Books Reviews and Reading Lists

Book Review: "Death in Custody"

Jan Hardy, Library Specialist, reviews "Death in Custody." This book traces the history of racism in law enforcement through the post-Civil War practice of convict leasing, the widespread arrest of free Black men for trumped-up charges and their forced labor on farms and in mines.

She's an Open Book

Explore each of these books to discover how open science can contribute to addressing matters related to gender, race, and social justice. Authored by women, these texts illuminate the vital significance of transparency, inclusivity, and ethical data practices in the pursuit of a more equitable world.

Banned Books Week 2023

This is Banned Books Week across the nation, which celebrates the freedom to read and brings awareness to banned or challenged books and their authors.

DEI Book Display: Indigenous Americas

November is Native American Heritage Month, which celebrates and honors indigenous American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures.

Career Collection Spotlight: Interviewing and Networking

The University Libraries’ Career Collection is a treasure trove of valuable resources for professionals at any stage of their careers, from career exploration to pursuing leadership positions. In this list, experts from the Libraries and the Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) recommend eight books that focus on interviewing and networking.

DEI Book Display: Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! This celebration, which runs from September 15 through October 15 each year, celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans whose heritage comes from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

The Book Was Better

August 9th is National Book Lovers Day and we've once again reached out to all the bibliophiles who work at the University Libraries. Previously, we listed our favorites in a reading list spanning various genres, reading levels, and authorship. This year came with one caveat: the book suggestions must have been adapted to film.

DEI Book Display: Religion, Architecture and the Arts

This month's display will explore the influence of religion and spirituality and how they are expressed in art and architecture. Check them out and enjoy!

The PZ Project

Back in 2007, Hunt and Sorrels Libraries changed our classification system from Dewey Decimal to Library of Congress. This took a massive effort - running reports, relabeling, shifting, and the inevitable problems that an automated transfer couldn’t solve.

DEI Book Display: Diversity in the Workplace

Recognizing that there's always room for improvement, June's diversity display will focus on Diversity in the Workplace, with an emphasis on current day issues and applications.