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.