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Welcome to Women's History Month!
From athletes to doctors to fashion designers...read about women's accomplishments @ the ERC!
Tailor-Made Bibliographic Instruction Roxanne Myers Spencer, ERC Coordinator, invites all education faculty to schedule bibliographic instruction classes in the Educational Resources Center for their teacher education students. BI classes include a tour of our unique subject alcoves, the ever-growing juvenile collection, curriculum guides, and online subscription databases. We encourage faculty to ask us to design instruction to suit their particular needs. Please don't hesitate to ask us to create a specific class for your students! To schedule your class for an ERC orientation, please call 755-4552 or 745-4659.
ERC staff, Ellen Micheletti, Gayle Novick, and our able student workers look forward to assisting you!TOP
Research Guides @ TIPDid you know...?
WKU Libraries provides Research Guides to help students and faculty locate relevant subject area information in print and online, at http://www.wku.edu/library/tip/rsrchguides.htmlCheck 'em out!
Between the Bookends...
Noteworthy Titles @ the ERC....
I was taught that the way of progress is neither swift nor easy.
~Marie Curie
Classroom Resources for
Women's History Month...Top 10 American Women Sprinters, by Arlene Bourgeois Molzahn
Take a look at important women sprinters from Betty Robinson and Wilma Rudolph to Gail Devers and Gwen Torrence. A look at the various Olympics and the challenges these sprinters faced with courage and determination.One of Three, by Angela Johnson, pictures by David Soman
The charming story of three sisters who do almost everything together, from walking to school, to riding the subway, to shopping with their parents. But sometimes, little Sister gets left behind, but finds out that's not so bad after all....Elizabeth Blackwell: First Woman Doctor, by Ann McFerran
Students may find it hard to imagine not being able to apply to medical school because of their gender. In the 19th century, against social pressures and significant odds, Elizabeth Blackwell paved the way for women to become doctors.Women at Work, by Betty Williams (Women Making History series)
Interactive questions provoke class discussion for each chapter. From homemakers to businesswomen, union activists to teachers, students will be intrigued by the similar but distinct roles women play in this British series on working women.The Fight for Women's Right to Vote In American History, by Carol Rust Nash
Trace the history of women's struggle to win in the vote in this informative, easy-to-read overview for upper elementary readers. Period photographs enhance this look at a turbulent time in our history--for society and the women who changed it.Herstory: Women Who Changed the World, edited by Ruth Ashby and Deborah Gore Ohrn
What do Queen Hatsepsut, Jane Austen, and Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel have in common? Besides being women, they influenced the world in significant ways--as ruler, author, and fashion designer, they made a lasting impact on the world.TOPTitles selected by DaShaunda Gates
I loved the freedom in running, the fresh air, the feeling that
the only person I'm really competing with is me.
~Wilma Rudolph
This time, we looked with nostalgia at children's books from the past...
stories your parents or grandparents would remember reading,
and many of which are still beloved today!
Enjoy!The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse, written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter
This is just one of the many books that make up our Beatrix Potter collection.Potter’s endearing story of a tidy field mouse is made even more captivating by the painstakingly created, delicate watercolor illustrations of Mrs. Tittlemouse’s world. The attention to detail amplifies both the scientific and fantastical interest Potter held in the animal world.The True Annals of Fairyland in the Reign of King Herla, by William Canton, illustrated by C. Robinson
Written in the style of an artist to his patrons, this is a delightful collection of thirty-three fairy tales for young adult readers. Some stories are quite familiar, such as “Little Snow-White” and “Cinderella. ”Others, such as “East of the Sun and North of the Earth” will take readers into the unknown. The illustrations are paradoxically extravagant yet simple sketches that implore the reader to explore them to see what may be discovered.Fairy Tales, by Hans Christian Andersen
Andersen’s stories have never been so quaint as there are in our collection of miniature books. “The Little Mermaid,” “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” “The Tinder Box” and many more stories are printed in 2-inch by 3-inch books and housed in a delightful theater-like case covered in bold, entrancing illustrations.Toad of Toad Hall: A Play, by A.A. Milne
