Books Reviews and Reading Lists

Open Science + Sustainability Book List

Immerse yourself in the intersection of open science and sustainability with our curated selection of books, offering insights into the dynamic relationship between scientific research and environmental stewardship. Explore how open science practices empower collaboration and innovation toward sustainable solutions and address topics of climate change through the lens of open science, making these reads essential!

DEI Book Display: Lunar New Year

The beginning of the Lunar New Year is called the Spring Festival. It is the most solemn traditional festival of many people throughout Asia and the world. The day symbolizes unity, prosperity, and hope for the future. Enjoy this collection of books and videos available for checkout.

Career Collection Spotlight: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The University Libraries’ Career Collection is a treasure trove of valuable resources for professionals at any stage of their careers, from networking and interviewing to pursuing leadership positions. In this list, experts from the Libraries and the Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) recommend eleven books that focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

DEI Book Display: Black History Month

February is Black History month, where the focus is on the experiences and history of African Americans, both as a whole and as individuals. Celebrating a rich cultural heritage, it is an opportunity to spotlight the achievements that African Americans have accomplished in this country, despite the long and continuing history of racism and oppression. Enjoy these ebooks and be sure to check out the rotating display of physical books in the main lobby of Hunt Library!

DEI Book Display: Martin Luther King

Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday commemorating the life and achievements of Dr. King. MLK Day is held on the third Monday of January, close to his actual birthday of January 15. In 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed the holiday into law, and it was first observed federally three years later on January 20, 1986.

DEI Book Display: Diversity in Music

The focus for this month's Diversity Book Display is music, which is universal and incredibly diverse. Not only is there a huge variety of styles and sounds that humans define as music, but the people who make music are composed of many different cultures, nations, eras, genders, nationalities, religions, and so forth.

Career Collection Spotlight: Management and Leadership

Book Review: "Death in Custody"

Jan Hardy, Library Specialist, reviews "Death in Custody." This book traces the history of racism in law enforcement through the post-Civil War practice of convict leasing, the widespread arrest of free Black men for trumped-up charges and their forced labor on farms and in mines.

She's an Open Book

Explore each of these books to discover how open science can contribute to addressing matters related to gender, race, and social justice. Authored by women, these texts illuminate the vital significance of transparency, inclusivity, and ethical data practices in the pursuit of a more equitable world.

Banned Books Week 2023

This is Banned Books Week across the nation, which celebrates the freedom to read and brings awareness to banned or challenged books and their authors.