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
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
The MSU Libraries, along with several regional partners, continue to work with the Smithsonian Center for Folklife & Cultural Heritage to plan the Ozarks program of the 2023 Smithsonian Folklife Festival. The free, 10-day festival will be held in late June and early July of 2023 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. At the event, participants will experience Ozarks … [Read more...] about Ozarks programming for the 2023 Smithsonian Folklife Festival continues