The Blough-Weis Library welcomes Amir El-Chidiac as our new Research and Instruction Librarian! Amir comes to SU from North Carolina for a diversity resident position. They recently finished their Masters of Library Science at North Carolina Central University. They also have a Masters in Creative Writing and a BA in Women and Gender Studies. Amir…Continue Reading Welcome, Amir El-Chidiac!
The Blough-Weis Library welcomes Amanda Boyer as our new First-Year Experience Librarian! Amanda is a 2016 Susquehanna University graduate. She double majored in Creative Writing and English Literature. During her junior year, she found an interest in library science. She went to Kent State for her Masters in Library Science with a focus in digital…Continue Reading Welcome, Amanda Boyer!
The Blough-Weis Library welcomes Brianne Dort as our new Systems Librarian! Brianne comes to SU from Virginia. She did her undergraduate studies in English and History at Hollands University. She got her Masters in Library Science at Catholic University. Brianne did theatre in high school and enjoys painting and reading. When asked why she chose…Continue Reading Welcome, Brianne Dort!
As Pride Month closes, we are highlighting new releases that tell stories of perseverance, hatred, strength and love from the LGBTQ+ community. After a stormy, intense year, it’s refreshing to have a month centered around hope and prosperity. COVID-19 continues to halt Pride celebrations around the country, but these readings stand as a testament that…Continue Reading 10 LGBTQ+ books to read in 2021
From unapologetically heart-wrenching to hopefully optimistic, this list encompasses all of the difficult, awkward topics and conversations that people need to be having. After the political and social unrest of the last year, people search for clarity and answers, some of which can be found in the pages of literature. These new releases explore the…Continue Reading June 2021 releases you MUST read
Looking for a book to read this summer and a great group to discuss it with? The VIP center at Susquehanna University is hosting a book club this June to discuss, Out in Central Pennsylvania: The History of an LGBT Community. Open to staff, students, alumni, faculty, and Selinsgrove community members, the book club will…Continue Reading Book Club Highlights LGBTQIA+ History in Central PA
Happy National Poetry Month! The month of April is not only dedicated to rain showers and flowers. It is also a month in which we celebrate words and language. Find these poetry books at the library and relinquish yourself to the words of the poets. Book summaries are from the publishers’ website. Blood Feather by…Continue Reading Five Books to Check Out for National Poetry Month
When we think of libraries today, we think of places that incubate community and comfort. The way libraries currently run has been expanded and experimented on for decades. The place and role of a library within a community has also drastically changed and morphed into what we know of it today: a place where one…Continue Reading Important Women Librarians That Shaped The Role of Libraries
Read about why two SU faculty made the switch to using open textbooks for their spring courses….Continue Reading Susquehanna Faculty Embracing OER
As a student attending university, textbooks are one of the most expensive materials to purchase for a class. Textbooks are troublesome things. It can be difficult for students to afford the high price tags and even though some schools offer a buyback program, many feel educational resources should be free and available to all. According…Continue Reading Open Ed Week 2021
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