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Native American Authors

Curated by: Jacque Composanto

This staff picks highlights the voices of contemporary Native American thinkers and authors. The selected books include non-fiction, fiction, and memoir. This display is intended to show the depth and breadth of current issues and topics within Native America. 

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Cover of "No Country for Eight-Spot Butterflies" by Julian Aguon, featuring a dark butterfly with spots and colorful human face cut-outs in the background. Cover of "Good Seeds" by Thomas Pecore Weso. The image features a canoe navigating through tall reeds, capturing a serene, earthy tone. Cover of "Theorizing Native Studies" featuring abstract art: a figure crouching with animal ears in foreground, a person with a headdress, and a pointing statue.
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January Discover New Books…

Curated by: Noelle Nelson

Auraria Library purchases hundreds of books and ebooks every year. Check out some we've bought for the…

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Auraria Library purchases hundreds of books and ebooks every year. Check out some we've bought for the…

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Jacque Composanto

Collection Development Librarian

Curated: Solarpunk Futures

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Teresa McGinley

Collections Development Librarian

Curated: Illustrating Diverse Voices

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Kelsey Brett

Discovery Systems and Metadata Department Head

Curated: The Undocumented Student Experience

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Collection Development Librarian

Curated: Love Your Library!

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Nov 2022
K-pop Dance: fandoming yourself on social media Dance and Activism: a century of radical dance across the world Stage management basics: a primer for performing arts stage managers

Am I the Drama? A Spotlight…

Curated by: Cate Johnson, Torrie Ogilvie

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K-pop Dance: fandoming yourself on social media

Am I the Drama? A Spotlight on Performance | Nov 2022

Curated by: Cate Johnson, Torrie Ogilvie

Theatre! Dance! Opera! Comedy! All these subjects, and more, are waiting in the wings to upstage your latest fixation.

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Nov 2022
Game Design Deep Dive: Free-to-Play Go With the Flow STANDING BEAR'S QUEST FOR FREEDOM : THE FIRST CIVIL RIGHTS VICTORY FOR NATIVE AMERICANS

November Discover New Books

Curated by: Torrie Ogilvie

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Game Design Deep Dive: Free-to-Play

November Discover New Books | Nov 2022

Curated by: Torrie Ogilvie

Auraria Library purchases hundreds of books and ebooks every year. Check out some we've bought in the last month!

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Oct 2022
Mexican Whiteboy Esperanza Rising The Undocumented Americans

National Hispanic Heritage…

Curated by: Paul Schonwald

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National Hispanic Heritage Month | Oct 2022

Curated by: Paul Schonwald

This month, our staff picks celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, also known as Latinx Heritage Month.

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Sep 2022
The Bluest Eye Book Banning in 21st Century America Controversial books in K-12 classrooms and libraries

Banned Books Week

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker

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The Bluest Eye

Banned Books Week | Sep 2022

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker

The phrase, "banned or challenged books" can be confusing.

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Aug 2022
Newton . Faraday . Einstein: From Classical Physics To Modern Physics The Emerging Technology of Big Data: Its Impact as a Tool for ICT Development Algebra and Trigonometry

Exploring Science Resources

Curated by: Mozhdeh Saffari

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Newton . Faraday . Einstein: From Classical Physics To Modern Physics

Exploring Science Resources | Aug 2022

Curated by: Mozhdeh Saffari

As fall semester approaches, you may need to know more about the library resources.

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Jul 2022
The New World of Jazz: Naxos Jazz Sampler 2000 The French Chef Cookbook Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power

Staff Favorites

Curated by: Mariana Prestigiacomo

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The New World of Jazz: Naxos Jazz Sampler 2000

Staff Favorites | Jul 2022

Curated by: Mariana Prestigiacomo

Enjoy some of your library staff's favorite books, ebooks, videos, and music from our collection! From jazz music to French cooking to activist films to

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Jul 2022
Thirteen clocks: how race united the colonies and made the Declaration of Independence Franklin & Washington: the founding partnership In the hands of the people: Thomas Jefferson and the art of citizenship

July 4th: Birth of American…

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

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Thirteen clocks: how race united the colonies and made the Declaration of Independence

July 4th: Birth of American Independence | Jul 2022

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day

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Jun 2022
Queer Social Work: Case for LGBTQ+ Affirmative Practice Supporting success for LGBTQ+ students: tools for inclusive campus practice Social equity and LGBTQ rights: dismantling discrimination and expanding civil rights

Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month

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Queer Social Work: Case for LGBTQ+ Affirmative Practice

Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month | Jun 2022

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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Pride Month (LGBTQ) is celebrated in June to commemorate the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan

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Jun 2022
Routledge handbook of environment security Environmental policy and public health: Principal health hazards and mitigation Mapping for a Sustainable World

World Environment Day

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

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Routledge handbook of environment security

World Environment Day | Jun 2022

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

Every year, World Environment Day or WED is celebrated on the 5th of June to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining and defending Mother Nature

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May 2022
How Much of These Hills is Gold The Making of Asian America: A History TitleInterior Chinatown by Charles YuResource

Celebrating AAPI Heritage…

Curated by: Christine McNamara

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How Much of These Hills is Gold

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month | May 2022

Curated by: Christine McNamara

May is National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and here at Auraria Library we have plenty of stories from Asian, SoutheastAsian,

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May 2022
World War II explained in five questions Beating the Nazi invader Learn about the Battle of Midway between the United States and Japan during World War II

World War II

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

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World War II explained in five questions

World War II | May 2022

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

On May 8, 1945, in Berlin, the Allies and German government signed Germany's unconditional surrender, marking the victory over fascism. Celebrations erupted

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Apr 2022
Deaf republic: poems Testimony: found poems from the special court for Sierra Leone Be Holding A Poem

Celebrate National Poetry…

Curated by: Kodi Saylor

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Deaf republic: poems

Celebrate National Poetry Month | Apr 2022

Curated by: Kodi Saylor

April is National Poetry Month! Explore contemporary poetry at Auraria Library, including new releases. Enhance your writing with resources on narrative

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Apr 2022
Impacts and implications of COVID-19: an analytical and empirical study Life after COVID-19: the other side of crisis Coronavirus Criminals and Pandemic Profiteers : Accountability for Those Who Caused the Crisis

COVID-19: Challenges and…

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

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Impacts and implications of COVID-19: an analytical and empirical study

COVID-19: Challenges and Impacts | Apr 2022

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

We invite you to dedicate some time this month to read about the challenges and impacts Covid-19 has on us, our health, and the world.

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Mar 2022
Black beauties: African American pageant queens in the segregated South Cecilia Chiang: Godmother of Chinese American Cuisine Faces of Civil War nurses

Women of Worth

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

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Black beauties: African American pageant queens in the segregated South

Women of Worth | Mar 2022

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

In honor of the celebration of International Women's Day, we have prepared a collection of books dedicated to women who have done great things in their lives.

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Mar 2022
Fire Safety Design for Tall Buildings Fire: a brief history Fire in California's ecosystems

Fire Science

Curated by: Gayle Bradbeer

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Fire Safety Design for Tall Buildings

Fire Science | Mar 2022

Curated by: Gayle Bradbeer

Colorado's historic fires highlight the ongoing struggle against devastating blazes, sparking renewed focus on centuries-old challenges.

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