Event: Got Messy Data? Clean it up with OpenRefine!
Attend an Introduction to OpenRefine workshop led by Prosper Nekekpemi, Dupré Library Graduate Research Assistant, on March 13 at 11 a.m. or March 15 at 2 p.m. in the Bib Lab (Room 141).
Fun Fact Friday with Special Collections
Today we are celebrating Womens History Month.
Women’s History Month began in 1981 with the declaration of Women’s History Week before changing to Women’s History Month in 1987. It is a time to celebrate the contributions women have made to the United States and recognize specific achievements women have made over the course of American history.
Here in Special Collections, are several collections that celebrate the contributions of women to the university. Collections such as:
Browsing Bookshelf -- Staff Picks
This month the Browsing Bookshelf is filled with books that were recommended by some of the library staff.
Check it out on the 1st floor near the Reference desk and see what the library staff enjoy reading.
Fun Fact Friday with Special Collections
Today, we are celebrating francophone month!
International Francophonie Day was established in 1988. The date is significant because it also celebrates the establishment of the Agence de Coopération Culturelle et Technique, which was the precursor to the International Organization of La Francophonie. While March is designated as francophone month, March 20 is the day many organizations celebrate International Francophonie Day.
Stuffed Animal Drive
We are collecting stuffed animals and need your help. Donations accepted March 1 – March 31 by the front and back door of the library.
Need a little cuddle time? The stuffed animals can be checked out for up to 4 hours beginning April 24.
Library Therapy Wall -- March
It's March Madness! What are you mad at?
Air it out and tell us on the Library Therapy wall by the 1st floor stairwell and see what others have to say.
Did You Know About ... The Archeological Collection?
Did you know Special Collections has an archeological collection?
View some artifacts and books in the display cases by the front door. There are two baskets made by Chitimacha natives, bits of pottery found on Belmont Plantation from the Attakapas Indians, and an old pair of spectacles.
The items are from Collection 5 - Artifacts and Documents Collection.
Annual Caffery Competition: Call for Student Projects
Dupré Library is accepting scholarly research papers and projects for the 2023 Annual Caffery Competition.
The Jefferson Caffery Research Award, established in 1967 by Ambassador and Mrs. Jefferson Caffery, recognizes outstanding scholarly research using primary source materials held in the Special Collections areas of the library.
The winner of this annual award receives $500. The award is sponsored by Dupré Library and the University Library Committee.
Fun Fact Friday with Special Collections
This week we are celebrating with KRVS for their 60th anniversary! Congrats KRVS Public Media!
From KRVS Public Media:
60th Anniversary Highlight
Fun Fact Friday with Special Collections
Today, in honor of black history month, we are highlighting some African American newspapers available on microfilm.
In the years leading up to the Civil War, there were several African American focused newspapers that popped up in the North. In the years following the Civil War, there was a surge in these newspapers. Here in Special Collections, a microfilm collection is dedicated to these papers.
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