MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY DISPLAY

A display of some of the Library's books by and about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as well as a film or two, are displayed in Library and Learning Resources in honor of Martin Luther King Day.  You'll find them on the west side of the display case just inside the building's front doors.  You'll also see three quotes from Dr. King.  This blogger's favorite: "We may have all come in different ships, but we're in the same boat now."

STRESSED OUT AS FINALS APPROACH???

Check out the display case just inside the Library Learning Resources doors for books that may help you get through finals and those semester-end final papers.

You'll see a representative sample of books on taking tests, writing papers, and studying.  You'll also find books on meditation, mindfulness, yoga, relaxation, and handling stress.

If prayer is what you need, you'll also see books on a half dozen of the world's major religions.

You'll find many other books on these topics by searching our online library catalog, available on our webpage at www.moorparkcollege.edu/departments/student-services/library.

Library Extended Hours During Finals

Beginning Monday, Dec. 5th, the Library will have extended hours through semester's end:

The LLR will be opening ONE HOUR EARLY and EXTRA HOURS on Friday and Saturday

Dec. 5 - 10
Monday - Thursday: 7:00am - 8:00pm
Friday 12/9: 7:00am to 4:00pm
Saturday 12/10: 10am to 5:00pm

Dec. 12 - 16:
Monday - Thursday: 7am to 8pm
Friday 12/16: 7am to Noon

The Library will be closed Dec. 17^th through Jan. 8^th and will reopen Monday, Jan. 9th for Spring 2017.  

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH DISPLAY IN LLR

Each year during the period September 15th - October 15th, the country celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month.  We celebrate the culture, history, and heritage of Spain, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

This four-week period includes the independence anniversaries of Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua.  Columbus Day, or Dia de la Raza, often falls within this period as well.  (This year it's on October 10th.)

The west side of the display case just inside the doors of Library Learning Resources (LLR) features books from the Library's collection covering a number of aspects of Hispanic culture.  Many more books, DVD's, CD's, and other material are available in the Library's physical and electronic collections.  You can access the Library's catalog and eResources at www.moorparkcollege.edu/library.
 

CONSTITUTION DAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH

Saturday, September 17th, marks the 229th anniversary of the United States Constitution.  You'll find a Constitution Day display on the east side of the display case located just inside the Library Learning Resources (LLR) building's doors.  Books and DVD's from the Library's collection, as well as facts about the Constitution, are on display.

Be sure to visit Moorpark College's celebration of Constitution Day on Thursday, September 15th, from 11am to 1pm in the Campus Quad......"Free Speech, Free Information, Free Ice Cream."

LIbrary Learning Resources (LLR) closed on Labor Day

The library will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5 for Labor Day.

Fall 2016 Semester Library Hours

Library Learning Resources (LLR) will be open the following hours from Wednesday, August 17th to Friday, December 16th:

Monday through Thursday, 8am - 8pm
Friday, 8am - 12pm

LLR is closed Saturday and Sunday, as well as on college holidays.  This semester, the holidays are September 5th, November 11th, November 24th, and November 25th.

SUMMER LIBRARY DISPLAYS

Two displays are featured in the Library Learning Resources display case, located just inside the front doors.

On the west side:  Two illustrated essays by students in Sandra Hunter's Spring 2016 English M01A class are displayed along with a collection of books on gangs from the Library's collection.  One essay is entitled "Why Kids Join Gangs" and is by Dana Trick.  The other essay is by Juliet Delgado and is entitled "Tough as Painted Nails: The Lives and Troubles of Female Gang Members."  If you would like to read either of these essays, please see a Reference Librarian.

On the east side:  Two posters featuring poems by Ventura poet Phil Taggart are displayed, along with a collection of books by poets that have read their works at the occasional Moorpark College Poetry Read.

LIBRARY SUMMER HOURS

Library Learning Resources will be closed Thursday, May 19th and Friday, May 20th.

Beginning Monday, May 23rd, and continuing through Wednesday, August 10th, Library Learning Resources hours are:

Monday -- Thursday: 8am - 7pm
Friday -- 8am - 12 noon
Saturday and Sunday -- Closed
Closed for Holidays on May 30th and July 4th

Reference Librarians will not be available during all open hours this summer.  Their schedule is:

Monday -- Thursday: 9am - 1pm (May 23rd - June 28th)
Monday -- Thursday: 10am - 2pm (June 30th - August 10th)
Wednesday: 2pm - 7pm (May 23rd - August 10th)

There will be exceptions to the Reference Librarian schedule.  Please contact the Library Circulation Desk at 805-378-1450 to verify the schedule for a particular day.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION IN THE LIBRARY

Did you know that there are over 40 scholarships available to Moorpark College students?  They range from $250 to $2500 and applications can be picked up in the Scholarship Office, Fountain Hall 210C.  You can also apply online at:

https://moorparkcollege.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/CMXAdmin/Cmx_Content.aspx?cpId=922

But before you apply, check out the range of scholarships on the east side of the display case just inside Library Learning Resources (LLR).  You'll find a flyer displayed for each scholarship, and some of them give detailed information on the criteria needed to apply.  Many are available to students transferring to a 4-year college or university in Fall 2016, as well as to continuing students at MC.

Do you need to write an essay?  What GPA is required?  What is your major?  What school are you transferring to?  Check out the flyers, and then head to the Scholarship Office or online for more detailed information and applications.

MULTICULTURAL DAY DESIGNS ON DISPLAY!

Every year, in conjunction with Multicultural Day, students may submit entries for the Multicultural Day design that will appear on promotional materials such as posters, flyers, sweatshirts, and T-shirts.  All 26 entries submitted this year are displayed on the west side of the display case right inside the front doors of Library Learning Resources (LLR).

