Category Archives: Library

‘Archival Photos Reimagined’ exhibit opening at Library

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Archives are more than just a collection of old papers, photographs, and artifacts. They provide windows into the past, making them valuable resources for learning our history and its lessons.
They can also be sources of inspiration for creative expression. What was once a static black-and-white photograph can become a springboard for a creative sketch, illustration, or painting.
That’s the idea behind Archival Photos Reimagined, a collaborative project between the Central Piedmont Archives and the Visual Arts Club that encourages members of the Central Piedmont community to create works of art inspired by our photographs and publications collections.
Opening on February 6, we invite you to visit the exhibition in the Archives Reading Room, where you will find a display of artworks incorporating elements from the archival photos that inspired them and varying in style, medium, and subject matter.
WHEN:
February 6 – May 9, 2023
Mondays – Thursdays, 8:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Fridays, 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.
WHERE:
Central Campus, Parr Center, Hagemeyer Library, Third Floor, Archives (Room 3250)
The exhibition will also be available to view online, starting on February 6.
For more information, please contact Johnamarie Macias at johnamarie.macias@cpcc.edu.

Struggling with technology?

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Do you want to be more comfortable with technology and learn more skills so you can be successful in your classes? The Digital Literacy Learning Space from the Central Piedmont Library is here to assist you.

The Digital Literacy Learning Space provides student-centered technology training and digital literacy assessments to help you develop essential technology skills. We offer individual and group technology training appointments to discuss, review, and resolve your immediate needs.

Training sessions are offered face-to-face at each of our six campus libraries and online, using WebEx or Google Meet. Make an appointment on the Library appointment site.

Family Genealogy Research Workshop

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Family tree with open windows growing out of a book. Curious about your searching your family history, but you are unsure where to start?

Central Piedmont Libraries will host a Genealogy Research Workshop in-person on Thursday, February 9 from 1- 2 p.m. The workshops will be held in the Parr Center at Central Campus, Hagemeyer Library, Room 3220.

Join us for a fun, hands-on session where we will teach you genealogy research tips and tricks. Registration is not required and the event is free to attend. We hope to see you there!

For more information, please email Erin.Allsop@cpcc.edu or Johnamarie.Macias@cpcc.edu.

How to get Central Piedmont Library support

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Need help?  Do you know that you can ask Central Piedmont Library?

Walk-in, chat, and text: all locations feature diverse staff at service desks and via online chat or text ready to help with quick questions.

Appointments/email: for additional support, appointments can be made for research assistance, citation help, and digital technology assistance, including Brightspace help. You can also email questions.

 

Check out the Library’s November newsletter

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What’s in Central Piedmont’s library’s newsletter this month?

  • celebrate National Native American Heritage Month
  • a listing of new books and streaming video that have arrived at the library
  • sign up for a tour of the new library at the Central Campus (Can’t make it in person? Check out our virtual tour online!)

Check out our newsletter and don’t forget to visit us at one of our campus locations (you can even reserve space to meet or study)!

Read the Library Archives newsletter

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For the Record with the library archives in the Parr Center in the background. Shelves of books and materials around chairs at tables with artifacts.The first edition of the Central Piedmont Archives newsletter, “For The Record,” is now available! Read the newsletter to learn about on-going archives projects in the areas of processing, instructional opportunities, community collaborations, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion, and more.

To access the PDF document of the “For the Record” newsletter, please visit our digital database (you will then need to select “view” in the top right corner of the document).

Many thanks to you, our students, and our college partners for their support. We are happy to share this quarterly newsletter with you about the world of archives.

Need help for a class research assignment?

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Librarian stands talking with two students sitting, smiling and looking at a laptopDo you:

  • Have a research assignment for your class?
  • Need help finding scholarly sources?

Aren’t sure how to search a library database? Schedule a one-on-one research appointment with a librarian! A librarian will work with you one-on-one to help you find the best sources to use in your assignment, and help you build your confidence with research.

