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October is American Archives Month

October is American Archives Month. Check out our collection of classic periodicals and streaming media. Read full text, full image top magazines: The Atlantic, Ebony, Jet, Life, The Nation, National Geographic, Newsweek, Time and Vanity Fair, or Texas newspapers El Paso Times and The Austin American Statesman. Stream archival films and newsreels from Films on Demand and AVON. Go to the Archives Collection.  Featured from the Collection * The Awakening of the Negro by Booker T. Washington, The Atlantic 1896 * Troubles of Mitchell (Stock market Crash), Time 1929 * Evolution of the speakeasy, Vanity Fair 1932 * The McCarthy Method, The Nation, 1950 * THE KING PLAN FOR FREEDOM: Protest leader M. L. King, Jr., stresses eight points to speed equality fight, Ebony 1956 * Apollo’s Great Leap for the Moon, Life 1969 * 'My God! They're Killing US' (Kent State), Newsweek 1970 * America’s New Beginning: Barack Obama Sworn In 44th President, Jet 2009 * These Anim...
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Forget Your Phone Charger? The Library Has You Covered.

Cables work with most iOS and Android devices.  Has lightning, Micro USB and Type C. We checkout WAY more than just books!  Visit our Library of Things list to see what else is available. For more information about your library, see the online About COM Library guide. http://dlvr.it/TVjWkT
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Popular Magazines & News Sources in Library Databases

Did you Know? In addition to our great scholarly journals, COM Library databases have full text articles from popular magazines and news sources like National Geographic, Harper's, Rolling Stone, and Wired. Login with your COM account for 24/7 off campus access. Most articles do not include the images, but if you see an option for a PDF version of the article you'll get full image as well.   To make the articles easier to access, we've created Popular Magazines & News, where you'll find direct links to our most popular magazines and news listed by category. There is also Navigate the Magazine Page that shows you where you can search all issues of the magazine, create an email alert for newly published articles from a magazine, and browse through issues of the magazine by date.  http://dlvr.it/TVf4YP
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National Comic Book Day Is Here: Unlock Thousands of Comics Free on Hoopla

Whether you're a lifelong comic book fan or just getting started, National Comic Book Day is the perfect excuse to dive into a new adventure! With Hoopla, your COM status unlocks free access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga titles that you can enjoy anytime, anywhere. From iconic superheroes and epic fantasy worlds to thought-provoking graphic novels and popular manga series, there's something for every reader. This National Comic Book Day, celebrate the creativity, artistry, and storytelling that make comics so special. Explora hoopla's comic collection. Pick a comic. Start your next adventure today! For information on how to sign up for hoopla using your COM username, visit our online hoopla library guide.    http://dlvr.it/TVdznp
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The Most Talked About Books Are in the Library for You!

Looking for your next great read? The books topping the New York Times Best Seller lists are waiting for you at the library! Why buy when you can borrow? Your COM ID gives you access to some of the most talked-about titles, helping you stay current with the books everyone is discussing without breaking your budget. Stop by the library today, browse our bestseller collection, and find out why these books are flying off the shelves.   Your next favorite book could be waiting for you right now. Come check out a bestseller and start reading today! COM library has lots of leisure reading options for students, staff and faculty.  Check out our Leisure Collection guide for more information. http://dlvr.it/TVcJMh
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Great Reads for Hispanic Heritage!

Go to Great Reads for Hispanic Heritage Month for virtual book displays of great reads. These great reads are curated print books and eBooks include award winning Hispanic authors of true stories, fiction, poetry, and young adult. From the Virtual book displays you can get direct links to the eBooks, or links to the print books in OneSearch to get the call numbers to find them on the shelves in the library, or place them on hold when you login to your COM account.  There's More! You'll also find the latest news on Hispanic culture and links to multiple related guides from the library that have Hispanic, Latin & Spanish content.  The library will have a physical book display of books and eBook posters with QR codes to link to eBooks. Book posters with QR codes will also be on display in the student center.  Want More?  See all our Hispanic American, Latin American & Spanish guides.  http://dlvr.it/TVZc8b
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Flooded: Why Extreme Waters Are Becoming the New Normal

Flooding is no longer a rare event that only affects coastal communities or regions near major rivers. Across the United States and around the world, flash floods are becoming more frequent, more intense, and more dangerous. For today's college students, understanding why is more important than ever. NOVA's Superfloods takes viewers beyond the dramatic headlines to uncover the science behind these devastating events. Through powerful footage and expert insights, the documentary explores why deadly floods are on the rise, how changing weather patterns are increasing risks, and what communities can do to better prepare for future disasters. As extreme weather becomes the new normal, the next generation will play a key role in developing solutions, improving resilience, and protecting vulnerable communities. Superfloods is more than a documentary about water. It's a reminder that understanding today's challenges is the first step toward building a safer tomorrow. Wat...
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