Congratulations to the 1st place winner Jayce Hawblitzel, as well as Erica Sherman (2nd place) and Carlos Tapia (3rd place).

This year Multicultural Day is on Tuesday, April 12th.

LLR OPENS EARLY!

Beginning on Monday, December 7th, Library Learning Resources will open at 7am.  The early opening will extend through the end of the semester.

December 7 - December 16 hours:

Monday- Thursday....7am-8pm
Friday......7am-12pm

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK DISPLAY

International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.  This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is an effort to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States.

A display celebrating International Education Week is located on the east side of the display case just inside the front doors of Library Learning Resources.

NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH DISPLAY

November is Native American Heritage Month, celebrating the contributions, achievements, sacrifices, and the cultural and historical legacy of the original inhabitants of the United States.

Check out the west side of the display case just inside the doors of Library Learning Resources.  You'll find an exhibit of some of the books and DVD's held by the Library in subject areas related to Native Americans.  There are also maps showing California tribal groups and languages.

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH DISPLAY

Every year during the period September 15th - October 15th, the country celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month honoring the culture, heritage, and history of Spain, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

The four-week period includes the independence anniversaries of Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua.  Columbus Day, or Dia de la Raza, also falls within this period.

The west side of the display case (just inside the front doors of LLR) features books from the Library's collection that cover many aspects of Hispanic culture.

(The east side of the display case continues a display on Student Services at Moorpark College.)

CONSTITUTION DAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH

This year's Constitution Day, September 17th, marks the 228th anniversary of the United States Constitution.  The Library will have a Constitution Day display on the second floor of Library Learning Resources.  Material from the Library's collection that relates to the Constitution and the nation's founding fathers will be on display.

FALL SEMESTER LIBRARY HOURS

Library Learning Resources (LLR) will be open the following hours from Monday, August 17th to Wednesday, December 16th:

Monday through Thursday, 8am - 8pm
Friday, 8am - 12pm

LLR is closed Saturday and Sunday, as well as on college holidays.  This semester, the holidays are September 7th, November 9th, November 26th, and November 27th.

LIBRARY SUMMER HOURS 8AM - 7PM

Library Learning Resources will close at 8:00pm on Wednesday, May 20th, and re-open for the summer on Tuesday, May 26th.

Summer Session hours May 26th - August 6th are:

Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 7:00pm
Closed Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Reference Librarian hours will be limited during the summer.  Call the Library for their hours on a particular day.

Reference Desk 805-378-1472
Circulation Desk 805-378-1450

EXTENDED LIBRARY HOURS DURING FINALS

During finals, which begin on Thursday 5/14 and extend through Wednesday 5/20, Library Learning Resources will open at 7:00am.  The hours are:

Monday - Thursday 7:00am - 8:00pm
Friday 7:00am - Noon

MULTICULTURAL DAY DESIGNS ON DISPLAY

Every year, in conjunction with Multicultural Day, students may submit entries for the Multicultural Day design that will be featured on promotional materials such as posters, flyers, sweatshirts, and T-shirts.  All 13 entries submitted this year are displayed in the west side of the display case right inside the front doors of Library Learning Resources (LLR).

Congratulations to the 1st place winner Arnaldo Torres, as well as Ethan Lieberman (2nd place) and Stephen Lu (3rd place).

This year Multicultural Day is on Tuesday, April 14th.

ML King & SB Anthony

January 15th is the anniversary of the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr (although the national holiday is celebrated on January 19th this year.)  Selected library materials covering his life and works are displayed on the west side of the display case just inside the entrance of Library Learning Resources.

Sharing the space is a display related to Susan B. Anthony--the American social reformer who played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement.  The anniversary of her birthday is February 15th.

On display are books, videos, and DVDs.  In the case of Dr. King, a 15-CD collection of his most important speeches and sermons is also on display.

Any material on display can be checked out...just ask for assistance at the Reference desk.

EXTENDED LIBRARY HOURS DURING FINALS

During finals week, December 11-17, Library Learning Resources will be open 7am - 8pm Monday through Thursday, and 7am - Noon on Friday.

LIBRARY CLOSED BETWEEN SEMESTERS

The Moorpark College Library, as well as all student services located in the Library Learning Resources building, will be closed beginning on Thursday, December 18th.

The Library will re-open for business at 8am on Monday, January 12th--the first day of the Spring Semester.

Hispanic Heritage Month Display

Every year during the period September 15 - October 15, the country celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month honoring the culture, heritage, and history of Spain, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. 

This four-week period includes the independence anniversaries of Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatamala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua.  Columbus Day, or Dia de la Raza, also falls within this period.

The display case just inside the front doors of LLR features books from the Library's collection that cover many aspects of Hispanic culture.

Student Services Display in LLR

Check the display case inside the Library Learning Resources entrance to remind you of some of the services that Moorpark College provides for you as a registered student.

Besides the Library, services covered in the display include the Career Transfer Center, the Math and Writing Centers, CalWorks (California Work Opportunities to Kids), Student Health Center, ACCESS (Accessibility Coordination Center & Educational Support Services), EOPS (Extended Opportunity Program & Services), and the Bookstore.

For more information and the locations/contact information for these and many other services, click on the Services for Students link on the Moorpark College homepage.

LIBRARY HOURS FOR FALL SEMESTER 2014

The Library's hours for Fall Semester (beginning August 18th) are:

Monday thru Thursday
8:00 am -- 8:00 pm

Friday
8:00 am -- 12:00 pm

The Library will be closed on the following holidays:

Monday, September 1st (Labor Day)
Monday, November 10th (Veterans Day)
Thursday & Friday, November 27th & 28th (Thanksgiving)

The last day of the Fall Semester is Wednesday, December 17th.