You can meet with a librarian in-person or schedule an online meeting. We’re always happy to help! Make an appointment with a librarian.

Check out the library’s October newsletter

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What’s in Central Piedmont library’s October newsletter:Library Oct 2022 newsletter with archives as lead article

  • several informative upcoming events sponsored by the library
  • a celebration of National Archives Month with the Central Piedmont Archives
  • a listing of new titles that have arrived at the library
  • informative resources about the Gullah/Geeche people

Read the newsletter and don’t forget you can visit us at any of our campus locations (you can even reserve space to meet or study)!

October is Archives Month

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Archives month with the Central Piedmont Archives. Historical photos of Spark from 1977, Inside CPCC magazine covers with culinary students and Hugo the Hornets mascot, photo of students in the TESLA program.October is Archives Month! Every year, the Society of American Archivists (SAA) initiates a month-long celebration in October, highlighting a variety of archives and archivists throughout the United States and encouraging people to explore historical records at their local institutions.

There are multiple ways to celebrate Archives Month at Central Piedmont:

The Central Piedmont Archives identifies, collects, and preserves materials that relate to the history of Central Piedmont as well as its purpose, mission, and vision in the Charlotte metropolitan region. Our collections are available to Central Piedmont faculty, staff, students, and members of the general public for research, as well as instruction and programming opportunities. Visit our website for more information.

Become a Citizen Archivist

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October is Archives Month! Archives around the worls are making their vast collections more widely accessible through digitization efforts, but to make those materials easier to discover and ead, they often turn to volunteers for help. That's where you come in! On October 18, learn houw you can contribute to archives online and help future esearchers discover new information.Join the History Club and Central Piedmont Archives for a presentation and discussion about the Citizen Archivist program – transcribing and improving the accessibility of historical documents.

Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 12-1 p.m.
Central Campus, Parr Center, Hagemeyer Library, Room 2180
Attend on WebEx

We will also meet in-person at the Hagemeyer Library to tag and transcribe some records. Register to attend the program in person.

Learn more about being a Citizen Archivist.

 

Attend “We Are Resilient” discussion Oct. 13

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In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, Central Piedmont invites you to attend “We Are Resilient,” a panel discussion on the signs and dynamics of power and control in relationships.

Domestic Violence Awareness month: We are Resilient

This program is being presented in a hybrid format in partnership with Central Piedmont Library, Office of Institutional Equity, Student Engagement, Mecklenburg County Community Support Services (CSS), and Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD).

All are welcome and encouraged to attend this free event either virtually or in person.
Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Central Campus, Parr Center, Hagemeyer Library, Room 2160.
Attend virtually.

Join the Booktastic reading group at Cato Campus

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Cato Campus is proud to announce that the library will be hosting the Booktastic Reading Group for students and employees.

Meeting times for fall are: Oct. 26, Nov. 16 and Dec. 7. Participants will meet in Cato III, Room 315 on meeting dates to discuss the book chosen for each month. You can help choose the next book to read and discuss by completing the Book Choice form.

Review the flyer for more information.

If you have any questions about the group or the book, please contact Danielle.Taulman@cpcc.edu or at 704.330.4818.

The Library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and Banned Books Week

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The Library recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct 15) and Banned BooksLibrarian Cheryl Cole in a penguin suit with a red bow tie, hood with beak, and full penguin feet Week (Sept. 18-24). Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates all Hispanic cultures, traditions, and individuals. Read more in the Library Lib Guide about Hispanic Heritage Month.

Banned Books Week is dedicated to the books who gave their pages and binding to be put up to show that the Freedom to Read is an honorable right. Learn more about banned books in the topic guide.

Prior to a panel discussion on The Freedom to Read and to increase awareness about banned books, Cheryl Coyle, Senior Librarian -Levine Campus Library manager, coordinated a surprise Flash Reading of And Tango Makes Three at Levine and Central Campus dressed in costume.

