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. 

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Read more about the project. 

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.

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.

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.

Preview the instrument.
Read more about the project.

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.

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.

Stop by the LLCC Library this week to celebrate National Library Week. Events include:

• Today, April 24 – Donuts in the a.m., Popcorn in the p.m.! – Stop by beginning at 8 a.m. for a free donut (while supplies last). Grab a cup of coffee at the Keurig station too! We’ll be poppin’ all afternoon and evening with free popcorn.
• Tomorrow, April 25 – Edible Books Festival, 7:30 a.m.-noon – Love books and food? Come enjoy the Edible Books Festival! Students and staff can participate by creating a book-themed, edible creation to be displayed, judged and devoured. Register to “bring a book.”
• Wednesday, April 26 – Coloring & Candy – Drop by anytime on Wednesday to create a DIY bookmark or de-stress with some library-themed coloring pages. We’ll also have puzzles, table games and free candy!
• Thursday, April 27 – Silent Reading Party, 3-4 p.m. – What better way to celebrate than with a reading party? Bring some reading material and enjoy live music by classical pianist Matthew Nall.
• Friday, April 28 – Library User Appreciation Snack Cart – Be on the lookout for a pop-up snack cart! Library users will be treated to snacks at random times throughout the day.

Other activities include a DIY bookmark station, coloring pages, puzzles and games. Learn more at https://library.llcc.edu/NLW2023.

Stop by the LLCC Library April 24-28 to celebrate National Library Week. Events include:

• Monday, April 24 – Donuts in the a.m., Popcorn in the p.m.! – Stop by beginning at 8 a.m. for a free donut (while supplies last). Grab a cup of coffee at the Keurig station too! We’ll be poppin’ all afternoon and evening with free popcorn.
• Tuesday, April 25 – Edible Books Festival, 7:30 a.m.-noon – Love books and food? Come enjoy the Edible Books Festival! Students and staff can participate by creating a book-themed, edible creation to be displayed, judged and devoured. Register to “bring a book.”
• Wednesday, April 26 – Coloring & Candy – Drop by anytime on Wednesday to create a DIY bookmark or de-stress with some library-themed coloring pages. We’ll also have puzzles, table games and free candy!
• Thursday, April 27 – Silent Reading Party, 3-4 p.m. – What better way to celebrate than with a reading party? Bring some reading material and enjoy live music by classical pianist Matthew Nall.
• Friday, April 28 – Library User Appreciation Snack Cart – Be on the lookout for a pop-up snack cart! Library users will be treated to snacks at random times throughout the day.

Other activities include a DIY bookmark station, coloring pages, puzzles and games. Learn more at https://library.llcc.edu/NLW2023.

Do you love food? Do you love books? If you answered yes, then LLCC Library has the event for you. We are looking for participants to create Edible Books for the library’s annual Edible Book Festival held on Tuesday, April 25 in celebration of National Library Week. Your creation could be inspired by a scene/character from a book, a pun on a book title, look like a book cover or wherever your imagination takes you.

All skill levels are encouraged to participate, and your creations can be made from store-bought foods or homemade ingredients. The only rule is that the edible “book” is completely edible—put the super glue down! You can participate individually or perhaps you and your family/colleague/department want to join in on the fun.

Participation prizes will be given to each participant and People’s Choice Prizes will be given to the two with the most votes.

Interested? Find more information and registration at https://forms.office.com/r/WFF5hax8J9

The concept of an edible “book” can be confusing, so please seek out Leslie Ross, faculty librarian, (leslie.ross@llcc.edu) with any questions.