SUMMER HOURS

Library Learning Resources (LLR) will be closed beginning on Tuesday, May 20th, and will re-open for the Summer Session on Monday, June 16th.

LLR hours June 16th through August 8th are:

Monday - Thursday:  8:00am - 8:00pm
Friday:  8:00am - Noon

LLR will be closed on July 4th.

The availability of Reference Librarians will be limited during the Summer Session.  Check the schedule at the Reference Desk, or call 805-378-1450 for information.

Library Extended Hours During Finals

Beginning Monday, May 12th, the Library will have extended hours through semester's end:

May 12th – May 19th
Monday - Thursday: 7:00am - 8:00pm
Friday: 7:00am - 12 noon

The Library will be closed May 20th through June 15th and will open again Monday, June 16th through Aug. 8th for the summer session.

POETRY READ APRIL 16TH @ 5:30 PM

Place:  Library Learning Resources 3rd Floor

Open Mic Poetry begins at 5:30.

Students, faculty, and members of the community are invited to share poems, stories, and song lyrics.

Guest Poet:  F. Albert Salinas

His poetry has been published in "Sighs of the Seraphim" (poetry and short stories) and "37 Poems About Women I Haven't Slept With."  Besides Moorpark, he has read his poetry in New York City and San Francisco.

Cesar Chavez Day Display + Scholarship Display

March 31st is Cesar Chavez Day and an official state holiday in California, Colorado, and Texas.  A display of books on this important figure in the fight for social and economic justice is displayed on the west side of the Library's display case, along with a copy of last year's Cesar Chavez Day proclamation by President Obama.

Also on the west side of the case you'll find information on the numerous scholarships available to Moorpark Students.

The display of Multicultural Day artwork continues on the east side of the case.

POETRY READ TONIGHT!

The Read @ Moorpark College
February 26th
5:30 pm
Library Learning Resources 3rd Floor

Open Mic Poetry and Fiction

The featured poet is Frank Mundo, author of The Brubury Tales--a retelling of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales set in Los Angeles, which Carolyn See calls "a landmark book, in what is going to be--and already is--a distinguished literary career."  Frank is a graduate of UCLA and completed it's Creative Writing Program. 

MULTICULTURAL DAY DESIGNS ON DISPLAY

Every year, in conjunction with Multicultural Day, students may submit entries for the Multicultural Day design that will be featured on promotional materials such as posters, flyers, sweatshirts, and T-shirts.  All 31 entries are on display right inside the front doors of the Library.

Congratulations to 1st place winner Nikole Arnold, as well as Shannon Roughan (2nd place) and Marcos Marique (3rd place.)

This year Multicultural Day is on April 15th. 

FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH!

Please visit the west side of the Library's display case (right inside the front doors) to view a display of books celebrating Black History Month.

Black History Month was originally founded as Negro History Week in 1926.  The second week of February was chosen as it included the birthdays of both Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass.  February was designated as Black History Month in 1976.

This is only a small subset of the Library's resources related to the history of various ethnic groups in the United States.  Check the Library's catalogs or our many subscription databases.  If you need assistance, please talk to a Reference Librarian. 

LIBRARY LEARNING RESOURCES CLOSED FOR WINTER BREAK

Library Learning Resources will close for Winter Break at 8pm on Wednesday, December 18th.  It will reopen at 8am on Monday, January 6th--the first day of Spring Semester instruction.

EXTENDED LIBRARY HOURS DURING FINALS

Library Learning Resources will open at 7am during Finals (12/12 - 12/18) to accomodate early morning scholars.

TWO NEW LIBRARY DISPLAYS!

Take a look at the display case just inside the Library Learning Resources (LLR) entrance to see two new displays.

U.S. Constitution Day took place on September 17th.  On one side of the display case, you'll find a display of books and other items celebrating the Constitution and the founding of the nation.  Did you know that George Washington and James Madison were the only two presidents to sign the Constitution?

Native American Heritage Month takes place in November.  On the other side of the case, you'll see books and DVD's on Native American culture and history.  Also on display is a list of the federally recognized tribes in California, and a couple of maps showing California tribal areas and languages.

If you need one of the books or DVD's in our display case, they can still be checked out!  Just ask at the Reference or Circulation desks.

POETRY READ ON SEPTEMBER 18TH (TONIGHT!)

Come to The Read at 5:30 this evening to listen or participate in Open Mic Poetry.  Go the the 3rd floor of Library Learning Resources (LLR).

The guest poet this evening is Crystal Salas.  Crystal spends a great deal of her time sighing at Frank O'Hara poems, telling people what they should be reading, and taking very long walks.  After attending Moorpark College she graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a degree in Creative Writing.  She is the co-founder of Atomic Tangerine Press which produces "Poetry Solves Problems", a bi-monthly art salon/celebration in Los Angeles.

Ventura College Library Awarded "Bridging Cultures: Muslim Journeys" Grant

Moorpark College Library is a partner in a grant that Ventura College Library has received. The grant Bridging Cultures Bookshelf: Muslim Journeys is a project of the National Endowment for the Humanities, conducted in cooperation with the American Library Association. Support was provided by a grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York. Additional support for the arts and media components was provided by the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art.

The Muslim Journeys Bookshelf includes books and videos. The purpose of this collection is to  address the need and desire of American college students and the public for trustworthy and accessible resources and to increase understanding of the peoples, cultures, histories, and religion of Muslim people here in the United States and around the world.

The "Bookshelf" includes themes of study entitled: "American Stories," "Connected Histories," Literary Reflections," "Pathways of View," "Points of View," "Art, Architecture, and Film.”  Each theme contains books available for checkout to Moorpark College campus community through the Library Catalog.  For assistance in borrowing these books, please call the Reference Desk at (805)378-1472 or email us at mcreference@vcccd.edu.

