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 violence in their homeland and seeking refuge and safety elsewhere. This lecture is part of . . .Continue reading CLP & Corresponding Library Resources
Category: Government Documents
National Hunting and Fishing Day
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 species. These early conservationists called for the first laws restricting the commercial slaughter of wildlife. . . .Continue reading National Hunting and Fishing Day
P.S. Remove the records!
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 the British advancing toward Washington, Secretary of State James Monroe, dispatched a note to President . . .Continue reading P.S. Remove the records!
The Lavender Scare
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 with anti-Communism and fueled by the power of congressional investigation. On December 15, 1950, the . . .Continue reading The Lavender Scare
Independence Day Hours
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 of the library’s great resources on the subject. The full text of the Declaration of Independence can . . .Continue reading Independence Day Hours
National Library Legislative Day
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. The American Library Association (ALA) sponsors this annual event to empower people who care about libraries . . .Continue reading National Library Legislative Day
Prime Minister, President, or King?
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 Cambodia has a president or a king? All of this information – and much more . . .Continue reading Prime Minister, President, or King?
Ask a Diplomat!
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, who want to make a contribution to our global society. If you have the desire . . .Continue reading Ask a Diplomat!
Peace Corps Exhibit
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 the work that Peace Corps Volunteers conduct as part of the program ranging from agriculture, . . .Continue reading Peace Corps Exhibit
Books on Display in JBD
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 to repeat it Wrong place, wrong time : trauma and violence in the lives of . . .Continue reading Books on Display in JBD