The Marygrove Library is happy to announce that you now have access to the JSTOR database.
JSTOR archives hundreds of the highest-quality academic journals in nearly every discipline. This database is full-text searchable, offers search term highlighting, includes high-quality images, and is interlinked by millions of citations and references. It's accessible from numerous pages in the Library website, including http://www.marygrove.edu/library/articles.asp.
For an overview on how to search this database, visit http://www.jstor.org/page/info/help/search/index.jsp or contact a Marygrove librarian. Enjoy!
Friday, October 30, 2009
Sunday, October 11, 2009
New books and videos
Check out these new additions to the Library!
"The 6 Success Factors for Children with Learning Disabilities: Ready-to-use activities to help kids with LD succeed in school and in life" (Curriculum collection - 371.9 Si971 2009)
"African American Food Culture" (Reference collection - 394.120973 M69 2009)
"Alex Posey: Creek poet, journalist, and humorist" (Electronic book - available online)
"Beats, Rhymes, and Classroom Life: Hip-hop pedagogy and the politics of identity" (Stacks - 370.91732 H55 2009)
"Black America, Body Beautiful: How the African American image is changing fashion, fitness, and other industries" (Reference collection - 155.8496073 B152 2008)
"A Crude Awakening: The oil crash" (DVD)
"Discipline in Special Education" (Stacks - 371.9 Os15 2009)
"Environmental Impact of Genetically Modified Crops" (Reference collection - 577.55 En892 2009)
"Feel These Words: Writing in the lives of urban youth" (Stacks - 808 W43 2009)
"The Future of Service-learning: New solutions for sustaining and improving practice" (Stacks - 361.370973 F989 2009)
"Gender, Bullying, and Harassment: Strategies to end sexism and homophobia in schools" (Stacks - 371.82664 M57 2009)
"Henry V" (DVD)
"Light, Bright, and Damned Near White: Biracial and triracial culture in America" (Reference collection - 305.8 B53 2009)
"A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations: Chicago style for students and researchers" (Reference collection)
"The Triple Bind: Saving our teenage girls from today's pressures" (Stacks - 155.533 H596 2009)
"We are Americans: Undocumented students pursuing the American dream" (Stacks - 371.826 P41 2009)
"The 6 Success Factors for Children with Learning Disabilities: Ready-to-use activities to help kids with LD succeed in school and in life" (Curriculum collection - 371.9 Si971 2009)
"African American Food Culture" (Reference collection - 394.120973 M69 2009)
"Alex Posey: Creek poet, journalist, and humorist" (Electronic book - available online)
"Beats, Rhymes, and Classroom Life: Hip-hop pedagogy and the politics of identity" (Stacks - 370.91732 H55 2009)
"Black America, Body Beautiful: How the African American image is changing fashion, fitness, and other industries" (Reference collection - 155.8496073 B152 2008)
"A Crude Awakening: The oil crash" (DVD)
"Discipline in Special Education" (Stacks - 371.9 Os15 2009)
"Environmental Impact of Genetically Modified Crops" (Reference collection - 577.55 En892 2009)
"Feel These Words: Writing in the lives of urban youth" (Stacks - 808 W43 2009)
"The Future of Service-learning: New solutions for sustaining and improving practice" (Stacks - 361.370973 F989 2009)
"Gender, Bullying, and Harassment: Strategies to end sexism and homophobia in schools" (Stacks - 371.82664 M57 2009)
"Henry V" (DVD)
"Light, Bright, and Damned Near White: Biracial and triracial culture in America" (Reference collection - 305.8 B53 2009)
"A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations: Chicago style for students and researchers" (Reference collection)
"The Triple Bind: Saving our teenage girls from today's pressures" (Stacks - 155.533 H596 2009)
"We are Americans: Undocumented students pursuing the American dream" (Stacks - 371.826 P41 2009)
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Celebrating Banned Books Week
"I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" . . ."Harry Potter" . . .
"Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" . . .
"Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl" . . .
"American Heritage Dictionary" . . .
What's your favorite book? Chances are good that someone has tried to ban it from libraries, schools, or stores. Lucky for us, there are those who believe that the right to read is precious and worth protecting.
On September 30, 2009, Marygrove College celebrated Banned Books Week with readings, refreshments, and honest dialogue. Five presenters chose one of their favorite banned or challenged books, and provided a historical and social context for its controversial issues.Dr. Karen Davis of the Humanities department led a discussion of "Little Black Sambo," by Helen Bannerman. Dr. Darcy Brandel of the English department 
read from Alice Walker's "The Color Purple." Librarian Jennifer Meacham explored themes in "The Lorax," by Dr. Seuss. Dr. Don Levin of the English department read passages from Kurt Vonnegut's "Slaughterhouse-Five," and library assistant Laura Manley led a discussion of "Annie on My Mind," by Nancy Garden.
read from Alice Walker's "The Color Purple." Librarian Jennifer Meacham explored themes in "The Lorax," by Dr. Seuss. Dr. Don Levin of the English department read passages from Kurt Vonnegut's "Slaughterhouse-Five," and library assistant Laura Manley led a discussion of "Annie on My Mind," by Nancy Garden.
This event - organized by library staff members Michelle Vargo and Laura Manley - attracted more people than ever to the Beyond Words Art Gallery in the library. At its heart is a deep-rooted respect for intellectual freedom: the freedom to access information and express ideas, even if the information and ideas might be considered unorthodox or unpopular.
Books are most often banned or challenged for one of three reasons: (1) the material is considered to be "sexually explicit," (2) the material contains "offensive language," or (3) the materials are "unsuited to any age group."But to ban a book is to deny someone else access to important literature. As Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas wrote in 1953, "Restriction
of free thought and free speech is the most dangerous of all subversions. It is the one un-American act that could most easily defeat us." And in the words of Noam Chomsky, "If we don't believe in freedom of expression for people we despise, we don't believe in it at all."Thank you to those individuals at Marygrove College who organized this important event, shared one of their favorite books, brought food and drink, or simply listened with an open mind.
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