MGCC Library Blog

It's that time, again, folks. Yep. It's an election year. And this is going to be a big one. So, since today, Tuesday, September 22, is National Voter Registration Day , we thought we would share some resources to make sure that you don't miss out on this oh so important right. To start, you can check out the National Voter Registration Day website. From here, you can check your registration status and even go ahead and register to vote. You can also find lots of helpful resources  for safe voting during COVID-19 as well as ways to get involved in your community. Also, be sure to visit the Virginia Department of Elections . This site is a one-stop shop for Virginia residents, where you can: Register  to vote. Update  your voter information. Find  your polling place. Apply  to vote absentee by mail. Dates to Remember: Friday, September 18 - Early voting opens at local registrar's office. Tuesday, October 13 - Last day to register to vote. Friday, October 23 ...

 The Fall 2020 semester is now underway at DSLCC! It's definitely going to be different from past semesters, but we're excited nonetheless. With these new challenges, we just wanted to remind everyone that Dabney has some awesome resources available to assist you every step of the way, like the Achievement Center , Library , and Educational Foundation . The Writing Center  is also a phenomenal resource and is now offering online tutoring sessions via Zoom. Why you should use the Writing Center: Sara and Sherry are available to assist you at all steps  of the writing process! Develop and explore ideas Develop and support your thesis statements Gain writing strategies and brainstorm Acquire help with research Acquire help understanding assignment requirements Improve format, conventions, tone, and organization Create resumes, cover letters, personal statements, and scholarship essays Aquire help with proper citation and documentation (MLA, APA, and Chicago Style) Gain stra...