News @ Your Library – Mary and Jeff Bell Library Blog

How to Celebrate National Poetry Month This April

Post author:Lorin Flores
Post published:April 4, 2024
Post category:Books & More General News @ Your Library Things to Do

April is National Poetry Month, and there are plenty of ways to enjoy and engage with poetry from now till April 30th! Head over to poets.org to subscribe to Poem-a-Day to get a new poem sent to your email inbox daily and to learn more about National Poetry Month events and programming on a national level. Feeling inspired to write your own poetry? National Poetry Writing Month is a yearly event where participants take on the challenge of writing a…

Upcoming Movie Night and Movie Review: Missing

Post author:Bell Library
Post published:October 17, 2023
Post category:General I-Know News @ Your Library

A movie review by Sean Nicastro. Come join us on November 15th at 6:30 pm in the UC Legacy Hall (145) for a film screening! The movie that we will be watching is Missing. There will be drinks, snacks, and everyone will have a chance of winning some cool prizes! Missing is a movie released in 2023 directed by Nicholas D. Johnson and Will Merrick. The movie follows June, played by Storm Reid, as she searches for her mother who…

Introducing: Julee Murphy!

Post author:Lisa Louis
Post published:August 16, 2022
Post category:News @ Your Library

This month, we have a new employee to introduce to everyone. Julee Murphy has joined the User & Research Services team as Education Specialist, and we are so happy to have her on board! Julee came to us from the Early Childhood Development Center here on campus where she served as a librarian. Read on to learn a little more about Julee. Where are you from originally? I am a West Texan by birth but I have lived most of…

Congratulations, and a Farewell

Post author:Lisa Louis
Post published:June 13, 2022
Post category:General Hello, from the Staff News @ Your Library

As the Director of User and Research Services at Bell Library, I thought I’d take this opportunity to share some news from our team. First, the happy news! Alexa Hight, who is our Scholarly Communication and Copyright Librarian, was recently the winner of the Texas Digital Library (TDL) Service Award for her leadership of the OJS (Open Journal Systems) User Group. TDL uses Open Journal Systems software to allow faculty or staff of TDL member institutions to create open access…

Virtual Reality: The Next Step in Digital Learning

Post author:Joseph Doan
Post published:April 5, 2022
Post category:News @ Your Library Tech in the Library

The Mary and Jeff Bell Library is very excited about our next steps on our digital learning journey. Introducing zSpace, a laptop based Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technology that makes immersive learning possible without the need of VR headsets. zSpace technology makes kinesthetic learning possible in areas that have traditionally been impossible or not feasible. Users can manipulate 3D models, pull sections apart, see how they function and interact as a system, and so much more. This…

Happy New Year, Islanders!

Post author:Jennifer Anderson
Post published:January 19, 2022
Post category:News @ Your Library Service for You Tech in the Library

It’s always exciting to get a new semester started – the energy is off the charts! We’re all in this adventure together and it’s a great way to start the year off. If you’re returning to campus – welcome back! If you’re new to TAMU-CC, welcome to the Island! We’re finishing up some construction projects and putting some final touches on new library spaces. There are some really cool things happening in the library this year. We’ll keep you updated…

A New Vision for Innovation: I-Create Gets New Management

Post author:Bell Library
Post published:October 12, 2021
Post category:Behind the Scenes Hello, from the Staff News @ Your Library

Through our transition into our new normal, TAMU-CC leaders saw a vital need for more digital resources for teaching and learning. With that, some changes were implemented to ensure that the services we offer to the campus community continue to foster an environment that supports innovation in digital teaching and learning, as well as a quality digital experience for students and faculty. A new partnership between Digital Learning and Academic Innovations (DLAI) and the I-Create lab was introduced to the…

I-Create Pricing Update

Post author:Bell Library
Post published:August 24, 2021
Post category:News @ Your Library Service for You

Welcome back Islanders! Can you believe it’s already Fall semester? The year is going by faster than the speed of light, but don’t forget to take a break during your studies by visiting the I-Create Lab. With the new semester comes some new prices, so here is a look at what equipment will cost you and what is free for you to use. Prices will go up starting September 1, 2021. The Items that will cost you some money…

We’re back!

Post author:Jennifer Anderson
Post published:August 17, 2021
Post category:General News @ Your Library

The Library Blog is back! We took the opportunity to shake things up and we’re excited to get posting! Everything will look a bit different, but in the best way. You can leave a comment on your favorite posts and let us know what you think. When something resonates, you can chime in. We’ve added some new folks to our blog team, so you’ll be hearing from more voices very soon. We’re really excited about the search feature! Want to…

Summer Vacation: The Library Blog Goes on a Temporary Hiatus

Post author:Jennifer Anderson
Post published:July 6, 2021
Post category:Behind the Scenes News @ Your Library

Who doesn’t need a summer vacation?Our bags are packed and we’re ready to go! The Library Blog will take a short break, but don't worry, we’ll be back soon! In the meantime, get out there and enjoy the sunshine!