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CPCC Libraries Blog has Moved

2007-10-29T10:16:00.000-04:00

Due to stability issues with Blogger.com, the CPCC Libraries Blog has moved to the following address.

http://cpcclibraries.wordpress.com/

See you there!

New Lesiure Books -- August 2007

2007-08-31T15:47:00.001-04:00

Title	Author	Campus
Beyond Reach	Slaughter, Karin	North
The Burnt House	Kellerman, Faye	Cato
The Case for the Real Jesus	Strobel, Lee	Central
The Careful Use of Compliments	McCall Smith, Alexander	Harris
Critical	Cook, Robin	Harper
Deliver Me From Evil	Monroe, Mary	Harris
The End of the Alphabet	Richardson, C.S.	Cato
The Genesis Code	Forrest, Christopher	Levine
Hard Row	Maron, Margaret	Harris
The Intruders	Marshall, Michael	North
Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade	Gabaldon, Diana	Harris
Mad Dash: a novel	Gaffney, Patricia	Levine
Play Dirty	Brown, Sandra	Central
Power Play	Finder, Joseph	Harper
The Sanctuary	Khoury, Raymond	Central
The Secret	Byrne, Rhonda	Central
The Secret of "The Secret": Unlocking the Mysteries of the Runaway Bestseller	Kelly, Karen	Central
Shattered Dreams: My Life as a Polygamist's Wife	Spencer, Irene	Cato
Starburst	Pilcher, Robin	Levine
Wheel of Darkness	Preston, Douglas	North

Quiet Study Computer Lab -- Now Available!

2007-08-31T14:06:00.000-04:00

By student request, LR205, located on the 2nd floor of the Central Campus Library, has been designated a quiet academic study area. The following restrictions will begin being enforced on Monday, September 3rd.

LR 205 is a Quiet Study classroom for CPCC students, faculty, and staff.
Only one user per station; group work is not encouraged in LR 205
Cell phones are to be turned off
Chat rooms or games not related to class work are not permitted
Videos or music not related to class work are not permitted
Students engaged in non-academic work will be asked to relinquish his/her computer.
No food, but beverages with lids are permitted.

Lab hours vary, call the Reference Desk @ 704-330-6884 for more information.

Welcome Back! Fall 2007 Library Hours

2007-08-22T13:48:00.000-04:00

Even if it doesn't feel like fall outside, the Fall Semester has officially begun and the CPCC Libraries are here to help you find the resources you need to finish your assignments. We're also here for you if you need a place to cool off between classes because it's HOT outside!

In the meantime, take a look at some of the posts from over the summer to see what's new at the Library. Our hours for the Fall Semester 2007 are as follows...

Central Campus Library

Monday-Thursday ---------- 7:30am - 8:30pm
Friday --------------------- 7:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday ------------------ 9:00am - 1:00pm
Sunday -------------------- closed

All other campus libraries

Monday-Thursday ---------- 8:00am - 8:00pm
Friday --------------------- 8:00am - 1:00pm
Saturday and Sunday------- closed

New Materials List for July

2007-08-03T15:13:00.000-04:00

Hi, all! During July we added 103 new items to the CPCC Libraries' collections. Any new book located at the Central Library can be found on the first floor by the reference desk. Any item listed at Cato, Harris, Harper, Levine, or North campus libraries will be available when they re-open on August 20th.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is Here!

2007-08-01T11:25:00.000-04:00

New Books: Leisure Reading Collection

July 2007

Title	Author	Campus
American legacy: the story of John & Caroline Kennedy	Heymann, C. David	Levine
Dead connection	Burke, Alafair	Harris
The dead whisper on	Hines, T.L.	North
The ever-running man	Muller, Marcia	Cato
The first commandment: a thriller	Thor, Brad	North
Girls of Riyadh: a novel	Alsanea, Rajaa	Central
Harry Potter and the deathly hallows	Rowling, J.K.	Central, Levine
High noon	Roberts, Nora	Harris
Justice denied	Jance, Judith A.	Cato
Keeping the world away: a novel	Forster, Margaret	Cato
Killer weekend	Pearson, Ridley	Central
The manny	Peterson, Holly	Central
Meet me in Venice	Adler, Elizabeth	Central
Nefertiti: a novel	Moran, Michelle	Central
The quickie: a novel	Patterson, James	Central
Sammy’s house	Gore, Kristin	Harper
The secret servant	Silva, Daniel	Central
The tin roof blowdown: a Dave Robicheaux novel	Burke, James Lee	Levine
Up close and personal	Michaels, Fern	Harper
What matters most	Rice, Luanne	Harper

Central Campus Library Closed, July 30th and 31st

2007-07-25T08:34:00.000-04:00

In order to prepare for and move the library’s legal collection to the new paralegal library space at the Cato Campus, the Central Campus library will be closed on Monday, July 30, and Tuesday, July 31.

We’ll be packing up over 7,000 volumes of legal materials, which will then be transported to Cato and shelved in the paralegal library, with the assistance of Facilities Services.

Library Services apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause, and appreciates your understanding as we work on this important initiative.

Requests from Campus Libraries suspended during break

2007-07-12T12:32:00.000-04:00

Requests for books and videos from other campus libraries to be sent to Central campus will be suspended during the Summer break, beginning July 18 - August 18.

The satellite campus libraries (all but Central) will be closed during that time and no staff will be available to put the requested materials in transit to Central campus. Item requests will resume August 18. Thanks for your patience!

New Books, DVDs, etc. for June 2007

2007-07-10T12:18:00.000-04:00

We've had many new acquisitions for the month of June including: 131 books, 47 DVDs, and 3 audio books. But we would rather you use them rather than count them, so take a look at the list of titles and come get some! Remember, if the title is not at your campus library you can always request to have it delivered there. Click here for details.

