Resources
Here are some links to resources which may be helpful
Women's History Month
National Park Services, Women's Stories of - The National Park Service interprets the stories of all Americans, including those of ordinary and extraordinary women. While women often faced social constraints and could be restricted by conventional ideas about gender roles, they have been active participants in American society—as political activists, intellectuals, innovators, entrepreneurs, laborers, and educators. Explore the stories of women--some famous and some lesser-known--who made outstanding achievements in fields such as art, science, education, business, industrial design, civil rights, philanthropy, medicine, and many other endeavors.
National Museum of the American Indian, Celebrating Native American Women - A selection of objects and images from the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian collections highlights stories featuring the creativity and determination of Native American women and their contributions to building and sustaining America.
U.S. Holocaust Memorial and Museum, Women During the Holocaust - History of the Nazi persecution of women and women in the resistance is complemented by videos of stories from women Holocaust survivors and links to resources on gender, sexuality, and the Holocaust.
The History Chicks podcast - Episodes discuss women in history, including Agatha Christie, Amelia Earhart, Anne Frank, Beatrix Potter, Dorothy Parker, Ella Fitzgerald, Ona Judge, Ida B. Wells, and others.
Banned Book Week
Banned Book Escape Room - Learn why we celebrate Banned Book Week. Everyone who escapes wins a prize.
Freedom to Read Advocacy Institute - PEN America and the Brooklyn Public Library are teaming up to co-host the return of our Freedom to Read Advocacy Institute for the fall 2023 semester! This online, four-week educational and training program for high school students will prepare and certify the next generation of free expression advocates to combat book banning and fight for the freedom to read in their schools, libraries, and communities across the country. Begins October 19
Teen Banned Book Club - New York Public Library is hosting a Teen Banned Book Club. In October, you can read Each of Us a Desert by Mark Oshiro for free and without at NYPL card.
From Howl to Now - October 3 at 9 PM EST, City Lights and PEN America bring together authors, librarians, and student activists to discuss the alarming rise in book bans across the country. They share insights, observations, and methods to counter the suppression of books that address issues pertaining to race, gender, and sexuality. Ever timely, their conversation is a powerful call to action to stand up for the freedom to read.
LeVar Burton LIVE in Conversation with Da’Taeveyon Daniels - Actor, director, literacy advocate—and Banned Books Week 2023 Honorary Chair—LeVar Burton will discuss his anti-censorship work with Banned Books Week Youth Honorary Chair Da’Taeveyon Daniels during this rare live event, which will stream on Instagram. Follow @banned_books_week, and join us October 4, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. CDT.
Marshall University Banned Book Page - This page contains in-depth information about each of the top ten most frequently banned books of 2022
Local History
Living History - This site celebrates African American Heritage in the Highlands through a series of talks given by local community members at AHS
Alleghany Highlands Covid-19 History Project - An public history of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic here in the highlands. Click the link to read the stories of your neighbors or share your own.
Research
Library of Congress - The largest library in the world. Click the link to access hundreds of thousands of materials in the LoC digital archives.
Tessa Database- Digital database offering access to the LA Public Library system's collection of rare and historical photographs.
Find It Virginia - A series of databases organized by age group provided by the Library of Virginia
Citing Sources - How to cite sources used in research.
US Copyright Law
U.S. Copyright Office - A distinct division within the library of Congress which registers copyrights and interprets federal copyright law
Fair Use Guidelines - Some permissions are granted to users of copyrighted material under the Fair Use Guidelines. Click the link to learn more about these guidelines.