State of the Library: April Edition

Welcome to the home stretch! As we leave behind April and approach the end of the year, the library is looking for ways to support the community as a whole.



Jacquelyn Martin for Kansas City Star



Breaking News

Many of our students were only five or six years old during the 9/11 attacks and continue to learn the historical significance of the political decisions of today. One of our publishers is offering free resources in light of current events, and I thought many of you may find the short articles of interest:

• George W. Bush’s Address to the Nation on September 11, 2001: The Full Text & Analysis
  Milestone Documents in American History
• Osama bin Laden’s Declaration of Jihad against Americans: The Full Text & Analysis
  Milestone Documents in World History
• Osama bin Laden Biography
  Great Lives from History: The Twentieth Century: 1971-2000
• The War on Terror
  Weapons & Warfare

In the Library
In a quick look forward, the library is going to be hosting many exams in the month of May, and various AP examinations are being held in MMLH and upstairs. We are being especially sensitive to group work and noise level where possible to respect students taking and studying for exams. If you would like a class to come in for research or study, please contact me in advance! The space may not be available. We appreciate your support in this busy time!

Spring at Sage Resources
There are so many unique topics being addressed at Spring at Sage! As you begin your prep work for your seminars, please don't hesitate to contact me with the resources you plan on using, or that you think your newly-inspired students may find of interest. I would also be happy to see if the already collection has something that may support you. I hope to have a display of spring topics to reflect the exciting places and ideas our students will experience this year.

Future Databases

I've been in contact with several companies that provide databases and resources. At the end of May I'll be asking the Research Committee to look at one or two databases, particularly with an eye to science and math. I will be sending out details as classes and finals complete, and even if you are not on the committee, I hope you may let me borrow your two cents on the resources the library is considering offering our community!