Author: akillebrew2014
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3D Printing in the Library
The Library recently acquired its first 3D printer! We have one Ultimaker 2 which is now available to Columbia College students, faculty, and staff to print personal or academic projects. To use the printer, please complete the request form or join us for a Photogrammetry and 3D Printing Workshop on Wednesday, February 24th from 5:30-6:30pm on the…
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Apply to be a Student Artist in Residence
The Columbia College Library is accepting applications for our next Student Artist in Residence for the Spring 2016 semester. Applications will be accepted through January 10, 2016 at goo.gl/forms/mHhhQ8giM5. Applicants for the Spring award must be graduate students (MA/MFA) in their final semester, graduating in May 2016. The artist selected will receive a secured, private work area…
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Win $250 for Books!
The Friends of the Library will give a $250 gift card, redeemable at the Columbia College Chicago Bookstore, to the student who produces the most creative advertisement for the Library. These mock ads can be funny, weird, or stylized but MUST reference and explain at least two of the services offered by the Library. Advertisements…
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Friends of the Library Signature Showcase: Melissa Ann Pinney
Tuesday, December 1 from 5-7pm Library, 3rd Floor North The Columbia College Chicago Friends of the Library is pleased to have Melissa Ann Pinney as our Fall 2015 Signature Showcase featured speaker. Melissa will discuss her work as a photographer, and sign copies of her latest book, TWO, published by HarperCollins in April 2015. A…
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De-Stress Fest Fall 2015
Finals are coming, but so is De-Stress Fest! The festivities begin on Friday, December 4th with Giant Games and conclude on Thursday, December 10th with the return of Therapy Dogs! Here’s the full list of events: Friday, December 4th: Giant Games (2-4 pm) Visit the Library’s 3rd floor reading room to play with giant LEGOS…
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Latino Americans: 500 Years of History: Upcoming Events
Screening: Prejudice and Pride Thursday, October 22 from 6-8pm 3rd Floor North, Library, 624 S Michigan Join us for a screening of Prejudice and Pride (1965-1980), an episode from the Latino Americansdocumentary series produced by PBS followed by a discussion with Professor Teresa Puente, Journalism Department. More… Screening: Peril and Promise Thursday, October 29 from…
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Etsy Workshop with Rebecca George of Purple and Lime
Tuesday, October 6th 5-6 pm Library 2nd Floor Classroom 624 S Michigan Interested in selling your artwork or other items through Etsy? Rebecca George will give you tips on how to run a successful Etsy business. Her story, Purple and Lime, is a line of super-fun and luxurious womenswear, jewelry, and accessories based in Chicago.…
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5 New Things You Will Find in the Library
We’ve been busy this summer preparing new library services for students, faculty, and staff. Here are the highlights: Equipment Checkout Borrow digital cameras, camcorders, projectors, and more! 2. Keyboard Available on the 5th Floor of the Library. Check out headphones at the desk. 3. Lightpads and Lightboxes There are now two lightboxes on the east…
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Upcoming Library Events
Board Game Night Friday, September 11th 3rd Floor North beginning at 3pm Come play your old favorites, modern classics, Eurogames, or card games! We’ll have Jenga, Chess, Pandemic, Arkham Horror, Munchkin, Gloom, and more! Bookwrecking Workshop Tuesday, September 15th Lurie Lounge, 4th Floor, 6-8pm Come help us plunder our weeded/discarded books and learn some…
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Center for Research Libraries Membership
Recently, the Columbia College Chicago Library joined the Center for Research Libraries (CRL). CRL Membership Benefits give Columbia College students and faculty access to collections and electronic resources including: Digital Delivery of documents, newspapers, books, and other source materials from the collections. Demand Purchasing up to $2,000. Extended Interlibrary Loan and More! Learn more in today’s Columbia…