Troy University Library celebrates Banned Books Week

TROY, Ala (TROJANVISION) — Every year from Oct. 4-0, the Troy University Libraries passes out banned and restricted books as part of banned books week.

The week is an annual awareness campaign organized and sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA). During the week, libraries across the nation celebrate the freedom to read and spotlight…

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Sigma Tau Delta shines light on banned books during read-in

TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — Sigma Tau Delta collaborated with Troy University Libraries to hold its annual Banned Books Read-in on Wednesday.

The event highlighted stories that continue to be censored and challenged and worked to show the power in preserving those stories. 

“I don’t believe you can have literacy without reading challenging material,” said Emma Arnold, President…

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Shush booth, nook and other upgrades arrive at campus library

TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — One of the most popular study spots on Troy’s campus has gotten upgrades.

This summer, the Troy campus library brought in new pieces meant to help students research and study more comfortably.

“We’ve got three new pieces of furniture that I am excited about,” stated Dr. Chris Shaffer, Dean of…

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Troy University Libraries hosts public lecture series on Jewish history

TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — 4,000 years of exile and migration were explored as the Troy University Libraries hosted a public lecture series on Jewish history.

Anne Frank Center USA CEO Dr. Lauren Bairnsfather discussed the migration of Jews around the world, the devastation of the holocaust, as well as Jewish identity.

Many students there…

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