VOL. 27 ISSUE 2
MAR. 2018
Speak Your Truth: Poetry in the Library! by Julia Wilbers On Tuesday, February 13, spoken word artist Ashlee Haze performed in the library stacks (AKA the room on the second floor with all the books). This was the first time the library hosted an event like this and it was amazing! You’ll have to keep an eye out for more events like this in the future.
In this issue: Spoken word…………………….1 Book sale…………………….….1 New library staff………………...2 Book club………………………..2 Wi-fi hotspots…………………...2 Open Textbook Network……….3 Art websites……………………..4 Notable books…………………..5
Ashlee Haze was brought to campus to help SCC celebrate Black History Month. Her poetry touched on issues of race, gender, body positivity, and the nature of American society in the present moment. Her set began with Haze telling the audience that if something in her poetry spoke to them, they should let her know. That acknowledgement could be shown by snapping your fingers or vocalizing your appreciation in some way. Haze told us that she starts her day asking herself the question, “How can I get snaps?” You can trust that she got some from the SCC crowd. Haze brought her first book with her and made it available to the audience. Titled Land of the Living, some of the poems she chose to perform came from this text. continued on p. 3
Ashlee Haze performs at the library
25th Annual Library Book Sale Please celebrate a quarter of a century with us at the annual SCC Library book sale, April 9-11, 7:30 a.m.—10:00 p.m. in the LRC. Paperbacks are 50 cents and hardcovers $1. We still need your donations! Please bring book or video donations to the LRC during library hours. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call us at 636-9228434. Thanks for your help, and hope to see you at the book sale!
MAR. 2018
VOL. 27 ISSUE 2
Welcome David! Please help us welcome David Bayless, our new Library Circulation Assistant!
“I'm incredibly grateful for the library providing me not only a hotspot, but a pathway to success and opportunities.” —SCC Student, Fall 2017
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A native of Missouri, David lived and worked in southern California for 25 years. His interests include historical places, classic cars, and the St. Louis Cardinals. He also enjoys photography and cross-stitching. His favorite foods are chicken quesadillas, chocolate cake, and coconut. Now that you’re hungry, stop by the LRC and say “hi” to David (Scooter’s Place is right next door)!
Get “Between the Covers” for Book Club Please join us the last Wednesday of each month at 2:30 p.m. in the Information Commons in the LRC for Between the Covers book club, featuring multicultural authors and themes: March 28 Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman by Lindy West April 25 Girls on Fire: A Novel by Robin Wasserman Enjoy coffee, snacks, and giveaways at every meeting! Students, faculty, and staff are welcome!
Wi-fi Hotspots Allow Students Flexibility The library has received a lot of positive feedback from students who have used our wi-fi hotspots (currently available for checkout): “I am able to get all of my homework done from the comfort of my home, and never have to worry about finding enough time before, after, or in between classes to get homework done here at school.” “...although I attend classes on campus, every assignment and quiz that I do is online, so without the internet access from the school, I would not be a college student right now or young adult pursuing a dream career. The hot spot isn't just helping me to have free internet, but it is helping me to go to school and reach my goals!”
“I had to take all online classes due to my work schedule, and I don't have wi-fi available in my area. As a result, I'd have to spend hours at the library or Starbuck's to complete my assignments. Using the hotspot has been amazing because I can actually do my homework AT HOME. It's one less thing I need to worry about when it comes to being a successful student.” The library recently received a Foundation grant to purchase ten additional hotspots to be available summer semester. If you know of a student in need of this service, please contact librarian Theresa Flett.