Be sure to check the Ventura College Library website for a listing of these books and videos http://www.venturacollege.edu/departments/student_services/library/muslimjourneys.shtml

The Ventura College Library is also hosting a series of events in the Library:
1.    On September 25, the Library is hosting a food tasting at 5:30pm.
2.    On October 15, Chris Cryer, author of Tolstoy in Riyadh, will talk about The Arabian Nights at 5:30pm
3.    On October 29, Nooshie Motaref, author of Iran: A Persian Tapestry, will do a presentation on Sufism and Islam at 5:30pm.

Moorpark College Library Celebrates Constitution Day, Sept. 17, 2013

This year’s Constitution Day, Sept. 17, 2013, marks the 226th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution. The Library will have a Constitution Day display on the second floor of the Library Learning Resources building presenting a collection of library materials about the United States Constitution.

LIBRARY HOURS FOR FALL SEMESTER

The Library's hours for Fall Semester (beginning August 19th) are:

Monday thru Thursday
8:00 am -- 8:00 pm

Friday
8:00 am -- 12:00 pm

The Library will be closed on the following holidays:

Monday, September 3rd (Labor Day)
Monday, November 11th (Veterans Day)
Thursday & Friday, November 28th & 29th (Thanksgiving)

The last day of the Fall Semester is Wednesday, December 18th.

LIBRARY SUMMER HOURS

Library Learning Resources will be closed May 22nd - June 16th.  It will reopen when the summer session begins on Monday, June 17th.  The Library will be open 8am - 7pm Monday through Thursday during the session, and will be closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, as well as on the July 4th holiday.

The Library will then close on August 9th, re-opening for the beginning of the Fall Semester on Monday, August 19th.

Reference Librarians will be available during the Summer Session as follows:

Monday:       9:00am - 1:30 pm

Tuesday:      12:30 - 4:00pm
                     5:00 - 7:00pm

Wednesday: 9:00am - 1:30pm
                     2:30 - 5:30pm

Thursday:     9:00am - 1:30pm

There will not be a Reference Librarian available after 1:30 on Wednesday, August 7th.  No Reference Librarian will be on duty on Thursday, August 8th--the last day of the summer session.

STUDENT PROJECTS ON DISPLAY

This semester Professor Sandra Hunter tasked her English M01 students to create projects exploring their cultural or ethnic backgrounds going back three generations.

Five of these illustrated projects are on display in the Library's display case on the second floor of Library Learning Resources.

Thanks to Professor Hunter, as well as Ashley Clancy, Jakquelin Pleitez, Andrew Rowe, Vasilis Tsangaris, and Kate Wholey.

MULTICULTURAL DAY DISPLAY

Visit the Library Learning Resources display case (right inside the library's front entrance) to view a collection of artifacts from different cultures in celebration of Moorpark College's Multicultural Day.  You'll also see a few books on multicultural topics selected from the Library's collection.

This display is on the west side of the case.  The Multicultural Day Logo Design Competition display continues on the east side of the case.

Multicultural Day 2013 is on Tuesday, April 9th.

NEW OPTIONS FOR FINDING LIBRARY RESOURCES!

The Moorpark College Library has implemented Primo--a new tool that offers several options to help students find books, journal articles, and other resources.

You can (1) search for books and other physical materials located in the Moorpark College (MC) Library, (2) search for journal articles in a select group of the Library's databases, (3) do a combined search for MC books and articles (1 and 2 combined), and (4) search for books and other material located in the Moorpark, Oxnard, and Ventura College libraries.

To use Primo, just hit the "Library Resources" button in the center of the Library's home page.  Then use the search field at the top of the next page.  The drop down menu allows you to select from the four options.  An advanced search capability allows you to combine terms and limit your results by date, type of material, and language.

If you want to search the Online Library Catalog using the traditional method, or if you want to search a specific database, the green buttons on the Library's home page provide access to the catalog and to the alphabetical and subject lists of databases.

For help with Primo, or any electronic or print resources, contact a Reference Librarian.  For Reference Desk contact options, hit the "Ask a Librarian" button on the Library's home page.

THE READ: OPEN MIC POETRY ON 2/20

February's Poetry Read is at 5:30pm on Wednesday the 20th on the third floor of Library Learning Resources (LLR).

Share your poetry, journal entries, and song lyrics--any genre and style welcome.  This month your best or worst love poems are especially welcome.

Special guests are "The Razor Babes."  These are "an inspiring group of poetic gypsies" whose members include Joan Day, Joelle Hannah, Maggie Westland, Sandra Knapp, Crystal Salas, Sandra Hunter, and Melissa Grossman.

Multicultural Day Logo Design Winners

Multicultural Day at Moorpark College is Tuesday, April 9th.  Every year students are invited to submit designs to be used on sweatshirts, t-shirts, aprons, and mugs commemorating the day.

This year, the Multicultural Day theme is The "I" in Diversity.  The student designs are currently on display in the Library's display case right inside the front doors.  The winning design was submitted by Jerry Fehlman.  Rachel Grace Curry submitted the 2nd place entry, and Jaciel Vera's design placed 3rd.

Blog for the Library

Did you know that the Moorpark College Library started a blog in 2006 to keep you up-to-date about what’s going on in the library?

This includes events happening in the library such "Poetry Read," existing library resources, new staff, extended library hours, "Banned Books" event, new library display, and much more!

To check the blog, click the “Library News” link from the Moorpark College Library homepage.

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EXTENDED LIBRARY HOURS DURING FINALS!

