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Get books, eBooks, articles, media, primary sources and open access sources on the Declaration of Independence, Independence Day and the beginning of the American Revolution from our Independence Day guide  Here are a few examples of what you can find in the guide. Some resources must be accessed on campus or login with your COM account to access campus. * Almost a Miracle: The American Victory in the War of Independence (eBook) * The Idea of America: Reflections on the Birth of the United States (print book) * HBO The Words That Built America (48:09) (stream it on FOD) Want More? Learn more about American History or Government. http://dlvr.it/TLjTRs

July 2nd is National Wildland Firefighters Day.   If you are newly certified in firefighting and looking forward to your first job as a firefighter, these resources in COM library will help you succeed right from the start.  If you are a COM student, use your COM ID to check out these books. No longer a student?  Get a community card for just $1.00/month.  It's worth it to keep the books in COM's library at your disposal! The Station-Ready Rookie: While fire academies teach the fundamentals and technical skills of firefighting, “life as a rookie” is an area that is mostly overlooked. Three fire service veterans wrote The Station-Ready Rookie to help new firefighters know and understand what will be expected of them during their first assignment to a fire station and throughout their probationary period. This book is designed to shorten the rookie’s learning curve and help the reader become an outstanding new firefighter from day one. Fire and Emergency Services Safe...

Our latest guide is Urban Legends. Learn more about urban legends, access books and eBooks that collect urban legends and articles and media that discuss urban legends.  Here are a few examples of what you can find in the guide. Some resources must be accessed on campus or login with your COM account to access campus. * Phantom Hitchhikers and Other Urban Legends (eBook) * Curses! Broiled Again! The Hottest Urban Legends Going  (print book) * HBO Beware The Slender Man (01:55:23) (stream it on FOD) * Reader’s Digest: 50 of the Spookiest Urban Legends from Every State (website) http://dlvr.it/TLdm9L

Get the New York Times bestselling series from Lauran Roberts on Libby.  Download books from the series and and read them on Libby. Already checked out? Get on the waiting list by logging into your account and placing a hold. You'll be notified when it be available.  Fearful is coming in September, but you can put it on hold now.  Want More? See all Lauren Roberts books available on Libby, see all Fantasy in Libby, browse our whole Libby collection or see How to Use Libby/OverDrive.  http://dlvr.it/TLcTcF

The library is your source for N.Y. Times chart topping novels!  The latest round of bestsellers highlight women's friendship, America after world war II, summer romances, mystery/suspense and a biography of Mark Twain.  Your COM ID is your key to checking out great summer reads that will engage and entertain.  Come by and check one out today! For more leisure reading options, check out the library's Leisure Collection guide.  http://dlvr.it/TLbR24

If you are in the cosmetology program at COM, June 26th is your day!  THANK YOU for the work that you do everyday to help us feel good and to look our best. Are you preparing for your cosmetology certification exam?  Use EBSCO Learning Express to access practice exams to get ready.  You will need to register once to set up a free account, and then you can access the practice tests.  For help on using EBSCO Learning Express, click here. Are you considering a career in cosmetology or barbering?  Check out the library cosmetology or barbering guides with more suggested books, eBooks, articles and videos on these careers.   http://dlvr.it/TLYHZn