New Library Hours for Summer Break

2007-07-10T11:34:00.000-04:00

The summer semester is almost over and we hope everyone has had a great one! CPCC Libraries will have shortened hours for intersession. Our hours for July 18th - August 18th are as follows --

Central Campus Library
Monday - Friday
7:30a - 5:00p

Cato, Harper, Harris, Levine, and North Libraries
CLOSED

We'll resume normal hours on the first day of classes for fall semester. If you need to access library materials remember that we have thousands of Electronic books as well as journal and magazine articles available through our website 24/7.

June 2007 Leisure Reading Books

2007-07-02T09:34:00.000-04:00

New Books: Leisure Reading Collection

June 2007

Title	Author	Campus
Bungalow 2	Steel, Danielle	Central
Dedication: a novel	McLaughlin, Emma	Central
The double agents	Griffin, W.E.B.	North
Double take	Coulter, Catherine	Harper
Drop dead beautiful	Collins, Jackie	Levine
The fourth order: a novel	Frey, Stephen W.	Levine
The good guy	Koontz, Dean R.	Harper
The gravedigger’s daughter: a novel	Oates, Joyce Carol	Harris
The lady in blue: a novel	Sierra, Javier	Cato
Lean mean thirteen	Evanovich, Janet	Central
Love kills: a Brit Montero novel	Buchanan, Edna	Central
The Maytrees	Dillard, Annie	Harris
The navigator: a novel from the Numa files	Cussler, Clive	North
New England white	Carter, Stephen L.	Harris
The overlook: a novel	Connelly, Michael	Cato
The penny: a novel	Meyer, Joyce	Levine
Robert Ludlum’s the Bourne betrayal	Lustbader, Eric	Central
The sleeping doll	Deaver, Jeffery	North
The sonnet lover: a novel	Goodman, Carol	Harper
Spare change	Parker, Robert B.	Central
Stalin’s ghost: an Arkady Renko novel	Smith, Martin Cruz	Cato
When day breaks	Clark, Mary Jane Behrends	Harris

New Books, DVDs, and more @ the Library

2007-06-15T08:53:00.000-04:00

Throughout the month of May CPCC Libraries added a ton of new material for our community to enjoy. Additons include new books, DVDs, and even a few audiobooks. At Harris Campus we added books on early childhood education and Cato Campus added materials to enrich our horticulure collection, but that's not all...

Please take a moment to scan a full list of the new additons to our collection.

We strive to support the curious minds of our students, faculty, and staff and hope you enjoy these new additions!

Library Summer Hours

2007-05-08T13:51:00.000-04:00

The regional campus libraries will be closed May 10-20, and starting May 21st, the summer hours will be:

Levine, Cato, Harper: Monday – Thursday, 9-6, closed 1-2 for lunch
North: Monday – Tuesday, 9-6, closed 1-2 for lunch
Harris: Wed – Thursday, 9-6, closed 1-2 for lunch

New Books @ the Library -- March 2007

2007-04-09T09:55:00.000-04:00

Settle into your favorite easy chair, relax, and crack one open -- a book that is. We've been busy throughout the month of March adding new Books and more to our collections. Below are a few highlights. For a complete list follow the link at the bottom of this post. Enjoy!

HB615 .G665 2007 -- Trump University Entrepreneurship 101: How to Turn Your Idea into a Money Making Machine

HV6529 .S32 2005 -- Natural Born Celebrities: Serial Killers in American Culture

NK1980 .M3 2001 -- Interior Design in the 20th Century

PR3093 .A46 2004 -- Almost Shakespeare: Reinventing his Works for Cinema and Television

TH139 .R37 2004 -- High Steel: The Daring Men who Built the World's Greatest Skyline

http://www1.cpcc.edu/library/library-services/faculty-resources/cd/resolveUid/4627bb00787d3d645ffbb9e1bde5a2a8

BookMarks -- April 20, 1:30-2:30 LR404

2007-04-03T14:07:00.000-04:00

What’s the greatest book you’ve read recently? BookMarks returns April 20th, 1:30-2:30 in LR404. The event is an open forum where those from the CPCC community can share recommendations with one another.

The week of April 20th is National Library Week, and we’d love to celebrate all types of fiction and non-fiction. If you’ve read a great or not-so-great book recently, we’d love to hear about it. Refreshments and an assortment of sweets are provided.

If you'd like to write a review for the BookMarks newsletter submit it here... http://www.cpcc.edu/forms/library/bookreview1.asp

CPCC Faculty and Staff? Register in Learner Web!

April is Amnesty Month!

2007-04-02T15:40:00.000-04:00

Amnesty Month begins today!

Today is the first day of amnesty month at the CPCC Libraries! So get busy looking under your bed, in your closets, in the trunk of your car, or any where you think you have overdue or lost library materials (e.g. books, DVDs, videos, etc.) This is your chance to bring ‘em back without any questions being asked. What’s even better is that outstanding fines will be waived if the materials are returned in good condition. So how does this work, you ask? It’s simple. All you have to do is:

Return any overdue or lost library materials to any CPCC library.
Bring in a canned good or other nonperishable food item, and outstanding, unpaid fines from overdue items already returned will be waived. This excludes lost materials. Replacement fees for damaged materials will not be waived.

Library materials and food item donations will be received at all campus libraries until April 30. Food contributions from students, faculty and staff without current fines or overdue materials are also welcomed.

All food items collected will be donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, Charlotte.

Spring Break Library Hours

2007-02-28T09:43:00.000-05:00

Central Campus Library

Sunday, March 4th --------------------------- CLOSED

Monday, March 5th - Friday, March 9th ------ 7:30a - 5:00p

Saturday, March 10th ------------------------- CLOSED

Cato, Harper, Harris, Levine, and North Campus Libraries

will be CLOSED.

