Special collection for ESL students
This guide is a list of titles of a new collection of audio (CD) and print (book) versions of short stories, novellas, and biographies. CD Audiobooks are shelved in the Audiobook collection (near the Information Desk, 2nd floor) and the books are shelved in the Mainstacks. To determine if a book has a CD counterpart (or if a CD has a book counterpart) look for the sticker near the date due slip. Call numbers should be the same.Harper College Library Harper College Library Research Guides – ESL Audiobook/Book Collection – ESL Audiobook/Book Collection (A-L)
An Evening with Meriwether Lewis & WGN’s John Williams
Featuring Clay Jenkinson
One of the most sought-after humanities scholars in the nation, Clay Jenkinson portrays Meriwether Lewis, American explorer, soldier, public administrator, and the leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition (also known as the Corps of Discovery).
This will be Jenkinson’s third appearance at Harper. He has also performed the historical personalities of Thomas Jefferson and Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt.
WGN’s morning talk show host, John Williams will host the event.
Thursday, June 25
7:30 p.m.
Performing Arts Center
Free to Harper students with valid ID; Need ticket to reserve space
Whether you’re only here for the summer semester or are planning on attending Harper this coming fall, stop in to the library for help with your research projects or to check out the latest DVD or Best Seller! Watch our YouTube video to see what we’ve got available for you!
Did you know that the library offers access to over 400 streaming videos? They are available through the Films on Demand logo on the library website. You can search for a specific title once you enter the database or you can browse by subject. All videos are available via any internet connection but you must be a Harper student or employee to view the videos. You will be required to signon (with your student portal signon login and password) through an off campus sign in screen.
Two other places to go for online (streaming videos ) documentaries are Snagfilms and PBS/Frontline
There’s nothing quite like a musical to bring you out of the winter doldrums.The Harper Library has recently acquired many movie musicals on DVD – most are classics, like The Music Man, and others are relatively new and unconventional, like South Park, Bigger, Longer & Uncut.But they’re all great movies and a wonderful escape!
Recently added titles include:
The Busby Berkeley Disc (featuring production numbers from many Busby Berkeley musicals)
South Park, Bigger, Longer & Uncut
Swing Time
A Star is Born (1954 version starring Judy Garland)
Meet Me in St. Louis
On the Town
The Band Wagon
The Music Man
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Funny Girl
Cabaret
Love Me Tonight
If you’re interested in finding more movie musicals owned by Harper Library, search the Harper Library Catalog for the subject heading “Musical Films”.And if there’s a title you don’t see that you would like us to have, feel free to let any library staff member know!
Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese: Rivals in Renaissance Venice (UK Edition) by Patricia Fortini Brown, a review from New York Review of Books by Andrew Butterfield.
