Library Newsletter - November 2024
Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month is celebrated in November to honor the culture, traditions, and accomplishments of the nation’s original inhabitants and their descendants. Join the Clovis Community College library in recognizing their vibrant heritage and traditions. Come into the library to view our special display or explore our Indigenous Peoples Heritage collection through our online catalog.
EBSCOhost is introducing some exciting upgrades to enhance your research experience. Preview the new ways you can refine searches, navigate, share results, and more in our new EBSCO tutorial video. New features for you to explore include:
- Advanced search parameters and filters with intuitive limiters and facets to find specific resources with less hassle.
- Easy access to eBooks and Concept Maps for diving deeper into research topics.
- My Dashboard: Log in to save articles, view search history, review checkouts and holds and organize resources by project.
Coming soon! EBSCOhost Update
Employee Professional Development Corner
Customized Research Guides
CCC Library research guides gather a range of resources and information on specific topics. Utilizing these guides allows students to streamline their research processes, find credible sources more efficiently, and enhance the quality of their work. We’ve developed numerous guides in partnership with faculty and would love to collaborate with you. Reach out to the library to start working together on your custom research guide.
New Books
When We Gather (Ostadahlisiha): A Cherokee Tribal Feast
by Andrea L. Rogers
illustrated by Madelyn Goodnight
Written with simple lyricism and featuring warm, vibrant art, this book celebrates a Cherokee girl joining her family in the hunt for wild green onions. Together, they pick enough to bring to a feast, which is cooked with love and shared by their community.
By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land
by Rebecca Nagle
Combining impeccable research with rich detail and scintillating prose, Nagle's gripping historical and legal chronicle of McGirt v. Oklahoma sheds light on a centuries-long struggle for Indigenous sovereignty and tribal land in Oklahoma.
The Walk
by Winsome Bingham
illustrated by E. B. Lewis
Granny and her granddaughter are going on a walk, but this is not just any walk. It is a crucial journey celebrating our democracy: the walk to vote. Serious but not solemn, this picture book is an excellent read-aloud choice for exploring democracy, civil rights, and voting.
My Life: Growing Up Native in America
edited by IllumiNative
Twenty renowned writers, performers, and activists explore what it means to be Native American today through a variety of essays and poems. These luminaries give voice with heart, humor, and insight to their individual experiences while shedding light on the depth and complexity of modern Native American identity, resiliency, and joy.
At Our Table
by Patrick Hulse
illustrated by Madelyn Goodnight
A fresh and inclusive portrayal of Thanksgiving that celebrates sharing, community, family, food, and respect for America's first inhabitants. The book strikes a nice balance between acknowledging the troubling history of the holiday and celebrating the feelings of affection and thankfulness.
The Berry Pickers: A Novel
by Amanda Peters
A four-year-old Mi'kmaq girl goes missing from the blueberry fields of Maine, sparking a tragic mystery that will remain unsolved for nearly fifty years. A harrowing tale of Indigenous family separation, the author takes on the monumental task of giving witness to people who suffered through racist attempts of erasure like her Mi'kmaq ancestors.
Lovely One: A Memoir
by Ketanji Brown Jackson
A dream became reality when Justice Jackson made history as the first Black woman to join the Supreme Court of the United States in 2022. In her poignant and beautifully written memoir, Jackson’s distinctive voice and grace emanate with pride in her family, friends, and achievements.
The Trouble with Children (According to Dog)
by Katie Weaver
illustrated by Caner Soylu
A heartwarming and hilarious story celebrating the bond between furry friends and their humans that's sure to leave you with the warm and fuzzies. This humorous, lively dog's-eye view provides gentle instruction for interacting with pets.
Patriot: A Memoir
by Alekseĭ Navalʹnyĭ
In vivid, page-turning detail, including never-before-seen correspondence from prison, Navalʹnyĭ recounts his political career, the lives of the people closest to him, and the many attempts on his life. A gutting personal account from a husband and father facing the reality that he will never be with his family again.
