New Library Displays for October

The Lewis J. Ort Library is pleased to present 4 new displays for October.

The first display, located on the 3rd floor of the library, near the Library Instruction Classroom, celebrates LGBT History Month. This display is sponsored by SPECTRUM and Women's Studies.

The second display, located on the 3rd floor of the library, near the main entrance, celebrates International Skeptics Day (October 13). The display highlights some of the resources the library offers by leading skeptics.

The third display, located on the 4th floor of the library, highlights the 160th birthday of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States. The display highlights his contributions to both domestic and foreign policy, including his support for the creation of the Panama Canal. The display also highlights some of the resources the library has on Roosevelt.

The fourth display, located on the 5th floor of the library, highlights Earth Sciences Week (October 14-20). This year's theme is: Earth as Inspiration. The display also highlights some of the different resources the library offers on the topic of earth science.

The displays will be up through the end of October.

Three New Library Displays for June

The Ort Library is pleased to present three new displays for June.

The first display, titled "Honoring the Life of Helen Keller: 1880-1968" is available on the 3rd floor (main entrance).  The display provides information about Helen Keller and her struggle to learn without hearing or sight.  Several books are also on display that provide additional information on Helen Keller.

The second display, also located on the 3rd floor (located between the 4 stand-up PCs), celebrates LGBT History Month.  The display highlights the history of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell and its repeal, along with information on which states now allow same-sex marriage.  The display also highlights books from other University of Maryland Libraries on LGBT topics.

The last display, titled “Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Derechos, and Blizzards: Oh My!!!” is located on the 5th floor and highlights different types of weather.  Information on how tornadoes are categorized and information on the different types of clouds is included in the display.  This display will be up through the end of August.

The displays on the 3^rd floor will be up through the end of June.

If you have any questions about the displays, please contact Theresa Mastrodonato at ext. 4425 or tmmastrodonato@frostburg.edu or MaryJo Price at ext. 4889 or mprice@frostburg.edu.