Happy Trails To You…
The staff of the NE Library are very pleased to announce that one of our own – Mr. Alex Potemkin – has recently been named as the new Library Director for the Walsh Library on TCC’s Northwest Campus! We would like to extend Alex our most heartfelt congratulations on his new position, and wish him only the best as he moves to NW Campus, effective on Monday, June 5.
Since he joined the NE Library team as Assistant Director in the fall of 2014, Alex has been a champion for the growth of library services and outreach, expanding our role as an active member of the NE Campus Community. As head of the Access & Technology division, Alex oversaw the development of our “Library Unleashed” program, which allows our staff to take books and materials out on-the-road, providing library services and checking books out at campus events (such as the April 2017 SpringFest, seen above).
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Alex was instrumental in building up the NE Library’s collection of comic books, graphic novels, and movies on DVD. As these popular sections continued to grow, they have since become some of our most frequently browsed materials. Under his supervision, the library has also greatly expanded the availability of our laptop computers to be checked-out for at-home use, as well as in the library. He has represented our department on multiple campus committees (WEPA Printing, TCC Giving Campaign, etc.), and was recently made an officer in the Faculty Senate.
As a manager, Alex has been an outspoken advocate for his entire staff in the Access & Technology Division. He made certain that each member of his team had their voices heard, and did his best to ensure that they enjoyed coming to work each day. One simple way that he helped accomplish this was with daily Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Trivia questions.
In the words of Mark Dolive, our NE Library Director, “Alex has been an outstanding Assistant Director, as well as a friend, and he will be greatly missed. Over the last several years, he has contributed mightily to the growth and success of the NE Library and for that, I cannot thank him enough. I have every belief he will bring that same drive, energy, organizational skills and humor to make NW the best library it can possibly be.”
So, once again… CONGRATULATIONS, ALEX! Best of luck at Northwest Campus!
Ladies & Gentlemen… Elvis has left the building.
In Just For Fun, NE Library, Special Events
Summer Hours & Closing Dates for the NE Library
Welcome to the end of another academic year. You’ve made it! It’s time to kick back and relax for a while before the next semester starts. Why not stop by and pick up a book to read during your vacation?!
REMEMBER:
The NE Campus Library will still be open during the summer months, serving the needs of our students who take short-term summer classes in June and July, as well as our community patrons from the surrounding area. Our entire range of services will still be available, BUT our open-for-business hours are changing with the season. So…
Effective at 5 p.m. today (May 12th) the J. Ardis Bell Library is closing early and switching our operating hours to a reduced summer schedule, as follows:
MAY 13 – JUNE 4, our hours are:
Monday — Thursday 7:45 AM – 6 PM
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday CLOSED
During this period, we will also be CLOSED on Monday, May 29th in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
JUNE 5 – JULY 30, our hours are:
Monday — Thursday 7:45 AM – 10 PM
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday CLOSED
During this period, we will also be CLOSED on Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.
(c) 1995. Twentieth Century Fox
JULY 31 – AUGUST 13, our hours are:
Monday — Thursday 7:45 AM – 10 PM
Friday 7:45 AM – 5 PM
Saturday & Sunday CLOSED
AUGUST 14 – 27, our hours are:
Monday — Friday 7:45 AM – 5 PM
Saturday & Sunday CLOSED
During this period we will also be CLOSED for two full days (exact dates are still TBD) for library staff training. These will be added to our calendar soon.
(c) 1980. LucasFilm / Walt Disney Studios
Monday, August 28th will be the start-date of the next Fall semester, and we will return to our regularly scheduled business hours.
Of course, our collection of online databases, e-Books, and the library’s online catalog are always available to you 24/7, if you log in with your current TCC student credentials. For more information, simply visit us online at www.library.tccd.edu.
Congratulations to all our students on getting through another successful Finals Week. Enjoy a fun, healthy, and safe Summer Break. We’ll see you in the Library!
In NE Library, Observances, Student Services, TCC
Have a Safe, Fun Spring Break!
Just a reminder that the J. Ardis Bell Library on the Northeast Campus of Tarrant County College will be CLOSED from Saturday, March 11 through Sunday, March 19 for SPRING BREAK!
We will resume our normal business hours on Monday, March 20.
Until then, the Center for Disease Control has these tips on how to have a safe, healthy spring break:
(taken and adapted from: www.cdc.gov)
Spring Break Health and Safety Tips
Make this year’s Spring Break memorable by having fun and helping yourself, your friends, and others stay safe and healthy.
Limit alcohol.
If drinking alcohol is part of your break, remember that it can impair your judgment and actions. Alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes kill someone every 31 minutes and nonfatally injure someone every two minutes. Don’t drink and drive. There are plenty of non-alcoholic alternatives.
Be active.
You’ve probably been sitting most of the year working at the computer, studying, or in class. During the break, take the opportunity to start a fitness program. Do a variety of fun activities like walking, dancing, playing volleyball, swimming, and more. It doesn’t need to be hard to be beneficial. Avoid injury by starting any new activity slowly. Be active for at least 2½ hours a week. Include activities that raise your breathing and heart rates and that strengthen your muscles.
Plan a successful trip.
If you are going on a trip, be prepared. Are vaccinations required? Are there special food, destination, or other things you need to consider ahead of time? If you are taking medications, do you have enough for the trip? Know what’s happening en route or at your travel destination.
Protect yourself.
Love is all around, and so are sexually transmitted diseases. The only 100% sure way to prevent sexually transmitted diseases and unintended pregnancy is by not having sex. If you choose to have sex, using latex condoms and having a monogamous, uninfected partner may help lower your risk.
Women are more likely to be victims of sexual violence than men. Women who experience both sexual and physical abuse are significantly more likely to have sexually transmitted diseases. Take precautions and avoid situations or persons that may place you at risk for harm.
