Posts by: wpadmin

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.

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Black 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.

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Database 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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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…

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Study 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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