KCC Library Contributed Column It is almost the end of the semester, meaning the freedoms of summer are close upon us. A favorite pastime after a busy semester in those warm weather months, is relaxing with a good book. Whether that is a classic favorite or a new title [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]KCC Library Contributed Column End of semester help Kirkwood Libraries and Tutoring Services always support students, but as the end of the semester approaches, you may need a little extra support. Check out some of the ways we can help. There are many ways to get help [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]KCC Library Contributed Column In the past two years, there have been many challenges to having books in libraries and schools with content that some people object to, according to the American Library Association (ALA) Office for Intellectual Freedom. Recently, school districts in states such as Tennessee and [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]KCC Library Contributed Column There are many ways to get help from a Kirkwood librarian – Walk in to the Iowa City campus library or the Cedar Rapids location in Benton Hall for in-person help. This is often the best, quickest way to get an answer. Not [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]CONTRIBUTED: Convincing others of a specific point-of-view is critical; a research article attempts to convince readers that their findings are valid. Not only that, but it is an important skill to develop for one’s work and personal life. As spring semester winds into full gear, many students have to [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]CONTRIBUTED: Kirkwood Libraries support students every day of the semester. But as finals approach and you need a little extra support, check out our list of research guides, help available and events happening at the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Campus Libraries. Research guides and research articles: [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]CONTRIBUTED: In a new step this fall the Kirkwood-Iowa City Library is joining with other libraries in Johnson County to bring best-selling and award-winning authors to the county. The consortium, called Local Libraries LIT (listen, initiate, talk) is made up of the Kirkwood-Iowa City Library, the Iowa [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]CONTRIBUTED: It’s been a long strange year and this semester we’ll all still have to remain flexible. Expect there to be changes both around the main campus and around Library Services. We are no longer taking k-numbers at the door. A lot of our furniture is back and more than one person per [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Contributed Content: Library Services on the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Campuses has made many changes to our space, services, and resources in the months since March, when the college closed up its buildings and moved online. We worked in that time to meet as many student needs [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Contributed Content: Library Services has recently created a new internal homepage especially for our current students and faculty. The easiest way to access this new page is to use the Library button in MyHub, found under Student Links and Employee Links. It is also linked within Talon’s Student Tools, [Continue Reading »]
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