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Recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of slaves in the United States. Specifically, the Juneteenth holiday commemorates the anniversary of June 19, 1865, when it was announced that enslaved people in Texas - the last state in the Confederacy to abolish slavery - were free. If you'd like to learn more about Juneteenth, we've compiled a list of wonderful online resources and articles about this important holiday. If you have anything to add to the list, please let us know in the comments!   Juneteenth.com shares important information about the holiday, as well as ways to celebrate in the workplace, within your community, and at home. The website also lists celebrations and events that you can attend. Juneteenth - Britannica.com includes information about the history of the holiday and answers top questions about the holiday. This page also includes videos and images relating to Juneteenth. This article by Vox - Juneteenth, explained - d...

March is Women's History Month , and we're excited to highlight some of the wonderful books you can find at the DSLCC Library. A display showcasing these books can be found at the front of the library throughout the month of March. Dear Sisters: Dispatches from the Women's Liberation Movement by Rosalyn Baxandall (Editor) and Linda Gordon (Editor): Today's women are so comfortable in their authority that they often forget to credit the women's liberation movement of the 1960s and '70s for paving the way -- from the kitchen to the boardroom, from sexual harassment to self-defense, from cheerleading on the sidelines to playing center on the team. Distinguished scholars and active participants in the movement, Linda Gordon and Rosalyn Baxandall have collected a colorful array of documents -- songs, leaflets, cartoons, position papers -- that illustrate the range of people, places, organizations, and ideas that made up the movement. Dear Sisters chronicle...

The Spring 2022 semester is now fully underway, so we just wanted to provide some information about the Testing Center, as well as about upcoming TEAS sessions. Read on to learn more. Just like last semester, the DSLCC Testing Center is open by appointment only, with only two students permitted in the Testing Center at a time. Please email DSLCCTesting@dslcc.edu , or call the Library at 540-863-2864, to set up your appointment. We provide proctoring for makeup tests and specialty testing. Please see our hours below (be sure to allow yourself enough time to take your test before closing!). Monday-Thursday: 8AM-5PM Friday: 8AM-3:30PM The DSLCC Testing Center and Nursing Department are also providing remote proctoring for the ATI TEAS. You may register for the TEAS at https://atitesting.com/teas/register . All test sessions are currently virtual. If you have questions about the registration process, please contact Sara Chambers at sechambers@dslcc.edu . Remaining TEAS sessions are listed ...

February is Black History Month , and we're excited to share some amazing books about Black History, as well as literature by Black authors and poets. You can find all of these books (and more!) at the DSLCC Library. A book display celebrating Black History Month can be found at the front of the library throughout the month of February. The Complete Collected Poems of Maya Angelou: For the first time, the complete collection of Maya Angelou's published poems-including "On the Pulse of Morning"-in a permanent collectible, handsome hardcover edition. Blessing the Boats: New and Selected Poems by Lucille Clifton: Lucille Clifton, one of America's most important and distinguished poets, employs brilliantly honed language, stunning images, and sharp rhythms to address the whole of human experience. Hers is a poetry that is passionate and wise, not afraid to confront our most salient issues. Quilting the Black-Eyed Pead: Poems and Not Quite Poems by Nikki Giova...

The Spring 2022 semester is officially underway at DSLCC. We're excited to welcome everyone back! Please know that the DSLCC Library is always available to assist you - whether your classes are on campus, on Zoom, or online. Read on to learn more about our awesome resources. 😀 Books and Databases: Our library is home to over 34,000 books. All you need is your Student ID in order to check out books for research or to just read for fun. The general book collection is located in the stacks area in the back of the library, and we also have a popular reading section located in the front. We also offer a variety of databases that house peer-reviewed journal articles to assist you in your research. Search our catalog here . If you need assistance finding books or articles, feel free to ask a library staff member! Computers and Printing: Computers with high speed Internet access are available to use free-of-charge, for students as well as community patrons, and are located through...

 Next week, the DSLCC Library will be open with limited holiday hours: Monday, December 20 - Thursday, December 23: 8 AM - 12 PM Friday, December 24 - Friday, December 31: CLOSED We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season!

Do you need a quiet space to study for your final exams or work on an upcoming paper? December 7, 8, and 9: the DSLCC Library will be open 8 AM - 8 PM Don't forget! The Writing Center is located in the Library and is available to assist you at any stage of your writing process. Email Sara at sburkholder@dslcc.edu to set up an appointment. Writing Center hours are as follows: Monday: 8 AM - 4 PM (on campus) Tuesday: 8 AM - 4 PM (via Zoom) Wednesday: CLOSED Thursday: 8 AM - 4 PM (via Zoom) Friday: 8 AM - 3 PM (on campus) In addition, the Testing Center is available by appointment only. Please email DSLCCTesting@dslcc.edu to make a testing appointment. As always, let us know if there is anything at all that we can assist you with. ☺