May 14, 2013
Brown Library will be closing at 3pm on Tuesday for a staff meeting.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The hours for the Learning Technology Center are different and are posted here.
Remember, even when the library is closed, you can still access expert assistance, online library resources, and computers for doing class work or research. Check out these alternatives:
Off-Campus Access to Research Databases and the Library Catalog
May 8, 2013
Industrial Maintenance Technician (17 Weeks, 20 Hours/Week, 340 Total Hours) This VWCC Quick Connect Intensive Industrial Maintenance Technician's program introduces students to the knowledge and skills they will need to work in manufacturing or industrial plants. Entry level industrial maintenance technicians call upon a variety of skills in electronics, mechanical and digital systems to repair and maintain large and complex machines. Through on-line, classroom and hands-on training, students will build skills in an array of mechanical, electrical and technological areas including welding and maintenance, mechanical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and electrical control systems. Students will use a variety of resources including Tooling University from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. For additional program information, please contact Leah Coffman at 857-6678; James Smith at 857-6273; or contact a VWCC Career Transition Coach at 857-6296 (Deb Squire) or 857-6279 (Amanda Decker).
VWCC KIDS College 2013 (summer camps for 3rd - 12th) Early registraton $avings!! Ends May 30th - Follow link for more details: http://virginiawestern.edu/summercamps/index.html Contact Paulette Parkhill pparkhill@virginiawestern.edu
RETIREMENT PLANNING TODAY WORKSHOPS (6:30pm-9:30pm) (Tues. 6/25-7/2 or Thurs. 6/20-27) - Learn how to determine the amount of money you need to retire. Create your own goals for a successful retirment. Eliminate debt and improve cash flow. Class sizes are limited be sure to register today! Advance registration is required. Spouses welcome at no additional charge. Class requires a minimum of 3 registrations or class will be rescheduled or cancelled to run at a later date. Cost $59. Contact Paulette Parkhill 540-857-6514 or pparkhill@virginiawestern.edu
May 6, 2013
The library will have shortened hours until Summer semester officially begins on May 16th, 2013.
Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm
Saturday: 9am-1pm (Closed 5/11, 5/25)
Sunday: CLOSED
IMPORTANT NOTE: The hours for the Learning Technology Center are different and are posted here.
Remember, even when the library is closed, you can still access expert assistance, online library resources, and computers for doing class work or research. Check out these alternatives:
Off-Campus Access to Research Databases and the Library Catalog
May 1, 2013
Industrial Maintenance Technician (17 Weeks, 20 Hours/Week, 340 Total Hours) This VWCC Quick Connect Intensive Industrial Maintenance Technician's program introduces students to the knowledge and skills they will need to work in manufacturing or industrial plants. Entry level industrial maintenance technicians call upon a variety of skills in electronics, mechanical and digital systems to repair and maintain large and complex machines. Through on-line, classroom and hands-on training, students will build skills in an array of mechanical, electrical and technological areas including welding and maintenance, mechanical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and electrical control systems. Students will use a variety of resources including Tooling University from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. For additional program information, please contact Leah Coffman at 857-6678; James Smith at 857-6273; or contact a VWCC Career Transition Coach at 857-6296 (Deb Squire) or 857-6279 (Amanda Decker).
