The Davis Family Library has highlighted a variety of groups through displays over the last 10 months including racial minorities, the LGBTQ+ community and the disabled. Take the opportunity now to critically examine whiteness as an identity and system of privilege. Visit the Davis Family Library lobby December 1st through the 17th to see works […]…Continue Reading what is whiteness?: a critical examination
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whiteness: a glossary
20+ Relevant Terms for Discussing Whiteness As a supplementary addendum to the “what is whiteness?” blog post, display and StoryCorps interview, some Middlebury staff and faculty have put together an informal glossary of terms that helps the community to discuss whiteness. For more on these terms, use reference materials and other published works found on […]…Continue Reading whiteness: a glossary
Finding Sources at Middlebury Libraries
The library has millions of resources, but how do you start to find the exact title you’re looking for? The answer isn’t one size fits all. Check out the top ways to find sources below: Research Guides Librarian approved! These guides highlight relevant resources and databases on specific subjects and are a great place to […]…Continue Reading Finding Sources at Middlebury Libraries
Celebrating Native American/Indigenous and Alaska Native Heritage Month
In honor of Native American/Indigenous and Alaska Native Heritage Month, Dr. Irina Feldman’s Spanish 324 Class, Images of America, has collaborated with the Davis Family Library to develop a display including works that commemorate the many peoples belonging to these groups throughout the Americas. Visit the Davis Family Library to see the display and read […]…Continue Reading Celebrating Native American/Indigenous and Alaska Native Heritage Month
Latin Poetry (Trial through Nov. 11)
Until November 11th, Middlebury faculty, students, and staff have free access to Oxford Scholarly Editions – Latin Poetry. (To find content, search or browse and then limit to Middlebury’s access as shown in the screenshot at the bottom of this post.) This access includes the use of the Oxford Latin Dictionary widget. If you come […]…Continue Reading Latin Poetry (Trial through Nov. 11)
Trending Questions: How should I start?
“I have to write a research paper. How should I start?” We’re hearing this question a lot these days, and we aren’t surprised. The librarians at the Research Desk have helped many students begin working on research papers — and the process is a little different every time. Depending on the assignment (how long is […]…Continue Reading Trending Questions: How should I start?
Pulling back the curtain on the Research Desk
There is, of course, no curtain at the Davis Family Library Research Desk! But still, sometimes it seems like we should be making what we do at the desk more visible. So, let’s (air quotes) “pull back the curtain” — Many people think you have to have a question to talk with a librarian at […]…Continue Reading Pulling back the curtain on the Research Desk