Category Archives: Book Displays

Native American Heritage Month – A Book Display

Native American Heritage Month is celebrated nationally during the month of November. In tribute, the Library of Congress provides a wealth of information at: http://nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov/

The South Texas College libraries have many books and resources on the topic. Here are a few to get started:

American Indian Histories and Cultures database.

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#1) Native American mythology – E 98 .R3 P44 2012

 

#2) Native American voices on identity, art, and culture : objects of everlasting esteem 1st ed.

E 98 .M34 N38 2005

 

#3) Native America : a state-by-state historical encyclopedia – E 77 .N3512 2012 VOL. 1

 

#4) The Trail of Tears [videorecording] : Cherokee legacy – E 99 .C5 T73 2006 DVD

 

#5) The Texas Indians [electronic resource] – E 78 .T4 L32 2004 EB

 

#6) Everything you know about Indians is wrong – E 98 .C89 S64 2009

 

#7) Native American dance : ceremonies and social traditions – E59 .D35 N38 1992

 

#8) Native Americans – E 98 .S67 N38 2008

 

#9) Native American rights – KF 8205 .N3855 2008

 

#10) The absolutely true diary of a part-time Indian – PS 3551 .L35774 A27 2009

 

#11) Native American boarding schools – E 97.5 .S76 2012

#12) Land of the Tejas : native American identity and interaction in Texas, a.d. 1300 to 1700

E 78 .T4 A76 2012

Contributed by Librarian, Maureen Mitchell.

 

 

Constitution Day – A Book Display

Celebrate Constitution Day with one of the terrific books from our library collection. Constitution Day is celebrated on September 17th throughout the United States.  It was September 17, 1787 that the Constitution was signed in Philadelphia.

And think about attending the STC Constitution Day event!  Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014 | 11:30am-1pm at the Pecan Campus Courtyard! Click this link for more information!

America’s constitution : a biography – Akhil Reed Amar

Call number – KF 4541 .A87 2005

The writing and ratification of the U.S. Constitution : practical virtue in action – John R Vile

Call number – KF 4541 .V555 2012

A companion to the United States Constitution and its amendments – John R Vile

Call number – KF 4550 .V55 2010

Plain, honest men : the making of the American Constitution – Richard R Beeman

Call number – KF 4510 .B44 2009

The words we live by : your annotated guide to the constitution – Linda R Monk

Call number – KF 4550 .Z9 M66 2003

Contributed by library specialist Rick Rosales.

Hobbies – A Book Display

Need a break from studying or looking for something new to do after the summer sessions? Stop by the library and check out one of our many books on hobbies. We have a wide variety of topics from which to choose. Below are a few titles to get you started.

#1) Grilling & roasting – TX 840 .B3 G755 2007

#2) Classic origami – TT 870 .T89 1995

#3) All new square foot gardening: the revolutionary way to grow more in less space – SB 321 .B275 2013

#4) Fishing basics – SH 441.C5924 1999

#5) Sew basic: 34 essential skills for sewing with confidence – TT 705 .S453 2002

#6) Soccer: technique & tactics – GV943 .K65 2000

#7) The artist’s handbook: a step-by-step guide to drawing, watercolour & oil painting – N 7430 .G35 2000

#8) Joy of backpacking: your complete guide to attaining pure happiness in the outdoors – GV 199.6 .B45 2007

#9) Scrapbooking techniques for beginners – TR 465 .M43 2007

#10) The crafter’s guide to taking great photos: the best techniques for showcasing your handmade creations – TR 658.5 .A36 2011

Contributed by Maureen Mitchell, Librarian.

Remembering Maya Angelou – Book Display

Maya Angelou, April 4, 1928 – May 28, 2014

In memory to the award winning author and poet, check out one of Maya Angelou’s great reads. Here are a few titles to get started, but you can find many more in our collection.

#1)   I know why the caged bird sing – E 185.97 .A56 A3 1971

#2) All God’s children need traveling shoes – PS 3551 .N464 Z463 1991

#3) Gather together in my name – PS 3551 .N464 Z464 1974

#4) The heart of a woman – PS 3551 .N464 Z465 1997

#5) Even the stars look lonesome – PS 3551 .N464 E94 1998

#6) The complete collected poems of Maya Angelou 1st ed. – PS 3551 .N464 A17 1994

#7) Wouldn’t take nothing for my journey now – PS 3551 .N464 W68 1994

#8) I shall not be moved – PS 3551 .N464 I17 1991

#9) Mom & me & mom – PS 3551 .N464 Z46 2013

#10) The Power of speech, video recording – PN 4121 .P69 2004 DVD

Contributed by Maureen Mitchell

Texas Travel Book Display

Are you thinking about traveling after finals? Stop by the library and check out a travel guidebook. We have guides for domestic and international travel destinations. Below are a few titles if you are thinking about traveling the great state of Texas.

