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Are you looking for a nice space to study with a group of your classmates?  Do you have a test you just want to cram for in a quiet room?  Book one of the library's study spaces online!  We have six study rooms for up to three people, one large study room for up to 12 people and two study rooms for up to 8 people.  All are equipped with a white board and we'll check out dry erase markers to use.  You can also book one of our two techstations with monitor, keyboard and mouse for group work, or a larger whiteboard in the study loft to use with one of our group tables. Click here to book any of these spaces online or visit the library's webpage and click on Book a Study Space.  Don't forget your student ID - you'll need it to check out room keys or equipment for the techstations. For more information on library study areas, visit our Library Spaces libguide. http://dlvr.it/TSz1Mk

Discover America in a whole new way with This Land Is Your Land by Beverly Gage. Blending history, culture, and storytelling, this engaging read explores the people, places, and ideas that have shaped the nation—making it a perfect companion for anyone looking to hit the road with purpose. Faculty, staff, and students are invited to check out this book for inspiration and meaningful ideas as you plan your summer travels. Turn your next road trip into a journey through history!  Here for a limited time only and located on the bestsellers shelves - check it out today. http://dlvr.it/TStvyX

A data center is generally defined as a building or group of buildings used to house computer systems, particularly components for telecommunications and storage. In the age of Big Data, such data centers have become indispensable forms of infrastructure and represent strategic challenges for governments. Cloudscene currently lists more than 11,700 data centers as being operational worldwide. But where are they located? According to the site, the United States dominates the market with 5,427 data centers listed there as of May 2026, accounting for 46 percent of the global total. It is followed by Germany (529), the United Kingdom (523), China (449) and Canada (337). With 155 data centers listed as of May, India ranks 14th worldwide. Want More?  See the full report, or all reports on data centers. You can find this and lots of other great statistics from COM Library's newest databases, Statista. Must be on campus or login login with your COM account for off campus acce...

"Landing on the coast of France under heavy Nazi machine gun fire are these American soldiers, shown just as they left the ramp of a Coast Guard landing boat." ~Photograph by CphoM. Robert F. Sargent, June 6, 1944 from the National Archives and Records Administration. D-Day, the code word designating June 6, 1944, the day for the invasion of the Cotentin Peninsula in Nazi-occupied Normandy by Allied forces during the Second World War. The invasion was the largest amphibious landing in history. Within one week of D-Day, the Allies had landed, in the face of hostile obstacles, and by August 25, 1944 had liberated Paris.  Featured Resources * Stream videos on Films on Demand like Ken Burns' Pride of Our Nation (June 1944-August 1944). How to Use Films on Demand (FOD). * Read eBooks from our Ebook Central Collection like Voices of D-Day: Eyewitness Accounts from the Battle for Normandy. How to Use Ebook Central * Get print books like D-Day Girls: The Spies Who Ar...

"Landing on the coast of France under heavy Nazi machine gun fire are these American soldiers, shown just as they left the ramp of a Coast Guard landing boat." ~Photograph by CphoM. Robert F. Sargent, June 6, 1944 from the National Archives and Records Administration. D-Day, the code word designating June 6, 1944, the day for the invasion of the Cotentin Peninsula in Nazi-occupied Normandy by Allied forces during the Second World War. The invasion was the largest amphibious landing in history. Within one week of D-Day, the Allies had landed, in the face of hostile obstacles, and by August 25, 1944 had liberated Paris.  Featured Resources * Stream videos on Films on Demand like Ken Burns' Pride of Our Nation (June 1944-August 1944). How to Use Films on Demand (FOD). * Read eBooks from our Ebook Central Collection like Voices of D-Day: Eyewitness Accounts from the Battle for Normandy. How to Use Ebook Central * Get print books like D-Day Girls: The ...

If you need a laptop or graphing calculator for class this summer, the library may be able to help!  Just fill out the online Library Device Agreement form and bring your COM ID to the circulation desk to check one out for the summer.  It takes 10-15 minutes to complete a device check out, so please allot plenty of time.  Don't have a COM ID?  Request one using the Student ID Request form. The library is more than just books!  Visit our library of things page for more information on what we can check out to students.   http://dlvr.it/TSryZg