April is National Poetry Month!

April marks the beginning of National Poetry Month, a time to celebrate the beautiful diversity of expression that poems provide. Although the library is closed, we would be remiss if we did not share some favorites. Enjoy online access to these titles now:

Edgar Allan Poe's Complete Poetical Works by Edgar Allan Poe

Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur

Beyond Katrina, A Meditation on the Mississippi Gulf Coast by Natasha Trethewey

Digest by Gregory Pardlo

Oranges and Snow by Milan Djordjevic

Boy with the Thorn by Rickey Laurentiis

Not Even Then by Brian Blanchfield

Chicago Poems by Carl Sandburg

Songs of the Innocent by William Blake

What are some of your favorite poems? Share them with us in the comments below!

Feature Stream: Finding Vivian Maier

Finding Vivian Maier delves into the recent discovery of this groundbreaking artist, who for years had been wholly unknown to the art world, but has since taken it by storm. Maier's strange and riveting life and art are revealed through never-before-seen photographs, films, and interviews with dozens who thought they knew her.

This selection, one of the 100,000+ titles in your Video Streaming Library, is brought to you by Alexander Street.

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All textbooks and library materials are now due on or before September 8th, 2020

The University Library, Instructional Resources Service, and Archives are closed indefinitely in response to COVID-19, Coronavirus. We are still committed to helping students and faculty continue to be successful in the online learning environment, and our staff is available to assist with research help and obtaining electronic materials.

All textbooks and library materials are now due on or before September 8^th, 2020. We encourage students to keep any resources that are needed for completion of spring classes until they return to campus. The library exterior lobby is open for returns from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. until March 27^th, and the book drop is open 24/7 for those who wish to return materials before they leave campus. Please see the library’s Alert for COVID-19 page for the most current information about available services. 

Feature Stream: Haben Girma TEDx Talk

The first Deafblind person to graduate from Harvard Law School, Haben Girma advocates for equal opportunities for people with disabilities. Haben travels the world consulting and public speaking, teaching clients the benefits of fully accessible products and services.

This selection, one of the 100,000+ titles in your Video Streaming Library, is brought to you by YouTube.

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