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Celebrate Día de los Muertos! Enjoy food and speaker Rafael Naranjo on October 31st in the Library Breezeway during college hour. From the Hispanic Student Alliance and the Art Club in collaboration with the COM Library and the Humanities Department. Sponsored by Student Activities.  And don't miss the Altar and Ofrendas in COM Library!  Questions? Contact: Rafael Naranjo RNaranjo@com.edu http://dlvr.it/TFwQk6

Come see the Día de los Muertos Altar & Ofrendas on display in COM Libary Wednesday, October 30 - Monday, November 4th. From the Hispanic Student Alliance and the Art Club in collaboration with the COM Library and the Humanities Department. And Don't miss the Día de los Muertos @ COM Library Breezeway, October 31st during college hour.  http://dlvr.it/TFwPy3

A Frontline investigative documentary on the lives and characters of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as they seek the presidency. In an historic election, those who know the candidates best reveal key moments that shape how they would lead America. Watch it now on Films on Demand (1:53:14). Want more information on American elections and our political process?  Check out the library guides titled Elections & Political Process, Texas Elections & Politics and/or Election Time. http://dlvr.it/TFtMNx

Get in the spooky season spirit with one of these horror reads from classic to modern.  Pick up a Stephen King classic Misery about an deranged fan holding her favorite author captive in a remote house.  Want an even older classic? Check out Bram Stoker's Dracula, in which a young man tries to stop Dracula's reign of terror. Want to know what the world would look like after a zombie apocalypse? Pick up World War Z made up of witness accounts from people across the world about how the apocalypse affected them and their country.  The Final Girl Support Group is about Lynnette and her therapy group of women who have all survived massacres or serial killers. Then one day these survivors start being murdered and its up to Lynette to stop the killings or at least be the real final girl.  The Terror is set on a stranded steamship in 1845 that was hunting down the Northwest Passage. The survivors are facing dwindling supplies and now a something in lurking out in th

Newsweek was launched in 1933 by Thomas J.C. Martyn. Soon becoming one of the "big three" of weekly news magazines, Newsweek brought the news to life with photographs, signed columns, and analysis to people across America and later across the globe. Here are some great articles from the archive. Login with your COM account for off campus access. * Democrats Take Over National Government: Roosevelt Starts to make Good on His New Deal Pledges, 1933 * Control of the Atomic Bomb, 1945 * The U.S., Ike and Sputnik, 1957 * The Day Kennedy Died, 1963 * 'My God! They're Killing US' (Kent State), 1970 * The Nixon Tapes, 1973 * Beijing Bloodbath: The Army Finally Cracks Down on the Students Occupying Tiananmen Square, Killing 500 to 1,000 Supporters of the Democracy Movement, 1989 * Spring Cloning: Three Months After Dolly, Pigs, Cows and More Sheep are Pregnant with Genetic Duplicates,

Election day is November 5, 2024.  Educate yourself on the candidates and issues and vote for who you support. Want to miss the lines to vote on election day?  Texas has early voting!  Early voting for both Galveston and Harris counties is October 21st - November 1st.  For Galveston county voting locations, click here.  For Harris county voting locations, click here. Get more information on the elections process, how/where to vote and what to bring with you, in the Election Time library guide.  Interested in the history of elections in America?  Check out the library guide on Elections and the Political Process. You and Your Vote Matter.  Make it Count. http://dlvr.it/TFk0hr

Complete a print survey, take it to the Circulation or Lab desk, get free candy!!!! ~OR~ Complete the survey online using the QR Code, take a picture of the Thanks page when complete and show it to library staff at the Circulation or Lab desk to get your free candy!!! http://dlvr.it/TFhvnW

In Too Deep by Lee Child The gripping new Jack Reacher thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling authors Lee Child and Andrew Child. Reacher had no idea where he was. No idea how he had gotten there. But someone must have brought him. And shackled him. And whoever had done those things was going to rue the day. That was for damn sure. Jack Reacher wakes up alone, in the dark, handcuffed to a makeshift bed. His right arm has suffered some major damage. His few possessions are gone. He has no memory of getting there. The last thing Reacher can recall is the car he hitched a ride in getting run off the road. The driver was killed. His captors assume Reacher was the driver’s accomplice and patch up his wounds as they plan to make him talk. A plan that will backfire spectacularly . . . Download In Too Deep and read it 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.   

October 23rd is National Horror Movie Day.  Why not take a break from studying and watch one of these favorite thrillers with your friends.  Bring your COM ID to the circulation desk and take one home today! Want more horror movie options?  Try one of the hundreds of horror films streaming online through hoopla.  Use your COM ID to register for access once and enjoy five monthly checkouts.  Take a look at the hoopla horror titles available.  More information on hoopla is available in the library's hoopla guide. https://libguides.com.edu/blog/Do-You-Like-Horror-Movies-Weve-Got-Your-Covered?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

It is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Check out one of these books to learn more about the disease.  The Breast Cancer Book is written by an oncologist and breast cancer survivor. The book includes patient stories, essays written by medical specialists, and illustrations.  Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book 7th edition Dr. Love covers common problems, causes of breast cancer, finding breast cancer, decisions after diagnosis, and treatments. She also includes a glossary of common terms patients may need to know.  Get the book from COM Library. Want More? Get more resources by checking out our Breast Cancer Awareness Guide Also, see How to Use OneSearch to find even more resources.  https://libguides.com.edu/blog/Breast-Cancer-Awareness-Month?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