Have a great break!

Black History Month Events Calendar

2007-01-24T15:33:00.000-05:00

A Celebration of Black History

“Remembering the Past…Gaining Knowledge and Encouragement for the Future”

Below is the calendar of planned activities for Black History Month:

“Legends and Legacies: Remembering the

Hopes and Dreams of the Civil Rights Movement”

- A Live Panel Discussion

Wednesday, February 7, 10:30am-12:00pm

Pease Auditorium, Central Campus

This panel discussion will feature legendary individuals who were involved in different aspects of desegregation efforts and the civil rights movement in North and South Carolina. Guest panelists include: Mr. Harvey Gantt, former Mayor of Charlotte, Mr. J. Charles Jones, renowned civil rights attorney, Dr. Reginald A. Hawkins, a legendary political and civil rights activist and Ms. Fannie Watermann, a pioneer in the integration of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System. Dr. Robert Smith, Assistant Professor in the Africana Studies Department at UNCC will moderate the discussion.

This event is being co-sponsored by the CPCC Foundation and Student Life.

SANKOFA - A Special Film Presentation

Written and produced by Haile Gerima, Mypheduh Films, Inc.

Wednesday, February 7, noon, Harper Campus

Thursday, February 15 and Tuesday, February 27, 11am-1pm,

Overcash (2nd fl.) -Tate Recital Hall, Central Campus

SANKOFA, is an Akan word that means, “One must return to the past in order to move forward.”Synopsis: Mona, a self-absorbed contemporary African American model is on a shoot at the infamous slave forts in Ghana, West Africa. Lingering spirits in the dungeons used to enslave Africans over a century earlier possess her and she is taken back in time to experience life as a slave. This film can serve as a platform for great discussions and research topics across several disciplines (e.g., sociology, psychology, political science, history, economics, etc).
This event is being co-sponsored by the CPCC Diversity Committee

Art Exhibition

Wednesday, February 21, 11am-2pm

Hagemeyer Learning Resources Center (Library-LR404), Central Campus

T’Afo (Tony) Feimster, a local artist and cultural educator will display select pieces of his original art works in the Library-LR404. Tony is the owner and director of T’Afo Arts, and co-founder of A.D.E.P.T. Artist, Inc., a non-profit organization whose mission is to assist in the development of emerging artists.

Exhibits, Books Displays and other activities in the Library – Central Campus

• African American Innovators – an exhibit featuring inventions by African Americans

• Photo exhibit of the Charlotte and Rock Hill Sit-In Reunion (courtesy of the Levine Museum of the New South)

• Books Displays featuring the history, culture and achievements of African Americans

• Brain Quest Challenge – a series of trivia questions to test your knowledge of African American history. Prizes will be given each week.

New NetLibrary IT E-Book Collection

2007-01-19T08:37:00.000-05:00

The CPCC Libraries are pleased to announce that students, faculty, and staff now have access to the latest NetLibrary Information Technology (IT) e-book collection. The 40 titles in this e-book collection are the latest editions of IT books released by such popular and well-regarded publishers as McGraw-Hill, John Wiley & Sons, and Elsevier. Topics covered in this collection include SQL, Java, Ajax, Photoshop, Gaming, and Information Security, among others. The new IT collection was designed by NetLibrary for community college programs.

The CPCC Libraries are pleased to announce that students, faculty, and staff now have access to the latest NetLibrary Information Technology (IT) e-book collection. The here for additional information on NetLibrary.

Need information about hot social topics?

2007-01-04T10:09:00.000-05:00

Many of you may be familiar with the print series of Opposing Viewpoint books. Each book in the series contains information on some of today’s most controversial topics like the abortion, the death penalty, and global warming. Now this popular series has been expanded upon and is available online 24/7!

Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (OVCR) is more than just an electronic version of the print series! It features viewpoint articles, topic overviews, full-text magazine and newspaper articles, primary source documents, statistics, images and podcasts, and links to websites. It can be found in the Find an Article section of the libraries’ website or you can start searching here.

Learn About Kwanzaa Wrapup

2006-11-29T13:28:00.000-05:00

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

2006-11-17T10:16:00.000-05:00

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

The CPCC Libraries can be your lifesaver!

2006-11-17T10:00:00.000-05:00

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?

The CPCC Libraries can be your lifesaver!

The virtual library is never closed! Click into our lifelines at www.cpcc.edu/library. 24/7/365!

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

>>IM a Librarian – chat with a CPCC librarian Monday – Thursday from 10am – 2pm and 5 – 7pm User name: ClicKnows

>>NCKnows – chat with a librarian 24/7, any day any hour

>>Ask a Librarian – email your question and get an answer from a CPCC librarian within 24 business hours Monday - Friday

>>Phone – call any campus library during regular business hours for help.
Stop by any campus library during regular hours.

Kwanzaa Workshop -- 11/29

2006-11-14T12:14:00.000-05:00

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

2006-11-14T10:27:00.000-05:00

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

2006-11-09T11:43:00.000-05:00

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

2006-11-02T12:11:00.000-05:00

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!

Library Hours for Fall Break

2006-10-06T16:10:00.000-04:00

Hours for Fall Break are as follows --

Central Campus Library

Thursday, October 12th -- 7:30am - 5:00pm
Friday, October 13th -- CLOSED
Saturday, October 14th -- 9:00am - 1:00pm

Cato, Harper, Levine, North, and Cato Campus Libraries will be CLOSED on Thursday, October 12th and Friday, October 13th.

IM-A-Librarian will also be closed on Thursday the 12th.

Library Catalog Offline 10/13 - 10/15

2006-10-04T10:10:00.000-04:00

We are upgrading our library catalog software on Friday, October 13th. Due to the upgrade, the library catalog will be unavailable from Friday, October 13th through the early morning on Monday, October 16th. We apologize for any inconvience this may cause.

