The following article was written by a student and is presented in its original language, Spanish, to preserve the author’s unique and authentic perspective. The content explores the Los Alebrijes exhibit, a cultural showcase rich in detail and tradition. The article has not been translated in order to maintain the
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Exhibit on display March 3 – May 5, 2023, Founders Library, fourth floor The extensive Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) Collection in Rare Books and Special Collections (RBSC) allowed me to easily explore the concept of dystopia. The popular concept of dystopia is evident in important and
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Exhibit on display March 3 – May 5, 2023, Founders Library, fourth floor This exhibit analyzes tattoo culture utilizing the Tattoo collection in Rare Books and Special Collections. French philosopher Michel Foucault has suggested that to exert power, the bodies of those in the lower working classes were often censored.
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NIU Libraries is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a unique book display: Mystery Date with a Book. Library patrons are invited to check out a book wrapped in paper based on a one-line description. After checking a book out, patrons can unwrap the book for a reading surprise. All of the
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A new exhibit in the Southeast Asia Collection, fourth floor Founders Memorial Library, features an overview of traditional dances from several Southeast Asian countries. Traditional dance is an expression of cultural identity for the people of Southeast Asia. The dances are used to tell stories and perform the rituals of
Read moreNora Jimenez, Special Collections and Archives Department Senior Library Specialist, recently completed an 8-week internship program at Loras College’s Center for Dubuque History in Dubuque, Iowa. The internship program was funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities and allowed Nora to be onsite and fully immersed in the collections.
Read moreIn general terms, a miniature book is defined as being no larger than four inches in any dimension. In most of the United States, only books under three inches are classified as a miniature. The Library of Congress is a bit more generous and includes books up to 12 cm
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At Founders Memorial Library, our goal is to share stories, make connections, and fuel a culture of understanding and innovation. We see data visualization as an essential tool in helping people engage with complex topics. What better way to understand life on our planet than to see global data on
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