Books Reviews and Reading Lists

World Refugee Day: E-Book Display

The theme this year revolves around the following statements: Seeking safety is a human right. Regardless of where they come from, people forced to flee should be welcomed. Whenever they are forced to flee and whatever the threat, everyone deserves protection.

Juneteenth E-Book Display

Juneteenth, also known by many other names including Freedom Day and Juneteenth Independence Day, commemorates this declaration of emancipation from slavery in Texas and was declared a federal holiday in 2021.

I Couldn’t Have Lived Without Them: LGBTQIA+ Writers

I’m amazed and grateful for all the LGBTQIA+ literature I’ve enjoyed, and I’m excited for future possibilities.

DEI Book Display: Transgender People (the T of LGBTQIA+)

To honor Pride Month, the University Libraries Diversity Book Display will focus on Transgender aspects of LGBTQIA+.

DEI Book Display: Mental Health Awareness

As part of Mental Health Awareness month in the United States, this month's Diversity Book Display will focus on Mental Health, which is as important as physical health, yet is still widely misunderstood and stigmatized in society.

DEI Book Display: Refugees, Migrants and Immigrants

Despite the wide diversity when it comes to where refugees come from and who they are, there is little equality in how they are treated. History, politics, and personal experiences are just some of the topics this month's display can speak to.

DEI Book Display: Women's History Month

In honor of Women's History Month, the Libraries' diversity book displays will focus on all women, from struggles to achievements, from biographies to general histories, and all things in-between.

Fair Use Week 2022: Feb. 21-25

Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week is an annual celebration hosted every February by the Association of Research Libraries to spotlight the importance of fair use/fair dealing in aiding education and expression.

DEI Book Display: Black History Month

February's Diversity Book Display centers around Black History Month. A physical book display is now available at the Libraries with the selection rotating weekly. Some of the eBooks listed below also have a physical listing.

DEI Book Display: Neurodiversity

The term neurodiversity was coined in the late 1990s by sociologist Judy Singer. Singer's original concept saw neurodiversity as (1) a state of nature to be respected, (2) an analytical tool for examining social issues, and (3) an argument for the conservation and facilitation of human diversity.