Monday, August 23, 2010

Regular Library Hours Begin August 23

As of August 23, regular library hours resume:

Monday - Thursday, 7:30 am - 9:00 pm

Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Library Opens at 10:30 AM on August 20

Due to meetings that library staff must attend, the library will not open until 10:30 AM on Friday, August 20. The library will close as usual at 4 PM.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Looking for a Fun Sport?

Need to improve your golf game or are you curious about skydiving? The August display case is featuring books on a wide variety of sports. Not only are there books on popular sports such as football, baseball, and soccer but we have a good selection on kayaking, archery and canoeing too. Fitness walking and scuba diving are just waiting to be checked out! Get some pointers and improve your game!

Monday, August 2, 2010

Films on Demand Adds New Titles

Take a look at the new titles added recently to Films on Demand, our streamed video resource. To get to Films on Demand, go to our Databases A-Z list and choose Films on Demand.

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Learn a Language!

Student Tech Fee funds have purchased an opportunity for Century students to learn languages not offered at Century and also to keep up skills in languages that are offered. Powerspeak Languages includes language courses in Spanish, French, German, Mandarin Chinese, and English for Spanish Speakers. Courses include a combination of scored online activities, exercises, lessons and games. If you plan to travel or just want to increase your skills, sign up for a free account and start today. This service is available to Century students both on and off campus.

You can find this Gale resource on our Databases A-Z web page under Gale or just go directly to Powerspeak Languages.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Explore Minnesota!


Planning a Minnesota getaway this summer? The library display case for July is featuring great books on Minnesota destinations. Whether you’re heading for the cabin, north shore, or prairie we have a wonderful selection of books that will inspire you to explore our beautiful state. Do you know where the Green Giant, Ole the Viking, and Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox are located? Find out with our tour guides and vacation planners. Make some Minnesota memories this summer with help from the library!

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Historic Newsreels added to Films on Demand

Our Films on Demand database has added over 250 historic newsreels from United News. Focusing on World War II, these films offer an intriguing glimpse into American life during turbulent times. Useful as a primary source for historical and cultural research, each newsreel is segmented by subject for convenient searching and viewing, and can be integrated into custom playlists.

To get to Films on Demand, go to our Databases A-Z list and choose Films on Demand. To view these newsreels, in the "View By Subject" bar, click on the link "Archival Films & Newsreels" to browse over 1,200 newsreel segments, or use Advanced Search for keyword searches by selecting "Archival Films & Newsreels" in the "Subject" drop-down menu.