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  • National Poetry Month

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    ahulsebe

      Launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, National Poetry Month is a special occasion that celebrates poets’ integral role in our culture and that poetry matters. Join the Gustavus Library in celebrating National Poetry Month: National Poetry Month Display (Hasselquist Room, Library main floor).  (Yes, we encourage you to check out…

  • Celebrate Women’s History Month

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    ahulsebe

    Every month is Women’s History Month at the Library!  You can find resources on women’s history, struggles, and achievements throughout the Library. Women’s History Month: March was first recognized as Women’s History Month in the United States in 1987. The National Women’s History Month’s theme for 2024 celebrates “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and…

  • The Eras Display by Alivia Rohda ’26

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    ahulsebe

    Hi, everyone my name is Alivia Rohda, I’m a sophomore Elementary Education major! I love Taylor Swift and books, so I thought I would make this display to show how they can connect! For instance, I connected the book The Midnight Library with the album Midnights not only because of the name, but also because…

  • Stress Less @ The Library

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    rflynn

    Stress Less @ The Library   The library is hosting a variety of activities from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Reading Day, December 14, for students to enjoy as a way to relieve some of the pressures that come with the end of the semester. We hope Gusties will join us and take advantage…

  • Stay Cozy and Read!

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    ahulsebe

    Looking for a new read? Get inspired with our current book displays: Celebrate Reading, The Eras Display, Hello Winter, and Shelf-Care. The displays are all located on the Library main floor – and yes, you can borrow display books! Looking for more ideas? Ask Us!

  • First Generation College Celebration!

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    ahulsebe

    The Library joins the Gustavus community in celebrating first generation college students! We’re here to support you on your journey! We share these messages from first generation Library faculty and staff: Dan Mollner, Librarian & Associate Professor –  I am a first generation student. My father went for one year, but had to drop out…

  • Open Access Week 2023 #OAWeek

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    rflynn

    October 23-29, 2023 is Open Access Week. This is an opportunity to celebrate and advocate for equitable information access for all. Open Access publishing models make a diverse set of perspectives freely available, rather than restricting access to only those with institutional credentials that remove paywalls.  This year’s theme, Community over Commercialisation, asks us to…

  • Banned Books @ Your Library

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    ahulsebe

    Banned Books Week (October 1-7, 2023) celebrates the freedom to read and draws attention to attempts to censor books in libraries and schools.  The Gustavus Library endorses the American Library Association’s Freedom to Read Statement affirming that “the freedom to read is essential to our democracy” and that librarians should “make available the widest diversity…

  • Ethnic Diversity Source – New!

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    ahulsebe

    The Library is pleased to announce access to Ethnic Diversity Source, a new database that expands our resources for diversity and ethnic studies. Ethnic Diversity Source includes: 400+ full-text journals, magazines, and newspapers, ranging from… African Diaspora: Transnational Journal of Culture, Economy and Society  –  to Latin American Research Review  –  to Women in Judaism:…

  • Oppenheimer Resources

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    ahulsebe

    Amidst all the buzz about the new Oppenheimer movie, you might want to learn more. You can start by perusing these selected sources from the Gustavus Library and beyond… Books American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer (Call Number QC16.O62 B57 2005) This Pulitzer Prize-winning biography was the inspiration for the 2023…