Book it to Your School Library

Ben Cozic, staff writer

Throughout history, humanity has handed down their books so the next generation could discover the teachings and stories that were created in the past. However, people wondered where they would keep the vast majority of books that are made? The answer became what we now know today as the library. Libraries are not only good for collecting a variety of books; they are also helpful in giving out information about certain topics you may not know much about. Libraries also have a ton of resources that are not books, including CDs, DVDs, and computers. A good example of this is shown at the Betty Sue Jessup Library at PVCC.

At the Betty Sue Jessup Library, students and faculty are given a number of ways that show them how to find books, articles, and other resources based on whatever subject they are researching. Databases and catalogs are used to help you narrow down a specific subject; these can be found on the PVCC website under Library. They can be crucial if you have a paper or project that requires searching through these databases and resources.

Books can be checked out, but they must be returned at the required time; other items such as DVDs, CDs, and laptops have to remain in the library at all times and cannot be taken home. One such exception to this is the G.O.A.L. Program, which allows students to borrow a laptop for the entire semester. This can be helpful if you need more information available for classes but do not have the tools to which to use them. The program is full, so you will have to wait until the next semester to sign up.

One particular initiative that is quite noticeable at the PVCC Library is the One Book Project. This program brings together everyone who at PVCC, whether student, staff, or faculty, by reading a book and be a part of some activities that are related to that particular book. This semester’s book is The Circle by Dave Eggers.

On Oct 12 at 5 p.m., there will be a showing of The Truman Show in the library classroom. On Oct. 19, Mike Ferero will give a talk at college hour in M229 on the topic of privacy and anonymity in internet culture.

Waldo Jaquith will give a talk on Dave Eggers vs. Reality on Nov. 2 during college hour in M229.

To learn more, visit www.pvcc.edu/onebook.