College Enrollment Hits All-Time High, Fueled by Community College Surge
Read report here.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Ghost Stories
Nothing like a good ghost story. Stop by the library on Thursday, October 29th at 1:00 to hear some Aroostook county ghost stories read by NMCC English instructor Jen Graham.
Read the Bangor Daily News story.
Read the Bangor Daily News story.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Are they talking about you?
You might be interested in the following study by ECAR on undergraduate students and information technology. Many of you will clearly see yourself in this study, others might be interested in learning more about new technologies.
At the library, we are always interested in finding news ways for students to access information they need in the most efficient way.
Stop by the library and let us show you some ways you can make school life easier by learning
and using technology to find and access the information you need.
Read the report here.
ECAR
EDUCAUSE Center for Applied Research
Since 2004, the annual ECAR Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology has sought to shed light on how information technology affects the college experience. We ask students about the technology they own and how they use it in and out of their academic world. We gather information about how skilled students believe they are with technologies; how they perceive technology is affecting their learning experience; and their preferences for IT in courses. The ECAR Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology, 2009 is a longitudinal extension of the 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 studies. It is based on quantitative data from a spring 2009 survey of 30,616 freshmen and seniors at 103 four-year institutions and students at 12 two-year institutions; student focus groups that included input from 62 students at 4 institutions; and review of qualitative data from written responses to open-ended questions. In addition to studying student ownership, experience, behaviors, preferences, and skills with respect to information technologies, the 2009 study also includes a special focus on student ownership and use of Internet-capable handheld devices.
At the library, we are always interested in finding news ways for students to access information they need in the most efficient way.
Stop by the library and let us show you some ways you can make school life easier by learning
and using technology to find and access the information you need.
Read the report here.
ECAR
EDUCAUSE Center for Applied Research
Since 2004, the annual ECAR Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology has sought to shed light on how information technology affects the college experience. We ask students about the technology they own and how they use it in and out of their academic world. We gather information about how skilled students believe they are with technologies; how they perceive technology is affecting their learning experience; and their preferences for IT in courses. The ECAR Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology, 2009 is a longitudinal extension of the 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 studies. It is based on quantitative data from a spring 2009 survey of 30,616 freshmen and seniors at 103 four-year institutions and students at 12 two-year institutions; student focus groups that included input from 62 students at 4 institutions; and review of qualitative data from written responses to open-ended questions. In addition to studying student ownership, experience, behaviors, preferences, and skills with respect to information technologies, the 2009 study also includes a special focus on student ownership and use of Internet-capable handheld devices.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Maine Humanities Reading Council Series Continues
The Maine Humanities Reading Council Series continues.
Two talks left in our series: Maine Wilderness: Defining Maine.
Join us on Tuesday, October 20th at noon. Forester, Tim Scott will give a presentation and lead a discussion on Campfires Rekindled by George S. Kephart.
Final presentation in the series is scheduled for Monday, November 9th at noon. NMCC instructor, Jan Grieco will lead discussion on We Took to the Woods by Louise Dickinson Rich.
Stop by and visit our Maine Collection and learn more about the area where you live.
Two talks left in our series: Maine Wilderness: Defining Maine.
Join us on Tuesday, October 20th at noon. Forester, Tim Scott will give a presentation and lead a discussion on Campfires Rekindled by George S. Kephart.
Final presentation in the series is scheduled for Monday, November 9th at noon. NMCC instructor, Jan Grieco will lead discussion on We Took to the Woods by Louise Dickinson Rich.
Stop by and visit our Maine Collection and learn more about the area where you live.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Come talk to us
Next time you visit a library, stop and ask a librarian for help. Many seem to just come in and look around and leave. Would you go to a store and leave without getting what you wanted? Of course not. Then why come to the library and leave without getting what you need?
We try to ask everyone if they need help or if they are finding what they need, but sometimes we may just miss you. So, don't be shy. Come talk to us.
We really are interested in your research topic and we can direct you to great sources of information. Finding good information is a great start in writing your papers. Spend some time with a librarian and let us help you.
We think you'll be impressed with the results and we know that your instructor will be impressed with the information you have found.
Finding good information is the first start of any research project. Once you have your topic, come on in and talk with a librarian. You'll be glad that you did.
We try to ask everyone if they need help or if they are finding what they need, but sometimes we may just miss you. So, don't be shy. Come talk to us.
We really are interested in your research topic and we can direct you to great sources of information. Finding good information is a great start in writing your papers. Spend some time with a librarian and let us help you.
We think you'll be impressed with the results and we know that your instructor will be impressed with the information you have found.
Finding good information is the first start of any research project. Once you have your topic, come on in and talk with a librarian. You'll be glad that you did.
Maine Libraries Snapshot Day
All libraries throughout Maine collected statistics, photos, and library stories on one day (September 30, 2009) and submitted the information to the Maine State Library. This one day snapshot is intended to show the value of libraries and how people use libraries every day for a variety of reasons.
Want to see some amazing photos of libraries throughout Maine? Take a look here:
http://www.maine.gov/msl/snapshot/index.html
Can you spot the NMCC library?
Statistics to follow.
Want to see some amazing photos of libraries throughout Maine? Take a look here:
http://www.maine.gov/msl/snapshot/index.html
Can you spot the NMCC library?
Statistics to follow.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
College Advice From People Who Have Been There
From the New York Times:
College Advice From People Who Have Been There
http://tinyurl.com/m6bbba
Starting College Words of Wisdom:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/13/opinion/l13college.html
College Advice From People Who Have Been There
http://tinyurl.com/m6bbba
Starting College Words of Wisdom:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/13/opinion/l13college.html
Saturday, October 3, 2009
NMCC From the Air
Our thanks to Capt. Ray Burby and the Civil Air Patrol for sending a copy of this wonderful photo they took on September 12th while up in the air.
The photo was taken on Saturday morning, September 12, 2009, around 9:20 am and from 4500 feet in the air.
If you look to the left of the photo, you'll see the library!
Photo is subject to copyright and may not be reproduced without the owner's permission.
Photo credit: Captain Ray Burby and the Civil Air Patrol
Photo credit: Captain Ray Burby and the Civil Air Patrol
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