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Light: Innovations that Made the Modern World
Thursday, October 31, 2019, at 1 p.m. in the East Peoria Campus Library, room L307.
One Book, One College invites you to attend a chapter discussion on Light from this year's selection, How We Got To Now by Steven Johnson. Join us as we investigate the secret history behind the everyday objects of our lives. ICC faculty member, Chris Gauthier will lead this discussion.
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Spotlight on Recipies – Database Trials
The ICC Library is excited to share trial information for A to Z World Foods and A to Z Food America.
A to Z World Food contains more than 7,000 traditional recipes from 174 countries, along with thousands of ingredients, food culture, and reference articles.
A to Z Food America contains more than 2,000 state, regional, and ethnic recipes—including food culture articles—as well as historical and reference articles including an ingredients section.
We are encouraging the ICC community to view the collections and provide feedback. Contact Jessica Bastian if you would like access to A to Z World Food and A to Z Food America.
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New Books @ the ICC Library!
ICC librarians are always adding new books to the collection. Browse recently added items to see what's new!
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ICC Library Assessment
The ICC Library seeks to continuously improve our services and collections through regular assessment. View more testimonials and additional assessment information.
Help us improve, give us your feedback.
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Streaming Videos from the ICC Library
Enjoy a wide range of films and videos at your fingertips via the ICC Library. The ICC Library’s streaming media collection includes Films on Demand and various subject collections.
May’s featured collections are Kanopy, Academic Video Online, and Today’s Science. As you view the featured collections, send us your feedback.
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One Book, One College
The One Book, One College 2019-2020 selection is How We Got to Now: Six Innovations That Made the Modern World by Steven Johnson. Our theme is Global Innovation. Contact Amy Glass to join the fun this fall!
“One Book, One College” is a year-long, interdisciplinary program engaging the ICC community through the reading and discussion of a shared book.
One Book, One College is a year-long, interdisciplinary program engaging the ICC community through the reading and discussion of a shared book.
In this illustrated history, Steven Johnson explores the history of innovation over centuries, tracing facets of modern life (refrigeration, clocks, and eyeglass lenses, to name a few) from their creation by hobbyists, amateurs, and entrepreneurs to their unintended historical consequences.