Library News & Announcements

Big Reputation

In this workshop, students will be asked to explore various rumors regarding Taylor Swift. Statements of supposed fact will be further examined using a plethora of resources (search engines, databases, newspapers, interviews, court documents, etc.) to ascertain their veracity. Students will learn how to navigate the library's resources, conduct better internet searching, evaluate sources, distinguish between primary, secondary, and tertiary sources, and better analyze the results of their sleuthing. We will start with a rumor, take it apart piece by piece and see what truth remains.

Session led by Carrie Waibel, Reference Librarian, Faux Moi Follower, Joe Alwyn Apologist

Tuesday, April 9, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
SRC 2024

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The AU Where No One Dies

Archive of Our Own, one of the biggest fanfic archives, averages about 2 billion visitors a month. What are all of those people looking at? We’ll talk about the history of fanfiction, how to find (and filter) stories from your favorite fandom, and how to start participating in the fan community – whether you want to make friends, engage with creators, or create your own transformative works.

Session led by Amanda Crowley, Reference Librarian, once described by a fanfic podcast as "underrated"

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
11:00 AM - 12 PM
SRC 2024

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The Supreme Court: The Final Word

The Supreme Court: The Final Word?
Sept. 15, 2022
11-12:30pm
Robert J. Miller Homeland Education Center (HEC), Room 1022
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Constitution Day is a College of DuPage faculty initiative to commemorate the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution. This year, Constitution Law experts Maggie Mendenhall Casey, Supervising Assistant Corporation Counsel of the City of Chicago Department of Law, and Richard Forst, Attorney/Adjunct Faculty of Justice Studies, will discuss the Third Amendment which formed the Supreme Court, and recent Court decisions which have raised questions about the Court’s direction. Join us in person or online.

Food and opportunities for extra credit for students will be available.

View past events and additional resources about the Constitution. Explore resources available at the COD Library.