Missouri State Libraries

PANEL DISCUSSION ON CHILDREN’S BOOKS AND DIVERSITY

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Thursday, April 25, 2019 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Missouri State University Meyer Library, Auditorium 101 A panel will discuss the topic “Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Glass Doors–African American Children’s Literature Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.” They will discuss background knowledge, along with their experiences sharing African American literature with children and youth. … [Read more...] about PANEL DISCUSSION ON CHILDREN’S BOOKS AND DIVERSITY

Meet Best-Selling Illustrator AG Ford

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New York Times Best-selling illustrator AG Ford will discuss his career as a children’s book illustrator working with personalities such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Nick Cannon, Sharon Robinson, Ilyasah Shabazz and Martin Luther King III—all of whom have written children’s books. During his talk, Ford will discuss how he became a professional book illustrator and share tips such as … [Read more...] about Meet Best-Selling Illustrator AG Ford

Roots of Wisdom: Native Knowledge. Shared Science.

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The Smithsonian traveling exhibition “Roots of Wisdom: Native Knowledge. Shared Science.” will open on Monday, March 18, 2019 at the Duane G. Meyer Library at Missouri State University and be on display through Friday, May 24, 2019. The exhibition explores the ways in which traditional knowledge of indigenous communities and cutting-edge Western science are being applied. … [Read more...] about Roots of Wisdom: Native Knowledge. Shared Science.

Emerging Technologies Class

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LIS 397 Emerging Technology virtual reality augmented reality robotics 3D printing Goal To help students develop practical skills and basic knowledge of emerging technologies. Background Missouri State University Libraries has launched a badging and micro-credentialing program. The program will help develop a strong Missouri workforce. Instructors … [Read more...] about Emerging Technologies Class