Learn About Kwanzaa Wrapup

Yesterday's "Learn about Kwanzaa" workshop was informative and tasty! Gary Mumford and Retha Hall lead the group in an early celebration of Kwanzaa. Participants learned about the 7 principles of Kwanzaa or the "Nguzo Saba". Then some attendees were called upon to light the 7 candles in the cerimonial candleholder called the "Kinara". Each candle represents one of the 7 principles of Kwanzaa. Learn more here.

Retha also prepared some traditional African dishes for the event including Nigerian Spicy Rice, African Yams with Egusi, and a cold bean dish called Mbaazi.

Thanks to Retha and Gary for giving CPCC an opportunity to learn about and participate in Kwanzaa!

CPCC Libraries Food and Drink Policy

In our ongoing effort to make the CPCC Libraries a more inviting and relaxing place for study and leisure, the libraries allow consumption of nonalcoholic beverages and food on a limited basis in public areas of the library. To help preserve our collections, protect our equipment/furnishings and facility from unnecessary damage or repairs, we ask that library users be considerate of others and accept personal responsibility for adhering to this policy.

Policy:

Only baked goods, light pre-packaged snack foods, fresh fruit and nonalcoholic beverages are permitted. Delivery of outside food or meals from fast food or take out establishments are NOT permitted. Anyone found in violation of policy will be asked to remove their food and/or leave the library. We appreciate your assistance in helping us keep the libraries a clean and inviting place!

The following categories of foods and drinks are acceptable and will be allowed in the public areas of the library:

>>Nonalcoholic beverages in sturdy, spill-proof containers with lids or caps that can be easily be transported. This includes coffee, hot chocolate, smoothies, and bottled drinks such as soda or water.

>>Baked goods including muffins, biscotti, brownies, cookies, scones, doughnuts, etc.

>>Fresh fruit in the natural skin (i.e. apples, bananas, pears, etc)

>>Pre-packaged snack foods such as crackers, chips, nuts (shelled), candy, etc.

The following categories of foods are NOT acceptable and will NOT be allowed in the public areas of the library:

>>Aromatic hot foods or /meals such as sandwiches, meals from fast food or take out establishments. This includes pizza, burgers, fried chicken, French fries, fish, etc.

>>Foods that require subsequent preparation (i.e. adding condiments, shelling nuts, dipping sauces, etc.) Exceptions: adding of cream and sugar for coffee and possibly cream cheese for bagels if sold on site. Preparation must be completed at the point of sale.

>>Cold salads (e.g. deli salads, garden salads, etc.)

>>Fruit cups such as fruit cocktail or melon cups

>>Ice cream

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Are you suffering from:

>>Stress about finding research for your EDU or SOC writing project?
>>Not enough resources for your ENG 112 or ENG 114 project?
>>Need to finish the Scavenger Hunt for your COM class?
>>Can’t find a place to study with your math group?

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Or try one of these simple ways to get help from your library:

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Kwanzaa Workshop -- 11/29

Do you enjoy learning about other cultures? Looking for something to do after Christmas to extend the holiday season? Then come experience and learn something new to share with family and friends by celebrating Kwanzaa with us.

Join librarian Retha Hall on Wednesday, November 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in LRC 404 for this introductory workshop about the history, tradition, seven guiding principles and symbols of Kwanzaa. Participants will also have an opportunity to sample an African dish. Get in the spirit and wear your African attire.

Kwanzaa is a nonreligious, family-oriented cultural celebration of African and African American heritage typically celebrated between December 26 and January 1.

We invite the CPCC community to stop by the library and visit our Kwanzaa display and books from the library’s collection. The exhibit items will be on display November 15 through December 15.

Avoiding plagiarism with Dr. Cite Right -- 11/29

By popular demand, the library is offering its “What Is Plagiarism and How Do I Avoid It?” workshop again on Wednesday, November 29, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. in LRC 205. This class will define plagiarism and some of the associated terms, introduce attendees to citations, and provide specific examples illustrating the difference between summarizing and plagiarizing. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis so come early!

Attendees will also be introduced to “Dr. Cite Right,” our new interactive plagiarism tool. In this ten-minute tutorial, Dr. Cite Right, who has a striking resemblance to Freud, guides students through an interactive introduction to plagiarism from diagnosis to cure. “Dr. Cite Right” can be accessed on our website 24/7. Try it now!

CPCC Librarians Carve a Mean Pumpkin

CPCC Libraries took 2nd place in the Career Services Pumpkin Carving Contest! There is a striking resemblance between our entry and the Libraries' mascot, CLICK. Coincidence? I think not!

Thanks to those who participated.

Library Offering Plagiarism Workshop

It’s term paper season for CPCC students! To help our students understand the difference between plagiarizing and paraphrasing when writing a paper, the library is offering a class entitled “What is Plagiarism and How Do I Avoid it?” The session will be held on Wednesday, November 8th from 2:00 to 3:00 in LRC 205. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis.

This class will define plagiarism and some of the terms associated with it, introduce attendees to citations, and provide specific examples illustrating the difference between summarizing and plagiarizing. Attendees will also be introduced to “Dr. Cite Right”, our new interactive plagiarism tool. In this ten minute tutorial, Dr. Cite Right, who has a striking resemblance to Freud, guides students through an interactive introduction to plagiarism from diagnosis to cure. “Dr. Cite Right” can be accessed on our website 24/7. Try it now!