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The COVID-19 pandemic is gradually improving, and more students have returned to in-person learning.
But students who started classes at Pierce College might not be familiar with what services the Library has to offer.
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The Library should hold a book fair on campus and have an information tent to tell students about their online database and
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-Eric Miller their One Book, One Campus program. They could also partner up with the local Ten Dollar or Less Bookstore and have the students from the Performing Arts department hold outdoor entertainment.
According to an article on the Daily Bruin, when University of California Los Angeles before the pandemic hosted an annual LA Times Festival of Books, it brought together about 140,000 literary fans each spring, including students and local residents.
The book fair could be like the Festival of Books, but on a smaller scale. It could be held either on the Mall or Parking Lot 7. Pierce could also invite local food trucks and vendors from around the Valley.
Each of the booths could have books related to different departments at Pierce. For example, music books could be placed at the Performing Arts Department booth. That way, everyone at Pierce has the opportunity to be involved.
The college could encourage students to visit each booth by creating a stamp card. If a student gets to each booth, they would earn a gift card to either the Student Store or the Ten Dollar or Less Bookstore.
As for COVID-19 precautions, workshop, Pierce could share a list of resources, local events and protests, websites or readings that individuals could use to become a better ally. By hosting such events, Pierce can strengthen its relationship with minority communities and offer them a supportive environment.
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