News – The Claremont Colleges Library

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New Fall Exhibit About Civil Rights Icon Myrlie Evers-Williams ’68

August 23, 2024

Join us at The Claremont College Library for an open an exhibit titled, “A Voice for Change: The Life of Myrlie Evers-Williams” to be held on August 26, showcasing items from the Myrlie Evers-Williams Collection, which she donated to Pomona College. The display, featuring photographs, letters, and campaign materials, highlights her influential career as a.

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It’s on Us! Sign Up for Your Complimentary New York Times, LA Times & Washington Post Accounts Today!

August 13, 2024

Claremont Colleges students, faculty, and staff can now enjoy complimentary full online access to the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and Washington Post! After creating an account for each of these newspapers, you’ll be able to access the full breadth of content available on their site and apps. Beyond news articles, these platforms also.

The Fun Has Arrived: Spring 2024 Night Owls

April 24, 2024

The Library’s Night Owls program is here for you during reading days and finals week (May 1-9) to help create space for brain breaks and de-stressing. Activities will include crafts, Fireside Writing, snack breaks, Paws and Relax and much more!

11th Annual LURA Winners & Ceremony

April 4, 2024

The Claremont Colleges Library has selected the winners of its 11th Annual Library Undergraduate Research Award (LURA). Students who demonstrate exemplary original research and scholarship, including remarkable skill and creativity in the use of library and information resources, receive recognition and cash prizes ranging from $500 to $1,500 for their work. The Library received submissions.

Herstory: Navigating Women’s History Month Through the Pages of Library Collections

March 13, 2024

Welcome to a journey through time, knowledge and creativity as we embark on a celebration of Women’s History Month. In this exploration, we invite you to delve into the rich tapestry of women’s stories and achievements that often find their place within the pages of library collections, illuminating the diverse narratives and empowering voices that.

Apply by March 3rd to the Library Undergraduate Research Award

February 21, 2024

Are you finishing a term paper, starting a senior thesis or using Library resources in your academic work? Interested in winning a CASH PRIZE? If so, keep reading! You can get recognized for your amazing work by applying for The Claremont Colleges Library Undergraduate Research Award (LURA)! This award recognizes exemplary, original student work demonstrating.

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2024 Black History Month: African Americans & the Arts

February 9, 2024

We invite you to join us in celebrating Black History Month, where we recognize the accomplishments and contributions of Black Americans throughout our nation’s history, as well as pay tribute to their experiences and struggles in the face of adversity. As part of this annual observance, the Association for the Study of African American Life.

Power Through Fall 2023 Finals With Night Owls!

December 6, 2023

The Library’s Night Owls program is here for you during reading days and finals week (December 6-14) to create space for brain breaks, de-stressing, snacks, coffee breaks and so much more! Activities* include (link to calendar)… 🔥 Fireside Writing – Dec 6 🖍️ Coloring – Dec 6-14 🍌 Late Night Snack Station – Dec 6-14.

“Really, Really Annoying” No More

October 30, 2023

Microsoft recently announced a resolution to a longstanding auto-formatting issue with Excel spreadsheets that has been frustrating researchers for years. While Microsoft’s popular productivity products, such as Word and Excel, were perhaps designed with industry workplaces in mind, their widespread adoption in specialized academic settings has led to some particular frustrations with the “one-size-fits-all” autocorrect.

International Open Access Week 2023: Community Over Commercialization

October 23, 2023

Jennifer Beamer, Scholarly Communications Librarian We invite you to join us in championing the idea that access to information should be free, open and available to all, which is recognized each year during International Open Access Week. This year’s theme – “Community Over Commercialization” – is being celebrated from October 23–29 and is dedicated to.