National Poetry Month is coming to a close, but there is still time to explore and enjoy some of the poetry resources available at the Library. Explore the virtual book displays below for poetry recommendations from the Library! For each display, click “Read More” to view the virtual book display. Have questions about accessing any… Continue reading Finish National Poetry Month Strong!
Author: Hannah Carlton
Take a Break in Tokyo
If the thought of immersing yourself in a far away place appeals, even while we must stay close to home, step outside the everyday with this virtual display of e-books and e-audiobooks from the library that explore these surreal, tender, and humorous examples of contemporary Japanese fiction. If further exploration of contemporary Japan appeals to… Continue reading Take a Break in Tokyo
Celebrate Indigenous Authors
In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Monday, October 12th, 2020, explore this selection of works by Native American authors available at the library, in print and online. If you are curious about the history of Indigenous People’s Day, which was first celebrated in Berkeley, California in 1992 and is observed in an increasing number of… Continue reading Celebrate Indigenous Authors
Explore Nobel Prize Winner Louise Glück’s Poetry
The 2020 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to the celebrated American poet Louise Glück on Thursday. The Nobel Committee cited “her unmistakable poetic voice that with austere beauty makes individual existence universal” in the award announcement. To learn more about Glück and her career as a poet, check out her Poetry Foundation biography or… Continue reading Explore Nobel Prize Winner Louise Glück’s Poetry
New E-book Spotlight: September Roundup
The Library acquired access to two new collections of e-books over the summer, University Press Scholarship and Wiley Online Library. To introduce these new collections, we are featuring e-book selections on our social media platforms (Follow the Library on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!) and the Library blog and bringing all the recommendations together in a monthly roundup virtual display! Check out the… Continue reading New E-book Spotlight: September Roundup
Chicago Poets: Past and Present
Hog Butcher for the World,Tool Maker, Stacker of Wheat,Player with Railroads and the Nation’s Freight Handler;Stormy, husky, brawling,City of the Big Shoulders: –From “Chicago” by Carl Sandburg The Carl Sandburg’s poem “Chicago” presents an iconic and enduring image of the city of Chicago. Sandburg was a long-time Chicago resident, and the city was often featured… Continue reading Chicago Poets: Past and Present
New Library Databases
To meet the need for increased online resources, the Library has introduced a number of new databases this Fall! If you have questions or need help with any Library resources, Ask a Librarian! Nexis Uni Legal, news, and business sources—including U.S. Supreme Court decisions dating back to 1790. This could be useful for students: Conducting… Continue reading New Library Databases
Get to Know Eve L. Ewing, Author of the One Book selection 1919
Eve L. Ewing, the author of the 20-21 One Book selection 1919, is a scholar, writer, artist, cultural organizer, and according to the bio on her website “made in Chicago.” One of the things that makes Ewing unique is the wide range of her work, from poetry to scholarly texts, from podcasts to graphic novels. … Continue reading Get to Know Eve L. Ewing, Author of the One Book selection 1919
Virtual Book Display Retrospective: Covid-19 and other Current Events
A lot has happened over the last few months, and to help keep you informed and up to date, MVCC library folks have created virtual displays of online Library resources that deal with various topics relating to current events. If you need assistance accessing any of these online resources, Ask a Librarian. Librarian Jessica brought… Continue reading Virtual Book Display Retrospective: Covid-19 and other Current Events
Virtual Book Display Retrospective: Summer Reads
Over the last few months, library folks have created wonderful virtual collections of online Library resources, and for the holiday weekend, we are bringing together the displays with great suggestions for things to read and listen to this summer, from cookbooks to music to graphic novels. If you need help accessing any of the resources… Continue reading Virtual Book Display Retrospective: Summer Reads