Transylvania University Library

Give yourself a brain break and help the library complete our fall virtual sticker board! (works best on laptop/computer) See the comments for instructions!

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The library is seeking applications for our next Educational Technology and Instruction Librarian. Review of applications will begin on July 5 and continue until the position is filled.

https://www.transy.edu/employment-opportunities/

Photo credit: Amtec Photos, Creative Commons license.

For voters living in Kentucky, today is the last day to request an absentee ballot for the upcoming primary election. Here are some other dates to be aware of:

May 4-6 and 9-11, 2022 In-Person Excused Absentee Voting
May 12-14, 2022 Early Voting
May 17, 2022 Primary Election Day

Looking for information on the candidates? The League of Women Voters of Lexington has conducted several debates with our local candidates. These can be viewed at https://www.lwvlexington.com/.

For even more information on local issues, check out CivicLex and Fayette Alliance. Lastly, you can view sample ballots and review your voter registration at the Kentucky Voter Information Portal at http://www.govoteky.com.

Voter Information Guide - Kentucky State Board of Elections The 2022 Primary election is May 17, 2022. The deadline to register to vote in the 2022 Primary Election is April 18, 2022 no later than 4:00 p.m. local time.

"History is always written by the conqueror," said Sanchez. "How do we actually tell the truth about what happened and where we sit this very moment? How do we go forward from here?"
https://www.npr.org/2021/10/11/1044823626/indigenous-peoples-day-native-americans-columbus

Goodbye, Columbus? Here's what Indigenous Peoples' Day means to Native Americans A growing movement recasts Oct. 11 as a day to appreciate the diversity and history of Indigenous communities. That visibility, say Native Americans, can help us see what else needs to change.

Did you know that every year, libraries across the United States celebrate Banned Books Week? The Transylvania Library participates in this annually because it's important to us as librarians to protect the freedom to read whatever you want and to fight against censorship. Below is an infographic from the American Library Association showing the breakdown of 156 challenges received in 2020 - books, media and displays are still being challenged today. Visit the library to see the display we've put up this week to highlight books that have been challenged, and to show the history of challenges to books throughout the years. You may even see some of your favorite books on display.

We are SO excited when students can explore their interests with our collections!

Transylvania senior shares significance of ancient coins through academic internship - Transylvania University - 1780 Through an internship for academic credit, Transylvania senior Ben Gallenstein displayed, archived and researched ancient Greek and Roman coins.

Today (9/10) the library will be closing at 3:30pm for student worker training! We will be open again on Saturday at 1pm!

Fall semester is in full swing, and our regular library hours are in effect! Whether you're a night owl or an early bird, we've got the time for you!

Come take your first day of school photo at the library!

One year ago, we added resources and information to our website about Juneteenth. Today, it is now a federal holiday. There is still so much work to do, and a way to begin that work is to read and learn and educate yourself. Reach out to any librarian, and we’ll be more than happy to help you on this important journey.

Today is Juneteenth, an annual celebration of the day when a group of enslaved people in Galveston, Texas were notified of their emancipation. If you're curious about the origin of this day, or want to read more about it, the library has a resource guide just for you: https://libguides.transy.edu/juneteenth

Acclaimed Kentucky author wins 2021 Transylvania Judy Gaines Young Book Award | Transylvania University | 1780 Appalachian writer Robert Gipe has won Transylvania's 2021 Judy Gaines Young Book Award for his "Canard County” trilogy. The school plans to honor the author, along with student winner Olivia O'Neal Forester, at an awards event sometime this fall.

Celebrating Pride Week at Transy can mean a lot of different things! There are events to attend, and people to meet, but there are also things to read and chances to learn! One of our student workers, Dominiq Wilson, has pulled together a list of some of the resources held by our library, found here: https://transy.on.worldcat.org/list/17709491
You can also check out our Project One collection by coming to the library in person!

As we continue to see reports of violence against Black and AAPI communities, we want to remind the Transy community (and anyone else who may find it) of our Anti-Racism resource guide. The front page now has a brief list of resources specifically related to anti-racism towards the AAPI community. As always, we're happy to hear suggestions or additions to this guide, and it is an ever-evolving document.
https://libguides.transy.edu/antiracism

Transy Library: Anti-Racism Resources: Home Transy Library: Anti-Racism Resources: Home

February is almost over which means that the acknowledgement of Black History Month would appear to be over as well. However, just because these 28 days have passed, it doesn’t mean we should stop learning, stop exposing ourselves to new lessons. The below opinion piece suggests that it’s time to use what we know of the past to improve the present. How can we be a part of that?

The library has our anti-racism guide, databases specifically dedicated to African American history in the United States, and librarians who can help you access all of this information!

https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/dahleen-glanton/ct-glanton-black-history-month-20210225-bh5wnbdzijg2dgqqm2dagxqvey-story.html

Column: It’s time to rethink Black History Month Let's focus on improving the present rather than looking back at the past, Dahleen Glanton writes.

If you’re letting February pass you by without engaging in some anti-racist actions, let us suggest looking over this syllabus for a course called Black Womanhood, to be taught at Johns Hopkins this spring. There are readings and information that can give you a starting point to teach yourself about important aspects of history you may not know. And if you want help finding articles in our databases, just ask a librarian!

http://dh.jmjafrx.com/2018/01/27/black-womanhood-the-syllabus/

Black Womanhood: The Syllabus I’m super excited to share a draft of the syllabus for Black Womanhood, the course I’m teaching with Martha Jones this spring! See below for the list of readings and feel free to tweet …

If you haven't heard of Rachel Cargle, she's a great name to know. Throughout the month of February, she is offering things we should learn about. Do a Google search, read a Wikipedia page, engage with history you might not know. Heck, you can even ask a librarian!

