“Meet the Library” series: Meet Neil!
Today’s staff profile is of Neil, our Media Services Manager! Neil (he/him) has several favorite spots on campus including, “Weird Hallway in …
Ebooks for Equity: “Such a Pretty Girl: A Story of Struggle, Empowerment, and Disability Pride” by Nadina LaSpina
It’s Friday, which means it’s time for another Ebook for Equity! Link to access: https://www-jstor-org.5colauthen.library.umass.edu/stable/j.ctv1f886jk This week, we’re highlighting “Such a …
Pick of the Week: What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Fat by Aubrey Gordon
What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Fat by Aubrey Gordon From the creator of Your Fat Friend and co-host …
Statement Opposing Anti-Asian Racism
In light of the surge in violence and racism directed toward the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in the past …
“Meet the Library” series: Meet Suzanne!
Today we are meeting Suzanne, our Circulation Supervisor! Suzanne (she/her) claims the wildflower meadow as her favorite place on campus: “If you …
Pick of the Week: Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng
Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng Lydia is dead. But they don’t know this yet. So begins the story of …
Ebook for Equity: “Ableism in Academia: Theorising experiences of disabilities and chronic illnesses in higher education”
Today’s Ebook for Equity is “Ableism in Academia: Theorising experiences of disabilities and chronic illnesses in higher education” by Nicole Brown and …
“Meet the Library” series: Meet John (Bruner)!
Today’s meet the library post features John Bruner!! John (he/him) is our Advanced Media Coordinator at the Library, but his favorite place …
“Make it Better” summer days at the library
We started a new tradition a few years ago where we find a few days each summer for library staff to collectively …
Pick of the Week: Urban Indigenous Youth Reframing Two-Spirit
Urban Indigenous Youth Reframing Two-Spirit by Marie Laing This book offers insights from young trans, queer, and two-spirit Indigenous people in Toronto …
Ebooks for Equity: “Of Love and Papers” by Laura E. Enriquez
This week’s Ebook for Equity is “Of Love and Papers” by Laura E. Enriquez Of Love and Papers explores how immigration policies …
“Meet the Library” series: Meet Tatjana!
Today’s library staff feature is our incredible Administrative Assistant, who truly keeps our library afloat, Tatjana! Tatjana (she/her) claims her primary haunt …
Ebooks for Equity: “Reframing Disability in Manga” by Yoshiko Okuyama
This week’s Ebook for Equity is “Reframing Disability in Manga” by Yoshiko Okuyama! From the description, this book “analyzes popular Japanese manga …
Pick of the Week: Queer Times, Black Futures
Queer Times, Black Futures by Kara Keeling A profound intellectual engagement with Afrofuturism and the philosophical questions of space and time. Queer …
Ebooks for Equity: “Work! : A Queer History of Modeling”
Check out this cool title “Work: A Queer History of Modeling” by Elspeth H. Brown, published by Duke University Press in 2019. …
“Meet the Library” series: Meet Olivia
This weeks “Meet the Library” post is an introduction to Access Services Associate, Olivia! I’m introducing myself, Olivia (she/her) this week! My …
Pick of the Week: Queering the South on Screen
Queering the South on Screen, edited by Tison Pugh Within the realm of American culture and its construction of its citizenry, geography, …
“Meet the Library” series: Meet Rachel
This week we are introducing you to our illustrious Library Director, Rachel!! Rachel (she/her) says that her favorite place on campus is …
Pick of the Week: Rocking the Closet
Rocking the Closet: How Little Richard, Johnnie Ray, Liberace, and Johnny Mathis Queered Pop Music by Vincent L. Stephens Pushing boundaries and …
Celebrating pride month at the library!
We are celebrating #pridemonth at the Library! We have a selection from Hampshire’s collection in our in-person display, as well as in our digital …