The Internet Archive
We have been warned many times that the Internet is forever. And Brewster Kahle is helping to keep it that way.
Digital Public Library of America
The DPLA offers a series of digital exhibitions that “tell stories of national significance through sources and narrative, created by librarians and historians.”
A Census, a Reapportionment, a Redistricting, an Election (Whew!)
Every American should be represented, and every American’s vote should count. While the census provides the federal government with valuable information, it also adds a level of complexity to our nation’s political process. This is one of the reasons why it is so very important to vote – even in midterm elections.
A Salute to The Serra Friar
The history of the Serra Friar and its importance to our school’s history cannot be wrapped up in one humble blog post, but it can give us a glimpse into the life of Padres past through the news that student reporters were covering for the paper. As we in the library pack up the Friar archives and ready this section of campus that houses it for renovation, we reflect on all things that have stayed the same and marvel at how much has changed.
Our National Poets Laureate and Ambassadors for Literature
As espoused on its website, “The Library of Congress promotes poetry and literature year-round through our online and in-person programs, our honors and prizes, and our ambassadors.”
New to the U.S. Public Domain in 2022
What is old can now be made new again! It can also be shared or performed with no fees attached in the U.S., at least if it was written, filmed or recorded in 1926 or earlier. For a more detailed look at copyright and public domain law, we recommend visiting the Cornell University Library’s guide.
Playoff Baseball!
Fall means the Major League Baseball (MLB) playoffs and the World Series keeping us glued to our seats–some years more than others. This year, our own San Francisco Giants will be back in the mix for the first time since 2016 making us a bit more invested in the 2021 playoffs!
Hispanic Heritage Month: Sept. 15 – Oct. 15
National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15th to honor “the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage rooted in all Latin American countries” (www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/).
Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month
“…We recognize the history and achievements of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) across our Nation. In the midst of a difficult year of pain and fear, we reflect on the tradition of leadership, resilience, and courage shown by AANHPI communities, and recommit to the struggle for AANHPI equity.” – President Biden
Exploring our public libraries
We are fortunate to have such an array of public library resources in our greater communities. Taking them for granted would be a mistake. They are a great gift to be recognized and taken advantage of. Generations of Americans have not had access to the services that are accessible to everybody today. For free. How awesome is that?!
Library Services at Junípero Serra High School 