Before the Civil Rights Act of 1964, public libraries were a battleground in the fight against Jim Crow.
This article is a fascinating read on how in 1945, the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) successfully sued the Navasink (N.J.) Public Library to end its discriminatory practices. The library limited African American patrons to use of the library for six hours a week, only on Wednesdays, and access to a separate room in the back of the building.
Faculty/Staff Workshop: Research Beyond the City Tech Library
The City Tech Library, in partnership with the Faculty Commons, is pleased to invite all faculty and staff to a workshop. You may be familiar with interlibrary loan for resources not available here at City Tech, but did you know that we participate in consortia that permit access to research libraries around New York City? Participants will also learn how to make the most of browser add-ons and other online tools to help identify, locate, and connect with resources from other libraries.
Our workshop will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 1:00-2:00pm in Rm. A441, Library (Atrium, 4th Floor). RSVP to Prof. Monica Berger at mberger@citytech.cuny.edu or Prof. Anne Leonard at aleonard@citytech.cuny.edu.
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Faculty Workshop: Research Beyond the City Tech Library
The City Tech Library, in partnership with the Faculty Commons, is pleased to invite all faculty to a library workshop. You may already be familiar with interlibrary loan to get articles and books not available here at City Tech. Did you know that we participate in library consortia that permit access to research libraries around New York City? Learn about the many options for accessing research resources beyond the City Tech Library. Attendees will also learn how to make the most of browser add-ons and other online tools to help identify, locate, and connect with resources from other libraries.
This workshop will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 1-2pm in Rm. A441 (small library classroom). RSVP to Prof. Maura Smale at msmale@citytech.cuny.edu or 260-5748.
