Liz Teoli-Thomason
Did you know that with Kanopy you can stream spooky movies any time of year to your phone, tablet, computer, or smart tv? All you need is an internet connection and your UCC Library card number! Go to Kanopy - Digital Media & eBooks to learn more*.
*Are you a faculty member? These can even be shown in your classroom!
Liz Teoli-Thomason
The freedom to read is an American value that must be protected. Book bans and challenges in the U.S. reached an all-time high in 2023 and continue to happen at an alarming rate. It's more important than ever to show support for local libraries and the freedom to read.
On Saturday, October 19, 2024, libraries, bookstores, readers, and other partners nationwide are hosting rallies and community events to unite against book bans and demonstrate our shared commitment to this fundamental freedom. The UCC Library will be closed at this time, but below you can find some ways you can take action.
The Toolkit includes talking points, ways to contact decision makers and media, social media tools, printable branded materials, ideas for grassroots organizing, and more.
Check your registration status and find out what's on the ballot wherever you're voting. Please note that voter registration deadlines vary between states.
The American Library Association maintains a database of attempted challenges and bans. If a book challenge takes place in your district, ALA may be able to provide support and more customized resources to oppose the attempted challenge or ban. Most censorship goes unreported. You can help us track trends, identify targeted titles, and develop support materials by submitting a censorship report. All reports are kept strictly confidential.
Libraries keep a lot of statistics, among them how frequently books are used in or checked out from the library. These circulation statistics prove that people want to read challenged or banned titles and support keeping those in or adding similar titles to the collection. Browse ALA's list of Frequently Challenged Books, find one that interests you, and check it out from your library! If they don't have it, request it via interlibrary loan (ILL) and ask that your library purchase a copy. And if the book is already checked out, request to put it on hold so you can check it out when it returns.
All information shared via Unite Against Book Bans.
Spooky Movies at School!
Come and relax in the in the UCC Library's Innovation Room while watching a spooky movie or two via the library's streaming service, Kanopy!
Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024
Time: 12:00-5:00pm
Spooky Movies Everywhere!
This is a drop-in event, spend a few minutes or a few hours!
Can't stay for the whole movie and want to watch it on your own? Check out how you can do that here.
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