Library Catalog Upgrade

The Library’s online catalog will be unavailable for a short interval on Dec. 29, 2011 starting at 8:30 a.m., while a scheduled system upgrade is done. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Pearl Harbor Research Guide

To commemorate the 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor on December 7th, we have created this multimedia resource guide: http://harford.libguides.com/pearlharbor

Herbert Block Exhibit @ HHH

The Hays-Heighe House is hosting a traveling exhibit on the works of Washington Post editorial cartoonist Herbert Block. Stop by 9/16 from 1-6 PM for the opening! Use twitter? Tweet about the exhibit and use the hashtag #herblock . Exhibit ends 12/13!

Banned Books Week (2011)

We are joining the American Library Association to promote awareness of challenges to library materials and to celebrate freedom of speech during Banned Books Week. Banned Books Week occurs from 9/24 through 10/1. We are extending our celebration through the end of October though.

Constitution Day (2011)

For Constitution Day (9/17), HCC Library has put together a quick presentation about the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Check it out!

Win a Basket of English Treats!

Enter a free drawing to win a basket of delicious English treats. To participate, visit the HCC Library's 2nd floor. The basket (valued at $32) is on display in the showcase on the right, which is devoted to the 2012 Winter Session trip to London. Entry forms are located to the left of the case. There is a limit of one entry per person. The winner will be announced on September 15th!

HCC Employees Recognized for Publications

This year at Convocation, HCC Employees were recognized for their scholarly or creative publications. View the list of Faculty publications.

The Broom's Bloom Winner!

Robin Grady, an HCC student, is the winner of our National Ice Cream Month drawing. There were a total of 81 contestants who hoped to win a $15 gift certificate to the Broom's Bloom Dairy Store. Congratulations Robin!

The Civil War comes alive at Chautauqua 2011

Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, and Harriet Tubman will be making a stop in North East, Maryland, on July 8-10, as an extension of the Chautauqua Institute and sponsored by the Maryland Humanities Council.

The American Civil War: A House Divided will be brought to life with living history performances at St. Mary Anne’s Episcopal Church at 315 S. Main Street. The event begins with live music at 4 and the performance at 4:30 on all three days. Mr. Lincoln will be featured on July 8th, Ms. Tubman on the 9th, and Mr. Davis on the 10th.

Be sure to stop by to see these captivating performances in preparation for the book reading discussions HCC will host in the spring of 2012, Let’s Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War.

For more information about Chautauqua 2011, please visit www.mdhc.org.

We All Scream for Ice Cream!

Celebrate National Ice Cream Month by entering the HCC Library's free drawing to win a $15 gift certificate for Broom's Bloom Dairy. Visit the 2nd floor of the Library, near the display cases for entry forms. Limit of one entry per person. The drawing ends on July 31, 2011.

HCC is Talking about the Civil War

HCC has been awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association to host a series of book discussions. The series is called “Let’s Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War.” It will feature dialogue on different aspects of the American Civil War.

James Karmel, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History, will lead the conversations based on March; Crossroads of Freedom: Antietam; and America's War: Talking About the Civil War and Emancipation on their 150th Anniversaries.

HCC is partnering with the Harford County Public Library, the Spirits of Tudor Hall and the Historical Society of Harford County to present these discussions, which will take place in March and April 2012. Mark your calendars now to talk about the Civil War with HCC and Dr. Karmel!

Library Overdue Notices

Information for HCC Students about Library Overdue Notices: A number of incorrect overdue notices were sent out today as a result of our library system upgrade. If you have questions about any overdue notice you may have received for HCC Library materials checked out to you, please call 443-412-2268 or e-mail circdesk@harford.edu.

InterLibrary Loan Requests

From May 21 through June 10, please be prepared that your InterLibrary Loan requests may take longer to fill as we move over to our new Library Catalog system. We thank you for your patience.

Choose Privacy!

Choose Privacy Week will take place May 1-7 and is an ongoing program of the American Library Association. The HCC Library wants to encourage you to be aware of protecting your privacy rights in a digital age. To learn more visit: www.facebook.com/chooseprivacyweek. You can also learn how to protect your privacy online by playing these free games: www.onguardonline.gov/games/overview.aspx.

Unplug at the Hays-Heighe House!

Looking for a quiet place to study for finals? You are invited to UNPLUG and enjoy the historic setting of the Hays-Heighe House as you prepare for exams. Rooms 104 and 205 are available for quiet, individual study for reading and writing. So leave the computer and cellphone behind and come over on Thursday, May 5th from 10am-3pm and Friday, May 6th from 10am-2pm!

One-On-One Research Consultations

We are offering one-on-one research consultations! Visit the Ask a Librarian page.

Your Story @ Your Library!

National Library Week Events:
Used Book Sale, April 11-15;
Heart of Maryland Libraries quilt display, April 4-17;
My 5 Favorite Books, April 11-30;
Poetry Board, candy, amnesty for overdue library materials, free drawing for $50 gift certificate to Laurrapin Grille and more! April 11-17

Celebrate National Poetry Month with HCC Library!

April is National Poetry Month, and we invite you to become involved in this month-long celebration of verse. View our Poetry Display and contribute to our Poetry Board on the 2nd floor of the Library, and enjoy a new poem every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on our Facebook page.

One-On-One Research Consultation Are Here!

We are now offering one-on-one research consultations! This is your chance to meet with a Librarian to get individual help with your library research. Fill out the online request form to get started.

What are your 5 favorite books?

What Are Your 5 Favorite Books?
There is nothing like the experience of being captivated by a wonderful book. So, to celebrate National Library Week '11, we invite everyone on campus to share their 5 favorite books (fiction and non-fiction). To participate, fill out the online form. Take advantage of this opportunity to share! Your books will be displayed as a colorful poster on our Library's website. See example posters: Example 1 | Example 2

Valentine's Day Raffle

Enter a free drawing to win a beautiful 1 1/2 pound box of Bomboy's chocolates! Inside is a selection of milk chocolates that includes butter creams, nonpareils and caramels. The lucky winner will be notified on Valentine's Day. This is sure to win the heart of your beloved! Entry forms are available at the Reference Desk on the 2nd floor of the Library and are limited to one per person.

Irish Poetry and Song

Join the Hays-Heighe House on Wednesday, March 9th at 3PM, for an afternoon of Irish poetry and song. See flyer for details.

Black History Month (2011)

Celebrate Black History Month this February with Harford Community College.
View the upcoming events!