Schedule of Events
Monday, April 7 National Right to Read Day
An afternoon Read In, 1pm - 4pm
In the Learning Commons, Schaffer Library
Join members of the Union community as they read selections from their favorite challenged and banned books. Check here for information about challenged and banned books in the United States and to sign up for the Schaffer Read. Participants get a fabulous Right to Read tote bag.
Tuesday, April 8 Library Workers Day
I Love the Library Because…
All day event, next to Beuth Atrium
UChat live and in person
In the Learning Commons, 1pm - 3pm
Tell us why you love the library, leave a love note for Schaffer AND get to know some of the librarians who staff our UChat service. Take a selfie at our “UChat” booth.
Poetry Workshops with OIA & Schaffer Library
In PBK & Learning Lab (2nd floor), 3:30-4:30
Wednesday, April 9 Outreach Day
Express yourself, make a Zine!
Learning Commons, 5:30-6:30
Join the Schaffer OwLS (Outreach with Library Students team) for this fun and creative Zine-making activity. Sharpies and other materials will be provided. Got something to say, get creative and say it with a Zine. Don’t know what a Zine is? Check out this video and come to our workshop.
Thursday, April 10 Take Action Day
Taking Action!
Near Beuth Atrium, 12:45pm - 4:30pm
US libraries are under attack. Books are being banned or challenged throughout the country. You can read the American Library Association statement on censorship here.
Additionally, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has been negatively impacted by the recent executive order by the president of the United States. IMLS is a federal agency that supports museums and libraries through grant opportunities to fund learning, stewardship and access, community engagement, and public service.
In support of and in solidarity with ALA and librarians across the nation, we want to raise awareness about these issues and give you an opportunity to lend your voice to the chorus of concerned people who believe in the freedom to read and access to information!
We encourage you to send a message to your representatives. You can fill out a postcard with a personalized message to your representative(s) in Congress or you can submit your message to your representatives via the ALA online portal.
We will have blank, postage paid postcards for you to send and a librarian will be on hand to answer questions about these issues, help find address information for your representatives, and/or help you navigate the ALA website to send a virtual message.
Friday, April 11 Archives Day
Represent! You are a part of Union history
Near the Beuth Atrium, time TBD
Learn how you and/or your student organization can contribute to the College archives. Make your presence on campus known for posterity. Schaffer is always looking for content from students that will help us document the stories of the people and their activities at Union College.