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We're Here to Help! Finals and end of the semester papers can be stressful, but you can do it! * Go to our awesome study loft or book a study space. * Get the articles and books you need from our great collection. * Get research or techy help in the library or via live chat. And Don't Forget Our Great 24/7 Chat! 2:00 in the morning and just starting your paper? No problem! Get real help from real librarians around the clock. Just head to any COM Library page and select the Ask a Librarian button to get started. See more about 24/7 chat and other ways to get help. De-Stress And when you need it, de-stress with leisure books, graphic novels, coloring books, games or puzzles! http://dlvr.it/TPRMY1

Warm up your reading list with the Hannah Swenson Mystery Series—available on Libby through COM library! These deliciously cozy stories mix baking, small-town charm, and a sprinkle of murder. Perfect for fans of sweet treats and suspense, each book includes mouthwatering recipes and puzzling whodunits. So grab a cookie, curl up with a blanket, and let Hannah whisk you away into a world of sugar, spice, and mystery. Check out the Hannah Swenson series on Libby. Not into baking and mysteries? No problem—Libby has lots of other titles waiting for you to discover through COM library!  Explore Libby. For more leisure reading options, take a look at the library's leisure collection guide. http://dlvr.it/TPP02q

“From a small spark kindled in America, a flame has arisen not to be extinguished.” —Thomas Paine   From the award-winning historian and filmmakers of The Civil War, Baseball, Jazz, The Roosevelts, and others. Richly illustrated, human-centered history of America’s founding struggle—this companion volume expanding on the landmark, six-part PBS series aired in November 2025.    In defeating the British Empire and giving birth to a new nation, the American Revolution turned the world upside down. Thirteen colonies on the Atlantic coast rose in rebellion, won their independence, and established a new form of government that radically reshaped the continent and inspired independence movements and democratic reforms around the globe. The American Revolution was at once a war for independence, a civil war, and a world war, fought by neighbors on American farms and between global powers an ocean or more away. In this sumptuous volume, historian Geoffrey C. Ward ably steers us th...

We know the fall semester may be challenging for you and with the holidays coming up, you might be feeling a little bit stressed. Take a well-deserved break and come to the library to relax for awhile.  We have lots of ways to help you destress: * Sit down and work a few pieces at the puzzle in front of the window. * Grab a couple of friends and check-out a board or card game to play. * Pick-up a graphic novel to read and zone out for a few minutes. * Check-out some coloring pencils and a coloring page to do some mindful coloring. * Check-out a fun read from the leisure shelves and get lost in a good book. Or just come take a nap in one of the library's comfy chairs. We are here for you. http://dlvr.it/TPLtTQ

Statista provides global statistical data on many topics including media, business, politics, society, technology and education. Sources include market reports, trade publications, scientific journals, and government databases. Charts can be downloaded in PNG, PowerPoint, Excel or PDF formats, embedded in web pages or online courses (when available) and can be great to use in papers or presentations. You can access Statista and other great databases from our A-Z Databases page. Login with your COM account for off campus access. Here's an Example There are a number of things you can do on the chart page, though some option availability depends on the source:  * Grab a chart to include in your paper or presentation in PNG, PDF, Excel or PowerPoint formats. * Grab a citation. * Grab the code to embed a chart in a web page, including your online course.  * Customize a chart using the ger icon.  * Save the chart to your favorites. * Get an email ...

Followers, likes, comments – these are the currencies of fame today. But can the 140 million Instagram users boasting over 100,000 followers all be considered famous? To answer this question, former reporter for the New York Times and Vanity Fair Nick Bilton and a team of social media experts, casting agents, and stylists recruit three starry-eyed Los Angeles transplants to participate in a social experiment designed to turn everyday people with modest online followings into “famous” influencers. But as Nick showers Dominque, Chris, and Wylie with phony photoshoots and fake followers that are really “bots,” maintaining the illusion of online celebrity spirals into an unpredictable undertaking. Peeling back the layers to reveal what’s really happening behind the scenes of influencer “fame,” Fake Famous illuminates the good and bad results of our obsession with social media. Watch is now on Films on Demand (1:26:45). For more on social media and the role it plays with ourselves, ...

