Syrian Refugee Crisis – CLP WHEN Wednesday, October 26, 2016, 7 – 8pm WHERE Johns Hall 101 The Syrian Refugee Crisis is one of the biggest humanitarian and refugee crises of our time, with over 4.8 million Syrian residents fleeing Continue reading CLP & Corresponding Library Resources
Over 100 years ago, hunters and anglers were the earliest and most vocal supporters of conservation and scientific wildlife management. They were the first to recognize that rapid development and unregulated uses of wildlife were threatening the future of many Continue reading National Hunting and Fishing Day
When British troops began to advance toward the United States’ new capital of Washington in the summer of 1814, it was clear that government leaders had not prepared an adequate defense for the city and its government buildings. Upon seeing Continue reading P.S. Remove the records!
Beginning in the late 1940s and continuing through the 1960s, thousands of gay employees were fired or forced to resign from the federal workforce because of their sexuality. Dubbed the Lavender Scare, this wave of repression was also bound up Continue reading The Lavender Scare
Due to the Independence Day holiday, the James B. Duke Library and all campus branches will be closed on Sunday, July 3rd and Monday, July 4th. To help get your 4th off to a good start, here are just a few Continue reading Independence Day Hours
Outreach Librarian, Libby Young, (right) reports on her trip to Washington, D.C. for National Library Legislative Day: On May 2nd and 3rd I joined librarians and library supporters from all 50 states in Washington, DC for National Library Legislative Day. Continue reading National Library Legislative Day
A new display in the Government Documents Collection highlights the CIA online publication Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments. Have you ever wondered who heads the governments of South Korea, Mali, or Finland? Do you know if Continue reading Prime Minister, President, or King?
Visit the latest display in the James B. Duke Library which highlights the publications and career opportunities of the United States Department of State. The State Department employs adventurous, adaptable, well-rounded, strategic problem-solvers, from diverse educational, geographic, and cultural backgrounds, Continue reading Ask a Diplomat!
A new display in the James B. Duke Library highlights the recently published government document, Peace Corps Perspective: a Look at the People, Places, and Cultures of the First 140 Peace Corps Host Countries from 1964 to 2014. This book captures Continue reading Peace Corps Exhibit
Two new displays in the JBD! Visit the #BLACKLIVESMATTER book display located on the main level of the James B. Duke Library. Titles highlighted include: Suspicion nation : the inside story of the Trayvon Martin injustice and why we continue Continue reading Books on Display in JBD
