Learning Resource Center

Did you know that the CFCC Libraries are partners in The Big Read Greater Wilmington?  If you want to join in, dust off your copy of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby and start reading!  Look for various events around Wilmington in January and February.  Plan on joining us at the WHQR Gallery (254 N. Front St.) on the Fourth Friday, Jan. 25th, for an exhibit of the fashion and art of the Gatsby period.

To find more events, check us out on the web @ http://thebigreadwilmington.com/

Need a dictionary you can use during Spring Semester?  The Library has many to choose from–multi-language, medical, thesauri, handbooks–as well as some standard Webster’s.  Check one out now, and it won’t be due until May 5!

In December 2010, the United Nations General Assembly declared 2013 as the International Year of Water Cooperation.  The objective is to raise awareness, both on the potential for increased cooperation, and on the challenges facing water management.

Come check out our Library’s print and DVD resources on the important issues of water education, water diplomacy, and water management.

CFCC is excited to welcome our new president, Dr. Ted D. Spring.
Dr. Spring has been a leader in higher education for many years, and most recently served as the President of New River Community and Technical College, which has five campuses spanning nine counties in southern West Virginia. During his time at the helm of New River Community and Technical College, Dr. Spring oversaw the transition of the separation of New River Community and Technical College to a stand-alone institution from its parent institution, Bluefield State College. Dr. Spring has been a teacher as well as a chief administrator, and has received many accolades for his leadership. We look forward to working with Dr. Spring and to the exciting future that awaits us all at Cape Fear Community College.

Dr. Spring’s first official day on the job is November 1st.

County Libraries to open on Sundays beginning Sept. 9

(New Hanover County) – Beginning Sept. 9, three branches of the New Hanover County Public Library will be open on Sundays from 1 – 5 p.m.: Main Library at 201 Chestnut St., Northeast at 1241 Military Cutoff, and Myrtle Grove at 5155 S. College Rd.  Kicking off the new hours, the Friends of the Library will greet visitors and serve refreshments from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 9.

What do you have in common with cooking celebrity Rachel Ray, media mogul Oprah Winfrey or football star Drew Brees?

They’ve all had their pictures taken with a favorite book to promote reading and libraries.

Now you can, too.  The CFCC Library invites faculty and staff to pose with a book or movie cover.

What to choose?

It could be a childhood favorite, a classic that influenced your life, recent fiction that you just couldn’t put down, or a nonfiction title in your field that you wish all your students knew about.

What if you’re camera shy?

We can pose you peeking from behind your book or movie cover if you prefer.

When can you get involved?

Begins Thursday, July 25th.

We’re hoping you’ll combine this photo-op with your trip to the Library to update your CFCC ID card.

This is your chance to share your favorite title and to remind students that (unlike your CFCC ID) Great Books and Movies Never Expire!

Come to the Library or call us at #7034 for details.

Each Friday, the Libraries will be posting here a new video tutorial offering an overview of one of our e-resources. If after viewing the video you have more questions or need help using the resource, please contact the Library:

910-362-7034 or lrcref@cfcc.edu

It’s time to get ready for summer reading!

Looking for more books like your favorites? Want to find a new author? Can’t remember all the titles in a series? NoveList Plus has the answers.

NoveList Plus makes finding reading recommendations easier than ever.

In NoveList Plus, you’ll find:
Fiction and nonfiction titles for all ages
Expert reading recommendations from professional librarians
Read-alikes for every title, author, and series
Easy-to-use interface designed with readers and librarians in mind
Simple but effective searching
Quick and easy-to-use resources including: Book Discussion Guides, Thematic book lists, and Reading and book-oriented articles

Each Friday, the Libraries will be posting here a new video tutorial offering an overview of one of our e-resources. If after viewing the video you have more questions or need help using the resource, please contact the Library:
910-362-7034 or lrcref@cfcc.edu

Small Engine Repair Reference Center (SERRC) is a full text database for patrons seeking reference and instructional information about small engine machinery maintenance and repair. SERRC contains the full set of small engine repair manuals from Clymer (http://www.clymer.com/).

These manuals contain thousands of accurate and concise step-by-step maintenance and repair instructions for hundreds of small engine machines and their supporting components. Routine maintenance, such as tune-ups and brake service, as well as more extensive repairs involving engine transmission disassembly are covered. Engines types include: motorcycles, ATVs, personal water craft, snowmobiles, lawn mowers, tractors, snow blowers, generators, and more. Detailed and user-friendly content is provided in high-quality PDF files. Many documents contain photos and detailed illustrations to visually support step-by-step procedures.

May 6-12 is “Be Kind To Animals Week.”  Come check out a book from our display.  Dog and cat stories?  Sure we’ve got those, but also Bruno Littlemore the chimpanzee, Alex the African gray parrot . . . even a woodland snail that helps a woman overcome serious illness.

Each Friday, the Libraries will be posting here a new video tutorial offering an overview of one of our e-resources. If after viewing the video you have more questions or need help using the resource, please contact the Library:

910-362-7034 or lrcref@cfcc.edu

Biography Reference Center offers a comprehensive collection of more than 200,000 full text biographies, including the complete full text run of Biography Today and Biography Magazine, as well as thousands of narrative biographies that are not available in other e-resources. The BRC supports research and study of notable individuals worldwide. Students may enjoy browsing the biographies by genre, occupation, or nationality.