Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Library Closed from Dec 20 to Jan 17 - Happy Holidays!

The Library will be OPEN
Friday, December 17, 2010
from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

The Library will be CLOSED
Monday, December 20, 2010 to
Monday, January 17, 2011
in observation of
Winter Vacation

The Library will RE-OPEN
Tuesday, January 18, 2010 at 8:00 A.M.

We hope that everyone has a Happy Holidays!

See you next year!

Friday, November 19, 2010

Thanksgiving Holiday - Nov 25 and 26

The Library will be OPEN
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

The Library will be CLOSED on
Thursday, November 25, 2010
and
Friday, November 26, 2010
in observation of
Thanksgiving Day

The Library will RE-OPEN on
Monday, November 29, 2010
at 8:00 A.M.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Veterans Day - Nov 9 - CLOSED

The Library will be CLOSED on

Friday, November 12, 2010
in observation of VETERANS DAY

The Library will RE-OPEN on

Monday, November 15, 2010
at 8:00 A.M.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Earthquake Drill - 10/21 at 10:21am and 8:21pm

The Great Calfironia Shakeout
Earthquake Drill

October 21, 2010
10:21 a.m. and 8:21 a.m.

1. DROP!
2. COVER!
3. HOLD ON!

PROTECT YOURSELF when the ground beings to shake!

During earthquakes:
DROP to the floor

Take COVER under a sturdy desk or table
(if no table - cover your head with your arms)

HOLD ON to the table/desk - even if it moves!
(if no table - keep your head protected)

Friday, October 15, 2010

LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE - OCT 18!

October 18, is the last day for voters to register or re-register to vote and be eligible to vote in the November 2nd election!

For more information on the election and voting registration, please visit the official site of the San Mateo County Elections Office at http://www.shapethefuture.org/

Voter Application
In English

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Banned Books Week!!!

Happy Banned Books Week! Banned Books Week 2010 started on September 25 and continues until October 2. What's your favorite banned or challenged book?

If you're wondering what a banned book is, visit American Library Association's (ALA) website. They have links to what books are considered unorthodox or unpopular as well as their philosophy on being able to read what your heart desires. http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/banned/index.cfm


¡Feliz Semana de Libros Prohibidos! La semana de Libros Prohibidos comenzo el 25 de Septiembre y continua hasta el segundo de Octubre. Qual libro prohibido es su favorito?

Si le gustaria saber que es un libro prohibido, visita el sitio del American Library Associociation (ALA). Tienen información sobre qual libros son considerados poco ortodoxo o impopular así como su filosofía en poder leer lo que desea su corazón. http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/banned/index.cfm

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Islam, The Holy Qur'an, and Eid ul-Fitr

To our brothers and sisters of Islam: Eid Mubarak! Cañada College Library wishes you a blessed festival!

To celebrate the end of Ramadan and to learn about Islam, here are some links that will delight and instruct all of us:


An article about Muslims in the Bay Area and the role of the moon in starting the festivities!


An electronic copy of the Holy Qur'an in 100 languages!


Another cool way to see the Qur'an in Arabic with English translations available!

"The Founding Fathers and Islam" from the Library of Congress

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

New Online Reference Books!

Check out Gale Virtual Reference Library, our our new collection of e-books. If you are off campus, you'll need to type in the number on the back of your Peninsula Library System library card.

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Library CLOSED on Labor Day - Mon. Sept 6, 2010

The Library will be CLOSED on
LABOR DAY
Monday, September 6, 2010

The Library will RE-OPEN on

Tuesday, September 7, 2010
at 8:00 A.M.

Have a fun and safe weekend!

The Cañada College Library Staff

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Welcome to the Library!

If you are new to Cañada, why not come visit the library? We have:

  • Computers (Use the computer without logging in and stay as long as you want!
  • Laptop (ask at the front desk for use in the library)
  • Friendly staff to answer questions
  • Quiet places to study

We are on the top floor of Building Nine (the penthouse, of course!) Best views on campus!

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

New Book by Cañada College Professor!

Professor Marina Brodskaya has a new book out! Five Plays by Anton Chekhov is coming out in October, and it's already available at Amazon . Professor Brodskaya's book has an introduction by well-known author Tobias Wolff. It's published by Stanford University Press. The library will have this book available soon. Congratulations, Professor Brodskaya!

Welcome to Fall 2010 Semester! / Bienvenido!

Welcome! The library is here to get your semester off to a great start.

We offer:

1. Friendly, helpful staff
2. Quiet places to study
3. Group study rooms you can reserve with a friend
4. Headphones!
5. Books, magazines, and lots of computers

Come check out the library.

If you have a library card from any library in San Mateo County, then you can use that for your library card. Don't have one? Lost your card years ago? No problem! All your problems are solved at the front desk of the library. Welcome!


