How'd you like to win a Kindle Fire?

We're celebrating National Information Literacy Month (October) and National Novel Writing Month (November) with kindle giveaways!!

Introducing the UCC Librarys.....drum roll please....

NOVEL FIRST LINES & FACTOIDS CONTEST

Oct. 28 - Nov. 8, 2013

Grand Prize: Kindle Fire

Three First Prizes: Kindle Paperwhite

 

HOW TO ENTER

First, you're going to want to pick up a form from the front desk.  All you have to do is give us your first name, student ID#, and contact information.  Then, tell us the first line of a favorite book, the title of the book, its author, and an interesting fact related to the first line or the author of the book.  Lastly, because we're librarians and we get to be picky about things like this, cite your source!

Winners will be randomly drawn, so may the luckiest student win!

GoPrint!

You've probably already encountered the new GoPrint software on the computers in the lab.  If you haven't, you've probably heard about how frustrating it is from other students. 

We're working out some kinks right now, and slowly but surely, we're hopefully easing your frustrations. 

For now, no one is getting charged for any print jobs...so don't feel outraged when you think you're being charged 5.00$ for your print job.  If you look below the "Account Summary", you'll find the "Transaction Summary" where it will say 0.00$.  That is what's being 'charged' to your account.

Another thing we'd like you to remember is to log out of your account once you're done printing.  For now, you have an unlimited number of pages to print for free.  In the future, you will only be limited a certain number of pages to print for free before you begin getting charged.  It's a good idea to get into the habit now of signing out so others don't use your account.

Bear with us UCC!  Soon, coming to the lab will return to being a relatively painless process. :)

You can always ask the lab aides on duty if you have any questions or concerns, or call the HelpDesk at (541) 440-7808.

Welcome Back!

It's time for another quarter, and we're happy to have you here!  The Library is hosting free coffee Monday and Tuesday morning to celebrate the start of classes.

Come by the Library, check out our reading area with
comfy couches, our swanky study carrels that are waiting for you in the Quiet Study area, learn how to create your own cheese or beer with our new books, and grab a cup of coffee to help your brain jump back into study mode.

Happy Fall!

Summertime!

The sun has returned from its seasonal journey to give us warmth and blue skies once more! If you are hoping to escape the summer heat, the UCC Library has room this summer (and books too).

Our summer hours:

Closed Thursday, July 4th (Independence Day)

Summer Term (June 24 - Aug. 30)
Mon. - Thurs.: 7:30 am - 8:00 pm
Fri. - Sun.: Closed

Closed Monday, Sept. 2nd (Labor Day);  Mon. & Tues. Sept. 16-17th (Campus Inservice)

Fall Intersession (September 3 - 27)
Mon. - Thurs.: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri. - Sun.: Closed

Normal library hours (Mon. - Thurs. 7:30 am - 8:00 pm; Fri. 7:30 am - 5:00 pm) will resume on Sept. 30th. 

Have a fantastic summer!

Fine wines, beer, and cheese at the UCC library!

Coming to the UCC library near you...

Fine wine, cheese, beer, and cider making!  

We're receiving millions (well, almost) of books about how to start your own wine-making business, create your own beers and ciders, and learn from the best about exotic cheeses.  Everything you ever wanted to know and more about label design, barrel crafting, aging, and fermentation can be found in the 641 section of the library.  If you're looking for something specific, don't forget to search through the catalog!

Some books that caught my eye...

ICON: Art of the wine label, 641.22 C

by Jeffrey Caldewey

With life-size images of 100 wine bottles featuring iconic art, this book will tell you everything you need to know about label design, and inspire you to create some designs of your own.

Artisan Cheese Making At Home, 641.373 K

by Mary Karlin

Packed with mouth-watering recipes from Smoked Brandy-Pecan Gorgonzola to Mushroom infused Camembert, to Irish-Style Cheddar, Mary Karlin has mastered the art of cheese-making and dining.  These recipes will be perfectly accompanied by a class of wine, and a relaxing night at home.  

Think summer, people!

Understanding Wine Technology, 641.22

by David Bird

If you've every been curious about how wine is made, from fermentation to quality control, this book has it all on the scientific side of things.

And many, many more...check it out!

CURRENT TIMES at UCC

Attention UCC students: there's a new display in the UCC Library!

At the start of May, the UCC Library will have a new display featuring neglected and abandoned books worth reading at the start of each new month.  May's topic is CURRENT TIMES: What's going on today in America?

Here's where you come in.  We want to involve students in this...If there's a topic you think people need to know more about or you have an awesome book in mind you think people NEED TO READ, email the shelver or leave a comment below.  If we don't have the books you're looking for, you can always leave a recommendation for David Hutchison, Library Director and we'll do our best to revamp our collection to better suit the needs of students today.

Comment below or email the Shelver: uccshelves@gmail.com with your thoughts.
Thanks,
UCC Library :)

Wifi Troubles No More

If you are having problems connecting to the Wifi here in the library, you might want to try the ethernet cables by the computer lab. 



Over on the back corner beyond the computers, you'll find a desk along the windows with ethernet cables much like this one:

Plug it into your laptop and you're internet ready to go!  There are only a few tables, so the cords may be scarce.  If you have any other issues feel free to ask any one of our lovely staff or Lab Aides for help. :)