Open Textbook Network by Theresa Flett Textbook affordability is a major concern for college students. When students try to find alternatives to purchasing textbooks, those alternatives have a direct impact on their success in college. Often they will:
Purchase an older edition of the textbook
Delay purchasing the textbook
Never purchase the textbook
Share the textbook with other students
MOBIUS joined the Open Textbook Network, an alliance of hundreds of colleges, universities, and consortia partners working together to advance the use of open textbooks in higher education. This allows MOBIUS to provide all the member libraries with access to OTN resources and trainings that will assist us in building sustainable open textbook programs on our campuses. Take a minute to explore the Open Textbook Library and see what is available to you and your students. Each textbook is rated by verified faculty reviewers. Remember, “open” doesn’t only mean free, it means free with permissions so you have the ability to customize and adapt them to your use. The site is easy to use and is the best resource for finding open educational resources. Please contact me if you have any questions or would like more information about the Open Textbook Network.
Speak Your Truth continued from p. 1 A few of my favorite pieces she read were micro poems. They’re short but they pack a punch. She ended the set with the poem that led to Missy Elliot showing up on her doorstep one day. Yes, you read that right. Titled “for colored girls who don’t need Katy Perry when Missy Elliott is enough,” it hits on what an impact it can have to see yourself represented and appreciated in mainstream society. When Haze finished her set, she invited people to come talk to her and informed us that she is known for the great hugs she gives. Most of the people who stayed after to meet her, myself included, took her up on those hugs. That should clue you in to how approachable and engaging she is as a performer.
Upcoming Between the Covers book club selections
Ashlee Haze’s book, Land of the Living
If you think poetry isn’t for you or that it’s too hard to understand, you should give spoken word poetry a try. It’s a unique and engaging way to get into the genre. People you might want to check out include (warning: adult language is used) Elizabeth Acevedo, Ebony Stewart, Neil Hilborn, Danez Smith, Porsha O, plus so many more! If you discover someone you love, make sure you come tell me about it! And get excited for National Poetry Month in April! For more information on Ashlee Haze, visit http:// www.ashleehaze.com/.
Look for 2018 Oscarnominated films at the library!
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Webby Award-Winning Art Websites The Webby Award, presented annually by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, is the “leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet.” Below are three of the 2017 honorees. For the complete list of winners, visit The Webby Awards. Jheronimus Bosch, the Garden of Earthly Delights https://tuinderlustenjheronimusbosch.ntr.nl/en#
“The interactive documentary Jheronimus Bosch, the Garden of Earthly Delights provides an in-depth tour though The Garden of Earthly Delights. In a web interface the visitor will be taken on an audio-visual journey, including sound, music, video and images to enrich the storytelling.”
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100 Photographs: The Most Influential Images of All Time http://100photos.time.com/
“Explore the stories behind 100 images that changed the world. Selected by Time and an international team of curators.” Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History https://www.metmuseum.org/ toah/
“The Timeline presents a thematic, chronological, and geographical exploration of global art history through The Met collection. It is authored by The Met’s experts, and currently comprises more than 1,000 essays, close to 7,600 works of art, 300 chronologies, and 3,700 keywords. It is regularly updated and enriched to provide new scholarship and insights on the collection.”
To recommend materials for the library, please contact the library liaison for your department: Ying Li Nursing Health Information Management Occupational Therapy Physical Education Biology Chemistry Physics Theresa Flett Communications/Speech Journalism Political Science History Geography Geology Engineering Business Administration Economics Finance Math/Computer Science Julia Wilbers Child Care & Early Education Education English/Literature Foreign Language Philosophy Religion Reading Kelly Mitchell Art Music Theater Anthropology Human Services Psychology Sociology/Criminal Justice
2018 American Library Association Notable Books On February 11, the American Library Association (ALA) announced its 2018 list of notable books in non-fiction, fiction, and poetry. Below are the non-fiction winners available in the SCC Library. For the complete list, visit the ALA Member News.
“What kind of life can you have in a house without books?” —Sherman Alexie, 2018 Andrew Carnegie Medal Winner for Excellence in Non-Fiction
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You’ve never seen a book sale like this before! Math!
Nursing!
Fiction!
Literature!
The Arts!
Social Sciences!
Starring... SUE STAFFORD as “The Organizer” HEATHER DOLSON as “The Heavy Lifter” Directed by THERESA FLETT
SCC Library Book Sale COMING April 9-11