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October New Books

A new month=new books here at the Jessup Library! As always, we have the most wonderful new additions. Here are a few to tantalize your taste buds! A little self-help never hurts: Ethical Intelligence: Five Principles for Untangling Your Toughest Problems at Work and Beyond by Bruce D. Weinstein Our religion section just keeps growing exponentially. Check out these great titles! The Woman Who Named God: Abraham's Dilemma and the Birth of Three Faiths by Charlotte Gordon No Ordinary Angel: Celestial Spirits and Christian Claims about Jesus by Susan R. Garrett The Power of Parable: How Fiction by Jesus Became Fiction about Jesus by John Dominic Crossan World War II buff? Then check out: Freedom from Fear, Part Two: The American People in World War II by David M. Kennedy Attack on Pearl Harbor: Strategy, Combat, Myths, Deceptions by Alan D. Zimm We have lots of good sports titles, especially biographies. Consider one for your class assignment. Reggie Jackson: The

Fall is here!

Notice a bit of change in the weather lately? Isn't it wonderful? I don't want to speak too soon, but maybe we're done with the tortuous 100+ degree days, at least for another year. And did you know? It's already the third week of classes! It's amazing how fast time flies! Before things get too hectic, may we suggest a few books to check out or at least keep in mind for when those papers start piling up? Do you need some advice on relationships, bad, good or nonexistent? Then try: The Verbally Abusive Relationship: How to Recognize It and How to Respond by Patricia Evans Party of One: The Loner's Manifesto by Anneli S. Rufus Given how important foreign policy is in the upcoming election, a little history might be useful: Afghanistan: A Cultural and Political History by Thomas J. Barfield Sudan: Race, Religion and Violence by Jok Madut Jok A History of Libya by John Wright The economy is also a hot topic this election season. To inform yourself, t

Closed on Saturday

The library will be closed this Saturday. We will begin our Saturday hours (9 a.m.-noon) next week, Sept. 8.

Incorporate the Dalai Lama in your course

Study and become an expert in something, because education can bring compassion, peace and harmony. That will bring self-confidence and stability. When you have all that, then you can influence others as an example. That’s the way to create more peaceful communities.  -- Bstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho, Dalai Lama XIV The Jessup Library contains a variety of items for faculty members who would like to incorporate information about the Dalai Lama (in preparation for his visit) into their courses. Some suggestions include: An overview of pertinent resources—including essays, news articles, video, audio and images – is available in Gale’s Opposing Viewpoints in Context . Works by the Dalai Lama The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living The Art of Happiness in a Troubled World [electronic resource] Ethics for the New Millennium Freedom in Exile: The Autobiography of the Dalai Lama My Spiritual Journey : Teachings, Statements, and Talks The World of Tibetan Buddhism :

Opening Late Monday, Aug. 20

The library will open late on Mon., Aug. 20. We will be closed from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. that day due to the All-College meeting. Have a great weekend!

The End of Summer

The last day of the summer semester has come and gone. Exams are done; papers are done. Now it's time to relax before we all get rolling again in the fall. Now that you have a moment or two to breathe, consider catching up on your reading. May we suggest the following? We have some great beach reading, including: Message in a Bottle by Nicholas Sparks Dead or Alive by Tom Clancy If that's not your style, try history. A Nation Forged in War: How World War II Taught Americans to Get Along by Thomas A. Bruscino Thirteen Days: A Memoir of the Cuban Missile Crisis by Robert F. Kennedy One Minute to Midnight: Kennedy, Khrushchev, and Castro on the Brink of Nuclear War by Michael Dobbs Looking for something to do on your break? This is certainly worthwhile. Do One Green Thing: Saving the Earth through Simple, Everyday Choices by Mindy Pennybacker Do you have arachnophobia? Perhaps these books will help dispel some of the myths about spiders. Biology of Spiders by

Summer Reading!

The library has a wonderful new batch of books for you this summer. If the hot weather has driven you inside, then what better activity is there than reading? Check out some of our hot titles below. This group has a lot of great religion books, including: Signs, Symbols and Omens: An Illustrated Guide to Magical and Spiritual Symbolism by Raymond Buckland How Different Religions View Death and Afterlife by Christopher Jay Johnson Beyond: On Life After Death by Fred M. Frohock Jerusalem: One City, Three Faiths by Karen Armstrong Jesus Wars: How Four Patriarchs, Three Queens, and Two Emperors Decided What Christians Would Believe for the Next 1,500 Years by Philip Jenkins Or how about a scientific take on a religious subject? Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife by Mary Roach If that doesn't suit you, try some of our more popular reads that have been added recently, like: Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin (the series) Hell's Corner by David Baldacci Th

Closed Tomorrow

The library will be closed tomorrow, July 4, 2012. We will reopen at 8 a.m. on Thursday. Have a great and cool 4th of July!

