ELHOF…

…Extended Library Hours on Fridays!

 15 days! That’s how many days are left before the spring semester is officially over. This means you likely have papers to write, research assignments to complete, and collaborative group projects to ‘square up’. Don’t worry; we’ve got your back!

In order to accommodate student need for additional research and study time, the Cato Campus Library – CT 250 will be open on Friday, April 29 & May 1, from 8am to 12noon. 

The law library will be open regular hours, including 9am -1pm on Saturday, through May 7. 

Need a space for collaborative group projects and/or study?  Sign up in the library to reserve time in the group study room – CT270.

 The Cato Library Services Team enjoyed assisting you with your information and research needs and wishes you success! To those of you graduating and off to ‘greener pastures’, Congratulations!

Owe $$ (Fines) for overdue library materials? We’re “forgiving” them!

Starting Monday, April 25 through May 26, the CPCC Libraries are waiving library fines for overdue library materials that you return; and for outstanding fines owed for materials previously returned.  

Pretty sweet, eh? We agree! Taking advantage of this opportunity is simple: Bring in some of the priority food items  to help us fill our food barrels and we’ll waive fines. All materials must be returned in good condition. Sorry, this deal excludes waiving of replacement fees for lost and damaged materials.

No overdue books or outstanding fees? You can still bring in food items. Last semester during our Amnesty- “fine forgiveness” Campaign, the CPCC Libraries collected approximately 706 pounds of food for the local Loaves and Fishes food pantries. In order for us to exceed this number, we need your participation.

Bring ‘em on in… we look forward to seeing you in the library soon!

April showers bring flowery words…and candy!

Help us celebrate National Poetry Month by checking out new titles like The 100 Best African American Poems, edited by Nikki Giovanni.  Grab a piece of candy and add words to make a new verse in our poem.  We’ll keep track of it daily and at the end of the month, we’ll put it all together and share our Cato poem.  After a few days, it’s already taking shape:

Her cloudlike dreams must be visions of silence, told while crimson leaves play under trees, never really silent as life spirals through the world without ground.  Where the soul is wise, a moment would be sad.  A fool always does smile with quiet sadness…

While you’re munching on jelly beans and creating epic poetry, please take a moment to celebrate National Library Week.  Share your favorite library moments or just tell us what we’re doing right (let’s save what we’re doing not-so-right for the other 51 weeks of the year).

Semester End and Winter Break Closing

The Cato campus libraries will be closed beginning Friday, December 10, 2010 through Sunday, January 9, 2011. The libraries will re-open for service on Monday, January 10^th when the spring semester begins. For additional information regarding hours of operation for the Central campus library or other online library resources and services, check out our library website.

 We hope that you had a successful semester and wish you a very safe, enjoyable and restful holiday season.  See ya in the 2011!

Leisure Materials Now Available at the Cato Law Library

Need a break from school work? Stop in the Cato Law Library (CT200) and view leisure reading books and DVDs picked by staff.  With a current CPCC ID, books can be checked out for three weeks and most DVDs check out for seven days.

Below is a selection of titles currently available for check out in the law library. To see more leisure materials, eAudiobooks and our most recent additions, view our online library catalog. 

 

Resources for legal research are permitted for use inside the law library only. There are multiple scanners, a copy machine and printer to help you obtain the information you may need.

Download Free Audiobooks at Your Campus Library

Now, CPCC students and staff can download and enjoy over 1000 free audiobooks such as classics, biographies, bestsellers and more from MyiLibrary Audio.  Misery by Steven King, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer  by Mark Twain, and Committed by Elizabeth Gilbert are just a few of the titles available for download. These audiobooks are compatible with iPods and most MP3 players . Audiobooks  can be  downloaded to your computer or burned to a CD during your  7 day check out period.  Stop by your campus library, to login into MyiLibrary and set up an account today!

• Set up your account
• View MyiLibrary FAQs
• Watch MyiLibrary Tutorial 

 

 

 

Important Library Reminders!

In order to continue to provide you with the best service possible,  we would like to share the following friendly reminders about services available at the Cato Campus libraries:

• A current CPCC employee or student ID card is required to check out library materials at the Cato Campus Library.
• Materials at the Cato Law Library are for use inside the law library only.

Got Assignments?