Library Learning Resources (LLR) will open at 7:00am beginning on Monday, December 10th and continuing through the last day of the semester, Monday, December 17th.  The hours during this period are:

Monday - Thursday:  7:00am - 8:00pm
Friday:  7:00am - Noon

New Library Displays

Two new displays grace the display case right inside the Library Learning Resources doors.

For American Indian Heritage Month, you'll see books related to Native American culture and social issues.

The second display honors Moorpark College veterans.  In addition to a few books on issues facing returning veterans, the display includes military clothing, equipment, and medals.  Thanks to Giselle Ramirez of the MC Counseling Department for this display.

POETRY READ ON NOVEMBER 15TH

Time:  5:30pm
Place:  Third floor of Library Learning Resources

Open mic.

Faculty Reader:  Wade Bradford

Guest Poet:  Rene Urbanovich, author of "Silence Broken"--a soon-to-be-released novel about women's rights and the Harlem Rennaissance.  Also the author of "Maternallyours" (the spelling is correct)--a collection of memoirs and poetry.

ASK A LIBRARIAN!

Need help doing research for your paper or speech?  There are several ways to contact the Reference Librarians on the Moorpark College Library staff.

You can, of course, find them at the Reference Desk when the Library is open.  Currently, the hours are 8am - 8pm Monday - Thursday and 8am - noon on Friday.

You can also call the Reference Desk during those hours.  The number is 805-378-1472.

Now...you can also email the Reference Desk 24/7 at mcreference@vcccd.edu.  Tell us what class your research is for, any deadlines that you have, and be as specific as possible in telling us what you're looking for.  Every attempt will be made to get back to you within 24 hours--taking the open hours into account.  If your email is sent on Thursday evening, for example, you may not get an answer until Monday.

The Reference Librarians are some of the most helpful people on campus.  Please take advantage of this service.

WELCOME DANIELLE KAPRELIAN!

Moorpark College and the staff of Library Learning Resources welcomes new Associate Librarian Danielle Kaprelian.

Danielle has a B.A. in English from UC Irvine, and a Master's in Library and Information Science from CSU San Jose.  Over the last six years, she has been working in a variety of libraries: public, children's, medical, and academic.  At Moorpark, you'll see her working at the Reference Desk and teaching library instruction sessions.

Besides being a librarian, she loves the outdoors and enjoys wilderness backpacking.

POETRY READ ON 10/17

The next Poetry Read and Open Mic will be held on the 3rd floor of Library Learning Resources (LLR) on Wednesday, October 17th at 5:30pm.

The Faculty Reader is Hart Shultz, and the Guest Poet is Kate Gale--author of
"The Crucifix is Down" and "Mating Season" among other books.

"The afternoon sun was a rain of bees
my hair full of wings.
It was the afternoon you left me.
We were in the orchard.
You began to speak Claudius-slow..."

From "Orchard Bees" by Kate Gale

BANNED BOOKS DISPLAY

Did you know that The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language has faced censorship because it contains 39 objectionable words? (LA Times, 9/27/11)

See the Banned Books Week display in LLR and you may be surprised at some of the titles. The display is located on the west side of the display case just inside the library doors.  A few books are also displayed on the tops of the low shelves behind the Reference Desk.

The Hispanic Heritage Month display continues on the east side of the display case.

TWO NEW LIBRARY DISPLAYS

There are two new displays in the case just inside the front doors of Library Learning Resources (LLR.)

Constitution Day is Monday, September 17th.  The west side of the case houses a display of books and other materials related to the United States Constitution and the founding of the nation.

The east side of the display case features a display for Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins on Saturday, September 15th and ends on Monday, October 15th.  In addition to books celebrating the achievements and culture of Hispanic Americans, there is a list of Hispanics who have served or are serving in the U.S. Congress--from Joseph Marion Hernandez (Whig delegate from the territory of Florida in 1822-23) to Robert Menendez (Democrat of New Jersey who began serving in 2009.)

FIRST POETRY READ OF THE FALL!

On Thursday 9/20 at 5:30pm.....LLR 3rd Floor:

Come share your creative writing and meet other authors, artists, poets, and songwriters.  There will be an open mic for poetry and short fiction.

Special guest:  Brendan Constantine, author of "Calamity Joe" and "Letters to Guns.

"In the hands of Brendan Constantine, poetry is a weapon.  That much is obvious.  But one never knows, his poems will explode with bullets or flowers because Constantine is both guerrilla fighter and beguiling jester."--Terrance Hayes

Faculty reader:  Kathryn Adams

ILLUSTRATED RESEARCH PAPER ON DISPLAY

An illustrated research paper from Sandra Hunter's Spring 2012 English M01A (English Composition) class is on display in the Library's display case right inside the front doors.

"The Traditions of Mexico and the Dominican Republic" was written and illustrated by Hailey Rhode after her reading of "The Brief Wonderous Life of Oscar Wao" by Junot Diaz.

LIBRARY LEARNING RESOURCES SUMMER HOURS

Library Learning Resources (LLR) will close at 8:00pm on May 15th, and reopen at 7:30am on June 18th.  During the June 18th - August 10th summer session, LLR will be open Monday through Thursday from 7:30am until 7:00pm. (Closed July 4th.)

Reference librarians will be available to help you with your research on the following days and times:

9:00am-12:30pm on these Mondays and Thursdays: 6/25, 6/28, 7/9, 7/12, 7/16, 7/19, 7/23, 7/26, 7/30, 8/2, 8/6.

1:00-4:00pm and 5:00-7:00pm on these Tuesdays: 6/26, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31.

1:00-4:00pm on Tuesday 8/6.

LLR will be closed 8/10-8/15, reopening for the Fall Semester on 8/16.

Extended Hours During Finals Weeks

During the final 2+ weeks of the Spring Semester, Library Learning Resources (LLR) will open at 7am. Schedule for May 2-15: Monday - Thursday 7am - 8pm, Friday 7am - noon.

