Fitchburg State Library

Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library at Fitchburg State University

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We continue our 2022-23 #FitchburgState Faculty Spotlight series this month with Dr. DeMisty Bellinger-Delfeld from the English Studies Department!

Stop by the Library to check out the display located near the entrance of the Library, or go online at https://t.co/zYiMoaQpR9

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2.What do you use (if you do at all), the space behind the stairs on the 3rd floor? Bonus, what should we use it for?

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Attention #FitchburgState students! Our next library space survey is up! This time we are asking for input for two areas on the Library's 3rd floor:

Share your suggestion either by commenting here or using the white board in the Library!

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What do you like/dislike about the seating in the Children's book section (low bookshelves near study rooms on the 3rd floor)? What would you change?

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In observance of the state Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day holiday on Monday, October 10th, the Library hours will be modified as follows:

Sat., 10/8, 12-5PM
Sun., 10/9, 1-5PM
Mon., 10/10, 1-11:30PM

Check the Library's hours anytime by going to https://t.co/jl0gY5ugdd

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Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with the Library!

As part of the #FitchburgState campus-wide celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month this October, the Library is a proud sponsor of a number of events and exhibits.

Learn more at https://t.co/hHfbhOdOei

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We are excited to kick off the 2022-23 Faculty Spotlight series with Dr. Amy Wangsness Wehe from the #FitchburgState Mathematics Department!

Stop by the Library to check out the Faculty Spotlight display or go online at https://t.co/rbdVzkvoNc

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We want to hear from you #FitchburgState students!

Over the coming months we will be gathering input from students on various Library spaces.

Our 1st question is "What would you like us to add to the study rooms?" Comment here or on the dry erase boards in the Library!

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We end Banned Book Week w/a look at the 2021 top 10 challenged books: Gender Queer, Lawn Boy, All Boys Aren’t Blue, Out of Darkness, The Hate U Give, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, The Bluest Eye, This Book is Gay, Beyond Magenta

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Our last Library FAQ series question is how can I keep up with the latest Library news?

A: We are currently found on 3 social media platforms (FB, Instagram, and Twitter), and you can always check out the News Feed on the Library website for the latest in Library happenings.

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More Banned Book Week facts: What are the reasons for challenges.

The word cloud shows the most common reasons given over 2021. Top reasons being: sexually explicit, LGBTQIA, critical race theory, profanity, woke and indoctrinating kids.

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This addition to our Library FAQ series is where do I find a book that is "on reserve" for my class?

A: You can check to see if your course readings are on reserve at to https://t.co/ZNE4cJJnaI

Please note that borrowing is usually limited to a shorter period of time

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EVENT TODAY! 9/21 at 3:30PM Hammond Main Lounge
The Future of Storytelling w/author R.A. Salvatore

Be sure to check out the exhibit of Salvatore-related items. In addition to being a 2-time alum, Salvatore has donated a wide range of materials to #FitchburgState archives!

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More Banned Book Week Facts:

Yesterday we mentioned that most challenges and successful bans occur in schools and public libraries.

Today we focus on who the primary instigators are. The majority of cases are initiated by parents (esp. in schools) and the public.

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Don't forget you can check and post questions to the Library's online FAQ anytime at https://t.co/tJnRhGHE6p

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Today's question for our Library FAQ series is what if the Library doesn't have what I need?

A: Try to request the book or article through our Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service! Submit a request for a through our ILL system called ILLiad. Just go to https://t.co/tZ8bubgSiW

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The vast majority of these cases of both challenges and successful bans occur in either school or public libraries.

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It's Banned Book Week, where we seek to highlight attempts of censorship that are faced by many libraries and schools across the country.

To fully understand the threat of censorship to the access of information and ideas, it is important to understand some definitions.

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Attempts by a person (or persons) to remove or restrict books (or other materials) from a collection is considered a challenge.

Banning is when a challenge is successful and the books (or other materials) are removed from the collection or access is some how restricted.

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Today's Library FAQ is a very popular question, how do I reserve a study room?

A: Study room fill up fast, so its important to reserve a room in advance. You can do so by going to https://t.co/2SEiOtR6TL

Or stop by or call the Public Services Desk