IM-a-Librarian -- Expanded Hours!

2006-10-02T12:48:00.000-04:00

Starting on Monday, October 9th the hours for IM-a-Librarian will expand to

Monday thru Thursday
10am-2pm & 5pm - 7pm

IM-a-Librarian allows you to get assistance from a CPCC librarian using AOL instant messenger, MSN Messenger, or Yahoo! Messenger. For more detials visit our Ask-a-Librarian page.

Support the United Way... buy a book!

2006-09-28T14:59:00.000-04:00

The United Way Book Sale will be held October 18th-19th from 8:00 - 3:00pm outside of the Central Campus Library. All proceeds will benefit the United Way. Most items will be priced between $0.50 - $1.00. Stop by and show your support for the United Way!

Pay for Print is Here!

2006-09-14T09:45:00.000-04:00

All CPCC Libraries have officially switched to the Pay For Print system (the same as in the labs). Pay For Print will allow you to add prints to your account using a debit or credit card online. All users may also purchase prints with cash at any campus cashier office. The library will no longer be accepting cash for prints. For more information on the new service visit the Pay For Print FAQ. To add prints to your account follow this link.

Victory (Coffee) is Ours!

2006-09-01T13:57:00.000-04:00

Victory Coffee is now open!

It's located on the first floor of the Central Campus Library and currently serving specialty coffees, smoothies, and juices along with baked goods. Victory is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon; and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Hours are subject to change during semester breaks and during the summer.

Prices range from $1.00 for a small regular coffee to $3.90 for a major (large) size specialty coffee.

CPCC: Unplugged

2006-08-23T15:38:00.000-04:00

Did you know that Wireless Internet Access is available on the 1st floor of the Central Campus Library?

Click here for Login instructions. Also, take a look at the Campus Wireless Map for other access areas.

Check the Information Technology Services wireless page for a FAQ and more details.

Now you know... and knowing is half the battle.

Check Out our Sweet DVDs

2006-08-14T11:22:00.000-04:00

Attention students, faculty, and staff--The Library is now checking out DVDs! We have a collection of over 100 available at all six campus libraries. The loan period is one week.

Some sample titles are listed below --

12 angry men
Aileen: life and death of a serial killer
Alfred Hitchcock's rear window
Aliens of the deep
American history X
Angels in America
Ask this old house. The complete first season
Auschwitz [videorecording] : inside the Nazi state
A beautiful mind
Brokeback Mountain
Capote
Capturing the Friedmans
Casablanca
The chronicles of Narnia. The lion, the witch and the wardrobe
Coach Carter
Cold Mountain
The color purple
Enron: the smartest guys in the room
Everest
Finding Neverland
Glory
Good night, and good luck
Grizzly man
Inside Hurricane Katrina
Kinsey
The last of the Mohicans
Lewis & Clark
Mad hot ballroom
The Manchurian candidate
March of the penguins
Monster
Murderball
Mystic River
One day in September
One flew over the cuckoo's nest
The pianist
Pride and prejudice
Rain man
Ray
Rebel without a cause
Romeo + Juliet
Saving Private Ryan
Schindler's list
Seabiscuit
Super size me
To kill a mockingbird
Vertigo
William Shakespeare's A Midsummer night's dream
William Shakespeare's The merchant of Venice

New and Discontinued Library Databases

2006-08-11T13:53:00.000-04:00

The CPCC Libraries would like to announce the following changes to our collection of full-text electronic resources.

We have added the following new databases:

The Historical New York Times is a unique full-image archive that brings you the entire historical run of the New York Times, with complete coverage from 1851-2003. Every issue of this title includes the complete paper –cover to cover, with advertisements - with full-page and article images in downloadable PDF. An additional year of content is added annually.
The eHRAF Collection of Ethnography is a cross-cultural database that contains over 350,000 pages of information on all aspects of cultural and social life. The information is organized into cultures and ethnic groups.
Books in Print provides bibliographic information on more than 5.6 million in-print, out-of-print, forthcoming, book, audiobook and video titles, including publisher data and reviews. Users can search or browse by author, subject, or award. Looking for something to read? Check out Books in Print’s Reader’s Advisory page or Fiction Room, which allows searching by recurring character.

We have discontinued the collection of FirstSearch databases, due both to sharply rising costs and the duplication of full-text titles in the recently updated NC LIVE resources. The FirstSearch databases included:

AGRICOLA
Arts and Humanities Search
Alternative Press Index
Alternative Press Index Archive
ArticleFirst
BasicBIOSIS
Biology Digest
BusIndustry
BusManagement
Business Dateline
BusinessOrgs
CWI
Clase and Periodica
Consumers Index Disclosure
Corporate Snapshots
Dissertation Abstracts Online
ERIC
EconLit
Electronic Books
Electronic Collections Online
FactSearch
GEOBASE
GPO Monthly Catalog
Media Review Digest
Medline Newspaper Abstracts
PAISInternational
PapersFirst
Periodical Abstracts
ProceedingsFirst
PsycFIRST
UnionLists
World Almanac
Worldscope Global

If you have any questions regarding these or any of the libraries’ electronic resources, please contact Jennifer Arnold.

Website Highlight

2006-07-24T14:52:00.000-04:00

The Librarian's Index to the Internet (www.lii.org) provides links to reliable information on a ton of subject areas. It's searchable and has over 20,000 links to sites on the web, all of which were hand picked and categorized by professionals. In addition to CPCC Libraries' collection of books and full-text article databases, LII.org can be a great place to look for information on whatever topic you are studying.

Spotlight on EBSCOhost's Academic Search Premier

2006-07-05T14:16:00.000-04:00

Academic Search Premiere contains journal and magazine articles from over 4,650 publications. Most titles allow you to access full articles from the late 1980's onward and some are covered all the way back to 1975. Popular magazines covered include Time, Newsweek, Forbes, Black Enterprise, and Health. Scholarly journals include Science, Nature, and The Journal of the American Medical Association.

