Spotlight Database: American Government (ABC-CLIO)

This President's Day, learn about American presidents past and present as well as all about American government with one of our newest databases, American Government from ABC-CLIO.

According to the description, it's "your one-stop resource for standards-based reference, enriched by balanced political commentary, daily news, feature stories, and quality lessons and activities."

Access MDC's databases here. Make sure "Miami Dade College" appears in the drop-down menu. Your Borrower ID is your student ID number, and your PIN is the last four digits of your student ID number.

President's Day is Monday, February 16, 2009.

Remembering Updike

Celebrate the life and works of famed American author and critic, John Updike (1932-2009). The following books and much more are available at the North Campus Library:

* The Early Stories, 1953-1975 by John Updike. PS3571.P4 A6 2003 New Books Section.

* Bech at Bay: A Quasi-Novel by John Updike. PS3571.P4 B43 1998b.

* Toward the End of Time: A Novel by John Updike. PS3571.P4 T69 1997.

* The Best American Short Stories of the Century. PS648.S5 .B47 1999.

Winter Break Schedule

The North Campus Library will be closed for winter break starting on Saturday, December 20, 2008, through Monday, January 5, 2009.

The library will reopen on Tuesday, January 6, 2009, and will resume regular library hours:

Monday-Thursday 7:45 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Friday 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Saturday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Have a safe and happy holiday season!

Become a Web Wiz

For more information, call the North Campus Library at

305-237-1183.

Research Like the Pros

For more information, call the North Campus Library at

305-237-1183.

Miami International Book Fair... 25 Years!

The Miami International Book Fair is celebrating its 25th year this season!

Hosted by Miami Dade College, the Book Fair will be held from November 9th through the 16th, closing with the popular Street Fair from November 14th through the 16th.

Visitors can attend discussions by recently published authors from the local to global literary world; attend family friendly events at the Children's Alley; get in touch with your inner book historian at the Antiquarian Annex; experience live literary works at the Write Out Loud Cafe, hosted by the Florida Center for the Literary Arts; and much more.

Hope to see you at the Miami International Book Fair!

Get Out the Vote

This November 4th, voters will have the opportunity to vote for Amendment 8. This amendment will allow for referendums to be placed on future ballots, if citizens so desire, permitting decisions to be made supporting Florida's 28 community colleges, including our very own MDC.

Learn more about Amendment 8 by clicking here or by visiting the North Campus Library.