College of DuPage Library Blog http://blog.codlibrary.org News and Information from the College of DuPage Library Wed, 09 May 2012 20:35:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Picture Your Library: “The Way We Were” Edition http://blog.codlibrary.org/?p=924 http://blog.codlibrary.org/?p=924#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 15:56:51 +0000 Jennifer http://blog.codlibrary.org/?p=924 If you spend any time in the Library, you probably have a favorite spot somewhere.

Maybe it’s the comfy chair by the window where you have the prime people watching view. Or the couch upstairs where you nap between classes. It could be the table next to the encyclopedias where all your friends know where to find you. Or the solo computer tucked away in the Silent Zone where no one can.

Wherever it is you like to spend your time in the Library, we want you to share it with us! Grab a camera, get out your phone and snap a shot of your favorite place in the Library.

Because, this time next year… it might not be there any more. We begin our Library Renovation at the end of this summer and we want to know all about the features, the places, the quirks and the secret things that you figured out that no one else knew about (has anyone found a revolving shelf that only moves to reveal a secret room only when you lift that particular book?). We have an exciting new library space to look forward to, but we’ll all miss something about our current Library– help us remember those things!

Need some inspiration? Take a look at pictures from earlier PYLs in the Picture Your Library gallery on the COD Library Flickr page.

Ready to share your images? Head to the Picture Your Library page for rules and the photo uploader.

]]> http://blog.codlibrary.org/?feed=rss2&p=924 0 Break Hours & Closings http://blog.codlibrary.org/?p=816 http://blog.codlibrary.org/?p=816#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 12:40:49 +0000 Colin http://blog.codlibrary.org/?p=816 Cherry Blossom
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The Library’s Spring/Summer Break hours begin on Saturday, May 12.

Between May 12 and the beginning of the Summer Semester on May 29, the Library will be closed on weekends and have reduced hours during the week. Use the following list as your guide, and as always, see the Library Hours and Closings page for a full listing of the Library’s hours and closings.

Spring/Summer Break Hours:

  • Saturday, May 12 & Sunday, May 13: Closed
  • Monday, May 14 through Friday, May 18: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 19 & Sunday, May 20: Closed
  • Monday, May 21 through Friday, May 25: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 26 & Sunday, May 27: Closed
  • Monday, May 28 (Memorial Day): Closed
  • Tuesday, May 29: Regular summer hours resume

Have a safe and restful break!

Have a great break. And get some rest!

]]> http://blog.codlibrary.org/?feed=rss2&p=816 0 Extended Library Hours for Finals http://blog.codlibrary.org/?p=891 http://blog.codlibrary.org/?p=891#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:02:54 +0000 Colin http://blog.codlibrary.org/?p=891 library open late moon

The Library will be staying open late to give you extra time to study for finals!

Our extended hours are:

  • Monday, April 30 – Thursday, May 3:  7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Friday, May 4: 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 5: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 6: 12 noon to 11 p.m.
  • Monday, May 7 – Thursday, May 10:  7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Happy studying and good luck on your finals!

]]> http://blog.codlibrary.org/?feed=rss2&p=891 0 Database and Catalog Outage, April 28 http://blog.codlibrary.org/?p=917 http://blog.codlibrary.org/?p=917#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:42:33 +0000 Colin http://blog.codlibrary.org/?p=917 End of the cord (#81)
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Due to electrical work in the SRC building this weekend, there may be a time when you are unable to access the Library catalog and Library databases. This work will begin after 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, and last into early Sunday morning. However, any disruption should be temporary and last no longer than one hour.

You will still be able to access the Library website during this time, you will just not be able to access Library databases or search the Library catalog.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have questions, please call the Library Reference Desk at (630) 942-3364.

]]> http://blog.codlibrary.org/?feed=rss2&p=917 0 A Message from the College of DuPage Library Facebook Page http://blog.codlibrary.org/?p=922 http://blog.codlibrary.org/?p=922#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:26:10 +0000 Colin http://blog.codlibrary.org/?p=922 This Friday, 4/20, is the last MLA Citing & Paper Formatting Workshop.

Join Aaron at 11am in SRC 3017 for a “crash course” in the basics of citing according to MLA rules.

–Christine

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]]> http://blog.codlibrary.org/?feed=rss2&p=922 0 A Message from the College of DuPage Library Facebook Page http://blog.codlibrary.org/?p=921 http://blog.codlibrary.org/?p=921#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:12:22 +0000 Colin http://blog.codlibrary.org/?p=921 It is spring break at the College, but the Library is open for business.

Join me at 10am on Tuesday, for another SOS Online Session. This week we look at “How to Avoid Plagiarism”. We’ll discuss what it is and provide strategies that will help you avoid the pitfalls that lead to plagiarism.

Details here: http://library.codlibrary.org/sos/online/join

–Christine Kickels

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]]> http://blog.codlibrary.org/?feed=rss2&p=921 0 A Message from the College of DuPage Library Facebook Page http://blog.codlibrary.org/?p=920 http://blog.codlibrary.org/?p=920#comments Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:41:38 +0000 Colin http://blog.codlibrary.org/?p=920 Last APA workshop before spring break starts today at 11am.

Join me in 3017 for one hour of “APA boot camp”. We cover the essentials of APA citing and formatting.

See you there.

Christine Kickels

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]]> http://blog.codlibrary.org/?feed=rss2&p=920 0 Google for Research http://blog.codlibrary.org/?p=919 http://blog.codlibrary.org/?p=919#comments Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:07:39 +0000 Jennifer http://blog.codlibrary.org/?p=919 Did you miss today’s SOS Workshop “You’re the Boss of Google: Using Google for Research”?

No worries! You can see the presentation and download the handouts on the workshop webpage: http://library.codlibrary.org/sos/googleboss

Contact Jenn Kelley in the Library if you have any questions about this session or upcoming SOS Workshops.

]]> http://blog.codlibrary.org/?feed=rss2&p=919 0 Spring Break Hours http://blog.codlibrary.org/?p=803 http://blog.codlibrary.org/?p=803#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:33:12 +0000 Colin http://blog.codlibrary.org/?p=803 bahar başıma vurdu...
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As we rest, recuperate, and hopefully enjoy nice weather, the Library will have reduced hours during the week of Spring Break and be closed the last weekend of the break.

That means we’ll have normal hours Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1; we’ll be open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Monday, April 2 through Friday, April 6; and we’ll be closed on Saturday, April 7 and Sunday, April 8.

See the Library Hours & Calendar page for our full hours and closings listings.

]]> http://blog.codlibrary.org/?feed=rss2&p=803 0 A Message from the College of DuPage Library Facebook Page http://blog.codlibrary.org/?p=916 http://blog.codlibrary.org/?p=916#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:01:51 +0000 Colin http://blog.codlibrary.org/?p=916 Today is the first APA workshop in the library.

No registration required. Join me in SRC 3017 at 11am!

–Christine “APA isn’t so bad if you know what you are doing” Kickels

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