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February is Black History Month

 

Black History Month Display at CCC Library Blackwood

 

February is Black History Month. Events and celebrations are occuring nationally, statewide, and at the local level.

Nationally, The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endownment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum are joining together to commemorate African American History Month with this year's theme being "African Americans and the Civil War." For a list of planned displays and events, click on African American History Month

The New Jersey Department of State is presenting a series of Black History Month continuing exhibits and shows. Locally, the Camden County Historical Society is hosting Lullaby for Dreamland: Remembering Lawnside's Music District and Black History Month Tours of Pomona Hall. For a complete listing of programs statewide, click on Black History Month For additional events sponsored by Camden County including "Perspectives in Hues" Art Exhibit at Hopkins House - Camden County Cultural and Heritage Commission and "Black History Movies: African Americans on Film" at the Grace Temple Baptist Church, click on Black History Month Events 

The CCC Library Blackwood has a display of books featuring black history along with current events and cultural aspects. Stop by the display. Check out one or more of the informative titles. The Camden County Black History Month Events flyer is available for those interested in attending.

 

 

CCC Library Displays Colonial Artifacts and Replicas

 

Colonial artifacts and replicas from the collection of Mr. Tracey Fallon, CCC Adjunct Professor of History, are displayed next to the Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World traveling exhibit at the Blackwood Library. These include colonial currency and other samples of the kind of work that Franklin's print shop produced; samples of documents with the required British stamp that so enraged the colonists; a compass of the type Franklin used in his scientific observations; coins of the time, one cut into 'bits'; items made of lead and other curiosities. Stop by the library to see this interesting display.

 

 

Prints of Franklin Maxims on Display at the CCC Library

In conjunction with the Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World exhibit, eight illustrated prints of Franklin's maxims are on display at the CCC Blackwood Library. The maxims or sayings originally appeared in Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanac between 1733 and 1758. The prints, which illustrate the maxims, were created by Sherry Bufano and will be on display at the library until February 25, 2011. For more information on the prints go to http://www.franklinmaxims.com Click on the examples for a larger view of each maxim and its accompanying illustration.

 

Second Floor Weeding Project

The second floor of the CCC Blackwood Library is going to be weeded over the course of the Spring semester. Weeding entails the removal of old, outdated, and worn items and those that are no longer relevant to the college curriculum.

The weeding may provide an opportunity for faculty to suggest collection purchases. The library staff is asking for faculty input as to which items should be weeded and which should be kept in the collection. Subject areas covered include general works, philosphy, psychology, religion, history, geography, recreation, social sciences, political science, and law. If you have an interest in any one of these areas, contact Pat Fazio at pfazio@camdencc.edu or x4402.

The weeding project will make more space available on the second floor for quiet study tables.

The library staff thanks faculty volunteers in advance for any assistance that you may be able to lend to this project.

Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World

Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World Display at the Wolverton Library, Blackwood Campus

A traveling exhibition to America's Libraries. 

Opens January 18, 2011. Stop by the library to view the entire exhibit.

 
 

Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World

at Camden County College, Blackwood Campus

Schedule of Events

January 18, Tuesday: Exhibit Opens at the Wolverton Library on the Blackwood Campus

In addition to the traveling exhibit, other artifacts related to Franklin and his time will be on display.

January 27, Thursday: Opening Reception & “Franklin in his Own Words”, Atrium 5-7 p.m.  Note: Opening Reception rescheduled to Thursday, February 17 at 6 pm.

Members of the Reader’s Theatre of American Literature will present a mini-version of “Franklin in his Own Words.”  Refreshments will be served

January 27, Thursday: "Show Me the Franklins" and Discussion, Atrium 7 p.m. 

Dr. Amanda Kemp and the Theatre for Transformation will present, "Show Me the Franklins". For a live link, click on http://theatrefortransformation.com/index.html

February 3, Thursday: “From Royal Subject to Citizen of the Republic”, Civic Hall - 7 p.m.

Professor Emeritus Robert Lorenzi, English Department, will present, "From Royal Subject to Citizen of the Republic"

February 10, Thursday: "Who Was Benjamin Franklin?", Civic Hall - 7 p.m.

Professor Donnie Hughes, History & Political Science Department, will present, "Who Was Benjamin Franklin?"

February 17, Thursday: Opening Reception rescheduled for 6-7 pm. Meet and greet the Reader's Theatre cast. Refreshments will be served: “Franklin in his Own Words” and Discussion, Civic Hall, 7 p.m.

The Readers' Theatre of American Literature, directed by Professor Allison Green, will present, "Franklin In His Own Words", followed by discussion led by Joan Getaz, Project Director for the Benjamin Franklin exhibit 

February 24, Thursday: "Franklin's Inventions and Discoveries" and Demonstration, Civic Hall - 7 p.m.

Mr. Keith Haines will present an illustrated talk, "Franklin's Inventions and Discoveries". Mr. Haines is retired from the History Department of the Cherry Hill Schools, and is a presenter at the Independence Park Institute.

February 25, Friday: Last day to see the exhibit!

Rescheduled Event: March 10, Thursday: "Show Me the Franklins" and Discussion, Civic Hall, 7 p.m. 

Dr. Amanda Kemp and the Theatre for Transformation will present, "Show Me the Franklins".

 

Happy New Year!

Best wishes from the library staff for a happy and successful 2011!

 

Library Hours Blackwood 1/4 - 1/18/2011

Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm

closed Saturday and Sunday

Holiday closing Monday, January 17

Evening and weekend hours resume 1/19/2011

Library Hours Rohrer E-Library, Cherry Hill

Beginning January 4, 2011

Monday - Thursday 9am - 8pm

Friday 9am - 4:30 pm

Saturday 10 am - 3 pm

closed Sunday

Holiday closing Monday, January 17

 

Holiday Closings

Holiday Library Closings

CCC Blackwood Library

Rohrer E-Library, Cherry Hill

Wednesday December 22, 2010 closing at 4:30 pm

Closed December 23, 2010 - January 3, 2011

Will reopen January 4, 2011

Enjoy the Holiday Break!!!

December Holidays Book Display

 
 

Stop by the CCC Library, Blackwood "December Holidays" book display.

Books on Hanukkah, Ashura, Christmas, and Kwanzaa are featured.

Thanksgiving Holiday Library Closings

Blackwood Library

Wednesday, November 24

close at 4:30 pm, no evening services

Thursday - Sunday November 25 - 28

closed

Rohrer E-Library, Cherry Hill

Wednesday, November 24

close at 4:30 pm, no evening services

Thursday - Sunday November 25 - 28

closed

 

 

Library Advisory Group Meeting a Success!

The Library Advisory Group Fall Semester Meeting, held on November 9 in the Otto R. Mauke Community Center, was well attended with thirteen students present. The meeting was proficiently moderated by librarian Barbara Laynor, who noted that advisory group meetings can provide information for planning and moving forward. Four additional librarians were present to demonstrate online resources and answer questions. Light refreshments were served.

Topic areas for discussion included common reasons to visit the physical library, research paper strategies, information literacy, online resources, citing sources, and new features at the library. These features include LibGuides, E-books, and Textbooks on Reserve. Students were asked if they were aware that the library has a Facebook page, newsletter, and blog. The library also tweets. 

The meeting ended with a drawing for prizes. Students were asked to spread the word on what they had learned about the library.

A Spring Semester Library Advisory Group Meeting is scheduled. Follow the blog - more information to come.