Have you updated to the newest version of Mozilla Firefox only to find that links won't open in the Ebsco databases? You're not alone. There is a compatibility issue. Ebsco is working on an update, but it won't be available until July.
In the meantime, use Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Safari. All of these internet browsers are working with the Ebsco databases.
Have any questions? Feel free to contact us at the Information Desk by phone: 217.373.3839; via email: library@parkland.edu; or via chat: http://www2.parkland.edu/library/pro_chat.html
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Check out a Kindle!
photo from Amazon.com
Start your summer off right, check out a Kindle from the Parkland College Library. Kindle check outs are now available for Parkland Students, Faculty, and Staff!
We have two sets with different book lists. The links below display a list of book titles available on the different sets.
Kindle Set One
Kindle Set Two
You can read the ebook reader policy for the Kindle here. Take note: the check out period is 2 weeks.
Happy Summer Reading!
Pardon Our Dust
Have you been to the library's third floor this week? Were you surprised to see all the furniture gone? Come back next week to see the new furniture going in. And, what's more? Outlets, that's what! No more hunting around to see where you can plug in. There will be outlets galore!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Summer Hours 2011
Our Parkland Stories
The stories recorded during last month's Parkland Reads 'Day of Listening' are now LIVE! Listen to all stories at www.parklandreads.org Or click an individual link below to hear that one conversation.
Conversations that are mostly about life at Parkland:
President Ramage and Dale Ewen
Marietta Turner and a student, Paulette Johnson. (Do you think they will discuss civility?)
Jennifer Satterlee and Jan Thom
Eleni Kametas and a student, Annemarie Dell’aquila, discuss online and hybrid courses at Parkland.
Lex Tate and Board of Trustees member, Donna Giertz
Marva Nelson and Cynthia Biggers
Conversations between Parkland folks and their friends and/or family members:
Heather Snapp and Joe Omo-Osagie
Raeann Dossett and her brother, Scott Dossett
FREE Coffee & Tea During Finals Week
Come into the Parkland Library during Finals Week (May 9 - 13) for a cup of FREE coffee or tea!
Need a quiet spot to study? Head to the upper floor and/or the computer classroom for silent study zones.
Have a cup? Bring it! Be green.
Good luck on your finals!
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