Library Survey Complete

Thanks to everyone who responded to the Parkland Library Fall 2009 Survey! Your input is already helping us make decisions that we hope will improve your library experience.

Also, congratulations to Parkland student Sung Dan Lee, who won the drawing for the iPod Shuffle!

Library Hours: Winter Break

Winter Break Hours

December 19-20, 2009
Saturday - Sunday
CLOSED

December 21-23, 2009
Monday - Wednesday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

December 24, 2009 - January 3, 2010
CLOSED

January 4-8, 2010
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

January 9-10, 2010
CLOSED

Regular hours resume on Monday, January 11th.

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FREE Coffee & Tea During Finals Week

Come into the Parkland Library during Finals Week (Dec. 14-18) for a cup of FREE coffee or tea! All week enjoy the freebie coffee & tea.

Have a cup? Bring it! Be green. We have eco-friendly cups on hand too.

Good luck with your finals from the faculty & staff at the Parkland College Library!

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Top Five Tips Before Finals Week

As Finals Week approaches (what?!? next week?), we'd like to remind you of a few things...

1. The library has quiet study space on the entire 3rd floor.
   
2. We have a group study room just for you on the main floor. Reserve it when you need it or walk in.
   
3. Keep an eye on your belongings! This is the time of year when theft occurs most. Don't leave your bag, cell phone, mp3 player, purse, or anything you value unattended.
4. Return or renew items you have checked out before you leave for Winter Break.
   
5. And, most importantly, if you need help finding information for your final assignments, come see us at the Information Desk.

Good luck with your finals!

Happy Holidays from the Parkland Library!

It's the Holiday Season...

The Library is definitely showing signs of the season with three new displays up this week!

A Joyous Kwanzaa to you!













"Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made you out of clay" Happy Chanukah!














Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!













Come in to see the displays & check out some festive music & books!

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Parkland Students...free H1N1 clinic on Dec. 2nd

Hey Parkland Students,

Did you miss the last Parkland College H1N1 immunization clinic? Don't worry, Parkland is offering another one on December 2nd. Details below.

Free H1N1 flu immunizations for students age 24 and under.

Date: Wednesday, December 2nd

Time: 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Location: Parkland College Gallery Lounge

For more info, click here.

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Thanksgiving Week Hours

The Parkland Library hours for the week of November 23-29:

Monday-Tuesday
7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Wednesday
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Thursday-Sunday
CLOSED

Have a Safe & Happy Thanksgiving!

Go Cobras!

pictured left to right: Becky Dalton and Anna Maria Watkin


Becky Dalton recently retired from the Assessment Center after 35 years of working at Parkland. During her time here, Becky's daughter, Tonia Anding, and Dr. Staerkel, the first Parkland College President, established a friendship.

Tonia suffered through many years of illness, and often Dr. Staerkel would send little gifts and letters to cheer her up. In 1983, he sent her this Parkland Cheerleader doll, an item that was only sold in the bookstore for one semester. This became Tonia's favorite gift, and it held a prized place on her dresser until her passing in 1995.

Becky generously donated the doll to Anna Maria Watkin, Library Director, for the Parkland College Library Archives in memory of both her daughter Tonia and Dr. Staerkel. It will be kept in the Archives as a memorial to their sweet friendship.

Take That, H1N1!

Parkland Library just gave H1N1 the 1-2 punch by setting up Purell wipe dispensers near the computer areas. Now you can use a wipe to clean off those germy keyboards and mice before you begin your work. Don't forget, there are also hand sanitizer stations throughout the main parts of the college, and wash your hands for 20-30 seconds with hot water and soap.


Those germs are on the keyboard! What should I do?!?



Grab a Purell wipe from the dispenser! Quick!


Special thanks to Tom, Kestrina, and Rachel for their portrayal of Swine Flu Horror.

Periodicals Use Study

Periodicals Use Study: please do not reshelve magazines in the Library this month!

The Library is doing a print periodicals use study this month, October 2009. The purpose of the study is to help library staff make decisions about print and online access to periodicals, and to ensure that we are providing the best materials in the most appropriate format for you.

Please continue to use any journals and magazines as you usually do, but please do not reshelve periodicals after use. Instead of reshelving, simply place materials on the carts located in the Current Periodicals area or leave near a photocopier if you are making copies. Library staff will record usage and then reshelve all periodicals.

Thanks in advance for helping to make the study a success!