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New Year, New You

Curated by: Alejandro Marquez (he, him, his), 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! Lastly, follow the advice of David Bowie when he says, "I don't know where I'm going from here, but I promise it won't be boring."

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

Yoga: your questions answered

Yoga for the inflexible male: a how-to guide book cover

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January Discover New books

Curated by: Torrie Ogilvie

Auraria Library purchases hundreds of books and ebooks every year. Check out some we've bought for the…

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November Discover New Books

Curated by: Torrie Ogilvie

Auraria Library purchases hundreds of books and ebooks every year. Check out some we've bought in the…

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Mariana Prestigiacomo (she, her, hers)

Collection Development Librarian

Curated: Staff Favorites

Alejandro Marquez (he, him, his)

Collection Development Librarian

Curated: New Year, New You

Kelly A. McCusker

Collection Development Program Lead Librarian

Curated: Anti-Racism Resource Highlights

Kelsey Brett (she)

Discovery Systems and Metadata Department Head

Curated: The Undocumented Student Experience

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Feb 2023

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

Framing Asian Studies: geopolitics and institutions

The Birth of Korean Cool: how one nation is conquering the world through pop culture

Asian Studies

Curated by: Mariana Prestigiacomo (she, her, hers), Torrie Ogilvie

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

Asian Studies | Feb 2023

Curated by: Mariana Prestigiacomo (she, her, hers), 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.

Feb 2023

Symbols and myth-making in modernity: deep culture in modern art and action

Uncomfortable Television

Raving

February Discover New Books

Curated by: Cate Johnson

Symbols and myth-making in modernity: deep culture in modern art and action

February Discover New Books | Feb 2023

Curated by: Cate Johnson

Auraria Library purchases hundreds of books and ebooks every year. Check out some we've bought for the month of February!

Jan 2023

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

Yoga: your questions answered

Yoga for the inflexible male: a how-to guide book cover

New Year, New You

Curated by: Alejandro Marquez (he, him, his), Cate Johnson

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 (he, him, his), 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!

Jan 2023

Women in Wildlife Science: Building Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Women and martial art in Japan

The White Mosque: A Memoir

January Discover New books

Curated by: Torrie Ogilvie

Women in Wildlife Science: Building Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

January Discover New books | Jan 2023

Curated by: Torrie Ogilvie

Auraria Library purchases hundreds of books and ebooks every year. Check out some we've bought for the month of January!

Dec 2022

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

Dare to lead: brave work, tough conversations, whole hearts

Rule breaker : rebellious leadership for the future of work

Leadership

Curated by: Katy DiVittorio (she, her, hers), Torrie Ogilvie

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

Leadership | Dec 2022

Curated by: Katy DiVittorio (she, her, hers), Torrie Ogilvie

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

Dec 2022

Consumption

Cryptocurrency and public policy: implications for democracy and governance

What can we know about sex?: a Lacanian study of sex and gender

December Discover New Books

Curated by: Cate Johnson

Consumption

December Discover New Books | Dec 2022

Curated by: Cate Johnson

Auraria Library purchases hundreds of books and ebooks every year. Check out some we've bought for the month of December!

Nov 2022

K-pop Dance: fandoming yourself on social media

Dance and Activism: a century of radical dance across the world

Stage management basics: a primer for performing arts stage managers

Am I the Drama? A Spotlight…

Curated by: Cate Johnson, Torrie Ogilvie

K-pop Dance: fandoming yourself on social media

Am I the Drama? A Spotlight on Performance | Nov 2022

Curated by: Cate Johnson, Torrie Ogilvie

Theatre! Dance! Opera! Comedy! All these subjects, and more, are waiting in the wings to upstage your latest fixation. This month’s performing arts picks cover fiction, articles, venues, practical…

Nov 2022

Game Design Deep Dive: Free-to-Play

Go With the Flow

STANDING BEAR'S QUEST FOR FREEDOM : THE FIRST CIVIL RIGHTS VICTORY FOR NATIVE AMERICANS

November Discover New Books

Curated by: Torrie Ogilvie

Game Design Deep Dive: Free-to-Play

November Discover New Books | Nov 2022

Curated by: Torrie Ogilvie

Auraria Library purchases hundreds of books and ebooks every year. Check out some we've bought in the last month!

Oct 2022

Mexican Whiteboy

Esperanza Rising

The Undocumented Americans

National Hispanic Heritage…

Curated by: Paul Schonwald

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.

Sep 2022

The Bluest Eye

Book Banning in 21st Century America

Controversial books in K-12 classrooms and libraries

Banned Books Week

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker

The Bluest Eye

Banned Books Week | Sep 2022

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker

The phrase, "banned or challenged books" can be confusing.

Aug 2022

Newton . Faraday . Einstein: From Classical Physics To Modern Physics

The Emerging Technology of Big Data: Its Impact as a Tool for ICT Development

Algebra and Trigonometry

Exploring Science Resources

Curated by: Alejandro Marquez (he, him, his), Mozhdeh Saffari

Newton . Faraday . Einstein: From Classical Physics To Modern Physics

Exploring Science Resources | Aug 2022

Curated by: Alejandro Marquez (he, him, his), Mozhdeh Saffari

As fall semester approaches, you may need to know more about the library resources.

Jul 2022

The New World of Jazz: Naxos Jazz Sampler 2000

The French Chef Cookbook

Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power

Staff Favorites

Curated by: Mariana Prestigiacomo (she, her, hers)

The New World of Jazz: Naxos Jazz Sampler 2000

Staff Favorites | Jul 2022

Curated by: Mariana Prestigiacomo (she, her, hers)

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…

Jul 2022

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

Franklin & Washington: the founding partnership

In the hands of the people: Thomas Jefferson and the art of citizenship

July 4th: Birth of American…

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

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…

Jun 2022

Queer Social Work: Case for LGBTQ+ Affirmative Practice

Supporting success for LGBTQ+ students: tools for inclusive campus practice

Social equity and LGBTQ rights: dismantling discrimination and expanding civil rights

Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Curated by: Alejandro Marquez (he, him, his)

Queer Social Work: Case for LGBTQ+ Affirmative Practice

Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month | Jun 2022

Curated by: Alejandro Marquez (he, him, his)

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Pride Month (LGBTQ) is celebrated in June to commemorate the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan, New York City.

Jun 2022

Routledge handbook of environment security

Environmental policy and public health: Principal health hazards and mitigation

Mapping for a Sustainable World

World Environment Day

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

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…