This week we will be highlighting Collection 101, Sibille Store (Britol, La) Collection.
The Sibille Bros. Cotton Gin was established in 1845 up until 1973. The Sible Bros. Store however, ran from 1890-1985. The Sibille Store was a plantation, store, and cotton gin, located in Bristol, Louisiana.
This collection is made up of ledgers, journals, day books, short stories, newspaper, clippings, photographs, and certificates.
The Lafayette Public Library will visit Dupré Library this semester.
Sign up for a free public library card and/or get more information on public library services and programs.
Call (337) 408-3454 to reserve books or movies for next visit.
Join us for lunch and get to know your Dupré librarians!
Brainstorm with us, grab some treats, get research help, and/or just chat.
Stop by our table in the Cypress Lake Dining Room, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Nov. 20.
Special Collections will be at Vermilionville this Saturday, Nov. 18, celebrating Native American Culture Day.
In honor of this, we will be highlighting Collection 147, Robert S. Neitzel Collection. Neitzel made major contributions to archaeological work in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Georgia.
This week we will be highlighting Collection 69, American Association of University Women (AAUW), Lafayette, LA Branch Records.
The purpose of the AAUW was to unite alumnae of different institutions of higher education to advance the economic, political, and educational opportunities for women.
It's nothing but fall vibes on the November Browsing Bookshelf. Check out the selection of books to put you in the fall spirit.
View the Browsing Bookshelf on the 1st floor near the Reference Desk.
Chemistry Academic Mentoring Matters (CAMM) offers free chemistry mentoring to students.
All of the mentors are fellow students who have already received an A in the courses they teach.
Location: Montgomery, Room 139
For more information, visit Chemistry Academic Mentoring Matters (CAMM).
Today we will be highlighting various Louisiana waterway resources that can be found in the Jefferson Caffery Reading Room, in Special Collections.
Did you know that a third of Louisiana is made up of water? Because water is such a prominent resource in our state, it is important to keep documentation of various changes that have been made throughout the years.
Here are just a few of the various items that can be found relating to the different ways water impacts our state.
Enjoy game night at home! Everything in our Board Game Collection can be checked out for 7 days.
Ask at the Circulation Desk for more information.
The Cajun and Creole Music Collection of the University Libraries Special Collections is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the exhibit, “Sustaining our Sounds: Celebrating 20 Years…Moving Forward in Rhythm.” From building the foundation to moving forward together, the exhibit features collection and service highlights since 2003. It also presents a vision and goals for expansion, public access and discoverability, and physical and digital preservation infrastructures.
