Sept. 18-24 marks Banned Books Week. The annual event celebrates our freedom to read and spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. In 2021, the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked 729 challenges to library, school and university materials and services, resulting in more than 1,597 individual book … [Read more...] about Celebrate your right to read during Banned Books Week
Sept. 15 kicks off Latino/a/x Heritage Month, and we’ve compiled a list of books that share the stories and experiences of the Latino/a/x community. Add one or more to your reading list – all are available for checkout at Meyer Library. Book Recommendations “Mexican Gothic,” by Silvia Moreno-Garcia “Mexican Gothic” is a feminist Gothic novel by Mexican writer Silvia … [Read more...] about University Libraries book recommendations for Latino/a/x Heritage Month and beyond
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