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Historical Poinsettia Display, Maggie Mason Smith

Maggie Mason Smith

The poinsettia has undergone a remarkable transformation since the day some 800 years ago when the Aztecs plucked it from the wilds of Mexico to decorate their courtyards and medicate the infirm. From November 9 to 28, wild, heirloom, and modern poinsettias in full flower will grace the lobby of Clemson University’s Cooper Library for everyone to appreciate. Banners and historical documents will accompany the display to help guide visitors along the implausible route the humble poinsettia traveled from gangly Mexican shrub to iconic Christmas flower.

Native American Heritage Display, Maggie Mason Smith

Maggie Mason Smith

National Native American Heritage month is a time to honor the contributions, achievements, sacrifices, and cultural and historical legacy of the original inhabitants of the United States.

A wide range of library materials have been pulled and placed on display to coincide with Native American Heritage month. Included are works on Native American history, art, sports, Native American literature and lore, contemporary fiction including Native American characters, music, health, and law.

2015 Road Scholars Display, Maggie Mason Smith

Maggie Mason Smith

In 2013, the College of Art, Architecture, and Humanities hosted the first annual Road Scholars lecture series.

The Road Scholars series brings professors from the Tiger’s ACC football rivals to Clemson to present their current research, which is followed by a response from a Clemson humanities faculty member. This year, lectures will be held October 2nd, October 9th, October 16th, November 6th, and November 20th.

A display of works written by professors participating in the lecture series as well as other works on topics the series will explore is currently located on the west side of the 4th floor of …

Censorship & Banned Books Display, Maggie Mason Smith

Maggie Mason Smith

Located on the display shelving on the 4th floor of Cooper Library and covered in caution tape, this year’s Banned Book display has a slight twist - not only does it feature banned books, but it also includes items centered on censorship.

Disabilities Display, Maggie Mason Smith

Maggie Mason Smith

Disabilities are a challenge, not a limitation. With that in mind, this display contains information on several disabilities including deafness, autism, cerebral palsy, blindness, and Asperger's. Also included are aspects related to disabilities such as inclusive education, discrimination and sociology of disability.

National Endowment Of The Arts & Humanities Display, Maggie Mason Smith

Maggie Mason Smith

On September 29, 1965, the National Endowment for the Humanities was established to “encourage the development of the humanities by supporting research and awarding fellowships, strengthening teaching of the humanities, and fostering public use and enjoyment of the humanities.” This display features works produced by current and former faculty members who received NEH grants; in most cases, the works are directly related to the grant received.

E.L. Doctorow Display, Maggie Mason Smith

Maggie Mason Smith

On July 15th, author, editor, and professor Edgar Lawrence Doctorow died at the age of 84.

With awards and honors spanning nearly four decades, Doctorow was described as one of the most important American novelists of the 20th century.

A display of items by or based on works by Doctorow is currently located atop the New Books shelving on the 4th floor of Cooper Library; the items will be on display throughout the month and are available for checkout at the Information Services Desk.

Freshman Summer Reading Display, Maggie Mason Smith

Maggie Mason Smith

Karen Joy Fowler’s latest work, We are all Completely beside Ourselves, is this year’s Freshman Summer Reading selection. Using this work as a foundation, a display of further research and leisure reading material has been set up in Cooper Library. The display will be up throughout the month of August and everything on display is available for checkout.

Least-Loved Juvenile Book Display, Maggie Mason Smith

Maggie Mason Smith

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Audiobooks Display, Maggie Mason Smith

Maggie Mason Smith

June is National Audiobook Month!

We've got a pretty great collection of audiobooks at Cooper and have pulled some out for this month's display. You can find Beyond Magenta, The Forgotten Affairs of Youth, The Last Word, A Snicker of Magic, and more on the display shelving on the west side of the fourth floor.

Star Wars Display, Maggie Mason Smith

Maggie Mason Smith

May The 4th Be With You!

Star Wars Day is an unofficial secular holiday in May celebrating the Star Wars franchise.

Fans of the films, print series, and Star Wars in popular culture celebrate Star Wars Day in a variety of ways; we recommend celebrating with a book from our Star Wars display in Cooper Library.

Adobe Display, Maggie Mason Smith

Maggie Mason Smith

The April TAPS Display is all about Adobe. Books pulled for the display contain instruction on Adobe programs such as Audition, Dreamweaver, Flash, InDesign, Photoshop, and Premier. The display will be up throughout the month, and everything on display is available for checkout.

Earth Day Display, Maggie Mason Smith

Maggie Mason Smith

Are you looking for a way to celebrate Earth Day? You may find an idea in a book or in a DVD from our Earth Day display, which is located on the New Books Shelf. Items on display include: The Carbon Diaries 2015, On Extinction: How we became Estranged from Nature, The National Parks: America’s Best Idea, No Impact Man, and The World without Us.

Time Travel Display, Maggie Mason Smith

Maggie Mason Smith

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Clemson Literary Festival Display, Maggie Mason Smith

Maggie Mason Smith

Clemson’s Department of English is hosting its 8th Annual Literary Festival Wednesday, March 25th through Friday, March 27th.

Selected works from the fourteen authors attending the festival – including Emporium, The Orphan Master’s Son, and Parasites like Us by Pulitzer Prize winner Adam Johnson – have been pulled and placed on display atop the TAPS shelving on the 4th floor of Cooper Library. The display books are available for checkout and will be up throughout the month.

Blind Date With A Book, Maggie Mason Smith

Maggie Mason Smith

So, spend your Valentine's Day with an unconventional or anti-love story from our February New Books Shelf Display. Each book, audiobook, or DVD on the display has been wrapped in brown paper so you won't know what you are checking out beforehand. But, to help you chose your date, we have added three descriptive words to each item. Come by the library, choose a book, and take a chance - you might find your new favorite "love" story.

Love Your Library Display, Maggie Mason Smith

Maggie Mason Smith

We have created a display of works about libraries; included are books on the history of libraries, books on library architecture, books on careers in library and information science, works of library-centric fiction, and even a few DVDs with libraries at the core of their plot.

Books Made Into Films In 2015, Maggie Mason Smith

Maggie Mason Smith

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Race Relations Display, Maggie Mason Smith

Maggie Mason Smith

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Sheldon Cooper Display, Maggie Mason Smith

Maggie Mason Smith

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Best Of 2014 Display, Maggie Mason Smith

Maggie Mason Smith

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Cookbooks Display, Maggie Mason Smith

Maggie Mason Smith

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Educational Gaming Display, Maggie Mason Smith

Maggie Mason Smith

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Lgbt Display, Maggie Mason Smith

Maggie Mason Smith

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Banned & Challenged Book Display, Maggie Mason Smith

Maggie Mason Smith

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Test Prep Display, Maggie Mason Smith

Maggie Mason Smith

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Summer Reading & Pervasive Technology Display, Maggie Mason Smith

Maggie Mason Smith

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Book Vs. Movie Display, Maggie Mason Smith

Maggie Mason Smith

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South Carolina Fiction And Authors Display, Maggie Mason Smith

Maggie Mason Smith

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2014 Fifa World Cup Display, Maggie Mason Smith

Maggie Mason Smith

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