Mardigian Library News

The Mardigian Library will co-host the Annual Holocaust and Armenian Genocide Commemoration on April 11, 2011.

Steven K. Baum, Ph.D., the featured speaker, will present “Understanding Why: The Psychology of Genocide.” Baum serves as the editor of the Journal for the Study of Antisemitism and as book editor for the Journal of Hate Studies. He is also the author of books about genocide and anti-Semitism, such as The Psychology of Genocide: Perpetrators, Bystanders, and Rescuers.

The commemoration will begin at 6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited.

Further information about the commemoration and RSVP

Dr. Michael Kimmel will be on campus Thursday, April 7 to speak about his latest book, Guyland: The Perilous World Where Boys Become Men. The Mardigian Library has 10 books by Dr. Kimmel, including Guyland. Check them out!

April 2011 R.E.A.D. (Read, Eat, and Discuss) Meeting

Book: "The Art of Racing in the Rain" by Garth Stein

Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Time: 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.

Location: 1210 ML

Bring your lunch; the library will provide a variety of beverages.

R.E.A.D. is open to all UM-Dearborn faculty and staff. UM-Dearborn students are also welcome.

Contact Barbara Kriigel at bkriigel@umd.umich.edu to be added to or removed from the Book Club e-mail group.

The list of new books and other materials added to the library's collection in February has been posted. See http://library.umd.umich.edu/info/newbooks/index.html

The list of new books and other materials added to the library's collection in January has been posted. See http://library.umd.umich.edu/info/newbooks/index.html

The February list will be available soon.