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Encourage students—and yourself—to engage with reading in a new way! From February 3–14, the library invites you to participate in Blind Date with a Book, an initiative designed to introduce readers to unfamiliar genres, authors, and perspectives.

Each book in our display is wrapped to conceal its identity, with only a brief description and genre label as a guide. Without preconceived notions of the cover or author, readers can experience literature with fresh curiosity and an open mind. This is an opportunity to explore diverse narratives, challenge reading habits, and perhaps discover an unexpected favorite.

Faculty and students are welcome to participate. Visit the library, select a book, and take it home to unwrap your literary surprise. Books are available on a first-come, first-served basis through February 14.

NCLIVE now offers access to Gale Primary Sources: Indigenous Peoples of North America, a resource exploring the political, social, and cultural history of Indigenous peoples from the sixteenth to twentieth centuries. This digital archive provides primary sources highlighting the experiences, traditions, and innovations of Indigenous communities in the U.S. and Canada.

Collection Highlights

Discover topics such as:

• Trade and communication
• Arctic exploration and tribes
• The Iroquois Confederation and Canadian Catholic Indian missions
• Indian wars, removal, and frontier military history
• Government boarding and missionary schools
• Indigenous language preservation, including dictionaries and primers

Content includes newspapers, photographs, and Indigenous-language texts sourced from American and Canadian institutions.

Research and Teaching Uses

This resource is ideal for:

• Enhancing research with authentic primary sources
• Incorporating Indigenous perspectives into historical studies
• Supporting courses in history, anthropology, and cultural studies

Explore Gale Primary Sources: Indigenous Peoples of North America today. For assistance, contact the library.

Welcome to a new semester! As we dive into Spring 2025, we’re excited to share some major updates to improve your experience with the library.

Updated Website and New Online Library Catalog

Over the winter break, we launched a refreshed library website and introduced a new online catalog. These updates are designed to streamline navigation, enhance functionality, and make accessing resources easier than ever. Whether you’re searching for materials for your courses or conducting your own research, these improvements are here to support you.

Faculty and Staff Walk-In Workshops

To help you get the most out of these updates, we’re hosting walk-in workshops where library staff will provide hands-on assistance with navigating the new website and catalog. Join us on:

• Friday, January 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Friday, January 24, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Feel free to drop by during these times. No registration is required—just bring your questions, and we’ll be happy to help!

Thank you for your continued partnership with the library. We’re looking forward to another great semester of collaboration and discovery. See you soon!