The Mercer University Libraries celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month on behalf of our students, faculty, and staff who are a part of this vibrant and essential community. From September 15 through October 15, check out the films, books, and web resources below.
Films
These dramas and documentaries spotlight the lives and stories in the Hispanic community and are available through the Mercer Libraries in Kanopy. Check out their Hispanic Heritage Month collection for more suggestions.
Latinos Beyond the Reel: Challenging a Media Stereotype
The U Turn
25 Texans in the Land of Lincoln: College Students Honor Abraham Lincoln’s Support of Mexico
Stolen Education: The Legacy of Hispanic Racism in Schools
Foreigners in Their Own Land
Pedro E. Guerrero: A Photographer’s Journey
Entre Nos
Willie Velasquez
East Side Sushi
Tortilla Soup
Lila & Eve
The Squad
Books
Browse a few of these fiction and non-fiction books available through the libraries.
The Mercer University Libraries celebrates Banned Books Week from September 18 through September 24. Check out the list of banned books and the displays at the Mercer libraries. For banned books lists and events, visit the American Library Association (ALA).
Some reasons given for banning a book:
Sex
Drugs/alcohol
Witchcraft
Profanity
Homosexuality
Violence
Suicide
Rape
Racial Content
List of Banned Books at Mercer University Libraries
The Mercer University Libraries celebrates Constitution and Citizenship Day, which occurs September 17. This week, visit the United States Court and the National Archives for more information and upcoming events. You can even interact with the Constitution! Check out the display tables at all of our libraries. Also, see the film spotlight and a list of books to read.
Film Spotlight: Created Equal: Constitution USA with Peter Sagal
The Mercer University Libraries will alter our in-person hours for Labor Day from September 4 and 5 for Swilley & Tarver Library as well as the Academic Centers.
Swilley Library (Atlanta)*
Tarver Library (Macon)*
Douglas Academic Center
Henry Academic Center
Sunday, September 4
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Closed
Closed
Monday, September 5
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
*24/7 spaces will be open and accessible via Bear Card.
The Mercer University Libraries will modify our hours for the semester break beginning Thursday, July 28 through Sunday, August 21.
Swilley Library
Sunday – CLOSED
Monday – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday – CLOSED
24/7 spaces will be available.
Tarver Library*
Sunday – CLOSED
Monday – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday – CLOSED
*Tarver Library and 24/7 spaces will close for HVAC maintenance Wednesday, July 27 at 5:00 PM. The library and 24/7 spaces will reopen and be available again beginning 8/1 at 8:00 AM.
Tarver Library, including 24/7 areas, will be closed for HVAC maintenance beginning Wednesday, July 27 at 7 PM and will reopen on Monday, August 1 at 8 AM.
The Swilley Library has upgraded study room access on the lower level (1st floor). Students must use their Bear Cards for access. Study rooms on the upper level (2nd floor) will also require Bear Card entry soon.
All ProQuest databases and Academic Video Online will unavailable as they overgo maintenance on Saturday, July 16 at 10 PM until Sunday, July 17 at 6 AM.