Looking for a challenge? Test your knowledge by playing Harry Potter Banned Book Trivia. These games created in Kahoot! by librarian Cheryl Coyle will be available to play until Sept. 28.

Harry Potter Trivia 1

Harry Potter Trivia 2

Harry Potter Trivia 3

Need a moment on campus? Use a ‘Quiet Room’

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room with sink, chair with foot stool. Another room with table, chair and plant.Quiet Rooms assist all Central Piedmont students, faculty, and staff with individual space for physical and mental health support activities away from open work and study environments.

The quiet rooms provide space for lactation, quiet contemplation, to de-stress, reflect, or participate in wellness activities. Consider using these spaces for: meditation, yoga, prayer, stretching exercises, relaxation breaks, breathing exercises, and/or mindfulness activities.

Visit the Library’s LibCal booking page to find or reserve a quiet or study room on campus.

Check out the Library’s Sept. newsletter

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Screen Capture of Library Sept. newsletter showing two articlesThings you can do with Central Piedmont library’s September newsletter:

  • learn a new language with our database of the month
  • find out how to print something in 3D at the new Makerspace on Central Campus
  • find out what new titles have arrived at the library
  • check out a really nice online exhibit from our college archives

Read the newsletter and don’t forget you can visit us at any of our campus locations (you can even reserve space to meet or study)!

Parr Center dedicated at Central Campus

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Image of the new Parr Center on dedication day.

Dedication ceremony for the new Parr Center.

Dedication ceremony for your new Student Union and Library

Although the doors to the Parr Center — home of your first-ever Student Union, Hagemeyer Library, dining services, and much more — opened in July, the college threw a big party in its honor this week. View the recording of the event livestream.

Photo of Dr. Deitemeyer and Wilton Parr.

Central Piedmont President Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer and Wilton Parr.

 

The building is named for two incredibly generous college donors, Wilton L. and Mary W. Parr. The college celebrated the Parr family and also thanked the many Central Piedmont employees and students who partnered with architects and builders to create this one-of-a-kind facility that’s designed just for you, our students.     

Local elected leaders such as Mecklenburg County Commission Chairman George Dunlap and Mayor Vi Lyles spoke at the dedication event to show their excitement and support for what the new Parr Center means for our students, and for this entire community.

Parr Center website from Central Piedmont with large photo of the glass building at Central Campus

Introducing the New Parr Center Web Page!

Want to know more about the Parr Center? Take a moment to visit its new home online to get the scoop.

You can find an overview of the facility as well as details about what’s on every floor. You can also review our online Parr Center guide.  We hope you will come visit, hang out for awhile, find your study spot in the library and grab a bite to eat!

Attend Brightspace Orientations for success with online classes

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Nervous about taking your first online course in Brightspace, Central Piedmont’s course Learning Management System? We can help! Our one hour, virtual instructional sessions will give you hands-on experience with Brightspace.

White B inside orange circle: logo for Brightspace by D2LThese sessions will demonstrate how to:

  • navigate Brightspace
  • turn on notifications
  • download the Brightspace Pulse app
  • take quizzes
  • upload assignments
  • post discussions
  • complete an Enrollment Verification Activity 

These sessions are open to all students. We think you should strongly consider signing up for this additional help if you: 

  • are new to Central Piedmont
  • are an English as a Foreign Language student
  • do not feel comfortable with technology

We also encourage you to use the Brightspace Resource Guide for extra help if needed. Our goal is to make sure you are comfortable with the tools you need to be successful in class. We can’t wait to see you there!

View the Brightspace practice sessions schedule and register today.

Library Chromebook and hotspot check-out begins Aug. 8

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The Central Piedmont library is pleased to announce that all current students will be able to check-out library hotspots and Chromebooks starting August 8, 2022. These will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. We will not be able to hold them in advance.

Student using phone and laptop in open seating area

View the Library hours of operation at each location.

Please note that all libraries, except for Central, will be closed on August 10th. The Central Library will open at 1pm that day.