Niagara College Library Blog

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

The Library is the place to be during the Olympic Games!

Posted in Events, General, Hours, Library Facilities, Services by gebrown73 on Feb 16, 2010
 
 
 
 

Top Ten Medal Leading Countries (current as of Feb 16, 2010)

 

With the Olympics well underway be sure to drop by during regular library hours, from Feb. 12 thru 28th to stay abreast of all the Olympic action! 

 Visit the NC Libraries Olympic Lounges, curl up on our comfy seating and watch your favorite sport, check the latest score or cheer on your favorite team. Enjoy the book displays, decorations, “predict the winners” contest and more! The Library is the place to be during the Olympic Games.

NOTL Olympic Lounge

WC Olympic Lounge Viewing Station

The comfy couches of the WC Olympic Lounge.

 

Only a few days left in the Food for Fines drive……

Posted in Events, Food for Fines by gebrown73 on Dec 8, 2009
A & P (Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co.), 246 Third Avenue, Manhattan. (March 16, 1936)

Only a few days left in the  Food for Fines drive!

 Bring in non-perishable food items between Nov. 30th and Dec. 11th and the Library will waive your overdue fines.*All food items collected will be donated to the “Food for Friends” food drive.

No dented, opened or expired items please!

* Please note, charges for lost materials will not be waived

Just a reminder that Food for Fines will be starting on Monday!

Posted in Events, Food for Fines by gebrown73 on Nov 30, 2009

 

You bring the food and  we’ll waive the fines!

Bring in non-perishable food items between Nov. 30th and Dec. 11th

and the Library will waive your overdue fines.*

 All food items collected will be donated to the “Food for Friends” food drive.

 No dented, opened or expired items please!

 * Please note, charges for lost materials will not be waived

 

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The Administrators win The Amazing Library Race in record time!

Posted in Events, prizes by gebrown73 on Nov 2, 2009
Team 2a

Team Nas displays deep concentration as they explore the Library Catalogue

Team 4a
Kapoor & Srinivasan double check their answers one last time before handing in their sheet.
Winners
The Administrators take their place at the victory stand!

On Wednesday, October 28th, 6 teams of students set off to run The Amazing Library Race at the Niagara on the Lake Campus Library.  Their knowledge of the Library and its resources was put to the test as they quickly searched the shelves for books, counted study rooms, found out what askON is, as well as many other things .

Congratulations to Miranda Mitchelmore and Meagan Schrader (“The Administrators”) who finished The Amazing Library Race with an incredible time of only 25 minutes!
Thank you to all of the students who participated - we hope that you had fun and learned something new about the Library!
We would also like to thank SAC, Aramark Food & Nutrition Services and the WC and NOTL Campus Bookstores for their generous prize donations.

 

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