As you may know, Finals Season is officially upon us! But fear not, Oxford College Library has got what you need to study hard and destress even harder. Here is a Final Exam Survival Kit with essential library resources for you to ace your finals and sail smoothly to the end of the semester. Library Read More …
According to the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), Transgender Awareness Week is a week in which transgender individuals, organizations, and their allies help their communities better understand the trans community and shed light on the issues they face. Transgender Awareness Week takes place annually on November 13th-19th leading up to Transgender Day of Read More …
Banned Books Week is a campaign launched by the American Library Association in 1982 to draw attention to a rise in efforts to restrict access to information shared by libraries, bookstores, and schools. This past week from September 22nd to September 28th was Banned Books Week this year. It is usually celebrated in the last week of Read More …
The month of April is Arab – American Heritage Month. This month exists to acknowledge, uplift, and celebrate our Arab community. To celebrate and highlight this beautiful culture, we have curated a list of works created by Arab authors that we recommend. Minor Detail by Arabia Shibli describes the Palestinian experience of life under Read More …
April 2nd – 8th is Autism Acceptance and Awareness Week. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disability that affects 1 in 100 people in the world. It is characterized by issues with socialization and communication, repetitive behaviors and interests. To celebrate Autistic people and their caregivers, we have gathered a list of books and resources we can Read More …
Find yourself running short on time? No worries, us too! But you can still make time to sit down and lose yourself in a good book. If you still want the accomplishment of finishing a book without dedicating long stretches of time to do so, pick up a short read! We have put together a Read More …
Welcome to Oxford new students and welcome back returning students! With a new semester starting we wanted to provide you with a Library Starter Kit to help you start your semester right. Library Spaces: Looking for a place to study or meet with your club? Book a library study room. Library study rooms are located 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 …
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 …
By Tiffany Comberger and Deja Shearrill, Library Student Employees November is recognized as National Native American Heritage Month. By acknowledging the injustices and challenges of the past, this month is an informative time to educate ourselves on the mistreatment and challenges within Native American history and to celebrate and honor their prevalence and culture in Read More …
By Makalee Cooper, Library Student Employee As of February of 2021, a record-breaking 5.6% (or 18.5 million) of adult Americans identify as a member of the LGBT+ community. Now, more than ever, is a time to learn about the history of the community. This community is one with an extremely rich history, and the month Read More …
A group of library student employees teamed up to put together a book display in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Read on to learn about the books they chose for the display, and visit the Oxford College Library this month to check one out! By Makalee Cooper, Oxford Library Student Employee Hispanic Heritage Month Read More …
