When we all switched to remote learning in mid-March, a colleague joked that he wished he worked for the library because we were already providing remote services and resources. He was only partially...
Did you know that nearly one-in-five Americans now listen to audiobooks? That’s according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted in January 2018. Audiobooks are highly portable and they’re great...
According to the Pew Research Center’s State of the News Media fact sheet from July 2018, the percentage of podcast listeners in America has substantially increased over the past decade, with 44 percent...
What does community mean to you? How has your community helped you, supported you, and driven you to succeed despite difficulty?
This fall, the Madison College Libraries and Academic Support Services...
Sept. 26 marks National Women’s Health and Fitness Day. To those of you who are not women – no one says you can’t think about your health too! Relax, get comfortable, and perhaps grab a nice cup...
Did you know students who study in groups, if they stay focused and on task, learn 2.5 times more than students who study alone?
That’s the conclusion of a 1984 study by D.W. Johnson and R.T. Johnson...
I have a confession to make. Growing up, I never gave nonfiction books a chance. Compared to the thrill I got trying to name the real killer in a mystery novel, immersing myself in the fantastical happenings...
Holidays are instilled with traditions shared by family and friends. Here’s a glimpse of how the library staff celebrates the holidays …
For many years, someone was always gifted a box of chocolates...
This year for Earth Day, instead of planting a tree or joining a roadside pick-up crew, why not adopt a new, earth-friendly habit? Planting trees and participating in roadside crews are certainly good...
Each year, the American Library Association sets aside one week in mid-April to celebrate libraries and highlight the role they play in our schools, colleges, and communities.
This year’s National...
Do you ever think about how much you read in an average day? Text is everywhere, with much of what we read coming to us via smartphone or computer screens. Throughout the day we’re inundated with text...
The Academy Awards are Sunday, Feb. 22. Every year there is some kind of controversy surrounding the nominations. This year’s big issue seems to be the historical accuracy of some of the Best Picture...