All MCC faculty, staff and students are welcome, as well as anyone in the Waco-McLennan County area.

Thomson Gale is providing FREE access to trusted, relevant and easy-to-use online resource from April 15th to April 21st, in honor of National Library Week.

Between April 15 and 21, go to http://www.accessmylibrary.com/libraryweek

In March, the library is recognizing Women’s History Month!

Come by the MCC Library to see the books and posters on display featuring important women in history and topics relating to women and women’s history.

Here are some library and internet sources on topics important to women and relating to women’s history:

NewsBank Special Reports: Women’s History
National Women’s History Project
Women’s History Month (Infoplease.com)
Women’s History (Gale)
Women’s History Month (History.com)
Women’s History Month (Library of Congress)
The National Women’s Health Information Center (US Department of Health and Human Services)
Women’s Health (New York Times)

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During February, the library is observing Black History Month.

Come by and see our display at the front of the library or visit our Black History Month web page for an inspiring story, topical books in the library and links to more information.

In cooperation with our library display theme “Start the New Year with Health and  Fitness”, the library will host a presentation on “Exercise & Nutrition.” 

James Burroughs, instructor from the HPE division, will speak to MCC in the LTC Rotunda at 1:30 pm on Thursday, January 18th. Handouts will be provided.

During the month of January, the library will display books and information in an exhibit entitled “Start the New Year with Health and Fitness.”

Many people ring in the new year with one or more resolutions that they hope to achieve in the coming year. If your New Year’s Resolution relates to fitness, health, nutrition, or weight management, come by the library for information to help you achieve your goal.

Additionally, we will have a presentation next week on “Exercise & Nutrition.”  James Burroughs, instructor from the HPE division, will speak to MCC in the LTC Rotunda at 1:30 pm on Thursday, January 18th. Handouts will be provided.

The library has put up a display in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which includes a selection books from the library’s circulating and reference collections and bright posters and banners reflecting the Hispanic Heritage Month theme.  For a list of books (nonfiction Hispanic topics and fiction by Hispanic authors) included in the display, click here. 

See also these other sites of interest for resources and information:
Hispanic Heritage Month from InfoPlease.com
Gale Hispanic Heritage Free resources

Update: Wednesday, Sept 20 at 2:00, a panel discussion on the Constitution will be held in the Library Rotunda. 

Please come by the library to view our current display in honor of Constitution Day, including books from the collection.  Constitution Day is celebrated nationally on Sunday, September 17th.  The library display (from Sept 12-22, 2006) is located in the front area of the library and the rotunda.

See these other sites for information:
Constitution Questions & Answers (National Archives)
Constitution Day site (Constitution Center)