Library Displays

      This display was created by Connie Basquez.

      Dates: November 12, 2018 to January 7, 2019.

      University Libraries will hold it's Halloween ComicFest on October 27! This display
      features many of the graphic novels and comics available for checkout from University
      Libraries, along with comics that will be availalbe at the Halloween ComicFest! 

      Display created by Lizzy Walker, Meghann Kuhlmann, and Stephanie Versch. Date:
      October 8 to November 12.

"Banned Books Week 2018 is September 23-29. It brings together the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular. The books featured during Banned Books Week have all been targeted with removal or restricted in libraries and schools. By focusing on efforts across the country to remove or restrict access to books, Banned Books Week draws national attention to the harms of censorship." - http://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/banned

This display was created by Connie Basquez. Dates: September 10 to October 8.

     "THE GREAT AMERICAN READ is an eight-part series that explores and
      celebrates the power of reading, told through the prism of America’s 100
      best-loved novels (as chosen in a national survey)*.  It investigates how and
      why writers create their fictional worlds, how we as readers are affected by
      these stories, and what these 100 different books have to say about our
      diverse nation and our shared human experience.  

      The television series features entertaining and informative documentary
      segments, with compelling testimonials from celebrities, authors, notable
      Americans and book lovers across the country. It is comprised of a two-hour
      launch episode in which the list of 100 books is revealed, five one-hour theme episodes that examine concepts common to groups of books on the list, and a finale, in which the results are announced of a nationwide vote to choose America’s best-loved book.  

The series is the centerpiece of an ambitious multi-platform digital, educational and community outreach campaign, designed to get the country reading and passionately talking about books.

      Hey Shockers! July is National Anti-Boredom month. Ablah Library wants to help you
      fight the blahs by letting you “Check Out a New Hobby”! Each item in the case has
      been chosen to introduce you to a new activity, skill or pastime. You’ll find books on
      sports, cooking, paper crafts, leatherworking, beading, winemaking, you name it! If
      you’re interested in one of our electronic resources we can point you towards 3D
      print designing, robot building and survival techniques.

      Check Out a New Hobby today!

      This display was created by Alisha Petersen. Dates: July 2, 2018 to July 31.

      Celebrate Pride Month with University Libraries!

      Pride Month is a time when people in the LGBTQIA community remember their history
      and celebrate how far they’ve towards equal rights. It is also a time to remember the
      lives lost and the struggle it took to make it this far. In this display you will find books on
      marriage equality, LGBTQIA families, the history of the movement, school climates
      for LGBTQIA students, and much more. The display was made in collaboration with
      members of the LGBTQIA community on WSU campus.

      Dates: June 2, 2018 to July 2, 2018. This display was created by Alisha Petersen.

     May is National Photography Month (NPM) in the United States. NPM was officially
      recognized by Congress in 1987 to celebrate photographers and the pictures they
      captured. It was also acknowledged to help promote education and activities for
      photography.

      Dates: May 1, 2018 to June 2, 2018. This display was created by Rachel Crane and Kelsey
      Unruh.

      Celebrate World Book & Copyright Day (April 23) and World Intellectual Property Day
      (April 26) by reading, writing, creating, publishing, and registering your copyrighted
      work. For more information about copyright and a list of recommended books on
      copyright (many featured in the display), visit http://libraries.wichita.edu/Copyright.

      Dates: April 2, 2018 to May 1, 2018. This display was created by Sara Butts.

      March is Women's History Month, so we are celebrating women in our most recent
      display! Our display features work by women authors, artists, musicians, screenwriters,
      and directors, including Ava DuVernay, Diablo Cody, Harper Lee, Patty Jenkins, and
      more! 

      Dates: Friday, March 2, 2018 to April 2, 2018. This exhibit was created by Madison
      Zimmerman and Kelsey Unruh.

      February is Black History Month, as has been designated by every U.S. president since
      1976. The event grew out of "Negro History Week," which was spearheaded by historian
      Carter G.Woodson and other prominent African-Americans. This annual celebration is in
      honor of the achievements of African-Americans and is a time to reflect on and
      recognize the central role of African-Americans in American history. 

      Black History is more than a month, but Black History Month can serve as a time to
      especially educate one's self and honor the black history of America. Books and movies
      featured in this display are written and/or directed by African-Americans and can be
      checked out at the Circulation Desk.

      Dates: February 2, 2018 to March 2, 2018. This exhibit was made by Madison
                                                                                                 Zimmerman and Kelsey Unruh.