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Learn about the history of Native Americans. Go to the guide. See all Native American Guides.  Featured Resources * Stream videos from PBS on Films on Demand like Fight No More Forever: The West,  N. Scott Momaday: Words from a Bear, or First Peoples Americas. How to Use Films on Demand (FOD). * Read one of our great eBooks in our Native American Collection on Libby like The Night Watchman by Louise Eldrich (winner of the Pulitzer Prize), The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (National Book Award Winner) by Sherman Alexie or the classic Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee: An Indian Story of the American West. How to Use Libby eBooks. * Read eBooks from our Ebook Central Collections like Historic Native Peoples of Texas, Inconvenient Indian : A Curious Account of Native People in North America or Our Stories Remember : American Indian History, Culture, and Values through Storytelling. How to Use Ebook Central * Get print books like Black Elk Speaks, Covered with Night:...

It's Halloween Eve.  Get ready for tomorrow night's activities by learning about the ancient secrets behind Halloween. Through two videos (about 51 min each), uncover the deep Celtic origins of Halloween and the folklore and traditions surrounding it.  Delve deep into the connection many believe Halloween has with the Otherworld and how it draws nearer during this time.  A perfect watch for fans of mythology & folklore, archaeology and history enthusiasts. Watch Halloween: An Ancient Mystery on Films on Demand (FOD). Love folklore and legends?  Find more recommended resources on the library's Folklore, Legends & Myths guide. http://dlvr.it/TW6rV9

Looking for your next great read?  Your weekend reading list just got an upgrade! The NYT bestseller list has been dropping some incredible new titles of late and we're here for it.  Whether you're in the mood for an immersive historical drama, a thriller that will keep you up past midnight, or a poignant memoir, the library's fresh batch has some outstanding titles.   On our radar right now: The Witches of Cambridge by Alice Hoffman: For anyone ready to step onto a college campus where dark academia, secret societies and New England witchcraft collide. The Barman of the Ritz by Philippe Collin: An unforgettable, high-stakes historical drama about a Jewish bartender pouring drinks for Nazi officers while secretly risking it all. Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros: A must-read collection taking you straight back to the fierce, dragon-riding world of the Empyrean series. Visit our bestsellers collection in the library catalog, OneSearch, for a complete list of popula...

This National Horror Movie Day, revisit some of the most chilling, suspenseful, and unforgettable films ever made. From creepy small towns and haunted legends to psychological thrillers and post-apocalyptic nightmares, these movies continue to offer captivating thrills year after year. Stop by and check out a frightful favorite... if you dare.  These movies and more are available in our DVD collection.  Browse the over 500 titles we have available in our online catalog, OneSearch and bring your COM ID to the library to take one home. For more on our leisure collection, including leisure books, eBooks, streaming media and DVD"s, check out our online leisure guide here. http://dlvr.it/TW2CBs

The original version of Vanity Fair featured popular, avant-garde covers for its first run from September 1913 through February 1936. Beginning with the Jazz Age, the archive chronicles popular culture, fashion, celebrity portraiture and politics through the years. The magazine relaunched 47 years later in March 1983 by Conde Nast Publications with a focus on politics, business, Hollywood, style and culture. Login with your COM account for off campus access. * Silence Is Golden: Being the Misanthropic Reflections of an English Novelist on First Hearing a Picture Talk by Aldous Huxley, 1929 * Evolution of the speakeasy, 1932 * Who We Are, (9/11) 2001 * Watergate’s Last Chapter by Carl Bernstein, 2005 * How New Orleans Drowned, 2006 * Enter Obama, 2009 Want More? Search The Vanity Fair Archives, see all our periodical archives, access our American History guides or go to How to Use EBSCO Magazine Archives.  http://dlvr.it/TW1StR

Finding it a little loud in the library today?  Check out some earphones with your COM ID or ask for some disposable ear plugs.  We also have individual study rooms that you can reserve online if you need to study alone in a quiet space.  We're here for you. http://dlvr.it/TW0jby

Founded by abolitionists in 1865, The Nation has long believed that independent journalism has the capacity to bring about a more democratic and equitable world. The archive includes perspectives on news, politics, and culture from writers, artists, novelists, and playwrights. The Nation Archive is a fully searchable online version of the magazine's complete backfile, offering a 150-year archive of reporting opinion and criticism. Here are some great articles from the archive. Login with your COM account for off campus access. * Corporations and Monopolies, 1874 * "Labor" Having Its Fling, 1902 * Chronicle of the War, 1914 * Pineapple Politics (Al Capone), 1928 * “Social Security” Under the New Deal, 1935 * The McCarthy Method, 1950 * "Injustice" by Pablo Neruda, 1981 * Covid’s Deadly Toll, 2021 Want More? Search The Nation Archives, see all our periodical archives, access our American History guides or go to How to Use EBSCO Magazine...