A.A. Milne is best known for creating the stories of Winnie-the-Pooh, so readers may be surprised to find that he was also a playwright. Here, Milne has humbly created a play from Kenneth Grahame’s story of the characters first made famous in The Wind in the Willows. Young and old alike will delight in reading or acting out this classic story of the adventures shared by Toad, Mr. Badger, and Mole.Citizen Tom Paine, by Howard Fast
Howard Fast does an exceptional job of combining fact with fiction in this piece about the exciting and oft-controversial life of Revolutionary War figure, Thomas Paine. Published during World War II, Citizen Tom Paine, no doubt, had a patriotic effect on its original readers. Readers today will still be inspired by this adventurous account of Tom Paine’s life from his humble beginnings in England to his legendary status as a theorist of the American Revolution.Nutshell Library, by Maurice Sendak
The wit of Maurice Sendak has never been as adorable as they are in this petite collection of books. Go beyond Sendak’s most famous book, Where the Wild Things Are, and take a look at four of his lesser-known works that are included in this charming collection of miniature books.The Bad Little Duckhunter, by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Clement Hurd
Young readers will delight in this picture book about a little boy who tries unsuccessfully to go duck hunting and learns a valuable lesson instead. An attempt at shooting a duck sets off a laughable chain of events that prevents the young hunter from ever getting his duck. In the end, he asks, “Why shoot?,” realizing that he has no reason to harm anything in nature. Hurd’s illustrations make Brown’s story even more endearing. Drawn in the classic style of 1940’s cartoons, the artwork provides a charming view of the bad little duckhunter’s day.Happy Little Family, by Rebecca Caudill, illustrated by Decie Merwin
This book is an anthology of stories about a quaint family that reminds the readers of those perfect families that existed in 1950’s television. See what happens when little Bonnie wants to go ice-skating.Take part in the adventure of father’s journey into town. Reading these heartwarming stories will put a smile on your face, as will the soft, picturesque illustrations.The Latch Key of My Bookhouse, edited by Olive Beaupre Miller
Checkout one of our collection of the “My Bookhouse” anthologies, published in 1922.This particular book is full of childhood stories about a plethora of authors and illustrators. Take some “Picnics on the River” with Lewis Carroll. Discover the “Rosies and Posies” with Kate Greenaway. Go “In Search of Adventure” with Robert Louis Stevenson.Roam the “London Streets” with Charles Dickens. The book’s various illustrators bring the stories alive with their attractive Victorian-style illustrations.TOPCompiled by Laura Bertrand
Listening In @ Your LibraryTaking a long drive for Spring Break? How about sharing
the ride with Harry Potter? Lemony Snicket? Harriet the Spy?
These are just a few of the friends you can make on a long trip
with audiobooks (cassettes and CDs available) from the ERC!The Dark is Rising, by Susan L. Cooper (Read by Alex Jennings) (One of the best magical journeys in children's fiction)
On his eleventh birthday Will Stanton discovers that he is the last of the Old Ones, destined to seek the six
magical Signs that will enable the Old Ones to triumph over the evil forces of Dark.Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, by J. K. Rowling (Read by Jim Dale) (It'll be a loooonnnng drive, 26.5 hours worth of magic and mayhem await you!)
Harry Potter, now a fifth-year student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, struggles with a
threatening teacher, problematic house elf, the dread of upcoming final exams, and haunting dreams that hint toward his mysterious past.Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen (Read by Peter Coyote) (Boys and girls alike are Gary Paulsen fans--join the club!)
Could you survive a plane crash in the wilderness with nothing but your wits and a hatchet to get by? Paulsen is at his most masterly in this tale of survival against all odds.Holes, by Louis Sachar (Read by Kerry Beyer) (You loved the book, you loved the movie, now love it on audiobook!)
"As further evidence of his family's bad fortune which they attribute to a curse on a distant relative, Stanley
Yelnats is sent to a hellish correctional camp in the Texas desert where he finds his first real friend, a treasure, and a sense of himself."Island of the Blue Dolphins, by Scott O'Dell (Read by Christina Moore) (Survival of the poignant and scenic kind....)
Left alone on a beautiful but isolated island off the coast of California, a young Indian girl spends eighteen years, not only merely surviving through her enormous courage and self-reliance, but also finding a measure of happiness in her solitary life.Mary Poppins, by P. L. Travers (Read by Sophie Thompson) (You'll have to use your imagination for the levitation scenes....)
The adventures of Mary Poppins, the unusual governess whose remarkable powers transform the lives of the
Banks family.Reptile Room, by Lemony Snicket (Read by Tim Curry) (Yup, we got 'em all, folks!)
