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The Electoral Process

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker

It's election season in the United States with many local, state, and federal seats up for grabs. Elections can make a big difference in not only your community, state, or country, but also in your daily life. With much misinformation around elections in the last decade, we're hoping these resources will help you understand the history of voting and how elections work in the United States.

Guidelines for effective election management, ensuring transparency and integrity in the electoral process.

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A visual representation of the dynamics and strategies involved in congressional elections and their political implications.

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Discover New Books

November Discover New Books…

Curated by: Kaylie Longley

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

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Discover New Books

October Discover New Books…

Curated by: Charles Ehlert

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

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Kelly A. McCusker

Collection Development Program Lead Librarian

Curated: Anti-Racism Resource Highlights

Eric Baker

Teaching and Learning

Curated: Bicycles!

Katy DiVittorio

Collection Development and Strategies Department Head

Curated: The Undocumented Student Experience

Salahuddin McKloskey

Collection Development Librarian

Curated: Love Your Library!

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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 , Torrie Ogilvie

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.

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.

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.

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: Mozhdeh Saffari

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

Exploring Science Resources | Aug 2022

Curated by: 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

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

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

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

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Queer Social Work: Case for LGBTQ+ Affirmative Practice

Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month | Jun 2022

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

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

May 2022

How Much of These Hills is Gold

The Making of Asian America: A History

TitleInterior Chinatown by Charles YuResource

Celebrating AAPI Heritage…

Curated by: Christine McNamara

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,

May 2022

World War II explained in five questions

Beating the Nazi invader

Learn about the Battle of Midway between the United States and Japan during World War II

World War II

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

World War II explained in five questions

World War II | May 2022

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

On May 8, 1945, in Berlin, the Allies and German government signed Germany's unconditional surrender, marking the victory over fascism. Celebrations erupted

Apr 2022

Deaf republic: poems

Testimony: found poems from the special court for Sierra Leone

Be Holding A Poem

Celebrate National Poetry…

Curated by: Kodi Saylor

Deaf republic: poems

Celebrate National Poetry Month | Apr 2022

Curated by: Kodi Saylor

April is National Poetry Month! Explore contemporary poetry at Auraria Library, including new releases. Enhance your writing with resources on narrative