Stevenson Library News

The World Cinema and Bard Quiz Bowl Clubs present an evening of Film Trivia! Friday, March 8 at 7 pm on the first floor of Stevenson Library. All are welcome!

Join us for an afternoon of book-making & other paper crafts, this Thursday, March 7 from 2-4 pm in the library browsing area. This is a drop in session — come when you can, leave when you want. Supplies & snacks provided!

This Thursday, February 29, join us for an Open Mic Poetry Reading in celebration of Black History Month and our newly acquired collection of books by Black poets. Come celebrate Black voices by sharing work by your favorite poets, or your own!

When: 7-9 pm
Where: First floor of the library

Curious about Zotero? Using it already but have questions? Come to this Zotero Workshop on Tuesday, Feb. 27 from 5-6 pm in the library computer lab to find out how to get the most out of this powerful tool.

Can’t make it? Check out our Zotero How-To- Guide or ask a librarian. Hope to see you!

Calling all seniors! Ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into senior project work? Come to Sproj Bootcamp this Friday, Feb. 9 from 2-3 pm for a research refresher with the librarians! Happens in the library computer lab.

Can’t make it? Ask a Librarian for help anytime!

On Thursday, February 8, from 4-5 pm, join members of the library staff for tea, cookies and conversation in the library’s first floor browsing area. Get to know some of the librarians, learn about our plans for the spring, and share your ideas! All are welcome.

What do banned books mean to you? Why are these stories important? This Valentine’s Day, join us for a read-out and discussion in celebration of the first-ever Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Bravery in Literature. And be sure to get your tickets to the awards ceremony at the Fisher Center on Feb. 17th! Show some love for frequently banned and challenged authors this February, and defend the right to read!

Please join us on Friday, February 2  from 1-3 pm for an opening reception celebrating our new exhibit featuring artists Zhen Guo and Jiannan Wu, curated by Qi Zhang.

This exhibit will be on display in the library vitrines on the first and second floors through March 30.

We’re pleased to announce the launch of our new subscription to Africa Commons!

It is comprised of four comprehensive modules:

History and Culture is an index, search engine, and preservation tool for more than 500,000 openly available books, magazines, and other primary sources.

Black South African Magazines the first and only digital collection of magazines created for Black audiences in Africa from 1937-1973.

Southern African Films and Documentaries, hundreds of African documentaries, oral histories, and other films for study and learning.

The Hilary Ng’weno Archive, an exclusive collection of full-run magazines, newspapers, and films from the legendary Kenyan journalist.

Learn more about this project from Coherent Digital’s expert advisory board member, Dr. Buhle Mbambo-Thata; as well as the challenges of digitization Africa: Africa Commons Charleston Presentation 2021. The Ng’weno Archive is the latest addition to the platform, learn more about The Legacy of Hilary Ng’weno: A Daughter’s Tribute to the Legendary Kenyan Journalist

Along with the amazing content found in Africa Commons, the database offers many useful features, such as the ability to create lists and embed them into Brightspace or Google Classroom. Lists can be private, public, or for a limited audience.

If you would like to schedule an overview of Africa Commons, please email [email protected].