Lakeland Library Newsletter: March 2024

Can't attend the Library's eclipse presentation? Check out our guide!

We hope to see you on April 1st, but those that aren't available can still access resources through our eclipse research guide. You'll find books on solar eclipses, databases for scientific research, and an events page which details local eclipse happenings on April 8th. Need more eclipse resources? Contact reference at reflibrarian@lakelandcc.edu.

Check out these new books, available in our library!

• Stop by the Library, on the third floor of C-Building, C-3051, to browse some of our great new resources!
• Can't make it to the Library? Check out the entire list of new materials.

Join us!

When: 11:00am, April 1st, 2024

Where:  Library's Collaboration Space, 3rd Floor, C-Building

What's Happening: Lakeland Astronomy Instructor Joe Peterlin and Librarian Megan Mamolen will give a free presentation with information and resources about the solar eclipse, including Joe's personal photos and video from the 2017 eclipse and a research guide highlighting library books, articles, and local events. Free snacks will be provided!

Contact: Megan Mamolen at mmamolen1@lakelandcc.edu

No registration required!

What's Happening: Several employee wellness week activities are scheduled in the library. Check out our relaxation zone and wellness resources during the scavenger hunt. Join us later in the week for a meditation session that focuses on connecting to others. 

When: Scavenger hunt is 11:00am-1:00pm on Tuesday, April 2nd; Meditation is 10:00am on Thursday, April 4th. 

Where: Library's Relaxation Zone and Collaboration Space, 3rd Floor, C-Building

Contact: See Tammy Konte's email to all employees for details, or contact Megan Mamolen at mmamolen1@lakelandcc.edu for information about activities scheduled in the library. 

Join Lakeland Library in Celebrating National Library Week, April 7th-April 13th , 2024

National Library Week is an annual celebration of our nation's libraries, promoting library use and support. This year’s theme is “Ready, Set, Library!" In addition to print books, eBooks, databases and periodicals, Lakeland Library provides research assistance, reference services and information literacy instruction. The library also supports the use of computers, printers, copiers, study spaces, relaxation areas, displays and other library resources. 

Celebrate National Library Week by visiting the library on the third floor of C-Building!

Request materials from other Ohio libraries!

Need a book that we don't have on campus? Try requesting material from OhioLINK! Lakeland students, faculty, and staff can order materials from other college libraries across the state, including OSU, KSU, Akron, UC, and even the Cleveland Clinic. Just click on the green request button in the OhioLINK catalog and enter your name and LID. Questions? Email a reference librarian at reflibrarian@lakelandcc.edu. 

Celebrate National Poetry Month with the Library!

"Launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, National Poetry Month is a special occasion that celebrates poets’ integral role in our culture and that poetry matters." Interested in poetry activities and resources? Check out the Academy of American poets website for posters, class materials, and virtual programming. Lakeland Library also has a wonderful collection of poetry available for check out. Questions? Ask a reference librarian for more poetry resources.