LGBT History Month @ the Library

Starting this week, the Library will be featuring in its Contemporary Reading Shelves, National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) History month, which is celebrated every October in the United States. We feature books that tell the history and biographies of key individuals, including those who have fought for LGBT rights to the present. The Contemporary Reading Shelves are located behind the main desk of the Library. Walk behind the desk to scope the shelves of books to browse and check-out! We also have a smaller display across from the Reference Desk next to the print station. Below are some additional resources.

GLBT History Month: a website that celebrates a notable member of the LGBT community.

There have been a lot of news out there about LGBT rights this month.

US Senate moves to include sexual orientation under hate crime legislation (AP Story)

Obama promises to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell Policy

New bill introduced to restrict Federal funds for states that restrict adoptions based on sexual orientation.

If you have any other stories or resources to add, please comment below!

Cuba: What Now, What's Next-- Find Out at the Library, May 6, at 1 p.m.!

Cuba: What Now, What’s Next?

The U. S. and Cuba have waged a “cold war of the Caribbean” for nearly half a century. But a change to this political and economic stalemate seems imminent.

Please join several Chabot faculty and other recent travelers to Fidel Castro’s island for a “Report on Cuba” in the Chabot Library, Room 107 A and B, Wednesday May 6 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Chabot historian Rick Moniz has led 18 trips to Castro’s tropic of socialism, most recently over this semester’s Spring Break.

Moniz and members of the Spring Break delegation will discuss their experiences, reflect on recent political developments and share their stories and photos.

All Chabot faculty, staff and students are invited to attend and take part in a Q & A.

For Library resources go to our Resource Guide at: http://www.chabotcollege.edu/Library/handouts/FacesOfCuba.htm

This Week at the Library, Hours for Finals Week, Returning Books

On May 20 at twelve noon, at the Library, in Rooms 107A and B, enjoy the readings from promising Chabot writers and poets from the latest issue of The Chabot Review, Chabot College's literary magazine, an annual publication that has been around for 47 years!

This year's publication is titled Chabot Review 2008: Serious Business

Also hear about the forthcoming special issue coming this Fall, The Best of the Chabot Review.

Reminder of Hours and Returns:

As you are planning to study for Finals, remember that the Library's Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays and 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Fridays. We are closed during the weekends.

Three study rooms are available for groups of two or more. You can sign up to one week in advance, at the Reference Desk. (At least two names MUST be signed up). Maximum of two hours per day. Be sure to sign up rather than assume a room, as you will be asked to leave if a signed-up study group arrives. If a signed-up study group does not show up after 10 minutes of the time signed, the room is considered forfeited to any other study group who may want to use it at this time.

Please have your cell phone conversations outside. Believe it or not, people studying near you do not want to hear your conversation. Keep phones at vibrating (no sound) and text message them and let them know you'll talk to them in a moment, as you kindly step outside.

Please remember, that regardless when you check out a book, all books must returned by May 30. The Library will be closed from May 31 until June 15 (until summer session begins).
If you need to return a book (and pay a fine) after May 30, keep in mind that during the day you can enter just to pay your fine. There will be people staffed here on Mondays through Thursdays of the first two weeks of June.