In need of a new public library card, but don\u2019t want to go through the trouble of registering for one?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Head to Hood\u2019s library on March 22 between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. where a Frederick County Public Library (FCPL) specialist will be ready to hook you up. Just make sure to bring your Hood ID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All students who take advantage of this opportunity will be able to register for a full-access library card right then and there. The FCPL specialist will demonstrate how to navigate and access what their public library has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A public library card can give Hood students access to more resources than what is available through Hood\u2019s own library. A card with FCPL provides students with quality information resources such as eBooks, streaming videos through Kanopy services, digital magazines and audiobooks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSince Hood College students have access to the local public library resources, we try to not duplicate what they offer,\u201d Hood Library Director Toby Peterson said. \u201cIn other words, there are resources available at FCPL that are not available through the Hood College Library.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hood\u2019s library has a smaller number of books and information available and this potential connection to FCPL resources will only help students have more access and knowledge at their disposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMy hope is that Hood College students will have more options for quality information resources after this event,\u201d Peterson said. \u201cFaculty will have more options for assigning readings from FCPL\u2019s eBook collection or viewings from FCPL\u2019s video streaming Kanopy collection.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The library card will be available to all Hood students no matter their home address and state. The card will only expire after it hasn\u2019t been used in two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Students can get a library card for FCPL anytime by visiting a branch, but this one-time event will save them a trip and they can grab a slice of pizza while they\u2019re there.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"