Featuring Native American History on World News Digest. Must be on campus or login with your COM account for off campus access. Get the overview, events, documents,  speeches,  issues and lives on Word News Digest.  Want more? Try our Native American guides or the How to World News Digest guide. http://dlvr.it/TPFcZW

Books and eBooks on Native American history and culture are now being featured in COM library.   Swing by the library's pyramid displays on the first floor to take a look or check out these eBooks available online 24/7: Trickster: Native American Tales, a Graphic Collection: All cultures have tales of the trickster--a crafty creature or being who uses cunning to get food, steal precious possessions, or simply cause mischief.  This beautiful anniversary edition graphic anthology brings together Native American folklore and the world of comics. In Trickster, 24 Native storytellers were paired with 24 comic artists, telling cultural tales from across America. The Rediscovery of America: A sweeping and overdue retelling of U.S. history that recognizes that Native Americans are essential to understanding the evolution of modern America. Native American Landmarks and Festivals: For anyone looking for an authentic adventure or interested in the history of North America's I...

At 11:00 a.m. on November 11, 1918, World War I came to an end with the signing of the cease-fire agreement at Rethondes, France. One year later, November 11 was set aside as Armistice Day in the United States to remember the sacrifices made by men and women during the war. Veterans’ parades and political speeches throughout the country emphasized the peaceful nature of the day, echoing the theme of national unity against tyranny.  After 1945, Americans continued to observe Armistice Day on November 11 as the Legion opened its membership to a new generation of veterans. Together they joined each year in the same rituals and commemorative ceremonies established previously. In 1954, Pres. Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill proclaiming that November 11 would now be called Veterans Day, to honor veterans of all American wars. Go to the Veterans guide, Returning Vets & Families or see all our Military related guides. http://dlvr.it/TPC9mZ

This month, our door book display is serving up a full-on glow-up—gratitude style! From heartwarming memoirs to inspiring reflections, each title is a reminder that thankfulness isn’t just a feeling—it’s a lifestyle upgrade. Whether you're looking to spark joy, shift your mindset, or simply soak in some positive vibes, these reads will help you shine from the inside out. eBooks can be accessed online 24/7 and books checked out with your COM ID Come browse, borrow, and bask in the glow of gratitude!   http://dlvr.it/TP7Wp7

Most of our library databases are working on AI features to make research easier for students. O'Reilly has several AI features that can make your research easier, all available under O'Reilly Answers. You can see this and more on using O'Reilly in How to Use O'Reilly for Higher Education or see more on using AI in other library databases in How to Use Library Database AI.  Get Started with O'Reilly Answers It's super easy to get stated with AI in O'Reilly.  * Select Answers to get started.  Ask O'Reilly Answers Once the O'Reilly Answers page loads, you'll have multiple options.  * Ask O'Reilly Answers your question.  * If you just want to try out O'Reilly Answers, there are a couple of example searches that you can select. * Lists the kinds of results you'll receive after your search. * You can access previous searches sunder My Answers History.  Review Your Results ...

As the season of gathering and gratitude unfolds, our main display this month invites you to explore the heart of the kitchen—cooking books! From timeless classics to modern masterpieces, this curated collection celebrates the joy of cooking and the art of flavor. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginning chef, these books offer more than recipes—they're windows into culture, tradition, and innovation. Discover comforting soups, mouth-watering desserts, and cuisine that inspires connection and creativity. Stop by, flip through the pages, and let your next culinary adventure begin. After all, nothing brings people together quite like good food and a great cookbook. For more resources on cooking and the culinary arts, check out these guides: Cookbooks & Recipes and Culinary Arts. http://dlvr.it/TP5BNl

We the People by Jill Lepore The U.S. Constitution is among the oldest constitutions in the world but also one of the most difficult to amend. Jill Lepore, Harvard professor of history and law, explains why in We the People, the most original history of the Constitution in decades--and an essential companion to her landmark history of the United States, These Truths.   Published on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding--the anniversary, too, of the first state constitutions--We the People offers a wholly new history of the Constitution. "One of the Constitution's founding purposes was to prevent change," Lepore writes. "Another was to allow for change without violence." Relying on the extraordinary database she has assembled at the Amendments Project, Lepore recounts centuries of attempts, mostly by ordinary Americans, to realize the promise of the Constitution. Yet nearly all those efforts have failed. Although nearly t...

Learn about the history of Native Americans. Go to the guide. See all Native American Guides or all Native American news.  Featured Resources * Stream videos from PBS on Films on Demand like Fight No More Forever: The West,  N. Scott Momaday: Words from a Bear, or First Peoples Americas. How to Use Films on Demand (FOD). * Read one of our great eBooks in our Native American Collection on Libby like The Night Watchman by Louise Eldrich (winner of the Pulitzer Prize), The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (National Book Award Winner) by Sherman Alexie or the classic Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee: An Indian Story of the American West. How to Use Libby eBooks. * Read eBooks from our  Ebook Central Collections like Historic Native Peoples of Texas, Inconvenient Indian : A Curious Account of Native People in North America or Our Stories Remember : American Indian History, Culture, and Values through Storytelling. How to Use Ebook Central * Get print books l...