VWCC KIDS College 2013 (summer camps for 3rd - 12th) Early registraton $avings!! Follow link for more details: http://virginiawestern.edu/summercamps/index.html Contact Paulette Parkhill pparkhill@virginiawestern.edu
April 24, 2013
Workforce Development http://virginiawestern.edu/workforce/classes/index.php
PMP Refresher 05/02/13 - 06/06/13 - this course is designed for the students who have already completed the PMP Exam Prep class and wish to review the body of knowledge prior to testing and students who need to earn their 35 education hours my take this class along with PM Prepcast. Contact Paulette Parkhill (540)857-6514 pparkhill@virginiawestern.edu. Cost $100 http://virginiawestern.edu/classes/scheduleDetail.php?subject=BUSC&asubject=Business and Commerce Tech.&term=2133&longterm=Summer 2013&bookstoreTermID=2133&shortTerm=Summer
VWCC KIDS College 2013 (summer camps) Engino Building - Engineer-Architect-Creativity Workshop (rising grades 3-7), Horticulture Camp — My Backyard Habitat (rising grades 4-6), Chemical Magic — Magical Microscopes — Rocks and Minerals (rising grades 3-6), "MAGIC" Mentoring A Girl In Construction (rising grades 9-12 Girls), Science Sleuths - Crime Scene Investigation (rising grades 3-7), Robotics Camp (rising grades 6-8), Investigate with Geospatial Technologies - GIS, GPS and Satellite Imagery (rising grades 5-10), Discover Mechatronics Camp (rising grades 6-8), Digital Photography (rising grades 4-6), Digital Photography (rising grades 7-9); BLACK ROCKET CAMPS - App Attack! Make Your First Game App (rising grades 3-5), App Attack! Make Your First Game App (rising grades 6-8), Make Your First Video Game! (rising grades 3-5), Make Your First Video Game! (rising grades 6-8), App Adventures! The Next Level (rising grades 3-5), App Adventures! The Next Level (rising grades 6-8), Make Your First 3-D Video Game! (rising grades 3-5), Make Your First 3-D Video Game! (rising grades 6-8), LEGO Films and Stop Action! (rising grades 3-5), LEGO Films and Stop Action! (rising grades 6-9), LEGO VIDEO Games (rising grades 3-5), LEGO VIDEO Games (rising grades 6-9), Video Game Animation (rising grades 3-5), Video Game Animation (rising grades 6-9). Early registraton $avings!! Follow link for more details: http://virginiawestern.edu/summercamps/index.html Contact Paulette Parkhill pparkhill@virginiawestern.edu
Buyback and Rental Check-In will be going on from April 29th - May 6th at the Bookstore. REMEMBER the last day for book rental check-in is May 6th.
April 18, 2013
Library Tip of the Day
Did you know you can checkout iPads, laptops, and handheld GPS units? We love technology here at the library! For more information on all the cool tech we have available, check out this blog post.
National Library Week Events:
We’ll also have a table at Spring Fling on Friday, April 19th—see you there!
April 17, 2013
Workforce Development http://virginiawestern.edu/workforce/classes/index.php
VWCC KIDS College 2013 (summer camps) Engino Building - Engineer-Architect-Creativity Workshop (rising grades 3-7), Horticulture Camp — My Backyard Habitat (rising grades 4-6), Chemical Magic — Magical Microscopes — Rocks and Minerals (rising grades 3-6), "MAGIC" Mentoring A Girl In Construction (rising grades 9-12 Girls), Science Sleuths - Crime Scene Investigation (rising grades 3-7), Robotics Camp (rising grades 6-8), Investigate with Geospatial Technologies - GIS, GPS and Satellite Imagery (rising grades 5-10), Discover Mechatronics Camp (rising grades 6-8), Digital Photography (rising grades 4-6), Digital Photography (rising grades 7-9); BLACK ROCKET CAMPS - App Attack! Make Your First Game App (rising grades 3-5), App Attack! Make Your First Game App (rising grades 6-8), Make Your First Video Game! (rising grades 3-5), Make Your First Video Game! (rising grades 6-8), App Adventures! The Next Level (rising grades 3-5), App Adventures! The Next Level (rising grades 6-8), Make Your First 3-D Video Game! (rising grades 3-5), Make Your First 3-D Video Game! (rising grades 6-8), LEGO Films and Stop Action! (rising grades 3-5), LEGO Films and Stop Action! (rising grades 6-9), LEGO VIDEO Games (rising grades 3-5), LEGO VIDEO Games (rising grades 6-9), Video Game Animation (rising grades 3-5), Video Game Animation (rising grades 6-9). Early registraton $avings!! Follow link for more details: http://virginiawestern.edu/summercamps/index.html Contact Paulette Parkhill pparkhill@virginiawestern.edu
April 16, 2013
Library Tip of the Day
If we don’t have the item you need, we can request it for you from another library that owns it.
Our Interlibrary Loan service allows you to obtain books, articles, and other materials that are not available in Brown Library. Student requests are honored for materials needed to fulfill the reading and research requirements of the College’s course offerings. Faculty and staff requests are honored for materials used for work-related inquiry or to support the mission of the college.
National Library Week Events:
We’ll also have a table at Spring Fling on Friday, April 19th—see you there!
April 15, 2013
Library Tip of the Day
Students can find the articles they need for their research papers from home!
Our library databases contain thousands of newspaper, magazine, and journal articles (Information that you can trust!). To access this information from home, just enter your user name and password — the same user name and password that you use for My VWCC.
National Library Week Events:
We’ll also have a table at Spring Fling on Friday, April 19th—see you there!