Library Open, No Computer Lab

Here's the view of the open seating area and library lab. Everything has been moved to make way for 12 posts and scaffolding, while ceiling repairs continue. Take a look. Over the last week various upgrades to the library's electrical system have required the library to close on short notice. The campus phone system has been periodically disabled while other campus repairs take place, so we can't always respond to your phone messages as soon as we wish we could.

UCC LIBRARY CLOSED THURSDAY, SEPT. 17

Repairs continue at the library. The building will be closed and without electricity on September 17. We expect to open again on Friday September 18, from 8 am to 4 pm. The computer lab, HelpDesk, and open study area will still be closed.

LIBRARY COMPUTER LAB IS CLOSED

In preparation for significant repairs to the ceiling of the library the computer lab has been removed until further notice. The repair work is expected to take several weeks and may require closing the library building. Call 440-4640 for our daily hours to make sure we are open and able to offer the services you need.

UCC students with a student ID and Fall term sticker can check out a library laptop for use in the library. At this point we're all hoping for the work to be completed by the beginning of Fall term on September 28th.



Thank you!

The Musicians Behind the Music

Check out some of the recently added titles to the music section (781. . . .) of the library. Ask the staff to point you in the right direction. Over the last few months we've added biographies about Etta James, the Carter Family, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Lester Young, Duke Ellington, Buddy Rich, Jelly Roll Morton, Neil Young, Robert Johnson, Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, John Lennon, Elvis Presley, Fats Domino, and Johnny Cash.

Congratulations Graduates!

And have a great summer. . .

Can Magazines Change the World?

It's too easy to overlook UCC's relatively tiny collection of print magazines. The low wooden stands in the middle of all the tables and hubbub are home to the current issues of 100+ titles -- current events magazines, peer-reviewed journals, and a handful
of "leisure reading" rags fill the rack. Also tucked in among these offerings are
a few publications designed to investigate the world we take for granted.

Mojo is focused on rock and roll; look for articles on the rock gods and godesses alongside introductions to new music and musicians, and how the music changes and stays the same. Orion examines our world where people and nature intersect. Ode aims itself at "intelligent optimists" and promotes ways to a healthier body, soul, and planet. Adbusters gets in your face to shock you into thinking about the downside of consumerism and the upside of a paradigm shift.

Even with a few thousand magazines and journals available through UCC library's online databases, sometimes it can be inspiring to pick up a paper magazine, particularly one designed to alter the way you look at the world.

We Have Winners!

Thank you to everyone who took the time to fill out a library user survey over the last three weeks. We accumulated 147 surveys. Amy tabulted the results and compiled all of the helpful comments that were made. As you may recall, along with the survey we also offered students the chance to win a $25 UCC Bookstore gift certificate. Under the watchful eyes of three library staff members, UCC's own Patty Lamoureaux pulled 15 winners out of the box. Congratulations to all of you who picked up your gift certificate.

Thanks again to everyone who filled out a survey and entered the drawing.