Final Poetry Read of the Semester 4/18

Douglas Kearney's first full length collection of poems "Fear, Some" was published in 2006. His second manuscript "The Black Automaton" was selected for the National Poetry Series and published in 2009. It was also a finalist for the Pen Center USA Award the following year. He has been commissioned to compose poetry in response to art by several museums, and his libretti have been perfomed in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, and Europe.

Hear Douglas Kearney read his poetry, along with MC poets and an open mic, at the last of the Spring Semester Poetry Reads.

When: Wednesday, April 18th, at 5:30pm
Where: Third Floor, Library Learning Resources

This year, Moorpark College's annual Multicultural Day takes place on Tuesday, April 10th. The theme "Dance with the Conflict" supports the college's Year of Conflict Transformation.

A display of art, folklore, native dress, jewelry, musical instruments and other items from different cultures can be viewed in the display case inside the entrance to the Library Learning Resources (LLR) building. The cultures represented include Chinese, Japanese, Greek, Egyptian, French, African, and Native American (among others.) Thanks to Professor Chris Marx.

Marsha de la O at Moorpark College Poetry Read

The winner of the New Issues Press Poetry Prize for her first volume of poetry, "Black Hope," will be featured at the March Poetry Read. Marsha de la O has also won the dA Poetry Award and the Ventura Poetry Festival Contest. "Marsha de la O...writes with unsentimental clarity of power and desire, the struggle of the self to remain whole and to speak its disturbing truths."--Cynthia Huntington.

Date & Time: Wednesday, March 21st, 5:30pm
Place: Library Learning Resources, 3rd floor

Also...Open Mic, Moorpark faculty readers, readings from the Moorpark Poetry Workshop (4pm, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month, Fountain Hall 210A.)

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR SPRING BREAK

The Moorpark College Library will be closed during the College's spring break. It will close at 12:00pm on Friday, March 9th, and will reopen at 8:00am on Monday, March 19th.

The "Guerrilla Fighter of Poets" at MC

Brendan Constantine will be the Guest Reader at the Moorpark College February Poetry Read. He is Poet-in-Residence at the Windward School in West Los Angeles, and the author of several collections of poetry including "Birthday Girl with Possum" (a National Book Award nominee) and the forthcoming "Calamity Joe." Read a few of his poems at www.brendanconstantine.com.

Day: Wednesday, February 15th

Time: 5:30pm

Place: Library Learning Resources, Third Floor

Also: Moorpark Faculty reader Joelle Hannah, readings from the MC Poetry Workshop, Open Mic

MULTICULTURAL DAY DESIGN CONTEST WINNERS ON DISPLAY!

Congratulations to Mitchell Carlson, Dan Leidenfrost, and Elena Avanesova--the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in the 2012 Multicultural Day Thematic Design Contest. The theme this year is "Dance with the Conflict," and Mitchell's winning design will be used on all of the publicity for the event--including the sweatshirts and t-shirts available for purchase later this semester.

The three winning designs, as well as the designs of the rest of the contest participants, are on display in the case right inside the east front door of Library Learning Resources. All of the participants are students in Professor Joseph Martin's GR M31 Graphic Design Class.

STUDENT SCULPTURES ON DISPLAY IN THE LIBRARY

Again this semester, Professor Cynthia Minet's Beginning Sculpture class is displaying their work in the Library.

Come to the 3rd floor of the Library to see a man pumping iron, a swimming elephant, and a sea lion eating a fish. These are three of the seven cardboard sculptures on display.

Most of the sculptures are near the south-facing windows. One is near the stairs.

1ST POETRY READ OF THE SEMESTER!

Diane Lefer won the Mary McCarthy Prize for Short Fiction for her book "California Transit: Stories." On Wednesday 1/25 she'll be the Guest Reader at the Moorpark College Poetry Read. A faculty reader, readings from the MC Poetry Workshop, and an open mic will also be featured.

Date/Time: Wednesday 1/25, 5:30pm

Place: Library Learning Resources, Third Floor

The Moorpark College Poetry Workshop takes place in Fountain Hall 210A at 4:00pm on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month.

Library Closed for Winter Break

The Moorpark College Library will close for winter break at 8pm on Wednesday, December 21st and reopen at 8am on Monday, January 9th--the first day of the Spring Semester.

Library hours for the Spring will remain the same:

Monday - Thursday: 8am - 8pm.
Friday: 8am - Noon

Best wishes for a happy and safe holiday season from the library staff!

ILLUSTRATED STUDENT ESSAYS ON DISPLAY!

Students in Sandra Hunter's English M01 class were required to read "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" by Junot Diaz, and write papers either comparing the main character Oscar to another literary character, or on the effect of the brutal Trujillo regime on women in the Dominican Republic.

As an alternative, the students could write a paper that explores a job or work study that prepares them for a career--including why they became interested in the career and how they found the job, a typical day on the job, analysis of a procedure or process in a typical day, and where they might be in five years time in pursuit of the career.

Several of the students illustrated their essays, and five of these are displayed on the west side of the LLR 2nd floor display case. Thanks to Sandra Hunter, as well as Zach Kaneshiro, Erica Orr, Allison Planck, Ben Torres, and Natalie Wood.

November Poetry Read on Wednesday the 16th

Before The Read...join the Poetry Workshop from 4:00pm to 5:15pm in Room 212, Fountain Hall.

Then....on the third floor of Library Learning Resources...at 5:30pm:

Join poets Maggie Westland and Sandra Knapp for an evening of poetry.

(Also an open mic.)

Two New Library Displays

On one side of the display case near the library entrance you'll find a Thanksgiving display of history books related to the Pilgrims, the Mayflower, and the founding of the United States.

