There is a new Public Library Event Calendar posted on the Homepage as a widget for the Library & Resources, Program, and Course LibGuides. The events posted on this calendar are to celebrate the Cultural Heritage Months, Ethnic & Cultural Studies, Identity Recognition Days, and Holiday/Celebrations of individuals and groups that have contributed to the development of the United States and to the American Culture. For more information please see the DEI LibGuide.
| Jun 19 All Day | Juneteenth Online Only |
| Jun 22 All Day | National HVAC Tech Day Online Only |
| Jun 26 All Day | World Refrigeration Day Online Only |
| Jul 17 All Day | National Air Conditioning Day Online Only |
| Sep 1 All Day | Hispanic Heritage Month |
November 2nd is the Day of the Dead - Dia de los Muertos. Day of the Dead (Dia De Los Muertos) is a two day holiday that reunites the living and dead. Families create ofrendas (Offerings) to honor their departed family members that have passed. These altars are decorated with bright yellow marigold flowers, photos of the departed, and the favorite foods and drinks of the one being honored. The offerings are believed to encourage visits from the land of the dead as the departed souls hear their prayers, smell their foods and join in the celebrations! Day of the Dead is a rare holiday for celebrating death and life. It is unlike any holiday where mourning is exchanged for celebration. For more information please see the Day of the Dead - Dia de los Muertos LibGuide, the Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month LibGuide, and Latin American Studies in Credo LibGuide.
November is Native American Indian Heritage Month NAIHM. For more information see the Native American Studies in Credo.
Tuesday, September 17th is Constitution Day (Citizenship Day). The annual observance in the United States commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. This day is dedicated to celebrating and reflecting on the significance of the Constitution as the foundation of the American government and the rights and freedoms it guarantees. Constitution Day also serves as an opportunity to educate citizens about the Constitution’s role in shaping the nation and to promote civic engagement and awareness. Participation includes learning about the Constitution, attending local events, sharing the knowledge, participating in a Naturalization Ceremony, and reflecting on your rights. Resources can be found on the Constitution and Citizenship Day LibGuide, Primary Sources (United States History) LibGuide, Constitution-related Book Lists on the Library Catalog, and the United States Constitution Day Videos on Infobase Films on Demand.
To view an A-Z List of Video Titles in Gale use Publication Search then limit by Publication Format: Videos and filter results by publications with Full-text. Click the blue hyperlink Browse All Publications above the search bar to generate a list of available Video Collections. To search within a specific Video Collection click the Title on the next page the search within the Publication Search Box is located in the upper right-hand corner. Video collection can vary in index coverage, length, audience, type, and copyright. Create a Journal Alert to be notified when new videos are available. Tools include Citation Styling, downloading formats, and to email. OneDrive, Google Drive. Save Highlights and Notes.
Do you need a refresher getting started with doing research? Take a look at the Research Quick Tip Videos located on Credo Reference at https://search.credoreference.com/browse/research_quick_tip_videos
January 15th is Martin Luther King Day. There are resources in the Library Catalog located at https://it-colleges.booksys.net/opac/itc/index.html#menuHome.
Additional resources are located on the following LibGuides:
Have questions on what Databases are available? Don't know how to access, to navigate, content types, or what Helpful Tools are available? The Library is pleased to announce the newly published Database Guides available on the Library Resources and Services LibGuide. Each guide provides a description of the database, searching options, widgets, direct links, Citation Tools, mobile apps, training, webinars, videos, tip sheets, resource guides, etc. For example Gale Academic OneFile located at https://iot.libguides.com/gale_academic_onefile
