Hey, Bears! April 23 through April 29 is the American Library Association’s (ALA) National Library Week. This year’s theme is “There’s More to the Story,” which demonstrates that the library has more to offer than only books. Libraries have a variety of services, such as assistance with research, free library events, and more. To celebrate with Mercer University Libraries, we will spotlight our very own library staff throughout the month of April on our Facebook and Instagram pages. Also, stop by the tables at the Douglas and Henry Academic Centers to take a quick survey and grab some candy. You can also take the survey here. The survey will assess the centers’ library services for students and faculty. You can also enter a drawing to win Mercer swag. Drawing winners will be announced after National Library Week. We would love for you to participate!
Black History Month is February 1-28, and Mercer University Libraries (MUL) is proud to celebrate this month on behalf of our students, faculty, and staff. During the month of February, check out the list of films to watch, books to read, and web resources. Also, view the videos on the libraries’ YouTube channel. The videos feature interviews with Mercer University’s faculty and staff members, Dr. Chester Fontenot, Myron Randall, Dr. Olivia Boggs, and Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III. They discuss the history and experiences of black Americans in the space of education. The videos will also be streamed at the Swilley Library in Atlanta and on the Digital Information Screens at Douglas and Henry.
Films
The films below are available to watch through the Mercer Libraries in Kanopy. Also, check out Kanopy’s Black History Month collection for more suggestions.
The Road to Brown
Twenty Pearls: The Story of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Moonlight
Daughters of the Dust
The Last Black Man in San Francisco
Lioness: The Nicola Adams Story
The Color of Beauty: Racism in the Fashion Industry
Books
Check out these books available through the library.
The Mercer University Libraries honors Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 16. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other civil rights activist were dedicated to the fight for freedom and equality. Check out the film, books, and web resources below about Dr. King, and visit the table displays at the Douglas/Henry Academic Centers and the Swilley Library. Lastly, be sure to watch the YouTube video with Rev. Dr. Thomas Slater, professor emeritus in the McAfee School of Theology, who discusses Dr. King’s speeches and sermons.
There will be a planned power outage that will impact the majority of the Atlanta campus, including Swilley. We will close our 24/7 space starting at 6 PM on Sunday, January 15 until we reopen at 8 AM on Tuesday, January 17.