New Books for a New Summer

Before you head out this Memorial Day weekend, stop by the library (but remember our hours ) to check out a new book or two. This is the perfect weekend to relax with a book at the beach. So here are a few to get you started: We have a huge selection of religion books from which to choose, including: Freeing the Body, Freeing the Mind: Writings on the Connections Between Yoga and Buddhism by Michael Stone Jesus Made in America: A Cultural History from the Puritans to The Passion of the Christ by Stephen J. Nichols The Story of Christianity by Justo L. Gonzalez And for you sports fans and media enthusiasts, try Those Guys Have All the Fun: Inside the World of ESPN by James A. Miller or America's Game: The Epic Story of How Pro Football Captured a Nation by Michael MacCambridge. If you are following the election this fall, try Party Politics in America by Marjorie Randon Hershey for a good introduction. And may we also suggest Campaign Rules: A 50-State Guide to Campaig

Jessup Library Hours

The Jessup Library will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, beginning May 10. We will close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 11 for commencement. Our summer hours begin on Monday, May 21. During the summer, we will be open from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday. Please note we will be closed on Saturdays during the summer. Just let us know if you have any questions, and if you haven't already been told, have a great summer!

Student logins required for computer use

Effective May 21, the library computers will require you to log in with your MyPVCC username and password (which all current PVCC students have).  Student laptops that don’t require login will continue to be available in the library along with two walk-up stations for catalog access, printing and account management (looking up your username and changing your password). Computers that don’t require login are also available in PVCC’s Open Computer Lab, Rm. M832, in the Technology Wing of the Main Building. Please let us know if you have any questions.

New books for the end of the semester

As the semester draws to a close and final exams loom, take a break from your hectic schedule and check out a book or two. We have a nice group of both academic and fun titles to entice you this go around. Here are some of the highlights: For those of you doing research on Ernest Gaines, check out Conversations with Ernest Gaines . Are you in the sonography or radiography program? Then maybe these will be of interest. Ultrasonography in Obstetrics and Gynecology by Peter W. Callen Ob/Gyn Sonography: An Illustrated Review by Marie De Lange   Technology for Diagnostic Sonography by Wayne R. Hedrick Clinical Guide to Ultrasonography by Charlotte Henningsen   Sonography Principles and Instruments by Frederick W. Kremkau Introduction to Vascular Scanning: A Guide for the Complete Beginner by Donald P. Ridgway Introduction to Vascular Ultrasonography by William J. Zwiebel I know students will be studying for the nursing boards soon. Make sure you're prepared with Mosb

Spring Break

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The library WILL be open next week during spring break; we'll just have shorter hours, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Although many of you will take the time to travel or relax, others will need to catch up on papers and studying, so we expect to see quite a few of you here. If you are traveling, enjoy yourself and be safe, and we'll see you the following week! Photo courtesy of Krug6, Fotopedia

Does math scare you?

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The enemy: math anxiety The weapon: CHOCOLATE The killing field: Periodicals Room, Library When: February 20 at College Hour (12:20 to 1:15 p.m.) Come to the library to slay math anxiety by using chocolate! We have chocolate goodies coffee puzzles (no math knowledge required -- how cool is that?) prizes for those who complete a puzzle information about how to fight math anxiety Join us and have some fun!

We're rolling now!

The semester is in full swing, and everyone is so busy! Now that papers are being assigned, you might need a few resources, and we have the books for you! Check out some of these: Greetings, students in Professor Pincus's history class. Need a book for your book review? May we suggest: Lessons in Disaster: McGeorge Bundy and the Path to War in Vietnam by Gordon Goldstein Framing the Black Panthers: The Spectacular Rise of a Black Power Icon by Jane Rhodes Lynching to Belong: Claiming Whiteness through Racial Violence by Cynthia Nevels For those in early American Literature looking for a topic, try: Herman Melville: an Introduction by Wyn Kelley The economy has and is struggling. Given the impact this has on your future job prospects, knowing as much about it as possible might help. Try: Panic: The Story of Modern Financial Insanity by Michael Lewis High Wire: The Precarious Financial Lives of American Families by Peter Gosselin For you science buffs, try Why Size Matters: Fr

New books for a new semester!

Can you believe it's already the second week of classes? How time flies when you're busy! To commemorate the beginning of the semester, we have a great group of new books for your edification and pleasure. Some of our newest gems are listed below. Hey, it might not be Halloween, but that's no reason to skip The Haunted: A Social History of Ghosts by Owen Davies. Everyone gets down in the dumps every once in a while. Learn the art of true happiness in Happiness: Unlocking the Mysteries of Psychological Wealth by Ed Diener. This amazing feat of artistic prowess was meant for a tomb. Check out The First Emperor: China's Terracotta Army by Jane Portal. January is new year's resolution time and getting fit is often at the top of one's list. Try The Trails of Virginia: Hiking the Old Dominion by Allen De Hart. This seems like good advice, don't you think? The PITA Principle: How to Work With and Avoid Becoming a Pain in the Ass by Robert Orndoff. Nice guys fi

Closed tomorrow!

Just a reminder -- the library is closed tomorrow, Saturday, January 21. We will reopen on Monday at 8 a.m. Have a great weekend!