Lakeland Library Newsletter: September 2020

Peggy Cox, Reference Librarian

Congratulations to Peggy Cox who is retiring from Lakeland Library on September 30th, 2020! During her time as a Reference Librarian, Peggy worked closely with the Early Childhood Education program as well as the Math and ITCS departments. She has played an integral role in developing our children's literature collection, securing textbook reserves for math students, and cataloging a variety of library materials. Lakeland students, including the President of the Library's student group, were thrilled to work with Peggy on research projects because she was incredibly thorough and very dedicated to their success. Prior to joining the library staff, Peggy was an instructor for Lakeland's ITCS program. Together, she has served over 25 years at Lakeland. She has been a joy to have as a colleague, and we wish her the best as she spends some well deserved time in Florida with her family! 

Celebrate Reading During Banned Books Week!

Banned Books Week, September 27 - October 3, 2020, is an annual American Library Association (ALA) event that celebrates the freedom to read. The event highlights many of the books that have been challenged for removal from libraries and schools.  Banned Books Week focuses on supporting the freedom to access diverse ideas and information.

Watch the video to view the Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2019.

Make a plan to vote!

To vote in the 2020 election, you must be registered to vote by October 5th. Click here to register!

Become an informed voter! Learn more about candidates, see a sample ballot, and get your voting questions answered with our elections and voting guide. 

Events online

Mid-Term Stress Relief:

Monday, October 12 - Thursday, October 15, at 12:00PM, online

Need a break from studying for mid-terms? 

Relax with 20 minute guided meditation sessions provided by Reference Librarian, Megan Mamolen. No experience or equipment needed. Join the meditation WebEx session daily during midterms.

Online Book Discussion:

Interested in participating in an Online Book Discussion?  Read the selected book or bring your own book to share and discuss. The next Online Book Discussion is scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, at 12:00PM. 

       "Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi

This notable book "follows the parallel paths of two sisters and their descendants through eight generations from the Gold Coast to the plantations of Mississippi, from the American Civil War to Jazz Age Harlem."  ~ Book Cover

Email lglasser@lakelandcc.edu for additional information.

Need more voting resources? Maybe a recipe for election cake? Check out our voting digital book display!

No matter your political leaning, the eJournal Finder has thousands of articles for you! Go to the Library page in myLakeland, click on eJournal Finder under the FiSH search box, and select Politics & Government. And after a lot of informative reading, remember to vote!

Nexis Uni

Get a national and international perspective of the upcoming election with Nexis Uni resources. This database includes thousands of news publications from all over the globe.

Need company information for your business class or legal information for your law program? Nexis Uni has those, too! Ask a Reference Librarian for help locating business profiles, competitor lists, or legal cases. 

Reminder: OhioLINK Lending Resumes!

OhioLINK was created in the early 1990's as a cooperative, free sharing service between educational institutions in Ohio, and more recently added many Ohio public libraries to the shared service. Lakeland Community College Library is an OhioLINK member and can provide you with many of the tools you need to succeed in your studies and research. For more information, please email estrand@lakelandcc.edu  or phone 440-525-7314.