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Inventor Highlight-Madame C. J. Walker
Before there were brands such as Carol’s Daughter, As I Am, or Cantu, there was Madam C.J. Walker. Born Sarah Breedlove on December 23, 1867, she created specialized hair products for African-Americans.
Read MoreBlack History Month Highlight–Carla Hayden!
As a celebration of Black History Month, the James B. Duke Memorial Library will be highlighting influential black leaders that have impacted the world. This week we will focus on Carla Hayden, the 14th Librarian of Congress. Hayden was the first African-American and the first woman to head the Library of Congress.
Read MoreJCSU Librarian Attends 1st Academic Makerspace Conference
JCSU’s very own Dr. Chantell McDowell attended the 1st International Academic Makerspace Symposium (ISAM) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology from November 13-16, 2016. The ISAM joined people, knowledge, and inspiration…
Read MoreJCSU’s Single Stop
Check out the flyer below for more information on JCSU’s Single Stop!
Read MoreDatabase Spotlight: HeinOnline
The library constantly looks for new resources for our students to utilize in their studies. With that in mind, we have obtained a trial for the database HeinOnline until May 2017.
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The History of “Miss Johnson C. Smith”
How it all began… In 1928 the first issue of The Bull, the JCSU yearbook, featured Miss Valinda Wagner as sponsor of the Smith-Virginia State football game that year. In…
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WORDFEST!
JCSU invites the community into a world of words… Johnson C. Smith University and The Charlotte Writers’ Club, along with nearly a dozen other community partners, is planning Carolinas WordFest, a celebration of…
Read MoreStudy Tips
Midterms are quickly approaching and that means it’s time to hunker down and review what we’ve learned so far this semester. It can seem overwhelming, but studying doesn’t have to…
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