Academic Search Premiere can be found in the “Find an Article” section of the library’s website. It is a great place to start your research. CPCC students can use it from home with a SNAP ID.

Fourth Facts

2006-06-26T09:05:00.000-04:00

Fourth of July Facts

Hot Dogs -- It is estimated that 150 Million Hot Dogs will be consumed by Americans this Fourth of July. That's one dog for every two people in the US.

Population -- In 1776 there were 2.5 million people living in what was then the British Colonies. Today, nearly 300 million people call America home.

The Melting Pot -- Each year thousands of people are proud to be accepted as American citizens. 34 million Americans or 12% of the population was born in another country. Another 30 million Americans are second generation, meaning their parents immigrated here.

BBQ's -- 69 million Americans took part in at least one BBQ or cookout last year.

These facts brought to you by the United States Census Bureau. For more statistics on the American population visit their home page.

IM-a-Librarian and More!

2006-06-20T14:22:00.000-04:00

We have two bits of news for you --

#1 -- The CPCC Libraries are running a pilot project that we are calling IM-a-Librarian. We've signed up for screen names on AIM, YAHOO, and MSN and would be happy to help you with any questions you might have. We are staffing it from 10am-2pm Monday thru Thursday. Our screen names are as follows --

AIM - ClicKnows
YAHOO - ClicKnows
MSN - ClicKnows@hotmail.com

#2 -- We recently came across a disturbing hoax site at www.genpets.com. The site claims to be from a company that will be selling pre-packaged genetically modified "pets" in the "near future". It was part of an art student's thesis. For more information visit the artist's site. This is just another reminder that we must be critical consumers of information.

Turning the Pages

2006-06-12T10:36:00.000-04:00

"Turning the Pages" is an online exhibit by The British Library. It features 15 rare books that have been digitized and allow the viewer to virtually flip through them. The most famous titles include the original Alice in Wonderland, one of Da Vinci's sketch books, and original music by Mozart. The exhibit also features a magnifying glass that lets visitors examine each book in detail.

Something's Not Right Here...

2006-06-05T10:10:00.000-04:00

It's time to take another look at bias and hoaxes on the Internet. Today we'll look at two sites falsely claiming to represent an organzation. On the surface they look authentic, but after reading further it becomes clear that whoever designed these did so with the intent of spreading critical information about the organizations.

The Sites

Cargill
Real -- http://www.cargill.com/
Fake -- http://www.cargillcorporate.com/

American Petroleum Institute
Real --http://api-ec.api.org/newsplashpage/index.cfm
Fake -- http://www.petroleuminstitute.org/

Consumers of information need to evaluate the information they are using for authority, accuracy, and bias. For more information on evaluating information on the web visit The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly.

New Leisure Reading Books!

2006-05-23T11:40:00.000-04:00

Over summer break each campus received a fresh batch of new books for leisure reading. We've got some excellent titles. Head to your nearest campus library and check them out!

The End is Near

2006-05-02T12:45:00.000-04:00

The semester is almost over! We are sure everyone is working hard to complete their final assignments. Remember that if you are working on assignments after hours and need information to help you with a paper, use our databases to find journal and magazine articles. All you need is your SNAP ID. If you are running into problems live help is offered 24/7 through the NcKnows chat service.

When the semester is over relax with some of these area activities.

Take a Hike @ Crowder's Mountain

See the Dead Sea Scrolls at Discovery Place thru May 29th

Visit the UNCC Botanical Gardens

Good luck with finals!

Don't Hesitate to Ask

2006-04-26T10:47:00.000-04:00

Cecil Adams is a syndicated columnist who researches and answers questions from readers across the country. Check out his answers to these and other practical and not-so-practical questions at www.StraightDope.com. If you've got any stumpers please contact your friendly CPCC librarian. By phone at (704) 330-6884 or use our online service, Ask A Librarian.

Why do your fingers and toes wrinkle in the bathtub?

Can I mail a brick back to a junk-mail firm using the business reply envelope?

Did 250 million people worldwide die from smoking over 10 years?

Introducing E-Audiobooks

2006-04-18T11:34:00.000-04:00

NetLibrary has over 1,000 audiobooks available and downloadable to any digital music player that supports the .WMA format (Sorry, iPod devotees!). Some titles include --

Lullaby, by Chuck Palahniuk (the author or Fight Club)
The Davinci Code, by Dan Brown
The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini

There are also many foreign language courses available. Each book has a check-out period of 21 days. If you need any help contact us at 704-330-6884.

Win an iPod! (For Real)

2006-04-11T16:19:00.000-04:00

Take the CPCC Libraries Survey and you could win an iPod! In order to get as many responses as possible the Survey has been extended through at least the end of this week.

We are giving away two iPod Shuffles and six 256mb flash drives for students who take the survey. We also have one iPod Shuffle reserved for faculty and staff to win.

When taking the survey, don't pull any punches. If you are happy with what we do, we want to know! If you think our services stink... we want to know! Your answers will help us serve you better. To take the survey now, follow this link.

Comments Enabled!

2006-04-06T12:22:00.000-04:00

All new posts to the CPCC Libraries Blog will allow the reader to add comments. Some posts lend themselves to conversation and we hope to hear some spirited posts from readers. Until next week...

Lanscaping Experts Give Gardening Tips to the Rest of Us

2006-04-03T12:55:00.000-04:00

On Friday CPCC's own Eddie Howell and Tom Bass stopped by the library and shared gardening tips with over 50 attendees. A few of their suggestions included --

1. Mow fescue lawns at 3 to 4 inches so that your turf will stay healthy. Continue this height all year long.

2. Prune azaleas that have already bloomed and fertilize after pruning.

Thanks Eddie and Tom!

