The Botany of Beer: An Illustrated Guide to More Than 500 Plants Used in Brewing (Arts and Traditions of the Table: Perspectives on Culinary History)

Cheers to Beers: Fermentation Fasci | Sep 2023

Curated by: Teresa McGinley, Vanessa de los Reyes

Breweries have called Colorado home since the late 1800's, but In the last few decades, the craft beer industry has exploded. Home to Tivoli Brewing, Auraria is no stranger to this beer boom.

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Practical Stress Management: A Comprehensive Workbook cover with lady meditating on a cliff looking at sunrise

Stress Less This Semester | Aug 2023

Curated by: Bailey Wallace, Cate Johnson

The start of the fall semester is an exciting time for everyone on campus! There is nothing like reconnecting with classmates and professors, attending new classes, and getting involved on campus.

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Spirit Deep: Recovering the Sacred in Black Women's Travel

Footprints and Passport Stamps | Jul 2023

Curated by: Mariana Prestigiacomo

Traveling, the movement from one place to another, changes depending on the person. People travel for vacation, work, adventure, a better life, and sometimes survival. For July's Staff Picks, check…

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Indigenous peoples, national parks, and protected areas: a new paradigm linking conservation, culture, and rights

Explore the Great Outdoors! | Jun 2023

Curated by: Diane Fritz , Vanessa de los Reyes

June is National Great Outdoors Month and the library has resources to help you get outdoors and enjoy the trees, the sand, the water, or whatever type of nature speaks to you!

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Reclaiming Literacies as Meaning Making: Manifestations of Values, Identities, Relationships, and Knowledge

Faculty Book Authors | Apr 2023

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker

Auraria campus faculty and staff have written and edited many books over the years across all disciplines. For the month of April, We'd like to highlight some of their more recent books.

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Stellaluna cover book

Memories of Childhood | Mar 2023

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker

Did you know that Auraria Library has a collection of children's and young adult literature? The section includes thousands of books on a variety of topics, including fiction and non-fiction.

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Asians in Colorado: A History of Persecution and Perseverance in the Centennial

Asian Studies | Feb 2023

Curated by: Mariana Prestigiacomo, Torrie Ogilvie

This month, we would like to highlight our Asian Studies collection and the range of cultures represented in our fiction and non-fiction print books and eBooks.

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Wellness by design: a room-by-room guide to optimizing your home for health, fitness, and happiness

New Year, New You | Jan 2023

Curated by: Alejandro Marquez , Cate Johnson

Start the new year off right by taking care of oneself, managing stress, and creating healthy routines. Make healthy habits this month and see how much better you feel!

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Latina/o college student leadership emerging: theory, promising practice

Leadership | Dec 2022

Curated by: Katy DiVittorio , Torrie Ogilvie

Here are some resources to help you explore your own leadership styles and learn about various leadership journeys.

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Mexican Whiteboy

National Hispanic Heritage Month | Oct 2022

Curated by: Paul Schonwald

This month, our staff picks celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, also known as Latinx Heritage Month. This showcase is here to acknowledge the importance of the Latinx community.

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The New World of Jazz: Naxos Jazz Sampler 2000

Staff Favorites | Jul 2022

Curated by: Mariana Prestigiacomo

Enjoy some of your library staff's favorite books, ebooks, videos, and music from our collection! From jazz music to French cooking to activist films to fun reads, we have a range of recommendations…

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Thirteen clocks: how race united the colonies and made the Declaration of Independence

July 4th: Birth of American Independence | Jul 2022

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th…

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Routledge handbook of environment security

World Environment Day | Jun 2022

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

Every year, World Environment Day or WED is celebrated on the 5th of June to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining and defending Mother Nature and the entire planet from further harm…

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How Much of These Hills is Gold

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month | May 2022

Curated by: Christine McNamara

May is National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and here at Auraria Library we have plenty of stories from Asian, SoutheastAsian, and Pacific Islander voices to celebrate!

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World War II explained in five questions

World War II | May 2022

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

On May 8, 1945, in Berlin, representatives of the allied countries and the German government signed an act of unconditional surrender of Germany. From that moment on, the victory over German fascism…

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Deaf republic: poems

Celebrate National Poetry Month | Apr 2022

Curated by: Kodi Saylor

April is National Poetry Month. In this month's staff picks, you will find contemporary poetry to checkout from Auraria Library as well as resources to assist you as you explore writing poetry. Many…

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Impacts and implications of COVID-19: an analytical and empirical study

COVID-19: Challenges and Impacts | Apr 2022

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

The world continues to fight the new emerging types of coronavirus. The virus first became known in December 2019; this year, we are approaching the third year of the pandemic. We now know more about…

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Black beauties: African American pageant queens in the segregated South

Women of Worth | Mar 2022

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

In honor of the celebration of International Women's Day, we have prepared a collection of books dedicated to women who have done great things in their lives. These women dedicated themselves to…

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Fire Safety Design for Tall Buildings

Fire Science | Mar 2022

Curated by: Gayle Bradbeer

In the early years of Colorado fire destroyed many a business, home, life, or livelihood. December's Marshall fire in Boulder County was devastating and brought many issues that have been around for…

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Angela Davis: An Autobiography

Celebrating Black Women Writers | Feb 2022

Curated by: Christine McNamara

In honor of Black History Month, February's Staff Picks shine a spotlight on the vivid, powerful, radiating presence of black women in the literary world.

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Mastering emotions: feelings, power, and slavery in the United States

Slavery and Human Trafficking | Jan 2022

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

In 2010, by presidential proclamation, January was declared National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The significance of January originates from the Emancipation Proclamation, which…

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12th & Delaware

Roe v. Wade: What's at Stake | Dec 2021

Curated by: Shea Swauger

It is important to understand the impact of restricting abortion healthcare, legally, medically, and ethically. These resources are meant to provide a glimpse into what restricting abortion access…

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