Save the date for the LLCC Library Open House, Wednesday, April 10 from 1-3 p.m. Come chat with the library team and learn about some of the ways we’re here for LLCC students, and you! Enjoy cookies, drinks and register for a prize drawing. As always, everyone is welcome.
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Bring your favorite book to life with an inspired food or dish
In celebration of National Library Week (April 8-12) LLCC Library will host our annual Edible “Book” Festival on Tuesday, April 9, and we need YOU to make it a success. Participants are needed to create food (homemade or store-bought items) inspired by books/stories, a book title, a scene from a book/story or a pun on a book title. Sign up for more information and to register so you don’t miss all the delicious fun!
Every participant receives a participation gift and there are prizes for the top two entries who receive the most votes. You don’t have to be an amateur baker/cook to participate. You just need to be willing to have a little fun, be a little silly and let your imagination run wild!
Have questions? Contact Leslie Ross, faculty librarian.
Schedule at a Glance
- 7:30-11 a.m. — Drop off edible “book” entries at LLCC Library.
- 11 a.m.-noon — Public voting for their two favorites.
- Noon-?? — Winners announced, prizes awarded and “books” eaten.
How edible is your book?
In celebration of National Library Week (April 8-12) LLCC Library will host our annual Edible “Book” Festival on Tuesday, April 9 and we need YOU to make it a success. Participants are needed to create food (homemade or store-bought items) inspired by books/stories, a book title, a scene from a book/story or a pun on a book title. Sign up for more information and to register so you don’t miss all the delicious fun!
Every participant receives a participation gift and there are prizes for the top two entries who receive the most votes. You don’t have to be an amateur baker/cook to participate. You just need to be willing to have a little fun, be a little silly and let your imagination run wild!
Have questions? Contact Leslie Ross, faculty librarian.
Schedule at a Glance
- 7:30-11 a.m. — Drop off Edible “Book” entries at LLCC Library.
- 11 a.m.-noon — Public voting for their two favorites.
- Noon-?? — Winners announced, prizes awarded, & “Books” eaten.
Student survey: Course material affordability and experiences
This fall, LLCC is participating in a student survey about course material affordability and experiences. This is a statewide survey designed for students to share information about the cost of textbooks and instructional materials, the impact that textbook costs are having on their educations, their preferences for course material formats and their experiences with affordable course materials.
The survey is administered by the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI) and will inform how best to support Illinois students’ course material needs in the future. As part of the survey project, LLCC will receive its own data to help support our students locally.
Each student will receive an email inviting them to participate. That email will be sent to their LLCC email account beginning Tuesday, Sept. 5. An announcement will also go out through Canvas on the same day. Students can submit responses through the end of the fall semester, and the survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete.
The survey was also administered during the spring 2023 semester.
New after-hours study space
The LLCC Library and Police Department have worked together to set up a dedicated space in Trutter 1114 to be used as an after-hours study space for LLCC students. The intention is to provide a safe place on campus where students can study when all other offices and study spaces are typically closed.
This space is open each week:
- Monday-Thursday, 8-11 p.m.
- Sunday, 2-5 p.m.
Library Lightning Sessions begin next week
The LLCC Library is excited to host “Library Lightning Sessions” for new and returning students. These brief 15-20 minute sessions will provide an overview of how to use the many services and resources available through the LLCC Library. Any student who attends will be entered to win an LLCC swag bag. Please help spread the word and encourage students to sign up at http://bit.ly/Libsession.
Upcoming sessions:
- Monday, Aug. 28, 9:30 a.m.
- Monday, Aug. 28, 4 p.m.
- Tuesday, Aug. 29, 11 a.m.
- Friday, Sept. 1, 10 a.m.
- Friday, Sept. 1, 2 p.m.
- Wednesday, Sept. 6, 1 p.m.
Library Lightning Sessions begin next week
The LLCC Library is excited to host “Library Lightning Sessions” for new and returning students. These brief 15-20 minute sessions will provide an overview of how to use the many services and resources available through the LLCC Library. Any student who attends will be entered to win an LLCC swag bag. Please help spread the word and encourage students to sign up at http://bit.ly/Libsession.
Upcoming sessions:
- Monday, Aug. 28, 9:30 a.m.
- Monday, Aug. 28, 4 p.m.
- Tuesday, Aug. 29, 11 a.m.
- Friday, Sept. 1, 10 a.m.
- Friday, Sept. 1, 2 p.m.
- Wednesday, Sept. 6, 1 p.m.
Student survey: Course material affordability and experiences
This summer, LLCC is participating in a student survey about course material affordability and experiences. This is a statewide survey designed for students to share information about the cost of textbooks and instructional materials, the impact that textbook costs are having on their educations, their preferences for course material formats and their experiences with affordable course materials.
The survey is administered by the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI) and will inform how best to support Illinois students’ course material needs in the future. As part of the survey project, LLCC will receive its own data to help support our students locally.
Each student will receive an email inviting them to participate. That email will be sent to their LLCC email account beginning Tuesday, June 20, 2023. An announcement will also go out through Canvas on the same day. Students can submit responses through the end of the summer semester, and the survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete.
The survey will also be administered during the fall 2023 semester.
Silent reading party today, 3-4 p.m.
The LLCC Library is celebrating National Library Week April 24-28. What better way to celebrate than with a reading party? Bring some reading material and enjoy live music by classical pianist Matthew Nall from 3-4 p.m. today.
Tomorrow, be on the lookout for a pop-up snack cart! Library users will be treated to snacks at random times throughout the day.
Learn more at https://library.llcc.edu/NLW2023.
Edible Books Festival today
Love books? Love food? Come enjoy the Edible Books Festival in the LLCC Library! Book-themed, edible creations will be on display, then judged and ultimately devoured. Cast a vote for your two favorite creations and taste test a book or two. This event is open to all students and staff at LLCC.
7:30-11 a.m. – “Book” drop off
11 a.m.-noon – Voting
Noon – “Book” tasting!
Also, be sure to stop by the LLCC Library this week for other events to celebrate National Library Week. Learn more at https://library.llcc.edu/NLW2023.