Luria Library

Free books to Kick-Off UCSB/SB/SBCC Reads

Join the community of Santa Barbara and students at UCSB in reading The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy. This unusual book by author Pietra Rivoli “tells a great story” about the complicated journey of a simple garment. A series of conversations will take place in February, including one with SBCC Professor Peter Haslund at the Carpinteria Public Library on February 19th. See the complete list of conversations. The headline event will be on March 5 at Campbell Hall when Pietra Rivoli will give a free lecture. For more information, please visit UCSB Reads.

The Luria Library will give away copies of the book to the first 45 students who are planning to transfer to UCSB this year. Stop by the library and ask for your free book.

Today is Super Tuesday and it is your opportunity to vote. Here are some resources:

• CNN Election Center
  
• BBC News: America
  
• League of Women Voters
  
• Washington Post: Politics
  
• Project Vote Smart
  
• Find you polling location
  

We also have some books on the topic:

• Elections - United States
  
• Voting - United States
  

February is Black History Month, established in 1976, expanded from the Negro History Week established in 1926. This is a time to honor and recognize those of African heritage, remember our history of racial prejudice, and help cultivate our black community. Check out the amazing online exhibit called Let Your Motto Be Resistance bringing together portraits of African Americans or the new Amistad Digital Resource from Columbia University.

A little closer to home, I encourage you to browse our library books on the topic, take a look at the World Book Encyclopedia's African American Journey, or CQ Researcher's report on Race in America.

We're probably asking for it with this poll, but it should be fun anyway. Remember, this is unscientific.

Students, faculty and staff of SBCC are invited to join in the popular annual Black History Month Poetry Reading. Bring a favorite poem by an African American poet and share it with a receptive, enthusiastic audience. This will take place in the Library Cafe on Thursday at noon.

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