• The library has a plethora of resources to help students with research and other assignments. Instructors are encouraged to requests library instruction sessions for their classes.  Due to planning and scheduling, we ask that sessions be requested two weeks in advance.
• If you have any personal or library owned materials that you would like placed on reserve for library use only, complete an online reserve form and bring items that you want placed on reserve to the library for processing.

Information regarding faculty resources and online forms for the above requests are located here.   

 Netbook Checkout at Cato

It’s here!  The Netbook has arrived and is ready for students to check out.  In order to check out a Netbook at the Cato Campus library you will need:

• Your CPCC ID
• A flash drive
• And to sign a Netbook Agreement

be a Star student

Be sure to stop by the Cato Campus library and check out our display of books to help you study and learn.   And yes, you can really check them out!  Click on the covers below for more information.

Library Updates…

“All glory comes from daring to begin.”

-Eugene F. Ware

For those of you who have dared to begin, dared to learn something new – welcome to the Fall 2010 semester.  The Cato Campus Libraries have many resources dedicated to helping you have a successful and enriching semester.  The Cato Campus library is located in Room 250 in the Cato II Building. The Cato Law Library in located in Room 200 of the Cato I Building.  (Please view our hours of operation)

In order to continue to providing excellent service, please check out the followings news tidbts:.

1.   New Hours at Cato

The Cato campus library will be open Monday – Thursday, 9 am to 6 pm.The hours for the law library remain the same.  Assistance is available 24/7 through the CPCC Libraries website.

2.      New Rules for borrowing library equipment!

The library has received new HP laptops in addition to Dell laptops already available for checkout by faculty and staff.  However, there are some new rules for checkout:

• Instructors checking out laptops and data projectors or Kindles for use, will need to sign a borrower  agreement which will be kept on file.
• Reservations for equipment need to be made in advance to ensure the equipment you need will be available, when you need it.  (At least 1 week in advance is recommended)  An Equipment Reservation Request Form can also be completed online.

3.      New Netbooks for Students

Perhaps you prefer to type your research paper in a cozy chair in the library. If so checking out a Netbook would be an ideal option. Netbooks are available for use inside the library for 2 hours per check out.  A CPCC ID and signing a Netbook Borrower’s Agreement are required for checkout.

 The Cato Campus libraries’ staff looks forward to serving you for another semester.  So please stop in with your questions or just to say hello.  A new part-time librarian, Lauralee McDonald has also joined the Cato team. Welcome Lauralee!

News and updates will be posted every week, so come back often.

Let’s make this a great semester !

Enjoy Your Summer Break!

The Cato Campus Libraries will be closed for summer break from July 14, 2010 to August 15, 2010. We will re-open on August 16^th for the Fall 2010 Semester. The Central Campus Library will remain open during the break for those students seeking library services.

• View the hours of operation  for CPCC’s Central Campus Library.
• View this map for more information about the location of  CPCC’s Central Campus.
• Contact the Central Campus Library at 704-330-6885

Have a happy and safe summer. We look forward to serving you in the Fall 2010 Semester!

Got A Question? Let the Library Help

Pictured above is the homepage of Library Learning Express, one of NC Live's many databases

If you are looking for an answer to a question like “Where can I find a great novel?”, “Where can I find practice SAT tests” or “How can I improve my chances of passing my US Citizenship test?” then your campus library has your answer. NC Live which can be accessed through CPCC ‘s library webpage  provides free access to databases containing more than 50,000 newspapers, journals, magazines, encyclopedias, e-books, e-audio, and streaming video titles for North Carolina citizens.  People can access Novelist to search for a great novel, the PBS Video Collection to watch a series or documentary or Academic Search Premier to research a wide range of topics.

 The library also offers access to an online resource named Library Learning Express. On Library Learning Express you can quickly set up an account by creating a username, a password and entering your email address. After setting up your account you can begin using online tutorials. Courses, which are multiple tutorials on one topic, are also available. There are courses in Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Access and Business Writing, just to name a few.

Library Learning Express also has several practice tests to help you prepare for occupational exams and standardized tests such as the Graduate Record Exam, Civil Service Exam, Nursing Assistant Certification Exam and the US Citizenship Exam.  In addition to courses and practice tests, this online resource also has an area focused on improving job skills, building resumes and searching for jobs called the Job & Career Accelerator. North Carolina citizens who are not currently students can access NC Live at their Public Library.

Visit the Research Database page  at the library’s website to get started.