1.  Texas (Lonely Planet Series) – call no. F 384.3 .K73 2011

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2.  Exploring Texas with Children – call no. F384.3 .B83 1999

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3.  Official guide to Texas state parks and historic sites – call no. F 384.3 .P36 2008

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4.  Finding butterflies in Texas : a guide to the best sites – call no. QL 551 .T4 W39 2006

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5.  52 Texas weekends : great getaways and adventures for every season – call no. F384.3 .S36 2000

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6.  Good times in Texas [electronic resource] : a pretty complete guide to where the fun is – call no. F384.3 .H63 1999 EB

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7.  Hiking Texas – call no. GV 199.42 .T49 1997

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8.  National Geographic field guide to birds. Texas – call no. QL 684 .T4 N38 2005

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9.  Texas guide : be a traveler, not a tourist! – call no. F 384.3 .M66 1998

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10.  More ghost towns of Texas – call no. F 387 .B353 2003

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Contributed by Maureen Mitchell

Created Equal: Black History Month Display

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South Texas College is one of 473 institutions across the country awarded a set of four films chronicling the history of the Civil Rights Movement.  The powerful documentaries include dramatic scenes of incidents in the 150 year effort to achieve equal rights for all.

The set of documentaries include:

Ada Lovelace Day, today!

Ada Lovelace Day is an international day celebrating the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and maths.  Find out more about Ada Lovelace Day here: http://findingada.com/.  Also, it’s a great day to check out what books we have for women working in STEMs here at the STC Library!

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Top secret Rosies : the female computers of World War II Call number: QA 27.5 .T67 2010

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American women in technology : an encyclopedia Call number: T 36 .Z54 2000

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A to Z of women in science and math Call number: Q141 .Y675 1999

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Women and information technology : research on underrepresentation Call number: QA 76.9 .W65 W66 2006

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The clean coder : a code of conduct for professional programmers Call number: QA 76.9 .M65 M367 2011

National Park and Recreation Month Book Display

Since 1985, America has celebrated July as the nation’s official Park and Recreation Month. Check out our books and videos to help celebrate!

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Permenter, Paris, and John Bigley. Open Road’s Best National Parks with Kids! Cold Spring Harbor, NY: Open Road Publishing, 2007. Print.  E 160 .P47 2007

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Burns, Ken. The National Parks: America’s Best Idea. United States: PBS Distribution, 2009. E 160 .N385 2009 DVD

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Wohlforth, Charles P. Frommer’s Family Vacations in the National Parks. New York, NY: Macmillan Travel USA, 1999. Print. E160.W64 1999

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Nader, Albert J, and Dennis Burkhart. America’s National Parks: A Video Tour of All 55 National Parks. Chicago, Ill: Questar, 2001. E160 .A44 2001

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Molvar, Erik, and Tamara Martin. Best Easy Day Hikes. Guilford, Conn: Falcon Guides, 2007. Print. GV 199.42 .U8 Z566 2007

Contributed by Maureen Mitchell, Librarian.

STC Libraries Recieve Muslim Journeys Grant

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The STC Library was awarded the Muslim Journeys Bookshelf, a collection of books, films, and other resources that will introduce the American public to the complex history and culture of Muslims in the United States and around the world.

Join us in celebrating the grant with three special events.

The library will open a month of festivities with a visit from Dr. Tamer Balci who will discuss “Peace and Love in the Thought of Rumi” on Tuesday April 2nd at 6:00 p.m.  Dr. Balci is a historian at UTPA and is the author of The Gulen Hizmet which will be on sale that evening.  That event will take place at the Pecan Campus Library in the Rainbow Room.

On Thursday April 11 at 6:00 p.m., there will be a screening of the documentary “Prince Among Slaves” which will be introduced by Dr. Benjamin Allen a history instructor at STC who is an expert on the topic.  It will be followed by an opportunity to discuss the film.  The film will be screened at the D-Auditorium which faces Pecan Blvd.

On Thursday April 18 at 6:00 p.m., there will be a screening of the film version of “Persepolis” with a special introduction by Daniel Tyx an English instructor at STC.  It will be followed by an opportunity to discuss the film.  It will be screened at the D-Auditorium which faces Pecan Blvd.

The Bridging Cultures Bookshelf on Muslim Journeys is a project of the National Endowment for the Humanities, conducted in cooperation with the American Library Association. Major support for the Muslim Journeys Bookshelf was provided by a grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York. Additional support for the arts and media components was provided by the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art.

For more information on the library resources in the exhibit, visit http://www.programminglibrarian.org/muslimjourneys/mj-themes.html.  For information on the local exhibit, contact email egarcia10@southtexascollege.edu.

Banned Books Week

Wow. Doesn’t time just fly, Readers?

Before we knew it, September started its last week. Do you know what that means? …

BANNED BOOKS WEEK!

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That’s right! Every year, around the country, we like to draw attention to a cause that is near and dear to libraries everywhere.

Censorship versus the Freedom to Read

Every year, in every library, people fight to have books pulled off the shelf and made unavailable for others to read. This happens for various reasons including religious differences, political ideology, language, sexual connotations, etc.

Some of these books include those that have been made popular worldwide such as Stephanie Myers’ Twighlight Series, JK Rowlings’ Harry Potter series, and even (especially!) classics such as Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World and Anne Frank: A Diary of a Young Girl. You can find more about the banned and challenged books of 2010-2011 through the American Library Association’s report here.

You can find some of these banned books, and others from past years, in our Libraries!

That’s right readers, let’s live on the WILD SIDE!

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(above: book display at the Pecan Campus Library / below: book display at the MidValley Campus Library)

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So come one, come all, to our STC Libraries, and explore a little.

And as always, if you have any questions, comments or observations, we’d love to hear from you through the comments!