Comparing Wikipedia and Encyclopedia Britannica

2006-03-28T19:14:00.000-05:00

Wikipedia = A free encyclopedia that lets anyone edit its contents. Recently there has been concern about the accuracy of an encyclopedia that alllows anyone to change the information contained in it.

Britannica = Many academics revere it for its strict editorial standards, but do mistakes still slip through the cracks?

How do the two compare?

Check out this article from infotoday.com .

You can also compare them for yourself.

Link to Wikipedia

Link to Britannica Online
(You’ll need your SNAP ID to access it from off-campus.)

New Look and RSS Capability!

2006-03-23T12:41:00.000-05:00

We've changed the look of the Blog a bit, the colors now fit in a little better with the rest of the CPCC Libraries website. We've also added RSS. RSS (Real Simple Syndication) will allow any new posts to be sent directly to your computer. All you have to do is download an RSS reader and point it to the Site Feed link in the links section of the blog. If you don't have an RSS reader there are many available (free!) for download.

BookMarks Recap

2006-03-17T16:11:00.000-05:00

Jeri Krentz, Book Editor, The Charlotte Observer spoke on Friday at CPCC Libraries' BookMarks event. During her visit, she shared many book recommendations with attendees including; Manhunt: The 12 Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer by James L. Swanson, March by Geraldine Brooks, and Mountains Beyond Mountains : The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World by Tracy Kidder. The conversation soon turned to James Fry and the controversy surrounding his book, A Million Little Pieces, Ebook readers, and podcasting. Thank you to all who took the time to attend and contribute to the discussion. Until next time...

CPCC Libraries to host Jeri Krentz on Friday, March 17th

2006-03-14T16:09:00.000-05:00

Jeri Krentz, Book Editor, The Charlotte Observer will speak at CPCC Librairies’ BookMarks event from 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 17 in LRC 404.

If you love books and are always in search of the next great read, you will want to attend this gathering. BookMarks isn’t a book club, but rather an easy and fun way to get lots of book recommendations from your fellow booklovers. Come and hear Jeri Krentz share her thoughts about books and authors.

Drinks and desserts will be provided.

Students, faculty, and staff are welcome. Staff can sign up for BookMarks in LearnerWeb for professional development credit.

Procrastination Nation

2006-03-01T09:40:00.000-05:00

Does your Christmas shopping consist of frantically running around the mall on Christmas Eve? Have you ever had to give the sniff test to a potentially clean shirt because laundry day keeps slipping through the cracks? Do you always find yourself rushing to complete assignments at the last minute?

If you said “Yes” to any of these questions you might be a procrastinator. Well, we can’t help you with the first two, but the third we might just have an answer for. It’s called The Assignment Calculator and it will plan out all the steps you need to take in order to get that assignment done on time and without having to rush, helpful links included!

A Window Into Our Past

2006-02-21T18:28:00.000-05:00

Cato Campus Library has an interesting display up in celebration of Black History Month. The display has three sections; A tribute to Coretta Scott King and Rosa Parks, books and visuals about the Harlem Renaissance, and yearbooks from Carver College and Mecklenburg College dating from the 1950's and 60's. If you like what you see you're welcome to check it out!

Student Resources Day is a Hit!

2006-02-17T14:10:00.000-05:00

On Wednesday, Central Campus hosted Student Resources Day on the first floor of the APAC building. Library Services participated alongside other college departments that play an integral part in student success. We talked to many students and the event was a resounding success! Look for us at Cato Student Resources Day next Wednesday, the 22nd from 10:30 - 12:30.

All the News That’s Fit to Post

2006-02-13T09:55:00.000-05:00

Top stories –

Rubik’s Cube Record Beaten

Stolen Car is Returned After 37 Years

Ever heard of breaking IN to Jail?

Want to find more newspaper articles? CPCC students and faculty can search 25 local and national papers using America’s Newspapers including; The Charlotte Observer, The Washington Post, and The Chicago Tribune. Some of these titles have full articles as far back as 1977. All you need is your SNAP ID!

Documentary Filmmaker to Visit CPCC on Feb. 9th

2006-02-01T11:56:00.000-05:00

Steve Crump, WBTV journalist and award-winning documentary filmmaker, will speak to Central Piedmont Community College students, faculty and staff on February 9th from 11:00 a.m. – 12 noon in the Recital Hall, 2nd floor, Academic and Performing Arts Center. The public is invited.

The program is jointly sponsored by CPCC Libraries and Student Life in celebration of Black History Month.

Crump has made more than 10 films including works on civil rights (Lessons from the Lunch Counter and Strength from Selma), art (Romare Bearden: Charlotte Collaborations), music (Carolina Bebop Kings), horse racing (Forgotten at the Finish Line), and military history (Airmen and Adversity: The Tuskegee Airmen).

He has won four regional Emmy Awards for stories on South Africa, southern church arsons, black radio and African American paratroopers in WWII and four National Headliners for domestic and international coverage.

Crump will show parts of his best documentaries and discuss the history that is the subject of the films, as well as the creative process of making documentary films.

Refreshments will be served following the program.

Questions: Phone Linda Colbert, 6701; Yolyndra Green, 6943; Amanda Capobianchi, 6374. (Add 704-330- to phone from off-campus)

Looking for the Answers to Life’s Nagging Questions?

2006-01-30T16:39:00.000-05:00

Sometimes the CPCC librarians get so caught up in helping students, faculty and the public find answers (and we love it!) that we don’t have the time to look into the many of the unanswered questions that swim around in our own heads. Then we found a website called Straight Dope, run by Cecil Adams, “The World’s Smartest Human Being”. Cecil has been “fighting ignorance” since 1973 by exhaustively researching readers' questions and providing well thought out and entertaining answers. His column has been syndicated in many papers across the nation.

