Mrs. John Gunnell and Mr. Evan P. Thomas, seated, with Mrs. Robert Cleary and, instructor, Mr. Bauer, standing
Not sure of the year? It looks like the 1960s.
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Runnin' Down a Dream by Bill Gurley
This book appeared on the Chicago Tribune Bestseller List, but more compelling was its subtitle: “How to Thrive in a Career You Actually Love.” For students and staff in a community college, career development is on everyone’s mind. What Bill Gurley recognized early on was that following all the advice to pursue that avenue to a “safe” job can result in, well, boredom. Rather than relating his own experience, he has gathered other life stories to illustrate his six principles to flourish in your own career choice.
You may come away with several impressions, such as that passion for a pursuit involves “obsessive” curiosity. Bob Dylan’s story reflects this one. Several of the stories illustrate the hustle that goes into learning and creating the field that drives you: the restaurant owner who visited, literally, all barbeque outlets available, or the hairdresser who snuck into fashion shows to learn what was needed from a great hairdresser. The art of building a peer group occurs when a coach started learning from and supporting others who were new to coaching – until they all became forces in the profession.
Luckily, Gurley makes it clear that there is no age limit to this recognition that passion leads to a purpose-filled life and avoids the trap of “career regret.”
Reviewed by Mary Spevacek, Reference and Instruction Librarian
Results from the last whiteboard:
May 4th: 86
It's gonna be May: 52
May the 4th wins!!!
Congratulations to Library Clerk Cristina Rodriguez on her ECC graduation! We are so proud of you!
Thank you to Angela B. for the beautiful picture.
This year's theme is “At the heart of democracy”.
Learn more about the history of this day and events
Since 2004, IDAHOBIT has connected local action with global solidarity, creating a powerful annual moment for communities to:
Reaffirm collective commitment to the rights, dignity, safety, and freedom of LGBTQIA+ people worldwide.
- Draw attention to the ongoing discrimination and violence faced by our communities.
- Mobilise action at all levels, from grassroots groups to international institutions.
One of the defining strengths of this global landmark is its decentralised nature: anyone can organise their own event, in any form that reflects their reality. Together, local action adds up to a global moment.
Allyson Walton, a student in the Youth Training Project at Elgin Community College, has received an “Outstanding Participant” award from the Private Industry Council of Northern Cook County (PIC), through which the Youth Training Project is funded.
These databases have been added to the A to Z list!
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- Small Business Source
Provides reference books, videos, case studies, start-up tools, and business planning resources for small business research and development. Points of View Reference Source
Features hundreds of topics with overviews, opposing viewpoints, and critical analysis tools that support critical thinking and argument development.- Science Reference Source
Includes hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books, videos, lesson plans, experiments, and high-quality images.
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Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
CLOSED Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
We are also closed for the following holiday:
June 19: Juneteenth
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