Black cowboys played significant roles in shaping the history of the American Old West, yet their contributions are often overlooked or underestimated.
Come join Jacqueline L. Jones, Library Director at Baton Rouge Community College, for an insightful discussion on the Forgotten Trailblazers: America’s Black Cowboys.
Thursday, Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. in Room 221.
Today we are highlighting the Ollie Tucker Osborne Papers, Collection 93. Ollie Tucker Osborne's papers detail the activities of one of Louisiana's leading advocates of women's rights during the 1970s.
If you're in need of assistance with your research, scheduling a session with a librarian can be incredibly helpful! We can provide guidance on finding relevant resources, refining search strategies, and much more. Whether you prefer a one-on-one session or a small group setting, a librarian can offer personalized support tailored to your needs.
If you need assistance, Ask a Librarian.
This week we will be celebrating Mardi Gras. Here in Special Collections, we have various Mardi Gras items including books, audio-visuals, posters, photographs, and artifacts.
Share the most heartwarming compliment or act of kindness you've experienced.
Contribute to the Library Therapy Wall near the 1st floor stairwell.
Discover our new additions to the Library of Things! Dive into the world of creativity with our new arrivals: Blue Yeti microphones, Wacom Intuos drawing tablets, adjustable green or white backdrops, photo studio light boxes, projectors paired with 120" screens, and much more. Swing by our Front Desk to check them out!
Curious for more details? Explore the complete Library of Things Catalog.
Today we will be highlighting the Carlton J. James Collection. The collection contains taped interviews with several participants in Louisiana's civil rights movement. The project directors were Drs. Patricia Rickels and Matthew Schott with assistance from Barry Ancelet, Elemore Morgan, Jr., and Doris White. The directors chose to honor long-time Lafayette educator and civil rights leader, Carlton James.
Delta Sigma Pi is having a canned food drive Feb. 1-15. Drop off your canned good at the library or one of the other donation locations.
Don't forget to write your name and C# on the donations for credit.
Are you a BIOL 220 or BIOL 318 student? Are you interested in human anatomy? We have anatomical models available for check out at the front Desk. So far, we have models for the human brain, eye, female reproductive system, heart, torso, kidney, and skeletal system. More to come!
For more information, ask at the front Desk or visit the Library of Things Research Guide.
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is among 56 colleges and universities to earn the inaugural Library Excellence in Access and Diversity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.
The LEAD Award honors academic library programs and initiatives that encourage and support diversity, equity and inclusion in a range of areas. Those areas include content, programs, research, technology, accessibility, exhibitions and community outreach.