Watch your step.
There may be temptations on your break that involve different or high-risk activity. Think twice before putting yourself at risk for injury. Be sure to use appropriate safety gear before venturing out, such as seat belts, life vests, or knee pads. Remember that unintentional injuries kill more Americans in their first three decades of life than any other cause of death. In fact, injuries (both unintentional and those caused by acts of violence) are among the top ten killers for Americans of all ages.
Protect your eyes.
If you wear contact lenses, practice healthy wear and care tips, even when you’re on vacation. Carry a spare pair of glasses and contact lens supplies with you so you can take out your contacts safely when you need to. Remove contacts before swimming, as exposing contact lenses to water can lead to painful, sometimes blinding eye infections. Always take your contacts out before bed, even if you’re up late or traveling. Sleeping in contact lenses has been linked to serious eye infections.
Know the ropes.
When swimming and boating, know what’s expected and what you can do to prevent injury or death for yourself and others. Know how to swim. Wear your life jacket while boating. Avoid alcoholic beverages while boating. Complete a boating education course. Participate in the vessel safety check program.
Protect yourself from the sun.
After a cold winter, it’s tempting to stay in the hot sun all day. Although getting a little sun can have some benefits, excessive and unprotected sun exposure can result in premature aging, changes in skin texture, and skin cancer. Always wear sunscreen with at least SPF 15. For eye protection, wear wraparound sunglasses that provide 100 percent UV ray protection.
Eat healthy.
Having fun takes energy and fuel. Be sure to eat a variety of foods, including plenty of vegetables, fruits, and whole grain products. Also include low-fat dairy products, lean meats, poultry, fish, and legumes. Drink lots of water and go easy on the salt, sugar, alcohol, and saturated fat. Good nutrition should be part of an overall healthy lifestyle, including regular physical activity, not smoking, and stress management.
Be smoke-free.
Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke. Just 20 minutes after smoking that last cigarette, your body begins a series of positive changes that continue for years. Quitting is one of the best things you can do for yourself and others.
Get help.
If you or a friend has an alcohol or drug problem, has thoughts of suicide, or is in crisis for any reason, get help. Call 911 for emergency services, 1-800-662-4357 for substance abuse help, and 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
In Just For Fun, NE Library, Observances, Student Services, TCC
Library Hours: Spring Break 2016
As this Spring semester rapidly approaches the halfway point, the friendly folks at YOUR Northeast Campus Library would like to share this brief reminder about library hours for the coming Spring Break:
- The NE Campus Library will be OPEN for our normal business hours (7:45 a.m. — 9 p.m.) on both Friday, March 11, and Saturday, March 12, while Weekend College classes are still in session.
- The NE Campus Library will also be OPEN from 12 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2016. These are our usual Sunday hours.
Effective at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2016 — ALL Tarrant County College libraries, campuses, and District offices will be CLOSED in observance of the annual Spring Break.
- The NE Campus Library will remain closed throughout the week, and will not reopen UNTIL the morning of Monday, March 21, 2016, at 7:45 a.m.
Of course, our online databases and research guides are always available 24/7, and may be accessed from anywhere, if you log in with your current TCC Student ID credentials at library.tccd.edu. Many local public libraries are also open throughout the week, and will be available to help our students/users with their springtime research needs.
Our regularly scheduled, full-semester hours will resume on Monday, March 21, 2016. That “normal” schedule is:
- Monday – Thursday: 7:45 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday: 7:45 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Sunday: Noon – 5:00 p.m.
Thank you very much, and we hope you all enjoy a restful and safe Spring Break! Good luck on your Mid-Term Exams, and we’ll see you soon!
In NE Library, Student Services, TCC
NE Campus Library – 2015/16 Winter Break Hours
As the Fall 2015 semester quickly draws to a close, the friendly folks at the J. Ardis Bell Library on Tarrant County College’s Northeast Campus would like to share this brief reminder about library hours for the coming Winter Break and holiday season.
- The NE Campus Library will be CLOSING 2 hours EARLY, at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 17.
- The NE Campus Library will only be OPEN from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 18.
Effective at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2015 — ALL Tarrant County College libraries, campuses, and district offices will be CLOSED in observance of the annual Winter Break.
- The NE Campus Library will re-open with limited hours, on Monday, January 4, 2016, at 7:45 a.m.
Of course, our online databases and research guides are always available 24/7, and may be accessed from anywhere, if you log in with your current TCC Student ID credentials at library.tccd.edu.
Many local public libraries are also open throughout the holiday season, and will be available to help our students/users with their winter-time research needs.
Our REDUCED HOURS of library operation, until the start of the Spring 2016 semester, will be as follows:
- Mon, Jan 4 — Fri, Jan 8: 7:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- CLOSED on Sat, Jan 9th and Sun, Jan 10th
- Mon, Jan 11 — Fri, Jan 15: 7:45 am. – 5:00 p.m.
- CLOSED on Sat, Jan 16th, and Sun, Jan 17th
- CLOSED on Monday, January 18th, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
- TUESDAY, JANUARY 19th IS THE START DATE FOR SPRING 2016 CLASSES
- Tues, Jan 19 — Thurs, Jan 21: 7:45 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Fri, Jan 22: 7:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- CLOSED on Sat, Jan 23rd, and Sun, Jan 24th
Our regularly scheduled, full-semester hours will resume on Monday, January 25, 2016. That “normal” schedule is:
- Monday – Thursday: 7:45 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday: 7:45 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Sunday: Noon – 5:00 p.m.
Thank you very much, and we hope you all enjoy a restful Winter Break, and a very Happy Holiday season! We’ll see you in the New Year!
In NE Library, TCC