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Social Justice Book Discussion: Earth Democracy

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October 14, 2021 12:00 pm
Join the UMKC Libraries for a discussion of the 2021 Social Justice Book and Lecture Series book, Earth Democracy: Justice, Sustainability, and Peace by Vandana Shiva.

A Most Personal Work of Art

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This exhibit features a small selection of the nearly 600 unique bookplates in the collection. Stop by LaBudde Special Collections to see so much more!

Conservatory Research Guides

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Welcome back, Roos! We have given our music, theater, and dance resources guides an upgrade this summer and are excited to share them with you!

University of Missouri Libraries Adopting FOLIO

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The four academic libraries in the University of Missouri System are transitioning to the FOLIO Library Services Platform using EBSCO FOLIO Services from EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO).

Sonic Possibilities

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Look closely, listen intently, and explore the world of “Sonic Possibilities.”

GLAMA Receives First Endowment

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UMKC proudly houses the Gay and Lesbian Archives of Mid-America, better known as GLAMA, a substantial collection of documents and artifacts that reflect the histories of the LGBT communities in the Kansas City region.

Confronting the Straight State

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June 16, 2021 6:30 pm
Join the Mid-Continent Public Library on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 6:30 pm for Confronting the Straight State: The Struggle for LGBTQ Civil Rights in Kansas City with Stuart Hinds, Curator of Special Collections and Archives at UMKC Libraries, and Austin Williams, UMKC graduate director of the award-winning documentary The Ordinance Project.
Children dancing in traditional Mexican clothing

MANA de Kansas City Photo Collection

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The MANA de Kansas City Collection photo archives are now available as a part of the UMKC Libraries Digital Special Collections.

Pride Month Book Display

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June is Pride Month and the UMKC Libraries are celebrating the best way we know how: a book display!

The library is closed on July 4. 24/7 chat may occasionally be unavailable 5-9am on July 4-6 for maintenance.

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EXHIBIT DISPLAY TABLES

Case dimensions: 5’ long x 30” wide x 9” high sitting atop 3’ legs

Glass exhibit table

FIRST FLOOR GALLERY

The First Floor Gallery is located just inside the main entrance of the Miller Nichols Library.

Wall with exhibit content

Conference Room 325

Located on the Third Floor of Miller Nichols Library. For access, enter the library at the north ground floor entrance or the west first floor entrance. Then take the stairs or the elevator to the third floor..

Map of third floor of Miller Nichols Library