On Sunday, July 24th from 2-9:15 AM, OCLC is performing maintenance that might intermittently impact access to various to on ILLiad and other Interlibrary Loan Services. We apologize for any disruption this may cause, and we appreciate your support and patience.
Fun Distraction: Orcas
A photographer camping at the beach in New Zealand sent up a drone and gets this amazing footage of a swimmer interacting with Orca whales. Would you be up for this encounter? What’s even more fascinating is the photographer’s account of what took place that day and how he got the footage.
https://youtu.be/bTIcQMwYC1o
Dylan Braydhaw’s story about his video … https://youtu.be/zMo86nwqNAc
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Database Maintenance 7/16-17
ProQuest databases, Ebook Central and Alexander Street (Academic Video Online) will be undergoing maintenance and unavailable Saturday, July 16 at 10pm through Sunday, July 17 at 6am.
We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact The Help Center (THC) at 607-753-2500. You can always check the status of any service at https://cortland.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/2298/Portal/Home/?ID=7cf56e31-37e7-48a7-96c0-a3c709d685d4
Fun Distraction: Octolab
Want something ”gripping” to watch? Check out Octolab TV on YouTube! These cephalopods are so smart. Watch as they do escape room challenges, react to different objects, and play games.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNo_xQ7NvTr31naPAcjQWjg
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Fun Distraction: Patrolling the Most Dangerous Beach in the World
Check out what it’s like to be a lifeguard at the most dangerous beach in the world in this video from A Great Big Story. Would you want this summer job?
https://youtu.be/cuvvegUhxks
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Fun Distraction: Almond Loving Cat
Meet Ari, a rescue cat, in this video from The Dodo. Ari loves to play with almonds, does a fluffy cat crab walk, and has her own Instagram.
https://youtu.be/0bg67GmTVXY
https://www.instagram.com/ari_the_panther
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Fun Distraction: There is No Cat in this Picture
There is nothing like a good old fashion game of hide-n-seek or those picture books where you had to find Waldo. Try your skills on this Twitter/Instagram account and see if you can find the cat.
https://twitter.com/thereisnocat_
https://instagram.com/thereisnocat_
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Fun Distraction: Painting Songs
Meet Melissa McCracken, a synesthete, who sees songs as colors. In this video from Great Big Story, watch as she paints what different songs look like.
https://youtu.be/zbh7tAnwLCY
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Memorial Library Closing at 6:30 PM on Thursday, June 23
Memorial Library will be closing at 6:30 PM on Thursday, June 23.
Fun Distraction: Big Cats
All cats love boxes, even BIG cats. Check out this adorable video from Big Cat Rescue!
https://youtu.be/J11uu8L8FTY
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