¡Bienvenido! La biblioteca está aquí para que su semestre tenga un gran comienzo.

Ofrecemos:

1. Trabajadores amables y listos para ayudar
2. Lugares silencios para estudiar
3. Cuartos de estudio de grupo que usted puede reservar con un amigo/a
4. ¡Audífonos!
5. Libros, revistas, y muchas computadoras

¡Visita la biblioteca!

Si usted tiene una tarjeta de biblioteca de cualquier biblioteca en el condado de San Mateo, tambien puede utilizarlo aqui. No tiene uno? ¿Perdió su tarjeta hace años? ¡Ninguna problema! Todos sus problemas se solucionan en el escritorio de circulación en la entrada de la biblioteca. ¡Bienvenido!

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Library's last day of Summer Session - Thursday, July 29

The last day the Library will be OPEN for the Summer Semester will be

Thursday, July 29, 2010
from 8:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.

We will be CLOSED from
Friday, July 30, 2010 to Tuesday, August 17, 2010

The Library will RE-OPEN
on the FIRST DAY OF CLASSES FOR THE FALL SEMESTER

Wednesday, August 18, 2010
at 8:00 A.M.

Have a fun and safe summer break!

The Cañada College Library Staff

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

New San Francisco History Research Guide!

Check out our newest research guide. It's all about local history: http://guides.canadacollege.edu/sfhistory

New Art Gallery!

Check out the internal stairway between the Library and the Learning Center. It's gorgeous! Professor Fehrman's students have made it into an Art Gallery. For more information:

http://canadacollege.net/inside/newsletter/0910/current.html

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay

Peninsula Library System, of which Cañada is a member, is pleased to announce its 2010 fall reading program selection of Michhael Chabon's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay. Want a copy? Ask at the front desk.

For more information: http://www.onebookreads.com/

Monday, May 24, 2010

Community Survey: Redwood City Public Library

Please take a few minutes to complete this community survey from the Redwood City Public Library to provide feedback on RCPL services.

Monday, May 10, 2010

A Student's perspective on Immigration.

A former Cañada college honor student, David Ibáñez , has began blog to reflect his views on immigration.

His blog can be found at: http://beaner-beans.blogspot.com/

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

The San Mateo Genealogical Society Grand Opening!

The San Mateo County Genealogical Society Library
and
The Cañada College Library

Invite You to Join Us In Celebrating Our New Partnership

Monday, March 29, 2010 ~ 11:30am - 1:30pm
Program at noon
Cañada College Library ~ Building 9
4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City, CA

- Tour the new SMCGS Library Space
- Participate in Genealogy Activities
- View Genealogy Activities
- Learn about the partnership of Cañada College Library and SMCGS
- Enjoy a "Homemade Cookie buffet"

Monday, March 1, 2010

Summer 2010 class schedule has been posted online!

The Summer 2010 schedule of classes has been posted for College of San Mateo, Canada College, and Skyline College!

https://websmart.smccd.edu/webschedule/default.php

Friday, February 26, 2010

Library Open 9 AM - 5 PM on March 10 Flex Day

Building 9 Flex Day Information

1ST FLOOR - STUDENT SERVICES

Will be OPEN on
Wednesday, March 10
8:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.

Thursday, March 11
8:00 A.M. – NOON

Will be CLOSED on
Friday, March 12


2ND FLOOR - LEARNING CENTER

Will be OPEN on
Thursday, March 11th
12:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.

Will be CLOSED on
Wednesday, March 10th and Friday, March 12th


3RD FLOOR - LIBRARY

The Library will be OPEN on
Wednesday, March 10th
9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

Computers will be available and books may be checked out,
however the following services will not be available:
- Change
- Reference Librarian

The Library will be CLOSED on
Thursday, March 11th and Friday March 12th

Thursday, February 18, 2010

TBA Library Workshops Today!

TBA Workshops offered in the Library Thursday, February 18th:

  • Using Reference Books 2:00-3:00
  • Finding Books in the Library Catalog 5:00-6:00

All TBA Library Workshops are offered in the Information Literacy Center.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

What do your fellow students think about the budget cuts?

What do Cañada College students think about the Budget Cuts?

Here are some students that have voiced their opinion:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/47423609@N03/sets/72157623279517901/

If you would like to have us take your picture with a message concerning the current budget crisis, please ask at the Circulation Desk.

Library Closed on 2/12/10 and 2/15/10

The Library will be CLOSED on

Friday, February 12, 2010 and
Monday, February 15, 2010

in observance of
Lincoln’s Birthday and President’s Day.

We will RE-OPEN on

Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 8 A.M.

Have a great weekend!
The Cañada College Library Staff