Ask a Librarian

Florida residents: Have you ever worked on a research paper or other assignment at home and wondered, "Where can I find more information? I wish I had some help!"

Relax. Help is just a click away. Simply go to Ask a Librarian, and a Florida librarian will be at your service via email or live chat. Allow these information specialists to guide you toward sources and materials either online or at your local libraries.

The librarian you contact may or may not necessarily be from your own school or city. For example, a Miami Dade College student who uses Ask a Librarian may receive help from a librarian in Jacksonville, Sarasota, or the Keys.

However, rest assured. These are professionals. A librarian from another part of the state can effectively guide you through web searches or your own local catalogs and databases to help you find just the information you need.

Email assistance is available 24/7 and live chat is available Sunday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to midnight, and Friday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time.

Real people. Real help. Real Fast! Ask a Librarian is there for you.

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!