Peggy Revell, Medicine Hat News
One card can now open a world of reading for anyone with a library card for Medicine Hat Public Library, the Shortgrass System or Medicine Hat College.
While books were always available to be loaned between the MHC and MHPL/Shortgrass system a third card had to be issued for a user to get this material, explained Shelley Ross with MHPL.
"(Now) people can carry just one card in their wallet for all of the libraries in southeastern Alberta," she said of the expanded partnership.
This change means the public can also use the library's website to have library material delivered for pick-up at whatever library they want, including the Vera Bracken Library at the college.
"By sharing resources, by working together we're making more resources available for the community," said Keith Walker, director of library services at MHC.
Along this line, MHPL, MHC library and Shortgrass also worked together to bring in a new intern, Kris Samraj.
"Each institution really wanted to have a library intern, a professional librarian newly graduated to come in with their ideas and excitement and also to give them a really exciting professional opportunity," said Ross. "But each one of us singly couldn't afford to draw a student to Medicine Hat.
Together, the three could afford it and also make for an interesting opportunity for a grad to experience a college library, regional library system and a public system.
"The variety of experience that was offered here, I really hadn't seen in any other program or position in Canada," said Samraj. "Every day is very interesting and very new and that's certainly the reason I came out here."
Samraj grew up in Lacombe, but until recently had been living in Vancouver and graduated from the University of Alberta with a Masters in Library and Information studies this April.
Samraj is splitting his time between Shortgrass, MHPL and the MHC's library. During the summer, Samraj spent a lot of time doing outreach for the rural libraries, while the return of school has meant he's spending more time at the college and Medicine Hat library.
Currently he's learning about MHC programs, community outreach and looking at doing research projects including the best way to circulate e-book readers, and studying how people use the library to see what can be improved.
Human Resources Update
Please join Human Resources in saying farewell to Grant Cooper, Systems Analyst, Information Technology Services.
HR’s News You Can Use
Please watch for the upcoming Canada Savings Bond campaign that will be offered this month. As an employee of MHC, you can sign up for monthly payroll deductions for a new savings bond or change the amount being deducted for an existing bond. If you are interested in learning more, please visit http://www.csb.gc.ca/home/ or email Denise at dpaul@mhc.ab.ca.
Bookstore Going Green
The Bookstore gives out thousands of plastic bags every year and wants to stop those bags from going into our local landfills. In an effort to be more green, The Bookstore will phase out the use of plastic bags over the next few months.
Please bring your own bag, or purchase a reusable one at The Bookstore for a minimal fee. Reusable bags can be used over and over again and are large enough to accommodate textbooks and other bulky items. There is also a great selection of backpacks, laptop cases, messenger bags and portfolios that are great options for reducing plastic bag usage.
Thank you for your support in promoting a greener environment!
Creating Smiles with Campus Life
The Campus Life Committee wants you! If you are interested in helping to make MHC a fun and enjoyable place to work and study, please join us. We have three choices for you:
- help us plan the events,
- add your name to the list of people who help out at the events,
- or do both!
Fall Fitness Schedule
Stay in shape this fall with free fitness classes offered by the Be Fit for Life Centre.
Classes run until December 7 in room H131.
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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NOON 12:10 - 12:50 p.m.
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Cardio Mix
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Happy Hour Yoga
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Zumba
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Triple Blast
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Qi Gong
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AFTER WORK 4:15 - 5:00 p.m.
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Zumba
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Total Body Fitness
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Tuck, Tighten & Tone
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Hip Hop Yoga
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For more information about the classes and holiday closures, visit Be Fit for Life online.
NISOD Innovation Abstract
In “Going Officeless,” Jason Kovac, Executive Director, Academic Initiatives, at Johnson County Community College (KS), describes how he gave up the comfort of four walls and an assigned desk—and moved towards an officeless environment in the interest of seeing the space repurposed for another high-priority use.
Access these articles at: http://www.nisod.org/password/abstracts/XXXIV_20.html
(*The username is member and the password is nisod13.*)From the EH&S Office: Surplus Sale
All surplus sale items are available for viewing at the Security Office Monday to Friday, mornings only:
- 17" flat screen monitors: $30
- Computer projectors – various makes and models: $60-$200
- Drafting tables: $40
Continuing Studies Spotlight: Introduction to Drawing
Anyone can learn to draw … really! Join us as we explore techniques and ideas in a fun, no-experience-necessary way. This introductory class is aimed at the beginning artist. Together we will practice some of the basic principles of drawing such as gesture, line, contour, perspective, shading, and observation. Materials included. Instructor: Annette ten Cate has always loved to draw. She uses drawing daily in her career as both a graphic artist and a ceramic sculptor. Drawing from a life model and also drawing from nature are areas that Annette loves to explore.
TUE, OCT 2 – NOV 6, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM (6 WEEKS)
ROOM T205
$169 + GST;
COURSE ID: AC 0023
Continuing Studies Spotlight: Outdoor Photography
From travel snaps to taking pictures of your family and friends, outdoor portrait photography is one of the most fun ways of taking pictures. Bring your own camera for this hands-on class. We will be shooting outdoor portraits, landscapes and panning. Perfect for the beginner photographer to experiment and have help from the instructor with settings and composition. Instructor: Tyson Josey
SAT, OCT 6, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM (1 AFTERNOON)
ROOM F1007
$59 + GST;
COURSE ID: AC 0085
Medicine Hat College Junior Children’s Choir
Children ages 7 & 8 who enjoy singing are invited to join the Medicine Hat College Junior Children’s Choir. Directed by Justine Wilks, students will begin developing their voices and music literacy skills in a social setting. The choir performs at the Christmas and spring concerts with the Children’s and Girls’ choirs and also at the annual Rotary Music Festival.
Wednesdays 4:45-5:30 at the Cultural Centre Choir room.
September – May
$162.30
For more information on the Junior Children’s Choir, please contact
- Medicine Hat College Conservatory of Music & Dance.
- Justine Wilks: 403-529-4810, jwilks@mhc.ab.ca