We think often about what materials we engage with, but in doing so sometimes we forget who is producing these works. Recognizing the voices behind the materials is important when a person considers what to check out from the library to ensure minority voices are represented. The intersection of queerness and ethnic minorities is everywhere, Read More …
Dear Oxford students, did you work on a stellar research paper or digital project during the past academic year? If your answer is yes, please consider submitting it for the Elizabeth Long Atwood Award. The Emory Libraries are again sponsoring an award for undergraduate research. A panel of faculty and librarians from Emory’s Atlanta and Read More …
Oxford Students join us at the Oxford College Library for our semesterly Game Night on February 24, 2023, 8pm-12am Game Night this semester will include board games, food, and retro arcade games. Oxpresso will be open late that evening for students. If you have any questions contact the Oxford College Library.
In honor of Black History Month, the Oxford College Library is proud to present our book display centered around African American music. We chose this specific focus to take advantage of the expertise of the Oxford faculty. This display is the product of a collaboration between Emory University faculty/staff members Jacob Lackner, Winta Bahlibi, Professor Marvin Read More …
With this display, we are celebrating the intersection between Blackness and womanhood, as the intersection between February, Black History Month, and March, Women’s History Month, approaches. Many of the stories that are shared during both months are stories that are often heard; therefore we compiled a collection of lesser known narratives. Intersectionality is often ignored Read More …
Looking for something to do when taking a break from studying? See what our Library Leaders recommend you check out. Games: Secret Hitler Recommended by Joy Hsieh This strategic game can be played with up to 10 people and the goal is to find who the Secret Hitler is among the players. Everybody plays a Read More …
Happy Hallows, Oxford College Library! From Shakespeare to Harry Potter, magic lives all around us – in our favorite fairy tales, movies, songs, and across pop culture. As a society, we are enchanted by the idea of fairies, witches, sorcerers, demons… anything supernatural. Thus, for the Library November Book Display, we decided on the theme Read More …
Join Oxford College Library for a discussion of challenges and changes to research in institutional archives on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 6:30-7:30pm in the Oxford Chapel. John Bence, Assistant Director & University Archivist, and Gabrielle Dudley, Head of Research Services at the Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library will discuss current efforts to Read More …
Queer History is not a monolith. Featured in this display are texts that speak to the diversity of experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community in the United States and beyond. As a selection of texts, this display aims to be inclusive but cannot aim to represent either a comprehensive or complete collection of queer and trans Read More …
Laila Sabreen 23c, photo by Nohelia Valentin The Oxford Library is pleased to announce a visit from Laila Sabreen, 23c, the author of the book “You Truly Assumed.” Laila will be in the Fran Elizer Exhibit Space (1st floor) of the library on Monday Oct 3 starting at 6:30pm. She will give a brief presentation Read More …
The Oxford College Library is working with Professor Cristina Tarazona and her students to put together a display in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15 and celebrates the contributions and diversity of the Hispanic population. Professor Tarazona and her students are putting together a collage Read More …
Find out what the Oxford Library Staff recommends you check out. This list gives you the inside scoop on everything from the best chairs in the library to the most interesting reads. Library Space: Green Chairs Recommended by Stephanie Darden, Coordinator of Collection Maintenance When looking for a place to relax this summer, we recommend Read More …