In a world overflowing with information, knowing how to find reliable sources and evaluate what you read is more important than ever. Our Navigate the Information Age display features books that can help you sharpen your research skills, identify trustworthy information, recognize misinformation, and become a more confident critical thinker. Whether you're a student, lifelong learner, or simply curious about how information shapes our world, these resources offer valuable insights for today's digital landscape. The best way to navigate the information age is to start with good information.  Stop by and explore the display. For more recommended resources on navigating the information age, take a look at our library guides on Propaganda, Critical Thinking, Fakes News, Disinformation & Misinformation, Media Bias and Evaluate Your Sources.   http://dlvr.it/TVxRsC

Originally published by John H. Johnson beginning in November 1945, Ebony has served as an influential African-American magazine promoting stories important to the black community and focusing on the achievements of African-American leaders. This fully searchable full-text archive covers business, history, politics, entertainment, fashion and culture from the African American perspective. Articles and advertisements are individually identified, ensuring researchers and readers can quickly and accurately locate the information they seek. Here are a few samples from the Ebony Archives (Must access on campus or login with your COM account for off campus access):  *  Langston Hughes, As poet or playboy, he is nearest to an American Shelley, 1946 * THE KING PLAN FOR FREEDOM: Protest leader M. L. King, Jr., stresses eight points to speed equality fight, 1956 * THE SUPREMES MAKE IT BIG: Sweet-sounding Detroiters push to top as new rulers of “rock”; first girl vocal trio to make mil...

Complete one of the library's fall surveys and we'll give you some candy!  Got a suggestion?  Put it on the survey.  Love something we're doing?  Tell us that too!  Surveys can be taken online via QR code or in-person at the circulation desk.  Thanks for taking the time to let us know how we can best serve you. http://dlvr.it/TVvtdV

The Atlantic was originally created with a focus on publishing leading writers' commentary on abolition, education and other major issues in contemporary political affairs at the time. Over its more than 150 years of publication. It has featured articles in the fields of politics, foreign affairs, business and the economy, culture and the arts, technology, science and more. Mus be on campus or login with your COM account.  Some of the founding sponsors of the magazine include prominent writers such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Harriet Beecher Stowe and John Greenleaf Whittier.              * The Indian Revolt, 1857 * A Brief Review of the Kansas Usurpation, 1858 * The Progress of the Electric Telegraph, 1860 * The Future of American Railways, 1860 * The Field of Gettysburg, 1865 * The Awakening of the Negro by Booker T. Washington, 1896 * An Odyssey of the North by Jack London, 1900 * Why I Came to America, 1911 ...

Explore COM Library's bestselling nonfiction collection featuring biographies and books on current events, history, personal growth and more.  Fresh non-fiction titles rotate in and out of the collection every month.  Look for the shelves holding books with orange spines.  If you're into factual reads or biographies, our bestsellers collection is a great place to get the freshest reads. Want more reading options?  COM library makes leisure reading easy!  In addition to both a leisure section and our rotating bestsellers collection, we have various eBook reading options you can access online anytime.  Check out our leisure reading guide to find out more. http://dlvr.it/TVrYYs

October is American Archives Month. Check out our collection of classic periodicals and streaming media. Read full text, full image top magazines: The Atlantic, Ebony, Jet, Life, The Nation, National Geographic, Newsweek, Time and Vanity Fair, or Texas newspapers El Paso Times and The Austin American Statesman. Stream archival films and newsreels from Films on Demand and AVON. Go to the Archives Collection.  Featured from the Collection * The Awakening of the Negro by Booker T. Washington, The Atlantic 1896 * Troubles of Mitchell (Stock market Crash), Time 1929 * Evolution of the speakeasy, Vanity Fair 1932 * The McCarthy Method, The Nation, 1950 * THE KING PLAN FOR FREEDOM: Protest leader M. L. King, Jr., stresses eight points to speed equality fight, Ebony 1956 * Apollo’s Great Leap for the Moon, Life 1969 * 'My God! They're Killing US' (Kent State), Newsweek 1970 * America’s New Beginning: Barack Obama Sworn In 44th President, Jet 2009 * These Anim...

