February is Black History Month — a celebration and powerful reminder of the contributions made by Black Americans to the fabric of American society. As we move forward, we remember the past and celebrate the future. Below, you’ll find a list of resources and materials — hand-picked by University Libraries employees — that uplift Black voices and share their compelling … [Read more...] about University Libraries selections for Black History Month
Renowned children’s author David L. Harrison will speak at two back-to-back events in Springfield promoting his new book, “This Life: An Autobiography.” The memoir was published in December 2022 by the Ozarks Studies Institute, an initiative of the MSU Libraries. The Springfield Greene County Library will host David Harrison for an author talk and signing at 7 p.m. Jan. 12 … [Read more...] about David L. Harrison to promote new book at author events in Springfield
The end of the year is nearly here, and the University Libraries can help you finish what you’ve started. Stop by Meyer Library to study, de-stress and refuel ahead of finals week. Study Extended Hours: We’re extending our hours until 2 a.m. on select nights. Bookmark our hours and study the night away. Study Rooms: Reserve our private or group study rooms to stay … [Read more...] about De-stress and refuel at Meyer Library ahead of finals
November is Native American Heritage Month, and we’ve compiled a list of books that share the stories and experiences of the Native American community. Add one or more to your reading list – all are available for checkout at Meyer Library. Book Recommendations “Braiding Sweetgrass,” by Robin Wall Kimmerer With a background in botany, Robin Wall Kimmerer has been trained … [Read more...] about University Libraries book recommendations for Native American Heritage Month and beyond
It’s Open Access Week – a time for the academic community to celebrate shared knowledge and make open access the new norm in scholarship and research. What is open access? Open access is a publishing model for scholarly communication that makes research information free and available to all, as opposed to a traditional subscription model where researchers have to pay to … [Read more...] about Celebrate Open Access Week with the University Libraries