After narrowly escaping the menacing clutches of the dastardly Count Olaf, the three Baudelaire orphans are
taken in by a kindly herpetologist with whom they live happily for an all-too-brief time.Sarah, Plain and Tall, by Patricia MacLachlan (Read by Glenn Close) (A classic favorite, bring Sarah along for the ride!)
When their father invites a mail-order bride to come live with them in their prairie home, Caleb and Anna are
captivated by their new mother and hope that she will stay.Where the Red Fern Grows, by Wilson Rawls (Read by Frank Muller) (Dog lovers, get out your handkerchiefs!)
A young boy living in the Ozarks achieves his heart's desire when he becomes the owner of two redbone hounds and teaches them to be champion hunters.
Human history isn't accurate or complete without women's history.
~Gloria Steinem
Fridays @ the Movies @ the ERC
Friday, March 12, 2:00 p.m.
To Kill A Mockingbird
Gregory Peck is unforgettable in this classic conflict between racial bigotry and moral strength.Friday, April 9, 2:00 p.m.
Sense & Sensibility
Jane Austen never looked this good! Follow Hugh Grant, Kate Winslet, and Emma Thompson through a maze of
romantic entanglements.Friday, April 30, 2:00 p.m.
A Beautiful Mind
Brilliance and schizophrenia struggle for supremacy in this biography of mathematical genius John Nash.Viewings of movies are free to WKU faculty, staff, and students.
We will provide free popcorn and pop.
Professors, please notify your students.
All are welcome!
The nation's glory is my own, that is my principle.
~Catherine the Great, in a conversation with Voltaire, 1771
ERC Hours* Monday through Thursday
7:45 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Friday
7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday
12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.
(Closed Sundays)*Special Hours During
Spring Break, March 20-28
Saturday, March 20 & 27
ClosedMonday to Friday, March 22 through 26
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Ain't I a woman?
Look at me! Look at my arm. I have plowed. And I have planted.
And I have gathered into barns. And no man could head me.
And ain't I a woman?
~Sojourner Truth, Akron Women's Rights Convention, 1851
What's Going On @ the Library?
March 11, 2004
Alice Gatewood Waddell
WKU Libraries and Barnes & Noble present this noted
African American Artist
at our Kentucky Live program at
Barnes and Noble at 7:00 p.m.
Starbucks Cafe at Barnes & Noble Bookstore
1680 Campbell Lane
You can also enjoy the display of her exuberant, colorful artworkMarch 18, 2004
Far Away Places. . . With Strange Sounding Names
International Community Presentations sponsored by Integra
"France"
Eric Reed, History, WKU
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Starbucks Cafe at Barnes & Noble Bookstore
1680 Campbell LaneMarch 18-19 , 2004
ONE CAMPUS - ONE COMMUNITY - ONE BOOK Project Finale
This project cultivates reading and discussion by bringing our campus and community
together around one great book. The project runs from January 15– March 18, 2004. Western
Kentucky University’s campus and the Bowling Green community are encouraged to
read a book and participate in discussions. The book chosen is A Parchment of Leaves
written by Kentucky Literary Award Winner, Silas House. The author will be present at
the following three final discussions.
March 18 - Java City, WKU Library and the Bowling Green Public Library
March 19 - Barnes & NobleFor more information, please visit our web site www.BGonebook.org, or contact
Jayne Pelaski, Assistant to the Dean of Libraries for Community Outreach, Cravens 106,
270-745-5016.
We have promises to keep to our people of work, food,
clothing, and shelter, health, and education.
~Indira Gandhi, in a radio broadcast, January 26, 1966
ERC Special ResourcesTwo coin-operated photocopiers are available for copying Reserve Readings and other materials (now 10 cents per copy).
The ERC has 11 public computers with access to TopCat and excellent resources through TIP, Western Kentucky Libraries' Topper InfoPortal The ERC has an Ellison machine with a large selection of dies Lamination services are available for posters and other special projects We look forward to helping you find the resources you need!
Although they are
Only breath, words
which I command
are immortal
~Sappho
Roxanne Myers Spencer
Assistant Professor & Coordinator
Educational Resources CenterDr. Michael Binder
Dean, University LibrariesDr. Brian E. Coutts
Head, Department of Library Public ServicesAnnotated Bibliographies compiled by Ellen Micheletti, Senior Educational Resources Center Assistant &
Gayle Novick, Educational Resources Center Assistant
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Kind words can be short and easy to speak,
but their echoes are truly endless.
~Mother Teresa
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