Why Digitize KKK Newspapers?
The Klan newspapers of the 1920s are a reminder of how current divisions over immigration, race, and citizenship are deeply embedded in American history. Continue reading Why Digitize KKK Newspapers?
Category: Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
2017 Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon follow-up!
Earlier this month, Gleeson Library partnered with the Art+Architecture department and Professor Paula Birnbaum’s Museum Studies class to participate in the Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon. At this year’s event — the third annual one we’ve held at Gleeson — we talked about the gender gap on Wikipedia, we searched for information about women artists in various library resources … Continue reading 2017 Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon follow-up!
“The Chinese and the Iron Road” New Exhibit at the Gleeson Library, March 20 – April 28, 2017
Between 1865 and 1869, thousands of Chinese laborers worked under perilous conditions and at a grueling pace to help finish the construction of the nation’s first transcontinental railroad. Yet, these contributions have been all too often overlooked and neglected in celebrations of this monumental achievement. The laborers’ hard work under low pay was viewed as … Continue reading “The Chinese and the Iron Road” New Exhibit at the Gleeson Library, March 20 – April 28, 2017
Gleeson hosts third annual Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon
Gleeson Library/Art+Feminism* 2017 Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon
A Women’s History Month Program
Thursday, March 9, 2017
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Gleeson Library 2nd Floor
In conjunction with the New York-based organization Art+Feminism and USF’s Art + Architecture program, Gleeson Library is hosting a Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon. Continue reading “Gleeson hosts third annual Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon”
Record Setting 2017 Oscars
The 2017 Oscars aired on Sunday, February 26th, and this year’s nominations set records for Oscar history, and this year’s winners likewise set records for Oscar history. After listening to the Code Switch podcast Oscars So Black… At Least, In Documentaries, I was interested in researching the changes sparked by the #OscarsSoWhite backlash during last … Continue reading Record Setting 2017 Oscars
Black History Month at Gleeson Library
Did you know that the 135th Street Branch of the New York Public Library was the “place to go” during the Harlem Renaissance? Or that one of the first civil rights sit-ins took place in a library? This year, Gleeson Library is commemorating Black History Month with an interactive display about African American Librarians, Libraries, and Library … Continue reading Black History Month at Gleeson Library
Digital Library Collections: Treasures from Around the World
Treasures from library collections around the world are in the spotlight at Gleeson Library, in honor of International Education Week. Stop by the reference desk to see books that feature amazing collections from some of the world’s most fabulous libraries, a beautiful slideshow, and an interactive display of more treasures from international library and archives’ digital … Continue reading Digital Library Collections: Treasures from Around the World
Why You Need to Publish Open Access
Articles published open access are cited more often than articles that are not. End of Story. Continue reading Why You Need to Publish Open Access
International Journal of Human Rights Education (IJHRE)
Happy Open Access Week! As part of the University of San Francisco’s open access efforts, we are very excited to announce the summer 2017 launch of the International Journal of Human Rights Education (IJHRE). This journal is an independent double-blind peer-reviewed open-sourced online journal housed at the University of San Francisco in partnership with the … Continue reading International Journal of Human Rights Education (IJHRE)
Gleeson’s April Action
In living the mission of the University of San Francisco, living, learning and social justice is part of what April Action embodies. It is a time of giving back to the community. April Action is a hands-on volunteering opportunity available to the USF community and its Alumni, organized by USF Ministry and Office of Alumni Engagement. This year we wanted to take … Continue reading Gleeson’s April Action