Library Newsletter - November 2023
Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month is observed in November to call attention to the culture, traditions, and achievements of the nation’s original inhabitants and of their descendants. Join the Clovis Community College library in paying tribute to their rich ancestry and traditions. Come into the library to view our special display or explore our Indigenous Peoples Heritage collection online through our online catalog.
Need Research Help?
Whether you're just getting started with your research or you've hit a roadblock, a librarian can help guide you through developing your topic and finding credible resources relevant to your assignment. There are three easy ways to get research help from a librarian:
- Book-a-Librarian: Make an appointment to meet one-on-one with a librarian.
- Ask-a-Librarian: Chat online with a librarian 24/7.
- Walk In: Librarians are available at the Research Help desk during open hours.
Employee Professional Development Corner
Professional Development Resources
The Professional Development page of the Faculty Library guide connects you to many resources to keep you up to date on trends and best practices in higher education and community colleges. Find links to book collections assembled by discipline, DEIA magazines in Flipster, and other educational resources.
New Books
Unbroken: My Fight for Survival, Hope, and Justice for Indigenous Women and Girls
by Angela Sterritt
Unbroken is an extraordinary work mixing memoir and investigative journalism focusing on missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit in Canada. Sterritt provides the reader with an unflinching view about the issues that everyone should understand and address to seek justice for these lost souls.
The Lost Journals of Sacajewea: A Novel
by Debra Magpie Earling
In this visionary novel, an acclaimed Indigenous author brings Sacajewea vividly to life, casting unsparing light on the men who brutalized her and portraying her as a resilient survivor of kidnapping, abuse, and loss. See the Lewis and Clark expedition through Sacajewea’s eyes and gain a new understanding of an old mythology.
Everything You Wanted to Know about Indians but Were Afraid to Ask
by Anton Treuer
A revised and updated edition of a modern classic offers answers to nearly 200 essential and thought-provoking questions about the Native people of North America. This book cuts through myths, guilt, and anger and builds a foundation for true understanding and positive action.
Into the Amazon: The Life of Cândido Rondon, Trailblazing Explorer, Scientist, Statesman, and Conservationist
by Larry Rohter
A thrilling biography of the Indigenous Brazilian explorer who guided Theodore Roosevelt and his son on their journey down the River of Doubt. A national hero in Brazil but little known in the English-speaking world, this book introduces this extraordinary man and his incredible accomplishments to a wider audience.
First to the Front: The Untold Story of Dickey Chapelle,
Trailblazing Female War Correspondent
by Lorissa Rinehart
The first authoritative biography of pioneering photojournalist Dickey Chapelle, who from World War II through the early days of Vietnam got her story by any means necessary as one of the first female war correspondents. Her radical style of reporting focused on the humanity of the oppressed. She risked everything to inform the public and lost her life in combat on assignment in Vietnam.
Water, Wind, Breath:
Southwest Native Art in the Barnes Foundation
edited by Lucy Fowler Williams
The Pueblo and Navajo art collected by Albert C. Barnes in the 1930s is juxtaposed with contemporary Native American art in this richly illustrated catalogue. Artists and scholars collaborated to emphasize the perspectives and context of the communities in which the objects were created resulting in an informative and beautiful volume.
First Gen: A Memoir
by Alejandra Campoverdi
An unflinching memoir about navigating social mobility as a first gen Latina-- offering both a riveting personal story and an examination of the unacknowledged emotional tolls of being a trailblazer. Campoverdi achieved the “American Dream,” rising from welfare to White House aide, at great cost. Her memoir explores the contradictory extremes of First and Onlys.
Ghosts of the Orphanage: A Story of Mysterious Deaths, a Conspiracy of Silence, and a Search for Justice
by Christine Kenneally
Kenneally has written a stunning account of a series of crimes, abuses, and even deaths that took place inside orphanages such as St. Joseph’s in Vermont. The courageous survivors have been trying to tell their astonishing stories for a long time, but disbelief, secrecy, and trauma have kept them from breaking through – until now.
Going Infinite:
The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon
by Michael Lewis
On a hike one day, Sam Bankman-Fries told Lewis his financial goal was infinity dollars and hopefully to wipe out the debt of the Bahamas. Lewis was enthralled and took on the subject. Writing from Bankman-Fries perspective, Lewis takes readers on a wild ride through crypto’s gold rush, offering an education in high-frequency trading, philanthropy, bankruptcy, and the justice system.
Beyond the Story:
10-Year Record of BTS
by BTS and Myeongseok Kang
BTS, an acronym of "Bangtan Sonyeondan" or "Beyond the Scene," is a boy band from South Korea that debuted on June 13, 2013. This celebration of BTS's 10th Anniversary includes stories that go beyond what you already know about them, including unreleased photos, QR codes of videos, and all album information.
