Early Voting Begins 22 Oct 2012

Some important voting dates:

First Day of Early Voting	October 22, 2012
Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail	October 30, 2012 (Received, not Postmarked)
Last Day of Early Voting	November 2, 2012

Library Staff Promote Math PLUS

Math PLUS Lapel Buttons

Library staff want to show their support for Math PLUS. Lapel buttons are being worn daily by ACC Library staff to help raise awareness of students, faculty and staff about Math PLUS.

ACC's QEP (Quality Enhancement Plan), Math PLUS, is a comprehensive, multi-year program to help students succeed in developmental mathematics and includes collaborative learning activities, instruction in math-specific study skills, and lab time where students use educational software to reinforce concepts.

Hear what ACC President Dr. Richard Rhodes has to say in this podcast:
http://www.austincc.edu/newsroom/index.php/2012/10/08/presidents-podcast-the-qep-and-why-it-matters/

Banned Books Week Sept. 30 - Oct. 6, 2012

Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it highlights the value of free and open access to information. Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community –- librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types –- in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular. (Banned Books Week: Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Freedom to Read, ALA, 2012)

Interesting Links:

• Banned Books That Shaped America

The Library of Congress created an exhibit, "Books that Shaped America," that explores books that "have had a profound effect on American life."

• Virtual Readout

Are you looking for a way to celebrate your freedom to read during Banned Books Week? Consider participating in the Banned Books Virtual Read-out!

• Celebrity Videos

More than 800 videos were uploaded during Banned Books Week last year and included posts from highly acclaimed and/or frequently challenged authors Jay Asher, Judy Blume, Chris Crutcher, Whoopi Goldberg, Lauren Myracle and many more.