The Library is getting into the Halloween spirit! Check out our latest display of scary books and movies.
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Halloween in the Library
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Oktoberfest in the Library
It’s Oktoberfest in the Library! Check out our latest display on German language, customs, music, food, and of course… beer!
Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Nein? Learn to speak German with fun, self-paced courses at Mango Languages. There’s even a special Oktoberfest unit.
And learn more about German culture, people, and history with CultureGrams, a new database with information about every country in the world.
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LinkedIn Learning
Did you know that DCTC provides LinkedIn Learning for all students and employees? LinkedIn Learning, formerly known as Lynda.com, is an online learning platform offering thousands of self-paced video tutorials covering business, creative, and technology topics, including:- business analysis
- leadership skills
- QuickBooks and Excel for accounting
- small business marketing
- diversity and inclusion
- graphic design
- AutoCAD and Revit
- photography
- network administration and security
- Android and iOS development
Instructors can curate collections of videos, share these with students, and track their progress. Users can also download certificates of completion for completed courses and add these to their online resumes.
DCTC students log in with the username ab1234cd@go.minnstate.edu, replacing ab1234cd with your actual StarID. DCTC employees do the same, except with the username ab1234cd@minnstate.edu.
Log in and start learning today!
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Welcome, Melanie!
Please give a warm welcome to Melanie Ellston, our new library technician! Melanie will help us with circulation, course resources, laptops, magazines, displays, contracts, and weeding. You’ll find her at our circulation desk between 7:30 AM and 2 PM, Monday through Friday, or you can reach her at Melanie.Ellston@dctc.edu or 651-423-8345.
Welcome, Melanie!
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Summer hours
The Library’s summer hours are:- Monday & Wednesday: Remote Service (online only)
- Tuesday & Thursday: 8 AM to 1 PM
- Friday: CLOSED
Whether you’re traveling, gardening, or looking for some good fiction to read this summer, we’ve got you covered. And don’t forget, our Online Resources are always open.
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Jewish American Heritage Month
May is Jewish American Heritage Month!
Jewish American Heritage Month was established in 2006 by the proclamation of President George W. Bush, and has continued every year by Presidential Proclamation. The goal is to honor and celebrate the achievements and contributions of Jewish people to American society, culture, and history.
To learn more about Jews, Judaism, and Jewish culture, check out the nearly 100 books, audiobooks, and movies in the DCTC Library on these subjects. We also provide access to thousands of online resources – e-books, videos, and articles – covering Jews and Judaism. Finally, a list of websites gives more information on the specifics of Jewish American Heritage Month and related activities.
Websites:
Jewish American Heritage Month – National Museum of American Jewish History
2021 Proclamation on Jewish American Heritage Month – The White House
Jewish American Heritage Month – The Library of Congress
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Library closed during winter break
The Library will be closed during winter break. Please e-mail library@dctc.edu if you need to return laptops, drop off items for course reserves, or check anything out during this time. You can always return books and videos in the dropbox outside the College’s front entrance. We’ll be back on Monday, January 11th!Have a happy, healthy, and restful winter break, everyone!
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Tuesday is national Take a Hike Day!
Happy Take a Hike Day! And no, it doesn’t mean “get out of here” – it literally means to put on some shoes and go for a hike outside. While there isn’t much information about the history of Take a Hike Day, it was apparently started by the American Hiking Association to encourage people to try hiking. The health benefits of hiking are manyfold, including increasing muscle and bone strength, improving balance, decreasing stress and anxiety, and building relationships with companions. It’s an easy activity to begin, without a need for much equipment beyond shoes and a water bottle. And the best part for right now? It’s covid-friendly! Outdoor activities where you can socially distance are supported and encouraged at this time, and hiking definitely fits the bill.
If you’d like to hike but aren’t sure where, Dakota County has numerous parks and trails that are all open now. Other counties have trails as well; just search for your county name and ‘hiking’. The state also maintains numerous paved and unpaved trails.
If you have questions about hiking, feel free to email library@dctc.edu! We’ll do our best to help.
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AccessScience update
AccessScience added lots of new content in November. New briefings include:- A black hole with the lowest mass on record
- Discovery of ancient Australopithecus anamensis skull
- Lead-isotope analysis for determining sources of fly ash in the environment
- Measles can cause loss of immune-system memory
New and updated articles include:
New videos and animations include:
- Innovative Ways to Fight Climate Change
- The Brain Science of Making Decisions
- The Brain Science of Taste
- The Science Behind the Chernobyl Accident of 1986
