Lakeland Library Newsletter: May 2025

Lakeland Library is open all summer long!

Open:  

Monday - Thursday, 8AM-5PM

Fridays, 8AM-5PM in May & August

Fridays, 8AM-2:30PM in June & July

Closed: 

Saturday and Sunday 

Monday, May 26th - Memorial Day

Thursday, June 19th - Juneteenth

Friday, July 4th - Independence Day     

Check out these new books, available in our library!

Stop by the library on the 3rd floor of C-building to browse new books. The new books shelf is located across from the reference desk.

Happening now:

• OhioLINK and Interlibrary Loan lending are paused to enable complete migration of library data during the next several weeks. Please reach out to a reference librarian for alternative resources. 
• Lakeland's circulation staff can still check out Lakeland print books to patrons! Thank you for your patience as we check items out manually until June 9th. 

Happening Summer, 2025: 

• Both FiSH and the new Primo VE search will run for summer sessions. After June 9th, summer classes will have the option of using FiSH or Primo VE to search for books, e-books, and articles. We will completely switch to the new Primo VE search in early August, after summer classes end. 
• All research guides (LibGuides) and library homepages will be updated with new Primo VE links. Lakeland catalog (Lakeland books) and OhioLINK catalog (OhioLINK books) links have been removed. FiSH links will be removed in August.  
• All information literacy session handouts will be updated to reflect the new resources.
• All library video tutorials will be updated.
• Instructors: Please reach out if you have a library resource embedded in your Blackboard course site and you think it may need to be updated!

Lakeland Library has Resources and Services for Everyone at Lakeland!

The library services platform migration occurring this summer is just one of the many ways the library is doing work for you. We also provide access to:

• Over 35,000 print books on topics taught in classrooms across the college.
• Millions of print books and e-books from academic and public libraries throughout Ohio through our partnerships with OhioLINK and SearchOhio. 
• Over 100 databases, containing thousands of e-books, academic research articles, newspapers, magazines, and streaming videos.
• Over 100 research guides to help you navigate library and web resources by topic and class. 
• Interlibrary Loan services for additional print and electronic resources outside of Ohio libraries. 
• Information literacy classes, taught by professional librarians, for students to learn how to locate, critically evaluate, and responsibly use, a variety of information sources. 
• One-on-one research sessions, for students to receive individual assistance with research assignments.
• Technology, including desktop computers, printers, copiers, and a variety of software. 
• Spaces to study, collaborate, and take a break between classes. 
• Last but not least, friendly, dedicated staff who focus on connecting with students every day.

New to our Library or interested in more information? Don't hesitate to reach out to reference librarians or circulation staff for assistance. 

New EBSCO databases and database interfaces!

Interface upgrades occurred for all EBSCO databases (e.g. Academic Search Complete, CINAHL, Business Source Complete) on Tuesday, May 13th. EBSCO database content and links did not change. Instructors: Please check your course materials for screenshots/videos and commentary on navigating the interfaces. Reference librarians are available to help you update course materials if needed.

We also acquired over 20 new EBSCO databases in our A-Z list during the upgrade process! Check out all EBSCO databases in our A-Z databases list and email reference (reflibrarian@lakelandcc.edu) with questions.

Did you know librarians also have a sense of humor?

Why did the cardiologist recommend that his patients go to the library?

He heard they’re good for circulation.

What did the librarian tell the person who checked out 100 books?

Don’t overdue it.

Librarians love a good joke—

They always get the reference.

Jokes quoted from earlybirdbooks.com