Tell us what you can no longer find through the library
| by Douglas Black
Can’t find something through the library anymore? Tell us about it, to help document the impact of this year’s substantial budget reductions.
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The 4 films in this series “looks at the last five decades of African American history through the eyes of Henry Louis Gates, Jr., exploring the tremendous gains and persistent challenges of these years. Drawing on eyewitness accounts, scholarly analysis and rare archival footage, the series illuminates our recent past, while raising urgent questions about the future of the African American community—and our nation as a whole.”
VideoJoin Middlebury Libraries in celebrating Black History Month. Browse a virtual exhibit with a selection of book titles from our collection reflecting the achievements of Black authors or works about Black history and experience. Featured are ebooks and audiobooks that can be accessed remotely, podcasts, and some musical selections.
Special Collections, MiddPoints
Celebrating Black History Month: children's books by Langston Hughes
| by Kaitlin Buerge
Each February, the United States recognizes Black History Month. Join us this month as we feature works by Black authors in Special Collections.
Staff Pick: There Goes the Neighborhood from WNYC and The Nation
| by Leanne Galletly
The theme for this year’s Staff Picks is anti-racism, and in this post, User Experience & Digital Scholarship Librarian Leanne Galletly writes about the podcast There Goes the Neighborhood from WYNC and The Nation.
MiddLab Coffee Break: Open Your Scholarship
| by Ryan Clement
Announcing the 2021 MiddLab Coffee Break discussion series!
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Staff Pick: Becoming by Michelle Obama
| by Carrie Macfarlane
The theme for this year’s Staff Picks is anti-racism, and in this post, Director of Research & Instruction Carrie Macfarlane writes about Becoming by Michelle Obama.
*We are reviewing items in our collections and other content that is available for free to Middlebury students, faculty and staff.
| by Brenda Ellis
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a holiday to remember the legacy of this great man. Watch . This nine and a half minute clip is from an interview where Martin Luther King, Jr. talks about non-violent resistance.
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Staff Pick: White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide by Carol Anderson
| by Brenda Ellis
The theme for this year’s Staff Picks is anti-racism, and in this post, Sr. Research & Instruction Librarian Brenda Ellis writes about White Rage by Carol Anderson.
*We are reviewing items in our collections and other content that is available for free to Middlebury students, faculty and staff.
Library Services and Cancellations During Winter Break
| by Terry Simpkins and Carrie Macfarlane
Please be aware of these upcoming deadlines and cancellations. See you in the new year!