Good morning 🌞 Here is the prompt for Day 5 of my Black History Month Series. Take the time, google and learn about the subject at hand and come back in the comments and share amongst our community what you’ve discovered if you’d like.
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If you’re new to the series use the hashtag to see the full collection of prompts thus far and be sure to tag the friend you’ll be working through this with this month. Be sure to follow for added book suggestions & to support a black independent owned bookstore!
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This is a completely free learning resource from beginning to end! If you find value in this series and have interest in supporting me and my work tangibly you can find my details in the “support” highlight of my profile. 🌿
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If you want to dig in even more I encourage you to be a part of The Great Unlearn — my donation based online learning community you can join us over at patreon.com/thegreatunlearn (link in bio) where I curate monthly syllabi for your self paced learning with experts of color and monthly live learning events.
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Every February, there is national recognition of Black History Month. As we've seen from the events of this past year, the structural racism present in our society, and the ways in which we all can do better, Black history is intrinsic to American history. Our anti-racism resources page is still active, and updated with suggestions and new materials (https://libguides.transy.edu/antiracism).

Throughout the month, we will endeavor to share the resources that the library has, to share posts from people who know more than we do about the history that needs to be taught, and to listen to Black people about what is important.

(Artwork by Ebony Bolt (at ebony_bolt on Instagram)

Looking for a place to study? The library is open M-Th, 8:30am-8:00pm, Fridays: 8:30am-5:00pm. Wear a mask, get your green pass, and come on by. You don't even have to bring your own chair!

Rain or shine, snow or sleet, the library is a place for you to rest your feet. We’re still open for you, M-F: 8:30-5pm

There may be a chance that you're endlessly refreshing webpages, and waiting for any sign of news about anything. One way to combat the doomscrolling is to pick up a new book! Here's a list of some of the best escapist fiction to give you an outlet! Using the library website, or the Lexington Public Library, you can find a new read to keep you busy!
https://www.esquire.com/uk/culture/books/g32052361/best-escapist-fiction/

The Best Escapist Fiction To Distance Yourself From The World Learn from a different reality via one of these transporting books

One of the exhibitions curated by the Morlan Gallery is housed in the Transy Library. Bring your mask, your green pass, and yourselves to come see the art hanging on our walls and in our display cases. We're so excited to be a home to the Near & Far Exhibit!

Transylvania Morlan Gallery exhibitions offer strength, hope during tough times | Transylvania University | 1780 Transylvania's Morlan Gallery opened two online exhibitions today that explore how we've been sustaining and supporting ourselves and each other during these difficult times.

Have you seen the hashtag on social media lately? If you're like me, the very first time I saw it, I thought it might have something to do with SARS, the virus that took hold of the media in the 2002. But with just a little investigation, it's a movement to end the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, a controversial unit of the Nigerian Police with a long record of abuses.

At Transy, we want to help students become global citizens, learning about things outside of their backyard. Yes, there's a national election happening, but everything in our world is interconnected, and the End SARS movement plays into the movements that have been happening across the country. To learn more about this issue, you can use our library resources. We have full access to the NYTimes, as well as access other national and local newspapers for all faculty, staff and students, so this is a topic you can learn more about using library resources. (https://libguides.transy.edu/az.php)

Over the summer, we shared our anti-racism resources guide - this is a changing and growing source as well - for people on and off campus. Being informed about anti-racist movements and ways to educate yourself helps understand the larger context of the End SARS movement as well. Feel free to refresh your memory, and look for some new reading material: https://libguides.transy.edu/antiracism

Good luck on finals, Transy students! If you need a quiet place to write a paper or a take a test, come on by!

Today is Columbus Day, but it is also Indigenous Peoples Day. Did you know that Lexington exists on what once was Shawnee, Cherokee and Osage tribe land? To learn more about Kentucky's Native history, the Kentucky Heritage Council has compiled a document tracing back our historical roots:https://heritage.ky.gov/Documents/Native_History_KyTeachers.pdf
The Lexington History Museum also has an exhibit on the Native history of our area, including debunking the myth that Kentucky was never home to Native people: http://lexhistory.org/edu/not-just-hunting-ground-native-americans-kentucky-0
To learn more about the movement to have Indigenous Peoples Day recognized in Kentucky, visit this link, from Kentuckians for the Commonwealth: https://kftc.org/indigenous-lands-acknowledgment

Today is the last day to register to vote in Kentucky! To register to vote in Kentucky, request an absentee ballot, or get more information about voting in Kentucky this November, visit this link (https://vrsws.sos.ky.gov/ovrweb/govoteky).

For more information about the election, our library has tons of news sources, including a free subscription to the NYTimes that can be accessed using your Transy credentials as well as newspaper databases that can be found on our website (libguides.transy.edu). Ask a librarian today for help on finding more information so you can make the best decision for you! And remember, election day this year is November 3rd!

Just a reminder that today is the first of two open houses - come by the library between 2-4pm to look through the display cases and see what the library has tucked away upstairs. Be sure to have your green pass and your mask!

Ever wonder what's in those display cases they keep talking about in our library's Special Collections? Now's your chance. We're opening it up to Transy students, faculty, and staff members for a quick peek into the history of our University and its interesting collection of historical books. The event will be held on Friday, October 2nd and Friday, October 16th from 2-4 pm.

Ever wonder what's in those display cases they keep talking about in our library's Special Collections? Now's your chance. We're opening it up to Transy students, faculty, and staff members for a quick peek into the history of our University and its interesting collection of historical books. The event will be held on Friday, October 2nd and Friday, October 16th from 2-4 pm.

The library is open to the Transy Community! Monday - Friday, from 8:30am-5:00pm, please come visit us! We're happy to see you and to serve the campus community!