Niagara College Library Blog

Do you have FIFA World Cup fever?

Posted in Events, General by gebrown73 on Jun 11, 2010

FANS ENJOY THE NOTL CAMPUS LIBRARY WORLD CUP LOUNGE

A COUPLE OF FANS ENJOY THE WORLD CUP AT THE WC

The Niagara-on-the-Lake library has set up a comfy viewing area with couches and chairs for fans to enjoy the  faced-paced, high caliber soccer matchs of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It is the perfect spot to take a break and cheer on your favorite team/country to soccer gold.

Due to on going construction at the WC we will be unable to offer a World Cup Lounge service to WC students this year. However, we would like to inform the students and faculty that a LCD projector will be broadcasting the FIFA activities in the cafeteria foyer.

Whatever the venue take a moment and enjoy the competition!

Student Appreciation Day A Success!

Posted in Events by gebrown73 on Mar 26, 2010

Students Candace Brodhagen, Ashley Hurst and James Newman take a banana break at the WC Circualtion desk.

A Cheeky Monkey welcomes NOTL patrons to Student Appreciation Day.

NOTL Students feeling lucky as they enter a ballot for the "“Guess the Number of Bananas” contest.

Thanks to all who participated in the NC Libraries Student Appreciation Day.

The Bananas were a hit at both campuses and a goodtime was had by all.

With the total number of bananas of a 496 and a collective weight of 124.5 lbs, we had 3 people from each campus who came close enough to be declared our winners. 

WC Winners                                                                                                                       NOTL Winners

 1) Rhonda Blake                                                                                              1) Anthony Visca

    2) Bruce Venus                                                                                             2) Gillian Biggar       

  3) Steven Ingram                                                                                            3)  Yanna Romanova            

 

 Congratulations!  Winners be sure to come by and collect your prizes.

Thanks for making your Student Appreciation Day such a success!

 

 

Student Appreciation Day: Going Bananas !!!!

Posted in Events, General, Library Staff, Niagara College staff, Services by gebrown73 on Mar 25, 2010

******* The Library is handing out Free Bananas *******

In honour of Student Appreciation Day the NC Libraries are hosting a few “Banana”-themed events:

Free Bananas:

Keep your energy up at this busy time of year with a free banana compliments of the NC Libraries.

The Contest:

Students have a chance to participate in the Library contest to “Guess the Number of Bananas”. Put your guess in the ballot box and cross your fingers in hopes of winning a prize.

Have a Laugh:

Take a moment and enjoy the slapstick antics of the Marx Brothers films, “Going Bananas” and “Duck Soup” playing on the library television !

The Sights:

Take in the colourful exotic plumage of library staff and the exciting tropical decorations of the circulation desks.

Have a great student appreciation day ! We appreciate you patronage!

Thanks!

The Olympic Lounge will back in operation in honor of our Paralympic Athletes

Posted in Events, General, Services by gebrown73 on Mar 12, 2010

“It’s not over ‘till it’s over!” Olympic fans rejoice!

The Olympic Lounge will back in operation in honor of our Paralympic Athletes.

Visit the library during regular library hours March 12th – 21st to enjoy the competitions and celebrate these talented athletes.  There are more medals to be won and more cheering to be done!

Enjoy the Silence : NC Libraries Silent Study Rooms

Posted in Events, General by gebrown73 on Mar 10, 2010

Enjoy the silence

Soar to new heights in the Silent Study Rooms at  both NC Libraries!

During the construction the Welland Campus Library Instruction Room has been converted into a  Silent Study Room, for individual quiet study.  Carrels have been set up so that you can grab your little quiet corner of the world. Although this is a new feature in the WC Campus Library the NOTL Campus Library has had a permanent Silent Study Room which continues to be available for students.

Final Medal Standings for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics

Posted in Events, General, prizes by gebrown73 on Mar 1, 2010

Final Medal Standings for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics

With the excitement of the Men’s Hockey final and the spectacle of the closing ceremonies still coursing through our collective veins we bid a final farewell to the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Thanks to all the students and staff for making our Olympic event such a success!

We hope that you enjoyed our Olympic Lounges ! Stay tuned for the announcement of our contest winners and upcoming library events!

February 22-27, 2010 is Freedom to Read Week in Canada.

Posted in Displays, Events, General, Services by gebrown73 on Feb 25, 2010

Did you know that Harry Potter,  The Golden Compass,  The Handmaid’s Tale,  To Kill a Mockingbird,  Maxim for Men,  Of Mice and Men,  The Bible,  Huckleberry Finn,  Lord of the Flies,  Catcher in the Rye are all titles which appear on the list of challenged books and magazines in Canada?

This selective list provides information on more than 100 books and magazines that have been challenged in the past decades. Each challenge sought to limit public access to the books in schools, libraries, or bookstores. Some challenges were upheld; others were rejected.

Freedom to Read Week provides an opportunity for Canadians to focus on issues of intellectual freedom as they affect your community, your province, our country, and countries around the world.

All poster images are provided from:

Freedom to Read. “Freedom to Read Poster Gallery”. Image from Freedom to Read Poster Gallery.  http://www.freedomtoread.ca/default.asp ( 25 Febraury, 2010).

Current Olympic Medal Standings: Feb 22, 2010

Posted in Events, prizes by gebrown73 on Feb 22, 2010

Medal Leaders as of February 20, 2010 09:00:00 AM

Another reminder that for the duration of the week (Feb. 22 thru 28th) that the Niagara College Libraries Olympic Lounges continues. Take a moment in your busy week to stop by and enjoy the comfy seating and watch your favorite sport, check the latest score or cheer on your favorite team.


Final Day to Enter NC Libraries Olympic Medal Prediction Contest

Posted in Events, General, prizes by gebrown73 on Feb 19, 2010

Medal Leaders as of February 19, 2010 10:00:00 AM

Today is the final day to fill out ballots for the Niagara College Libraries Olympic Medal Prediction Contest.

Contest Rules: Name the top 5 countries with most medals in order.

Contest closes Feb 19th and winners will be announced at the end of the games (Feb 28th).

Current Olympic Medal Standings: Feb 18, 2010

Posted in Events, Services, prizes by gebrown73 on Feb 18, 2010

Medal Leaders as of February 18, 2010 1:00:00 PM