Library

Tag: Display

  • Understanding Whiteness Resources

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    jgilber2

    Attend Dr. Shakti Butler’s workshop on Tuesday? Didn’t get a chance but wish you had? Either way, we hope you are motivated to learn more about topics such as white culture, bias, and systemic racism, especially in light of how they impact our Gustavus community. The library has an online guide with resources drawn from…

  • Celebrate and Explore Diversity

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    jgilber2

    We’ve got a few new displays highlighting various library resources that support diversity. When you first walk through the doors, you’ll find a display about race in anticipation of Dr. Shakti Butler’s visit next Tuesday. You’ll also find a Black History Month display at the Reference Desk on the main floor of the library. And…

  • Cookbooks on Display

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    jgilber2

    It’s the time of year when our thoughts turn to gatherings, celebrations….and food. If you’re looking to be inspired, check out the display of cookbooks at the library’s reference desk. Feel free to grab cookbooks directly from the display (really, it’s okay!) or find more cookbooks by browsing the TX section in either the General…

  • With Islam in the News …

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    fister

    . . .  we thought it was a good time to display some of the resources we have on the subject. You’ll find our book display just inside the front doors. Feel free to check out any of the books that you would like to take home with you. We also have a list of…

  • The Refugee Crisis

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    fister

    With Europe’s refugee crisis and a debate about whether to welcome Syrian asylum-seekers to the U.S. in the news, the library has a display of books and other information about refugees and asylum-seekers as well as a webpage of resources. Also of interest – a teach-in on the Paris attacks featuring reflections and discussion by…

  • Young Adult Fiction is Not Just for the Young

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    mperron

    The Library has recently purchased some of the best recently published Young Adult books. Even though these titles are located in our “Children’s Collection” on the first floor, don’t let that stop you from enjoying these great reads.  If you appreciate young adult fiction you know there is often provocative themes and complex characters that…

  • Gustavus Community Publications

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    mperron

    Our latest book display highlights recent publications by Gustavus faculty, staff, alumni and friends. Publications written or edited by faculty, staff, and friends of the Gustavus community and owned by the library have been compiled into a convenient list that can be found on the library’s webpage.

  • Celebrating Black History Month

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    jgilber2

    At the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library, we offer many print and online resources that document, commemorate and celebrate Black history and experiences in the United States. Ferguson Resources – In addition to organizing a range of information about the protests in Ferguson, MO, this online guide provides a sample of resources addressing African American history,…

  • Information About Our Music Collection

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    mperron

    We have been spending the last few years digitizing all of the CDs and LPs owned by the library. There are almost 5300 items available in our catalog now, with more being added everyday. Listening to these recordings is simple. Just search our catalog by title or by the collection of “Digital Sound Online”. Once…

  • Observing Constitution Day in the Library

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    mperron

    On December 8, 2004, President George W. Bush signed a bill which designates every September 17th as Constitution Day (Public Law 108-447).  Gustavus will observe Constitution Day with a variety of activities and resources to promote the study of the constitution.  The library and the Dean of Students Office have a Constitution Day display near…