Fall Diversity Book Discussions (Oct. 5 and Nov. 12)

The Miami University Regionals Diversity Book Club is back this fall with two more excellent books to read, enjoy and discuss! Join us on October 8th and November 12th as we discuss There's Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension by Hanif Abdurraqib and There There by Tommy Orange. 

These discussions will be simulcast at 12:00 PM to both locations of the Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (100 Johnston Hall at Middletown and 114 Rentschler Hall at Hamilton) for attendees who would like to meet face-to-face. You will also be able to attend via Zoom.

You can use our Linktree to sign-up for each of these events, as well as locate copies of the books. If you have any questions about using the libraries and requesting books please reach out to Brea McQueen or John Burke for assistance.

Lastly, thank you to our wonderful sponsors. These excellent discussions wouldn't be possible without you.

John Burke, Director, Gardner-Harvey Library

Krista McDonald, Director, Rentschler Library

Bennyce Hamilton, Director, Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Brea McQueen (she/her/hers) Student Success Librarian; Assistant Librarian Miami University Regionals Rentschler Library T: 513.785.3180 | MiamiOH.edu

Sign up today for our Diversity Book Discussion: "Riot Baby" (Feb. 27)

Join us for our February discussion where we will be reading Riot Baby by Tochi Onyebuchi 

We will meet on Tuesday, February 27th, at 12:00 PM. The discussion will be simulcast to both locations of the Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (100 Johnston Hall at Middletown and 114 Rentschler Hall at Hamilton) for attendees who would like to meet face-to-face. You will also be able to attend via Zoom. Snacks will be provided for face-to-face attendees.

Below is a brief synopsis of the book: 

Ella has a Thing. She sees a classmate grow up to become a caring nurse. A neighbor's son murdered in a drive-by shooting. Things that haven't happened yet. Kev, born while Los Angeles burned around them, wants to protect his sister from a power that could destroy her. But when Kev is incarcerated, Ella must decide what it means to watch her brother suffer while holding the ability to wreck cities in her hands.

Rooted in the hope that can live in anger, Riot Baby is as much an intimate family story as a global dystopian narrative. It burns fearlessly toward revolution and has quietly devastating things to say about love, fury, and the black American experience.

Please use our LinkTree to sign up so we will know if you're coming to one of the Centers or if you'll join us on Zoom. You can also tell us how you'd like to receive your free copy of the book (while supplies last, limited quantities). 

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors:

Bennyce Hamilton, Director, Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Krista McDonald, Director, Rentschler Library

John Burke, Director, Gardner-Harvey Library

We cannot wait for another excellent book discussion!

Middletown -Textbooks on Reserve, D.E.I. and student support

Good afternoon,

I hope winter break has given everyone a chance to rest and re-group. Gardner-Harvey Library has been preparing for the start of the spring semester with some updates to our services.  GHL has provided the Textbooks on Reserve (TOR) program for over 15 years and starting this spring we are expanding our collection by adding a special selection of textbooks for Middletown classes that we feel support diversity, equity, and inclusion at Miami.  

For a full list of classes/textbooks or to learn more about the program, check out our TOR page. Books that fall under our new DEI selection are highlighted in red on our main list. The DEI TOR initiative is a university wide program, so please check with your home campus for their offerings.  

If students or faculty members would like to have a textbook added to our TOR program I would be happy to help. The library is also a great resource for students who need to find free class materials. If you are a student struggling with textbook costs, or know someone who is, we would love to help you find resources at our library or help you request textbooks through other Ohio academic libraries.

While I have your attention (hopefully), located in The Lounge @ GHL students have access to free coffee and snacks, a fridge, and microwave. Also located in The Lounge is our Care Cabinet. Students can find hygiene supplies and other items that are free to take. We are always happy to accept donations. Please don’t hesitate to come over or send students over who could benefit from our free services.

Hoping you have a great semester!--

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Jennifer Hicks, MLIS

Circulation & Reserves Supervisor

Gardner-Harvey Library

Miami University Middletown

513-727-3221

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