3 DSLCC Library Resources to Help You Get Through Social Distancing

With the spread of the coronavirus, most of us have been stuck in our homes, practicing the new concept of social distancing in order to curb the spread. This has taken a lot of adjusting: classes switching from in-person to virtual, work going remote, and more. With all these changes, it's important that we all stop and take some time for ourselves to relax.

And the DSLCC Library is here to help!

We offer a variety of online resources to help you with your classwork and research assignments, but did you know we also have resources that just may help you with your stress relief goals too?

1. OverDrive

The first of these awesome resources is OverDrive. OverDrive is a service provided by the VCCS that allows you to browse and virtually check out thousands of amazing audiobooks. Using your myDabney username and password, you can search the catalog for fiction, non-fiction, memoirs, self-improvement, and more. If you love audiobooks, or if you're simply wanting to try something new during this time of social distancing, OverDrive is for you!

An example of the exciting titles you can check out on OverDrive!

2. Feature Films for Education

Another resource that you can access using your myDabney username and password is Feature Films for Education! Choose from thousands of popular films and movies, that you can watch for free. Yep. Free! Whether you're into action movies, horror films, documentaries, or comedies, there's something for you. For those with kids at home (or if you, like me, just love a good kids' movie), Films for Education features a wide selection of children's movies as well. Happy watching!

Just some of the many genres you can choose from on Films for Education.

3. Films on Demand

Once again, simply log in using your myDabney credentials, and you'll be able to access nearly 40,000 titles with Films on Demand. Here, you can watch videos about an incredible number of subjects, like allied health, psychology, engineering, sciences, literature, and so much more! These videos are made available by producers such as A&E, PBS, TED, and, again, so much more! Just like the previous two resources, Films on Demand is free.

Films on Demand home page: Check out some of these awesome titles!

Remember: If you have questions about any of these (and any other DSLCC Library resources), please let us know. We're always happy to help!