The display on the other side relates to National American Indian Heritage Month. You'll see books in the areas of history, cultural anthropology, and sociology.

If you wish to check any of these books out, you can! Just see the librarian at the Reference Desk.

OCTOBER POETRY READ

When: Wednesday, October 19th at 5:30pm

Where: LLR 3rd floor

Who: Frank Mundo, author of "The Brubury Tales"--a modern version of "The Canterbury Tales" set just after the Los Angeles riots. Seven security guards on the graveyard shift swap tales in an impromptu competition for vacation time. "The Brubury Tales" has had nothing less than 5-star reviews on Amazon.com.

Another who: Carol Celluci, English Department

Also: Poetry Workshop at 4pm in Fountain Hall 210A

DAILY BOOK SALE IN THE LIBRARY

The Moorpark College Library receives many book donations throughout the year. Not all of these can be added to the collection, so they are sold with the proceeds going into the Library's trust account.

Check out the sale shelves to the right of the Circulation Desk near the 2nd floor print station. The books are generally priced at 50 cents or a dollar. You can pay for your purchases at the Circulation Desk.

LIBRARY DISPLAYS BANNED BOOKS!

Did you know that The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language has faced censorship because it contains 39 objectionable words? (LA Times,9/27/11)

See the Banned Books Week display in LLR and you may be surprised at some of the titles. The display is located on the west side of the display case just inside the library doors. A few books are also displayed on the tops of the low shelves behind the Reference Desk.

The Hispanic Heritage Month display continues on the east side of the display case.

First Poetry Read of the Fall Semester

Date: Wednesday, September 21st
Time: 5:30pm
Place: Library Learning Resources (LLR) 3rd floor

Featured Reader:

Gill Sotu--"Sometimes poetic, sometimes soul, sometimes hip-hop, sometimes comedic, always from the heart, Gill Sotu has a style like no other."

The featured Moorpark poet is Joelle Hannah.

Also....an open mic.

NEW LIBRARY DISPLAYS

In the display case near the doors on the second floor of LLR:

1. A collection of library materials, as well as a few facts, about the United States Constitution. Celebrating Constitution Day on September 17th.

2. And celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15,) a collection of library books on various Hispanic American themes.

STUDENT SCULPTURES IN LLR!!!

Check out the student sculptures on display on the 3rd Floor of the Library Learning Resources building. Group projects by students in Cynthia Minet's Sculpture I class (ART M77) are located near the top of the stairs and by the south windows.

Using cardboard, students were asked to make Cubist- and Constructivist-style interpretations of animals, fruits, objects, or other subjects of their choice.

Be sure to see all seven sculptures: Giraffe, Maia (figure), Skull, Ballerina, Spinning Top, Monkey, Elenor (deer).

LIBRARY HOURS FOR FALL SEMESTER

The Moorpark College Library is closed through August 21st.

Beginning on Monday, August 22nd, and through the end of Fall Semester on Wedenesday, December 21st, the Library will be open:

Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - Noon
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

The Library will also be closed on the following holidays: 9/5, 11/11, 11/24, 11/25.

Library Summer Hours

The Library will be closed beginning May 18th, and will reopen on June 20th--the first day of summer session.

Hours for the summer are:

Monday & Thursday: 7:30am - 6:00pm
Tuesday & Wednesday: 7:30am - 7:30pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: Closed

A reference librarian will be available during the following hours:

Monday & Thursday: 9:00am - 1:30pm
Tuesday & Wednesday: 12:30pm - 4:30pm & 5:00pm - 7:30pm

The Library will close again on August 5th, and reopen for the fall on August 22nd.

Spring Poetry Jam on May 2nd

The Spring Poetry Jam is on Monday the 2nd of May from 5:30 to 6:30pm on the 3rd floor of Library Learning Resources. Come read your poetry or flash fiction in the open mic, or just come and listen to student writing and performances. The event is open to the public. Sign up for the open mic beginning at 5:20. Readings are limited to 5 minutes/person.

This is the last poetry event of the Spring Semester.

Motion-Poetry Project on Wednesday 4/27

All semester, graphics arts students have grappled in strange, dark rooms to create sensuous, scary, and scandalous designs to go with.....Poetry!!

Attend the Fabulous Live Motion-Poetry Project!

Wednesday 4/27 at 4:00pm in Fountain Hall 114.

Welcome Stephen Kutay - Our New Library & Learning Resources Supervisor

Steve Kutay is the new Learning Resources Supervisor at the Library and Learning Resources. He supervises classified and student staff activity for the Learning Center, Library Circulation and Library Technical Services. Steve has thirteen years combined experience with academic library work from the UCLA and Cal Arts campuses and most recently as a Digital Archivist for the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association. He holds a Master of Library and Information Science degree from the UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Studies and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the UCLA School of Music.

Multicultural Day Display in LLR

This year, Moorpark College's annual Multicultural Day takes place on Tuesday, April 12th. This month a display of arts and crafts from different cultures can be viewed in the display case inside the entrance to the Library Learning Resources (LLR) building.

You'll see objects from the Chinese, Japanese, Egyptian, Greek, and African cultures, as well as others.

APRIL POETRY READ

Come to the last Poetry Read of the semester!

Wednesday, April 20th, at 5:30pm in the LLR 3rd floor open area. (Poetry Workshop at 4:00pm Fountain Hall 210A.)

The featured poet is Yasmin Safarzadeh:
Here's to hoping it doesn't end with both of us biting down-
on the barrel of our guns-
blowing the moon away because there was no resolution.

Also Ventura Grand Slam Poetry Champion Gill Sotu, and Moorpark Poet Jason Atherton!

