Snacks to Get You Through

The semester is almost over.   We have snacks hidden in the stacks.   Walk around, browse the shelves, and find a treat while you are studying in the library.

Good luck with the end of the semester and finishing all of your projects and papers and tests!

Locating Information Quickly

It's crunch time.  You need to locate information quickly.  Begin your search with Google and then use some of the library databases and the ebooks in our Ebrary collection.  This will give you all you need to begin writing that research paper.

To help, here are some tips and places to look.

Google basic search help.
Google search tips.
Google search features

Library databases

Need APA or MLA help?  Visit OWL at Purdue.

Ebrary ebooks.

You also have the library and academic success center to help.


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Google Help

If you use Google, look at this for some great tips.

What if we pull out some of the stacks?

We need your help.  If you are a student, we want your input on how to rearrange the library.  We are in the process of removing lots of outdated books that no longer need to be on our shelves.  Maybe it's time to remove some of the shelves.  If we do, what would you like to see us do with that space?   More tables and chairs?  Maybe just some nice leather chairs? 

Share your thoughts.   We need your comments.

Swim at your own risk

Signs like this are wonderful.  You know immediately that help is not available.  You are on your own.  If you aren't a strong swimmer, you may want to just stay on shore.

Luckily, college isn't that way.  On the NMCC campus, you are not on your own and help is never far away. 

If you need help locating information, citing sources, and evaluating information, library staff is always available to assist you.   Want to try some new apps on the iPad?  Come to the library.  Need to borrow a laptop or reserve a group study room? We've got you covered.  Want a quiet place to work without distractions?  There's a seat waiting for you. 

Need some tutoring help?  Visit the Academic Success Center.   Can't make it to the Center? Then Skype in and connect with a tutor.

NMCC counselors are available to help you whenever you need it.

Stop by Financial Aid to ask questions about your FAFSA and work-study.

All over campus, there are people here to help you succeed.  Stop by Student Affairs, the Business Office, IT department, Health Center, Bookstore, and many other departments on campus and get your questions answered. 

We are here to support your success as a student. 

New Books in the Library

We have a new book shelf  in the library to browse and you can locate new books here.

We take recommendations for purchase throughout the year.  Contact us and let us know what you would like to have added to the collection.   

Author talks, booksignings, library events

In northern Maine we are pretty far from the crowds and cities of the rest of Maine.  This has many advantages and a few disadvantages.  Libraries in more remote parts of Maine often have difficulty getting authors or speakers to visit for events.  The travel time is usually longer than the event itself.  It takes a lot to travel 3-5 hours one way for an event.  When authors and speakers do agree to come, we are very appreciative of the extra effort.  We know that without these events at libraries our cultural offerings in rural areas would be limited.

This raises the question of whether or not library events are important to NMCC students.  Do you attend events? Do we publicize and market them in a way that you get the information?  We use the library blog, Facebook, Twitter, library web page, college newsletter, posters on campus, newspaper, and more.  Do you have ideas on how to market our events to reach a larger audience? 

Any event does not just happen on its own.  It takes lots of planning and work prior to the event.  Many people on campus contribute and many departments are involved in the process.  We want to put our efforts towards events that are relevant to NMCC students.  After all, that's the reason we are all here.  We are your support system through college.  Your comments, suggestions, and recommendations are important.  So share them with us and post a comment on this blog or contact the library.