Whether you prefer to do your summer reading at the beach under the sun or in AC under a blanket, a good book is what makes the experience. We’ve been doing a lot of summer reading as the staff at Champlain College Library, and we’ve compiled a list across all genres in case yours has […]

Attention Champlain College Community! We know research is tough, and we know it’s difficult to sift through thousands of resources to find the one you need. That’s why we’re so excited to announce the forthcoming arrival of your new research tool: EBSCO discovery service, or as it will be known on campus, ChampSearch.  “ChampSearch is […]

If you’ve ever needed research help, you might have met with Susan Adkins. She was formerly the library’s Head of Reference and Instruction, but recently accepted the position as Associate Library Director from new Library Director, Emily Crist. “I am very happy to have the support of an Associate Director, and Susan is the perfect […]

Have you run through your summer reading list already? Is there a book you’ve been dying to read but can’t get your hands on? Do you need materials for course prep? Never fear, the library has good news! We are pleased to offer contactless pickup for library materials. Follow the instructions below to request physical […]

April is Citizen Science Month, so we’re encouraging you to get out there and take part! In addition to promoting a specific citizen science project studying pollinators, we hosted the virtual event Bee Happy Champlain College, on April 10th. You can watch the recording here to learn about our very own Champlain College apiary and […]

“Information is power,” says Emily Crist, library director. Emily was appointed Library Director of Miller Information Commons in December 2019, but has been at the library since 2016. She was Champlain College’s Experience Design Librarian until 2018 and has continued making strides for the library ever since. Emily recalls, “Early on in training [for the […]

For the first time, Champlain College Library is participating in Douglass Day! Although Frederick Douglass was born into slavery and never knew his true birthday, he chose to celebrate it on Valentine’s Day. To honor his legacy and other icons of black history, join us on Friday, February 14th for a birthday party and transcribe-a-thon […]

Do you have citation headaches? Learn about Zotero: a free, simple research tool to make managing and citing your resources easy! Join the workshop on November 20th, 7-8pm, in MIC 201!

 ——————————————–  While the idea of transgender and non-binary identities often feel new in Western cultures, according to Dr. Karen Blair, “there is actually a long history of gender not being viewed in such a black and white manner.” In her article, Has Gender Always Been Binary?, Blair goes on to say, “Indeed, many indigenous cultures around […]

11 Chefs. 11 Chilis. 3 Winners. It’s that time of the year again, folks. The 12th Annual Chili Cook-Off will commence on Thursday, October 10th from 3-4pm on the first floor of the Library (MIC). This year, there will be winners in the Judge’s Choice, People’s Choice, and a mystery category! 11 members of faculty […]