The MSU Libraries, in collaboration with the Smithsonian and other partners, is seeking a select number of participants for the 2023 Smithsonian Folklife Festival program “The Ozarks: Faces and Facets of a Region.” The Festival, held June 28 – July 9, will bring Ozarks-based musicians, artisans, cooks, performers and others to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to celebrate … [Read more...] about MSU Libraries and partners seek participants for 2023 Smithsonian Folklife Festival program
BearFest Village activities resume this week ahead of MSU's first home football game of the season. In an effort to prioritize student study and research during this time, Meyer Library will switch to “study hall” hours from 4-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8. Here’s what library users need to know: If you plan to visit the library between 4-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, you … [Read more...] about Meyer Library implements “study hall” hours in conjunction with MSU Bears football games
It’s official. The Smithsonian Institution announced dates for the 2023 Smithsonian Folklife Festival. The annual event, which draws hundreds of thousands of visitors to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., will be held June 28 through July 9. The 2023 Smithsonian Folklife Festival will feature two programs: Creative Encounters: Living Religions in the U.S. The … [Read more...] about Save the date for the 2023 Smithsonian Folklife Festival
The Ozarks Studies Institute will host a free and open-to-the-public discussion with author Todd Parnell as part of its ongoing author talk series. The event will be held at 4 p.m. July 7 in the Ozarks Room (302) of the Duane G. Meyer Library on the MSU Springfield Campus. During the talk, Parnell will discuss two of his recently published books: “The Posse: A Story of Love … [Read more...] about OSI to host author talk with Todd Parnell
June is Pride Month – a time to commemorate the trials and triumphs of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) community. We’ve hand picked a list of library resources and materials that uplift LGBTQ+ voices – join us in reading and sharing their stories. Book Recommendations: “All Boys Aren’t Blue,” by George M. Johnson Recommended by Paige Harp, … [Read more...] about University Libraries picks for Pride Month and beyond