New Catalog Look:
Beginning in the Spring 2012 semester, the JJC Library will introduce a new catalog interface. The information is the same; the look, feel and options however, are a little bit different. VuFind is an alternative interface for CARLI (Consortium of Academic Research Libraries in Illinois) libraries. Previously, the JJC Library used the “classic” interface provided by CARLI. VuFind is very similar to the classic interface, except it allows for patrons to access information at multiple points without doing multiple searches (ex: searching a title will also bring up the subject headings and topic links to other materials related to the title searched.)
With VuFind, patrons are able to manage their library transactions. This account will allow them to save a search session in the catalog, tag items, see which items they currently have checked out, order items from libraries within Illinois and renew materials checked out from JJC Library and other libraries in Illinois.
For more information see the VUFind tutorial.
Interlibrary Loan Notices:
Notices
New in Downloadable Content:
We have Kindle compatible material! Go to MyMediaBookbag to check out and download an audiobook or ebook or watch a film. We have content that you can download to a Nook, Sony Reader, ipod, ipads and many other devices. For a complete list of compatible devices go to http://www.overdrive.com/resources/drc/.
New in the collection:
Books
Non-Fiction: Paradise Beneath Her Feet by Isobel Coleman, Devil's Knot: The True Story of the West Memphis Three, Emergency Medical Responder: First Responder in Action, Understanding Business, Under a Red Sky, Foundation Grants for individuals, Mobilizing Generation 2.0, and Urban Grit: A Guide to Street Lit .
Movies, Music and More
Book Club:
The Non-Fiction book club is meeting on Wednesday, February 29th from 11:30 to 1:00 in the Group Study Room. We are reading In the Garden of the Beasts by Eric Larson.
New in the Archives:
The Joliet Junior College Yearbooks (1921 - 1977) are now available for viewing and downloading! Click the above link to access them. Funded by the CARLI Digitization grant.
New in the Databases:
Have you tried Mango? Mango provides tutorials in 37 foreign languages (if you are an English speaker) and 15 tutorials in English for ESL students. You can create a login and track your progress or just go right in and start learning! You may access this database from home as well. To find the Mango database select the Article Search button, select Find magazine articles and speciality databases and then select Mango from the alphabetical list.