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October is Information Literacy Month.   Fake News and biased media run rampant in our newsfeeds.  More than ever, it's critical that students learn how to effectively evaluate what they are reading.    The library has many books/eBooks on how to identify misleading articles and news stories.  Take advantage of the resources at your disposal and educate yourself now on how to ensure what you are reading is truthful and what you are using as research sources meet scholarly requirements. Swing by the library with your COM ID today and take home one of these important resources. For more books/eBooks, videos and articles on fake news, information literacy and media bias, check out our library guides: Media Bias, Evaluate Your Sources, Fake News, Disinformation & Misinformation. https://libguides.com.edu/blog/Are-you-Information-Literate-Dont-Be-So-Sure?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

It is National Baking Week, October 14th-20th.  Check out The Baking Bible by Rose Levy Beranbaum to find recipes for your next pie, tart, bread, cakes, cookies, and more.  Get the book from COM Library. Want More? Get more resources by checking out our Culinary Arts Guide Also, see How to Use OneSearch to find even more resources.  https://libguides.com.edu/blog/National-Baking-Week?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

We've got lots of scary good movies, books & eBooks to get you ready for Halloween Night!  Swing by the library with your COM ID and take one home to enjoy on fright night. Do you prefer eBooks?  Consider a scary good read on Libby. Remember: A candy a day, keeps the monsters away!  Happy reading! https://libguides.com.edu/blog/Get-Your-Fright-On-Halloween-and-Scary-Reads-Now-on-Display?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The library has the newest, bestselling young adult fiction on the shelf now, ready for you to check out and take home for your reading pleasure! Don't wait to come by and check them out - these fun reads are available for a limited time only! See the library's Young Adult Fiction guide for more YA reading suggestions available in COM library. https://libguides.com.edu/blog/Weve-Got-The-Bestselling-YA-Titles-Youve-Been-Wanting-to-Read?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Today is National Ada Lovelace Day when women in STEM are celebrated. Ada Lovelace was a mathematician and science pioneer born in 1815. She helped Charles Babbage program a computing machine called the Analytical Engine and is considered to be one of the first computer programmers.  Check out Broad Band: The Untold Story of the Women Who Made the Internet by Claire Lisa Evans to learn more about Ada and other women in the STEM industry.  Check out our Women's History Guide to learn more.    https://libguides.com.edu/blog/Ada-Lovelace-Day?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

October is LGBTQ+ History Month. COM Library has great gooks, eBooks, articles, media and open access sources on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in our LGBTQ History and LGBTQ Rights Movement guides. See more Gender, Social Justice or Social Justice in American History guides. https://libguides.com.edu/blog/lgbt-history-month?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Has your teacher told you that you need to use "credible sources" for your paper? This short video can help. Evaluating information and using credible sources is an important skillset that gets challenging with the amount of information/misinformation that you can find.  In this video, you will learn how to find credible sources on the internet, read and evaluate a topic critically, and notate your sources. Ethical issues are also addressed. Get rid of the confusion. Watch Introduction to Information Literacy (40:46) from Films on Demand. For more information on finding and evaluating sources, check out the library's tutorial guide Find Your Sources. https://libguides.com.edu/blog/Finding-Credible-Sources-Introduction-to-Information-Literacy?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

October is Information Literacy Awareness Month. COM Library has a great collection of critical thinking and information literacy guides to help you evaluate your sources! Topics include citation, media bias, evaluating sources, fake news, plagiarism, tips for using sources in a paper and more.  * Bias * Cite Your Sources * College Level Research * Conspiracy Theories * Copyright & Fair Use for Students * Critical Thinking * Evaluate Your Sources * Fake News, Disinformation & Misinformation * Find Your Sources * How to Search a Database * Library Jargon * Media Bias * Plagiarism * Propaganda * Research Tutorial * Your Research Assignment * Tips for Finding & Using Opinion, Pro & Con Sources * Tips for Using Sources in Your Paper or Presentation See all Critical Thinking & Information Literacy news. https://libguides.com.edu/blog/information-literacy-awareness-month?utm_source=dlvr.i

Problem: You didn't realize it was supposed to rain today and you didn't bring your umbrella. Bring your COM ID to the library circulation desk and check out one of our large umbrellas.  You can keep it for up to three days.  Problem solved. Want to know what else we check out besides books?  View our Library of Things. https://bit.ly/3Y5tQYg

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, check out some of the library's collections about the Afro-Latinx community.  The Afro-Hispanic Reader and Anthology is presented in both Spanish and English. The book is a collection of articles, essays, and experts about the Afro-Hispanic literary scene.  The Afro-Latino Reader studies the Afro-Latino culture and how they bridge the gap between Latinos and African Americans.  Afro-Latin American Studies is a collection of essays studying the Afro-Latin culture, including religion, music, literature, and history.  To learn more check out some of our Hispanic-American, Latin-American, and Spanish guides.  https://bit.ly/3TSbV4R