So, what would we like to know?

Why do hot dogs come 10 per pack, while hot dog buns are 8 to a pack?

Why do the British drive on the left side of the road?

Can soap ever get dirty?

Got a question? Before you ask Cecil, give us a try. Your friendly CPCC librarians are here to help you at your local campus library or by phone, email, and our online chat service.

Attack of the 50 Ft. Hoaxes

2006-01-24T10:52:00.000-05:00

Ever found yourself desperate for any information you can get on a topic, but the library is closed, and the paper is due in hours? What do most people do? They use their friendly internet search engine.

This is not necessarily the desperate information seeker’s best option. The open internet is a great outlet to find some of the most random and obscure things one can think of, but there is no quality control. Many times, you don’t know if the information you are looking at was written by an expert or just some guy. Take a look at just these couple questionable internet sites and see if you can tell if they are for real.

BuyDehydratedWater.com – Isn't that called air?

TheDogIsland.com – Where dogs go to roam free…

Feline Reactions to Bearded Men – Is this a hoax or not?

By searching one of CPCC’s trusty databases you can be sure to get quality information from trusted sources. All you need is your SNAP ID. Try Academic Search Premier to search over 3,600 magazines and academic journals – many with full articles. Need a book after hours? Try NetLibrary for access to over 22,000 books online!

Travels With CLICK

2005-11-23T13:55:00.000-05:00

Where is CLICK this month?

He was visiting the Technical Services Department of Central Campus Library. He loaned his hat to Lula Andrews.

Lula does lots of behind-the-scenes work. She places covers on the books and is responsible for making the books look beautiful for their check out "dates."

She has an fantastic green thumb and helps take care of all of the plants in the Central Campus Library. AND she is a great cook!

This Will Make You Hungry!

2005-11-22T09:04:00.000-05:00

Velma Jackson, Circulation, created this display called "Cooking for the Holidays." The display is very festive and will definitely make you hungry when you see all of the great pictures and books.

And while you're at it, check out one of the books!

You've Been CLICK'd!

2005-11-22T08:38:00.000-05:00

There's never a dull moment in the library's MultiMedia area.

Here, Linda Colbert, Head of the MultiMedia area, juggles working with videos and handling a phone call.

Visit Linda or any of the media staff on the 4th floor of the library. Ask them what they do. Ask them their opinion of life. You can even ask them what they think of the Carolina Panthers' chances of making the playoffs.

We do not guarantee any answers, though.

Behind the Scenes in the Library

2005-11-22T08:29:00.000-05:00

Located on the 4th floor of the library, hidden in the back corner, lies the mystical Technical Services Department.

Ever wonder what's behind the closed doors of the 4th floor. Here's a sneak peek.

What exactly do they do? Too much to say, but one of the most important is buying and processing all of the library books at every campus. From start to finish, this busy group works hard to get books into your hands.

A Bear-riffic Display

2005-11-22T08:26:00.000-05:00

Marcia Addison, the libraries' own Assistant Director for Technical Services, created this month's display that celebrates the history of the Teddy Bear. The display consists of her own personal collection as well as library books that are available for check out.

Stop by and relive your childhood!

A Party for Teddy

2005-11-22T08:22:00.000-05:00

A friend to children, adults who think they're children, and Presidents alike.

Happy Birthday to the Teddy Bear!

Interview of the Month

2005-11-22T07:52:00.000-05:00

This month, our blog reporter Martha Taylor, spoke with Frank Granger from Presentation U.

1) When did you start working at CPCC? I was officially employed July 1, 1979. I try to "start working" each morning, but something always gets in the way and I end up having a good time.

2) What are your job responsibilities? Presentation U. is charged with assisting faculty and staff with presentation materials. This includes PowerPoint, printed materials, signs, gifts, and handouts.

3) What's your favorite part of your job? Next to the people I work with and for, its the chance to learns new things and share them.

4) What's something intersting about you that people may not know? If I told you, you would know! (True - but ask Frank about printing)

5) What's your favorite book? The next one!

6) Do you have a favorite quote? If you have no enemies, you are apt to be in the same predicament in regards to friends. - Elbert Hubbard

Winter BookMarks a Success!

2005-11-22T07:50:00.000-05:00

Check out the BookMarks blog for updates on what went on.

BookMarks - Our Winter Gift Special

2005-11-02T09:03:00.000-05:00

It's time to share your book reviews again! We're set for Friday, November 4. Do you want more information? Try our BookMarks Blog.

Criminals...and Crime Busters

2005-10-26T19:07:00.000-04:00

Want to learn more about crime, criminals, and 'crime busting?' If you said "yes," then stop by this display put together by the Levine Campus Library staff. Located in the Levine Library, this display has many titles available for check out.

Origami on Display

2005-10-26T19:00:00.000-04:00

Here are some pics of the origami display at the Cato Campus. Sharon Nance put the display together.

The origami was created by Yan Wang’s (our library cataloger) mother. Ruiyu Zhao came from China to visit her daughter’s family here in Charlotte. She loves the weather and people here. She enjoys doing origami with her two grandsons and planting flowers.

New Leisure Reading Books

2005-09-29T11:11:00.000-04:00

Check out the new leisure reading books we got this summer! The list is posted here.

Raking and Pruning Have Never Been More Fun

2005-09-29T08:16:00.000-04:00

Join the CPCC Libraries for a "Making Our Yards Beautiful" talk by Eddie Howell and Tom Bass on Friday, Oct. 14 at 12:30 p.m. in Room 404 of the Central Campus Library. You will be entertained by these lawn care experts as well as learn more about making your yard so beautiful that your neighbors will be jealous. Professional Developement Credit is available for CPCC employees. Sign up on Learner Web.

