The LLCC Library will present a collection of more than 100 books owned and used by Lincoln biographer Benjamin P. Thomas to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum this morning at 10:30 a.m. in the LLCC Library. Speakers Tammy Kuhn-Schnell, dean of the LLCC Library, and Ian Hunt, acquisitions chief, ALPLM, will discuss the history and significance of the gift.
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New sharing agreement with Lincoln Library in Springfield
Are you looking for more popular reading materials, audio books, DVDs and CDs?
The LLCC Library has established a reciprocal borrowing agreement with Lincoln Library, the public library of Springfield. LLCC students, staff and faculty who live outside of Lincoln Library’s district will now have access to Lincoln Library’s circulating materials free of charge as non-resident reciprocal members.
To obtain a reciprocal library card, LLCC students and employees will have to present an LLCC ID and a signed Confirmation of Good Standing form at the Lincoln Library. The Confirmation of Good Standing form is available at the LLCC circulation desk, and our circulation staff can help with this. The Lincoln Library reciprocal card will be active for one year and is renewable for those eligible. LLCC students, staff and faculty who already live within Lincoln Library’s district will be granted a regular public library card.
LLCC students and employees will not have access to Lincoln Library’s off-site electronic resources or to interlibrary loan privileges. Also, the reciprocal agreement does not extend to family members of LLCC students or employees.
If you are interested in becoming a reciprocal member of Lincoln Library, stop by the LLCC Library to find out more and pick up your Confirmation of Good Standing form.
Food for Fines
April 9-13 is National Library Week, and the LLCC Library is kicking off its Food for Fines fundraiser drive, which continues through the end of the semester. Food for Fines allows patrons (students, faculty, staff or community members) to “pay off” any fines or fees on their account by bringing in donations for the LLCC Food Pantry. Patrons can bring in one non-perishable item to receive $5 off their total fines. For instance, if you owe $20 in processing fees and bring in four donation items, your account balance will go down to zero. Please note that donations cannot be used to pay for lost books. View a list of items that the LLCC Food Pantry is in need of. Feel free to contact Tavis Lawson or Scott Ebbing if you need any more information. Thank you!
Food for Fines begins today
The LLCC Library is hosting a Food for Fines fundraiser drive, starting with National Library Week (April 9-13) and continuing until the end of the semester. Food for Fines allows patrons (students, faculty, staff or community members) to “pay off” any fines or fees on their account by bringing in donations for the LLCC Food Pantry. Patrons can bring in one non-perishable item to receive $5 off their total fines. For instance, if you owe $20 in processing fees and bring in four donation items, your account balance will go down to zero. Please note that donations cannot be used to pay for lost books. View a list of items that the LLCC Food Pantry is in need of. Feel free to contact Tavis Lawson or Scott Ebbing if you need any more information. Thank you!
Food for Fines ends next week
The Food for Fines Program in the Library is ending next week! If you have any Lost Item Processing Fees be sure to bring in a few of the recommended items (found here) to knock off $5 of fees per item.
This program is a great and inexpensive way to get rid of pesky fees on your account, but also a fantastic way to help others in the LLCC Community.
If you have any questions about what fines you might have, or any question about the program in general, call or email Scott Ebbing (786-2358 / Scott.Ebbing@llcc.edu) or Tavis Lawson (786-2270 / Tavis.Lawson@llcc.edu).
It’s National Library Week!
The Library is celebrating National Library Week (NLW) this week with these activities:
Today: Edible Books Contest – Entries are due by 11 a.m. Voting takes place from until noon, then everyone is invited to consume the “books.”
Wednesday: Enjoy a free donut
Thursday and Friday: Participate in a scavenger hunt
Like the Library’s Facebook page and NLW post to be entered into a drawing for a $20 Subway gift card.
In coordination with NLW, the Library’s Food for Fines Program has started. This program, which runs until the end of spring semester, allows all patrons of the Library (students, staff, faculty and community members) to pay off $5 of lost item processing fees for each food donation brought in. To see a list of recommended donations follow this link: http://www.llcc.edu/student-life/food-pantry-list/.
Email tavis.lawson@llcc.edu or scott.ebbing@llcc.edu with any questions.
Ryan Roberts to present at Springfield Art Association Brown Bag Lecture
Ryan Roberts, professor librarian, is presenting a brown bag lecture at the Springfield Art Association’s Michael Victor II Art Library at noon, Friday, Feb. 17. The lecture is based on the LLCC Library’s Artists’ Book Collection (developed as a result of receiving an LLCC Foundation L.E.A.G.U.E. Grant a few years ago).
Therapy Dogs at LLCC Library this MONDAY
Guess what? Therapy dogs are coming to LLCC Library on Monday, Nov. 7 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and they need YOU to come by and pet, squeeze and snuggle them. Did you know petting a dog helps relieve stress? What a great way for students to let loose, relax, and unwind. Please help us spread the word to your classes, student workers, and other students. Remember, all faculty and staff are welcome to come by and pet the animals, too!
Sue McKinney, a therapy dog owner/handler, will be on campus with her certified and insured dogs as a stress-relief service. They will bring their most experienced dogs for a visit to the library this Monday AND we have also scheduled a visit during finals week, which will take place on Monday, Dec. 12, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Lillian Scalzo artwork on display in Library
Six original works by the late Springfield artist Lillian Scalzo are being displayed in LLCC’s Library. These pieces are among 18 items recently donated to the collection at the Trutter Museum and include paintings, copper enameled items among others.
In 1929, Miss Scalzo was involved in the development the art department at Springfield Junior College (later SCI and Benedictine) and was instrumental in the establishment and growth of the Springfield Art Association where she came to know the late Phil and Kitty Trutter.
The display coincides with the opening of a new exhibit at the Trutter Museum which opens this Friday, with a public reception from 5 to 7 p.m. LLCC students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend.
The museum is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or anytime by appointment. For more information, call 6-2217 or click here.
LLCC ID/Library Cards now obtained in Bookstore
As of July 11, LLCC IDs have moved from the LLCC Library to Campus Services and are located inside the LLCC Bookstore. Students, faculty and staff who need IDs should now come to the bookstore for this service. Although the ID machine will no longer be located in the Library, student and staff IDs will still function as library cards.