The Library’s summer hours are:
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.
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
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!
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.
AccessScience added lots of new content in November. New briefings include:
New and updated articles include:
New videos and animations include:
AccessScience added lots of new content in October. New briefings include:
New and updated articles include:
New videos and animations include:
Thanksgiving and the holiday season are almost here. And what would the holidays be without time spent cooking and sharing meals with family and friends? If you’re interested in trying something new, you’ll find almost 200 books (and many more ebooks) on cooking in our collection. Check one out and expand your culinary horizons!
Please see the latest spreadsheet of Library discards and contact Naomi if you’d like any of them for your department. These include books on business, software, dental assisting, nursing, and electrical wiring.