Rebel! Read a Banned Book!

2005-09-29T08:04:00.000-04:00

Sharon Nance put together a small, but timely and interesting display of the CPCC library collection of “banned books” to recognize the American Library Association’s Banned Books Week. During our Student Resources Day at Cato, we spotlighted these titles. Students were shocked to see some of their favorites in the group. The Harry Potter books, The Bridge to Terabithia, A Wrinkle in Time and I know Why the Caged Bird Sings were mentioned most.

ALA’s slogan this year is “Read Banned Books!” Yes, do.

Library Ladies Dazzle at Student Resources Day!

2005-09-29T07:58:00.000-04:00

Sonia Coffin, Elaine Kushmaul, Yolyndra Green, Linda Colbert, and Velma Jackson greeted students during the Central Campus Student Resources Day.

Over 400 students were contacted by the libraries from all of the Student Resources Day activities at each CPCC Campus.

And you thought library workers were quiet!

Interview of the Month

2005-09-28T19:00:00.000-04:00

This month's interview is with North Campus Security Officer Michael Ebalaroza.

When did you start working at CPCC?
I started in January of 2003.

What are your job responsibilities?
I make sure that faculty, staff, and students are secure while they're on campus.

What's your favorite part of your job?
Providing assistance to the faculty and staff.

What's something interesting about you that people may not know?
I am a native of Hawaii. I was born and raised in Honolulu. I also sing with a Polynesian show and have performed at several CPCC campuses and in Las Vegas, Disneyworld, Sea World, and around North Carolina.

Fall BookMarks is Here!

2005-09-08T14:48:00.000-04:00

It's time to share your book reviews again! We're on for Friday, September 16. Do you want more information? Try our BookMarks Blog.

We Even Help with Underwear!

2005-09-08T12:37:00.000-04:00

The Library is the place to be!

We can help with anything. Need articles for your research paper? Come see us! Need a place to study and work on assignments? We have study places and computers.

We can help YOU! Welcome Back!

Books Drafted for War!

2005-09-08T12:29:00.000-04:00

Our August display was created by Brian Anderson, an instructor in the English, Reading, and Humanities Department. This special display, created from Brian's own personal collection, is entitled Books Go to War.

Literature in the Worst Places

2005-09-08T12:20:00.000-04:00

The display housed books ranging from classics to topics like humor and sports. All of these titles are Armed Services Editions and in most cases are the complete work. The titles included in the display largely covered 1943-47. Looks like our GI's were well-read! Brian notes that some of the editions were being republished for the Iraq war. For more information, click here or contact Brian.

How did an Emperor ruin a great work of art?

2005-07-05T15:49:00.000-04:00

To find out, visit our display of Chinese calligraphy and writing tools. These items are on display for the month of July. General calligraphy books are available for check out.

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Display of brush stands, ink well and platform, ink blocks etc.

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Display of calligraphy, seals and seal engraving tools, brushes, etc.

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Sample of a Chinese painting with calligraphy superimposed by a Ching emperor, with seals from both the painter and the emperor.

Think You're a Clever-Clog?

2005-06-09T11:06:00.000-04:00

Decode the British slang used below that describes our June display. Don't be a clot! Use this link http://www.peevish.co.uk/slang/index.htm.

2005-06-09T11:04:00.000-04:00

The June Library display celebrates the official birthday of the Queen as well as all things British (in particular the telly). That's the stuff!

2005-06-09T11:02:00.000-04:00

Looks like someone hammered the British theme here. Must have been the happy slappy British brigade.

2005-06-09T10:59:00.000-04:00

Looks like some of the Beatles couldn't stop a pig in the alleyway. Who's that a picture of? Is it a coffin dodger?

2005-06-09T10:56:00.000-04:00

Crikey! It's the Queen (and her Dr. Who parliament).

May's Display - Nurses and Nursing

2005-06-06T12:54:00.000-04:00

This display celebrates National Nurses Week. It was on display at Central Campus Library in May.

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Some of these items were loaned from CPCC faculty to the library.

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Look at the nurse goodies in the display!

Summer BookMarks!

2005-05-17T13:56:00.000-04:00

The 2nd BookMarks event was held on Wednesday, May 11, 2005, at the Levine Campus. You can't see it, but our view was spectacular!

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We had a live phone conference with author Dorthea Benton Frank (Pawleys Island, Shem Creek).

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Amy Burns, Levine Campus Library Manager and resident Slayer, was a great host. She graciously handled the phone conference with Dorthea.

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We had books available for check out and for sale.

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Sallie gave great reviews for the books she read!

Wireless Access Available in the Library

2005-04-26T18:25:00.000-04:00

Wireless computer access is now available on the first, second, and third floors of the Learning Resources Center and in the Levine Campus Library. It is also available throughout the quad (the area between and surrounding Giles, Kratt, ATC, Citizens Center, Belk, Van Every, and the Learning Resources Center) and in the IT building.

For more information about how wireless works, click here.

New Library Resources

2005-04-26T17:20:00.000-04:00

The CPCC Libraries now have access to SpringerLink’s premier collection of scholarly and
peer-reviewed journals in biomedicine, life science, clinical medicine, physics, engineering, mathematics, computer science, humanities, and economics. The site allows users to search and access full-text articles from the more than 1,000 journals.

For more information and helpful search tips, click here, or start searching now. NOTE: You can only use this resource on campus right now.

BookMarks is Back!

2005-04-26T15:52:00.000-04:00

Are you ready for some summer reading fun, but you're not sure what to read? If that sounds like you, then join the CPCC Libraries at Levine Campus on May 11 to hear some recommendations for your summer reading pleasure. We will meet in Room 2432 from 12:00-1:30 pm. Bring your lunch - we'll provide drinks and dessert!

Click here to see the newsletter from the last BookMarks event.