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University Libraries selections for Black History Month

February 16, 2023 by Ethan M. Danner

Person hiding behind the book "The Talk: Conversations About Hate, Love and Truth".

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

Filed Under: Events, Meyer, News Tagged With: African American History, Black Authors, Black History Month, Black Literature, Missouri State University Libraries, MSU Libraries, Springfield Black History

University Libraries picks for Pride Month and beyond  

June 9, 2022 by Laura French

A student in BearWear reads "Coming Out Under Fire"

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  

Filed Under: Events, Meyer, News Tagged With: LGBTQ+, LGBTQ+ resources, Missouri State University Libraries, Pride Month, University Libraries

The Ozarks to be featured in preview concert at ’22 Smithsonian Folklife Festival

May 9, 2022 by Laura French

A graphic picturing a fiddle that reads "Ode to the Ozarks: Looking ahead to the 2023 Smithsonian Folklife Festival

The National Mall will resonate with sounds of the Ozarks this summer when the Missouri State University Libraries offers a preview of the 2023 Smithsonian Folklife Festival program, “The Ozarks: Faces and Facets of a Region.” The concert is part of the Festival’s “Next Up” series. This free and open-to-the-public event will be held from 4-6 p.m. June 26 on the National Mall … [Read more...] about The Ozarks to be featured in preview concert at ’22 Smithsonian Folklife Festival

Filed Under: Events, Meyer, News Tagged With: 2022 festival, Missouri State University Libraries, Ode to the Ozarks, Ozarks in D.C., OzarksInDC, Smithsonian, Smithsonian Folklife Festival, The Ozarks: Faces and Facets of a Region

OSI to host author talk with Alex Primm

March 9, 2022 by Laura French

Photo of Alex Primm

The Ozarks Studies Institute will host Alex Primm for an author talk and signing of his book, “Ozark Voices: Oral Histories from the Heartland.” The discussion will be held Thursday, April 7 at 4 p.m. in the Ozarks Room (302) of the Duane G. Meyer Library on the MSU Springfield Campus. The event, which is free and open to the public, will also be livestreamed via … [Read more...] about OSI to host author talk with Alex Primm

Filed Under: Events, Meyer, News Tagged With: Alex Primm, Alex Sandy Primm, Author Talk, Missouri State University Libraries, MSU Libraries, oral historian, oral history, Ozark Region, Ozark Studies Institute, University Libraries

University Libraries picks for Black History Month and beyond

February 9, 2022 by Laura French

February is Black History Month — a celebration and powerful reminder of the contributions made by Black Americans to the fabric of American society. Below, you’ll find a list of resources and materials — hand-picked by University Libraries employees — that uplift Black voices and share their stories. Book Recommendations: “African American Poetry: 250 Years of Struggle & … [Read more...] about University Libraries picks for Black History Month and beyond

Filed Under: Events, Meyer, News Tagged With: African American History, Black Authors, Black History Month, Black Literature, Missouri State University Libraries, MSU Libraries, Springfield Black History

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