June is Pride Month – a time to come together and celebrate LGBTQ+ pride, love and being yourself. Pride is a chance to reflect on the incredible strides that have been made towards equality, while acknowledging the challenges that remain in the ongoing fight for rights and acceptance. We've put together a list of media that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and promotes … [Read more...] about University Libraries picks for Pride Month 2023
Join University Libraries as we celebrate Women's History Month 2023 with a list of materials available for check-out at Duane G. Meyer Library. Every year, the National Women's History Alliance selects a theme for the month of March, with this year's being "Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories." Explore the prevailing history of women and their contribution to culture and … [Read more...] about University Libraries Resources for 2023 Women’s History Month
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