The Atlantic was originally created with a focus on publishing leading writers' commentary on abolition, education and other major issues in contemporary political affairs at the time. Over its more than 150 years of publication. It has featured articles in the fields of politics, foreign affairs, business and the economy, culture and the arts, technology, science and more. Some of the founding sponsors of the magazine include prominent writers such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Harriet Beecher Stowe and John Greenleaf Whittier.              * The Indian Revolt, 1857 * A Brief Review of the Kansas Usurpation, 1858 * The Progress of the Electric Telegraph, 1860 * The Future of American Railways, 1860 * The Field of Gettysburg, 1865 * The Awakening of the Negro by Booker T. Washington, 1896 * An Odyssey of the North by Jack London, 1900 * Why I Came to America, 1911 * Letters From the Dust Bowl, 1936 * Atomic Wa...

Looking for a story that will keep you guessing until the very last page? Our Mysteries to Die For display is packed with suspense, intrigue, and twists you won't see coming. Featuring clever whodunits and gripping psychological thrillers, this collection has something for every mystery lover. Whether you're trying to solve the crime before the detective, uncover a hidden secret, or simply enjoy a page-turning adventure, you'll find plenty of thrilling reads waiting for you. Say "HI!" to our skeletal reader rocking away in a chair.  He's been waiting a very long time for someone to discover these books and promises they're worth dying for! Stop by, browse the display, and pick up your next mystery. Just be warned: once you start reading, you may not be able to put the book down until the case is closed. For more great leisure reads, check out bestsellers and leisure reading sections, or read online on Libby or hoopla. http://dlvr.it/TVpxs...

Classic Banned Books Interestingly, many books that are now considered classics have been banned in the past and some continue to be banned or challenged today. We've compiled a few lists of these books so you can see why these classics were banned or challenged. You can also check out the print or eBook versions of many of these books and decide for yourself... * Award Winning Books That Have Been Banned or Challenged This list has books that have won major awards such as the Pulitzer Prize or the Nobel Prize that have been banned like The Color Purple by Alice Walker, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner.  * Modern Library's 100 Best Novels These are books chosen as the best novels published since 1900. This includes novels like The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck and Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell * More Banned Classics There are even more classics that have been banne...

This Filmhub documentary explores the obstacles that women face while battling breast cancer. It is the journey of extraordinary women, young and old, who took their life-altering circumstances and recovery from breast cancer, a leap beyond a medical diagnosis. Watch Courageous Warriors: Beauty from the ashes (1:32:27) on Films on Demand. For more recommended resources on Breast Cancer Awareness, visit our online Breast Cancer Awareness guide. http://dlvr.it/TVlK4b

October is American Archives Month. Check out our collection of classic periodicals and streaming media. Read full text, full image top magazines: The Atlantic, Ebony, Jet, Life, The Nation, National Geographic, Newsweek, Time and Vanity Fair, or Texas newspapers El Paso Times and The Austin American Statesman. Stream archival films and newsreels from Films on Demand and AVON. Go to the Archives Collection.  Featured from the Collection * The Awakening of the Negro by Booker T. Washington, The Atlantic 1896 * Troubles of Mitchell (Stock market Crash), Time 1929 * Evolution of the speakeasy, Vanity Fair 1932 * The McCarthy Method, The Nation, 1950 * THE KING PLAN FOR FREEDOM: Protest leader M. L. King, Jr., stresses eight points to speed equality fight, Ebony 1956 * Apollo’s Great Leap for the Moon, Life 1969 * 'My God! They're Killing US' (Kent State), Newsweek 1970 * America’s New Beginning: Barack Obama Sworn In 44th President, Jet 2009 * These Anim...

Cables work with most iOS and Android devices.  Has lightning, Micro USB and Type C. We checkout WAY more than just books!  Visit our Library of Things list to see what else is available. For more information about your library, see the online About COM Library guide. http://dlvr.it/TVjWkT

Did you Know? In addition to our great scholarly journals, COM Library databases have full text articles from popular magazines and news sources like National Geographic, Harper's, Rolling Stone, and Wired. Login with your COM account for 24/7 off campus access. Most articles do not include the images, but if you see an option for a PDF version of the article you'll get full image as well.   To make the articles easier to access, we've created Popular Magazines & News, where you'll find direct links to our most popular magazines and news listed by category. There is also Navigate the Magazine Page that shows you where you can search all issues of the magazine, create an email alert for newly published articles from a magazine, and browse through issues of the magazine by date.  http://dlvr.it/TVf4YP