Welcome [back] to Ely Library!

A message from Corinne Ebbs, Interim Associate Dean of Library Services:

Following a summer and two years filled with construction noise and activity, we are beginning to see the light on a project designed to improve accessibility to all areas of the Ely Building. Come visit the library through our new entrance. There is now easy access to Subway and Jazzman's Cafe and to restrooms located in the Campus Center.

Final construction changes that will have a positive effect on student study space and a new passenger elevator to access the mezzanine and information instruction classroom will be completed this fall. In the meantime, if you need help getting to the Educational Resources Center or classroom, give us a call at 572-5231.

Questions? Just ask any staff member in the library, check out our web page at www.lib.wsc.ma.edu, or call us at 413-572-5251. We look forward to your visits.

September is Banned Books Month

Ely Library's September display highlights Banned Books Month

In the United States, books are not "banned" anymore, but they are constantly "challenged" and often removed from school and public library shelves because of some people's opinions.

Celebrate your First Amendment freedom and read a "banned" book this month. Maybe you've been meaning to get around to the Twilight books? Feeling up to re-reading Harry Potter? How about Alice in Wonderland? Maybe the Bible interests you. All of those books (yes, all of them!) have been challenged over the years for various reasons.

READ @ Your Library Campaign

The READ @ Your Library is a national campaign started by the American Library Association. Lots of famous people such as Yao Ming, Keira Knightley and Ne-Yo have posed for READ posters with their favorite books. Now Westfield State College and President Dobelle have gotten into the act.

We're looking for poster nominations! Nominate a favorite professor, student, staff member, or administrator today by calling x5327.