Hello, from the Staff – Mary and Jeff Bell Library Blog

From “Trash” to Splash: How We Turned Recycled Materials into Shark Week Magic

Post author:Bell Library
Post published:August 5, 2025
Post category:Behind the Scenes Hello, from the Staff Stories from the Library We Made This

Visiting the library last week, you may have seen Shark Week decorations all around - from our front entrance, to the I-Create Makerspace, to the Learning Commons. This year, our decorations led the Bell Library to win third place in the TAMU-CC decoration competition! Front of Bell Library Shark Diving Cage Photobooth Tutoring & Learning Services While we were competing campuswide, we also held an internal, library-building-only decoration contest to get everyone in on the sharky fun. Our twist? We…

Stories from the Library – Lorin Flores

Post author:Bell Library
Post published:July 2, 2025
Post category:Hello, from the Staff Stories from the Library

This post was originally published to @TAMUCCLibrary on Facebook and Instagram on January 17, 2025. “I was influenced by two of my friends who were already librarians, and I was lucky to have the pleasure of working with them both during my first professional library job. My main hobbies are historical, gothic, and steampunk costuming, going to concerts, cooking, watching so-bad-they're-good and cult movies, and hanging out with horses when I can. One of the most interesting experiences I have…

Stories from the Library – Patricia Hernandez

Post author:Bell Library
Post published:June 27, 2025
Post category:Hello, from the Staff Stories from the Library

This post was originally published to @TAMUCCLibrary on Facebook and Instagram on November 8, 2024. Note: Patricia Hernandez is now our Public Services Librarian! "Picture it: middle school, late 90’s, a young girl learns she has the option to swap her P.E. class with the gloriously titled course known as “office work.” A slip of paper and a ridiculous number of signatures later and there she stood, in the entrance of her middle school library. This is where my library…

Stories from the Library – Aída Almanza-Ferro

Post author:Bell Library
Post published:June 25, 2025
Post category:Hello, from the Staff Stories from the Library

This post was first published to @TAMUCCLibrary on Facebook and Instagram on October 11, 2024. “I chose this field because I have a passion for education and a love for books and information. When I was a senior in high school, I spent a lot of time reading at my school library and the librarian invited me to apply to become her assistant. I did that for a whole year, and I loved the environment. Then once in college, I…

Stories from the Library – Duckie & Friday the 13th

Post author:Bell Library
Post published:June 20, 2025
Post category:Behind the Scenes Hello, from the Staff Stories from the Library

This post was first published to @TAMUCCLibrary on Facebook and Instagram on September 13, 2024. "My path in life has always been a little different. I have always been told I march to the beat of a drummer no one else has ever heard. I used to try to fit in, but I never quite did. I have always loved traditions and lore because it showed me that perhaps everyone was also struggling to fit in. They built these constructs…

Stories from the Library – Skally Benitez

Post author:Bell Library
Post published:June 18, 2025
Post category:Behind the Scenes Hello, from the Staff Stories from the Library

"I started at the I-CREATE Lab as a work-study in the summer of 2019 while pursuing my Bachelor of Fine Arts. After graduating in Spring 2021, I was hired at Del Mar College and continued to grow professionally. When I learned about an opening for a full-time Training Support Technician at the I-CREATE Lab, I knew it was the perfect fit to expand my creativity and was hired on Fall 2023. Now I’m excited to be back to my realm…

Learn More about the Library’s Withdrawal Project

Post author:Bell Library
Post published:April 19, 2024
Post category:Behind the Scenes General Hello, from the Staff

Why are we doing this? Removing outdated materials from any library’s collection is a standard and essential practice to keep the collection current and relevant. It improves access to the library’s more useful resources and allows the collection to evolve to reflect changes in the needs of the library’s users. In the past, the Bell Library has routinely reviewed materials one subject area at a time, but (to our knowledge) never the entire circulating collection as a whole. As a…

Meet our I-Know Student Employees

Post author:Bell Library
Post published:November 28, 2023
Post category:Behind the Scenes General Hello, from the Staff I-Know

Within the I-Know department at the Bell Library, we have a wonderful team of student employees that bring a valuable perspective and creativity to the work that we do! They assist us in creating lessons and assessments, making videos, putting on events, and all things social media. We took the time to interview our student employees and ask them some questions about their interests and work. Meet Sean and Carolyn!

3 Tips on How to De-Stress Throughout the Semester

Post author:Diana Gaona
Post published:September 1, 2022
Post category:Hello, from the Staff Service for You Things to Do

As exciting as a new school year can be, it can also be very daunting to some. I remember when my daughter would start a new year, as excited as she was, she would also get a little stressed when it came to managing her school/work/life schedule. So, as this fall semester starts, I wanted to share 3 tips on how to de-stress throughout the semester. Get Moving – There are many different ways to do this on campus. Walking/Running…

Book Review, Free Resources, and New Computers!

Post author:Enrique Rodriguez
Post published:July 19, 2022
Post category:Books & More Hello, from the Staff Library Hacks Tech in the Library Things to Do

It's hot outside right now. I mean people are literally moving away from Texas because it's so hot! Thankfully here in the library, we have A/C. I am an indoor person and while I like to go out and experience things, my perfect day out is one where it looks like it might rain. Regardless, stay safe out there - it’s going to be a long summer! Book Review I wanted to review this book because 1: I have never…