Library hosting 9/11 poster exhibit through Sept. 30

September 11, 2001. The day that changed the world. 9/11 Memorial & Museum. 20 years later. National Endowment for the Humanities.
9/11 exhibit poster titled "20 Years Later" with subheadings of "Service and Selflessness" and "Remembrance and Rebuilding"View the walk-through exhibit “Sept. 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World” yet this week (through Sept. 30) in the LLCC Library. Posters are featured on the square pillars on the first floor, northwest side of the library.

This educational exhibition recounts the events of Sept. 11, 2001 through the personal stories of those who witnessed and survived the attacks. Told across 14 posters, the exhibition includes archival photographs and images of artifacts from the 9/11 Memorial and Museum’s permanent collection. It explores the consequences of terrorism on individual lives and communities at the local, national and international levels, and encourages critical thinking about the legacies of 9/11.

The poster exhibition was made possible through the efforts of Leslie Ross, librarian/professor. It was developed by the 9/11 Memorial and Museum and supported in part by the National Endowment of the Humanities.

Library hosting 9/11 poster exhibit through Sept. 30

September 11, 2001. The day that changed the world. 9/11 Memorial & Museum. 20 years later. National Endowment for the Humanities.
Student looking at 9/11 poster on library pillarThe walk-through exhibit “Sept. 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World” will be viewable on the square pillars on the first floor, northwest side of the LLCC Library through Sept. 30. The poster exhibition was made possible through the efforts of Leslie Ross, librarian/professor.

This educational exhibition recounts the events of Sept. 11, 2001 through the personal stories of those who Library pillar with two 9/11 posterswitnessed and survived the attacks. Told across 14 posters, the exhibition includes archival photographs and images of artifacts from the 9/11 Memorial and Museum’s permanent collection. It explores the consequences of terrorism on individual lives and communities at the local, national and international levels, and encourages critical thinking about the legacies of 9/11.

The exhibition was developed by the 9/11 Memorial and Museum and made possible in part by the National Endowment of the Humanities.

Accessing “The Chronicle of Higher Education”

You can access “The Chronicle of Higher Education” through the LLCC Library and bookmark it without needing a personal subscription. Below is a short video showing you how. The library purchases a site license that allows all LLCC credentialed people to use the electronic resource. The library also subscribes to the print version, and it is available in the periodical browsing area of the library.

In the news

Leslie Ross, faculty librarian/professor, was interviewed by WICS Sept. 9 regarding the new poster exhibition in the library, “September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World.” The exhibition was developed by the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and also features related original graphic artwork by LLCC students.

Library hosting 9/11 poster exhibit through Sept. 30

September 11, 2001. The day that changed the world. 9/11 Memorial & Museum. 20 years later. National Endowment for the Humanities.
The walk-through exhibit “Sept. 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World” will be viewable on the square pillars on the first floor, northwest side of the LLCC Library beginning today through Sept. 30. The poster exhibition was made possible through the efforts of Leslie Ross, librarian/professor.

This educational exhibition recounts the events of Sept. 11, 2001 through the personal stories of those who witnessed and survived the attacks. Told across 14 posters, the exhibition includes archival photographs and images of artifacts from the 9/11 Memorial and Museum’s permanent collection. It explores the consequences of terrorism on individual lives and communities at the local, national and international levels, and encourages critical thinking about the legacies of 9/11.

The exhibition was developed by the 9/11 Memorial and Museum and made possible in part by the National Endowment of the Humanities.

Library to host 9/11 poster exhibit Sept. 9-30

Through the efforts of Leslie Ross, librarian/professor, a poster exhibition called “Sept. 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World” will be mounted on the square pillars on the first floor, northwest side of the LLCC Library. The walk-through exhibit will be viewable Sept. 9-30. This educational exhibition recounts the events of Sept. 11, 2001 through the personal stories of those who witnessed and survived the attacks. Told across 14 posters, the exhibition includes archival photographs and images of artifacts from the 9/11 Memorial and Museum’s permanent collection. It explores the consequences of terrorism on individual lives and communities at the local, national and international levels, and encourages critical thinking about the legacies of 9/11.The exhibition was developed by the 9/11 Memorial and Museum and made possible in part by the National Endowment of the Humanities.

LLCC women in science

Today, March 22, at 3:30pm, Becky Croteau, Stacey Olson, Jennie O’Malley, Jennifer Ramm and Samantha Reif will chat about their paths in science as a part of the NEA Big Read: Sangamon County. The conversation will take place virtually through Zoom, and we hope the audience will help guide the topics. Please join in the fun discussion!
Below is a link to the Facebook event, but you can register here whether you have a Facebook account or not: https://fb.me/e/6pM2tpUKJ.

LLCC women in science

Next Monday, March 22 at 3:30pm, Becky Croteau, Stacey Olson, Jennie O’Malley, Jennifer Ramm and Samantha Reif will chat about their paths in science as a part of the NEA Big Read: Sangamon County. The conversation will take place virtually through Zoom, and we hope the audience will help guide the topics. Please join in the fun discussion!

Below is a link to the Facebook event, but you can register here whether you have a Facebook account or not: https://fb.me/e/6pM2tpUKJ.

Big Read book distribution to students begins today

"Lab Girl" by Hope Jahren. March 1-April 30, 2021. One book, 75 events. National Endowment for the Arts Big Read. Managed by Arts Midwest. arts.gov/neabigread. NEA Big Read: Sangamon County presented by Academy of Lifelong Learning at Lincoln Land Community College, Lincoln Library Springfield's Public Library, LLCC Lincoln Land Community College. The NEA presents NEA Big Read in partnership with Arts Midwest.The Academy of Lifelong Learning at LLCC is distributing 1,000 free copies of the book “Lab Girl” by Hope Jahren as part of the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read in Sangamon County. As part of this, the LLCC Library and Outreach Centers will be distributing books to students beginning today.

LLCC students can pick up a free copy of the book and a seed-planting kit at library table displays on campus. Tables will be located at the entrances of A. Lincoln Commons, Logan Hall, Millennium Center and Workforce Careers Center through April 30 or while supplies last. Books and seed kits will also be distributed at LLCC Outreach Centers in Jacksonville, Beardstown, Taylorville and Litchfield.

Visit www.llcc.edu/nea-big-read-sangamon-county for a full calendar of events, book distribution points and a list of partner organizations.