"Poetry is a way of taking life by the throat"--Robert Frost

POETRY READ, WEDNESDAY 3/23

Featured Poet.........Virginia Anderson
Moorpark Poet.........Hart Schulz

Date: 3/23/2011
Time: 5:30pm
Place: Library Learning Resources, 3rd floor open area

Scholarships on Display! (And Black History Month)

Check out the display case just inside the Library Learning Resources doorways! On one side you'll find a display of scholarships available to Moorpark College students.

And February is Black History Month. On the other side you'll find a display of books on Martin Luther King, Sally Hemmings, and Frederick Douglass among others.

POETRY READ AND WORKSHOP

Candace Pearson, the 2010 winner of the Liam Rector First Book Prize for Poetry for her book "Hour of Unfolding," will be the featured poet at the second Poetry Read of the spring semester. Also on the bill: Moorpark poet Kim Young.

Date: Wednesday, February 16th
Time: 5:30 pm
Place: LLR Third Floor, Open Area

Preceded by a poetry workshop at 4:00 pm in Fountain Hall, Rm. 212A.

1ST SPRING SEMESTER POETRY READ

"The menu said eggs any style so I ordered mine angry and a little bit surreal"--Rick Lupert

The first Poetry Read of the semester features Rick Lupert and MC poet Joelle Hannah.

Date: Wednesday, 1/19
Time: 5:30pm
Place: LLR 3rd Floor, Open Area

Poetry Workshop prior to the Read: 4pm in Fountain Hall 210B

Library Learning Resources Closed Between Semesters

Library Learning Resources will be closed for the semester break beginning on Thursday, December 16th. It will reopen at 8:00am on Monday, January 10th.

LIBRARY EXTENDED HOURS

Beginning Monday, December 6th, the Library will have extended hours through semester's end:

December 6th - December 15th
Monday - Thursday: 7:00am - 8:00pm
Friday: 7:00am - 12 noon

The Library will be closed December 16th through January 9th. Normal hours will resume on January 10th.

Winter Poetry Jam -- Open Mic

The Winter Poetry Jam welcomes all student and community writers. Writers may perform up to five minutes of their poetry, flash fiction, or short prose. Come read or come listen.

Place: Library Learning Resources 3rd floor

Date: Wednesday, December 1st
Signups: 5:15pm
Poetry Jam: 5:30 to around 7:30pm

NOVEMBER POETRY READ

Date: Wednesday 11/17
Time: 5:30pm
Place: Library Learning Resources 3rd Floor Open Area

Featuring: Brendan Constantine is a teacher and poet-in-residence at the Windward School in West Los Angeles. He's a former California Poet Laureate, and the author of over half a dozen poetry collections.

Special Moorpark feature: What would a poem look like if it could move? Find out when graphics meets poetry!

Also: Poetry workshop at 4:00pm in Fountain Hall 210B!

American Indian Heritage Month Display

American Indian Heritage Month is celebrated every November in the U.S. You can view a display of over 60 books and videos by and about American Indians in the display case inside the front doors of the Library Learning Resources building. Subjects covered include history, biography, literature, art, sociology, and anthropology.

Vote on Tuesday, November 2nd!

Check the west side of the Library's display case (just inside the Library doors) for a small display on voting--featuring the propositions on the California ballot.

OCTOBER POETRY READ

Date: Wednesday, October 20th
Time: 5:30pm
Place: Library and Learning Resources--3rd Floor open area

Starring: Poet, playwright, singer-songwriter, performance artist, and novelist Jade Shames

Featuring: Moorpark poet Hart Schulz (and tongue tinglers with Helga Winkler)

Poetry Workshop prior to the Read at 4:00pm in Fountain Hall Room 210B

Snapshot: One Day in the Life of California Libraries

The California Library Association is asking libraries to collect usage data, photos, and patron testimonials on California Library Snapshot Day, Tuesday, October 5th. The data gathered will be used to advocate for libraries at the state and local level, and to demonstrate the importance of libraries to California's citizens.

The Moorpark College Library, along with other community college, university, school, and public libraries, will participate by taking photographs and gathering statistics on that day. Data gathered will include number of registered users, visitors to the library, items checked out, reference questions answered, library computers used, and licensed database usage.

National Hispanic Heritage Month Display

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every year from September 15th through October 15th. You'll see and hear cultural programming on PBS, NPR, and other television and radio stations. Many communities have events celebrating the Hispanic community and culture.

Check out the east side of the display case inside the entrance of the Library Learning Resources building for a display of books by Hispanic authors, or about Hispanic Americans.

Banned Books Week Display

What do "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," and "The Grapes of Wrath" have in common? It's true that they're all novels, but they've also been suppressed or banned for various reasons. Check out the west side of the display case near the entrance of the Library Learning Resources building for a display of these and other books that have been banned on religious, social, political, or sexual grounds. The display continues on the low shelves behind the Reference Desk.

"Books and ideas are the most effective weapons against intolerance and ignorance."--Lyndon Baines Johnson

September Poetry Read

Time: Wednesday 9/22 at 5:30pm
Place: Library Learning Resources--Third floor
Featured poet: Lynne Thompson

"I'm a free wheel. Got no one telling me the can or can't do. So when this jeans-too-tight-to-breathe strolled into Miz Willie's Grill, I liked the cut of his kerchief right off."

Moorpark poets: Dale Bailes and Kathryn Adams

Poetry Workshop at 4:00pm in Fountain Hall 210B!

Constitution Day Display

Friday, September 17th, is Constitution Day. This special day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution on that day in 1787.

You'll see a display celebrating Constitution Day in the display case as you walk into the Library Learning Resources building. It includes a facsimile of the signed Constitution, quotes, books, videos, and a 5-question quiz (with answers) highlighting some things that you may not know about the Constitution and the Founding Fathers.