Ellender Memorial Library /library/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:53:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.3 /library/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2019/07/cropped-¹ū¶³APP-sword-logo-site-icon2-32x32.png Ellender Memorial Library /library/ 32 32 Thibodaux Native, Music Graduate, Returns to Reopen Library Department /library/2026/08/05/thibodaux-native-music-graduate-returns-to-reopen-library-department/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:47:41 +0000 /library/?p=2494 As a student, Jade Gregory Hornback recalls visiting the library to watch her friends play in an ensemble in the Ellender Memorial Library stairwell.Ā  The music students put on an impromptu library concert in September 2022 featuring calming music for students to help them study, or relax during study breaks. This type of event is […]

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]]> Library to use Give-n-Day to improve film collection, study rooms /library/2026/03/05/library-to-use-give-n-day-to-improve-film-collection-study-rooms/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:07:36 +0000 /library/?p=2390 Film has increasingly become an important part of culture and education, and ¹ū¶³APP professors frequently use it, with a course this semester centering around the Coen brothers films and past topics like Anthony Bourdain.Ā  The Ellender Memorial Library would like your aid in helping students keep up with their classes, with aĀ Give-N-Day fundraiserĀ aimed at offering […]

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]]> Author to Discuss Book on The Thibodaux Massacre at Library /library/2025/11/13/author-to-discuss-book-on-the-thibodaux-massacre-at-library/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:43:33 +0000 /library/?p=2359 The Thibodaux Massacre is a part of local history that is not well known by many, despite being one of the bloodiest days in U.S. labor history. The Ellender Memorial Library will host author John DeSantis to discuss this subject with his definitive book on the topic, ā€œThe Thibodaux Massacre: Racial Violence and the 1887 […]

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]]> Spooky month brings unique events to Ellender Memorial Library /library/2025/10/30/spooky-month-brings-unique-events-to-ellender-memorial-library/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:58:54 +0000 /library/?p=2322 Check out this photo gallery from October Spooky games, treats and reading rights have been highlights of an event-packed October at the Ellender Memorial Library. The highlight of the month was a banned book open mic night on Oct. 8. It featured students and faculty reading excerpts from their favorite books that have been banned […]

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]]> Government Information Librarian is ā€œUnsung Heroā€ /library/2025/10/20/government-information-librarian-is-unsung-hero/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:52:47 +0000 /library/?p=2317 While it may not always be literally said, ā€œJessica to the rescue!ā€ isnā€™t an uncommon sentiment at the Ellender Memorial Library. Library Director Brandy Burbante said this sentiment put Government Information Librarian Jessica Hawkes immediately to mind when the theme for Timely Librarian was named ā€œUnsung Hero.ā€ The LUC Awards Committee agreed with Burbante, ultimately […]

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]]> ¹ū¶³APP OER Projects Have Potential to Save Students Over $57,000 /library/2025/04/11/nicholls-oer-projects-have-potential-to-save-students-over-57000/ Fri, 11 Apr 2025 22:02:04 +0000 /library/?p=2175 While registering, a student will certainly be aware of a $0 cost tag on a course. But they may not be aware that Open Educational Resources (OER) and Affordable Educational Resources (AER) are lowering the price tag, or that there are other benefits. ā€œStudents are getting impacted by OER and donā€™t even realize it,ā€ said […]

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]]> Library raises $2,085 to build Comics, Manga Collection /library/2025/04/03/library-raises-2085-to-build-comics-manga-collection/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:21:25 +0000 /library/?p=2171 Thanks to your help on Give-N-Day, the Ellender Memorial Library will be able to help fuel students’ desire to read more through comics and manga. Access Services Librarian Andrew Barbier says that comics and manga are amongst the most requested items that students have asked for. So he and a team put together a Give-N-Day […]

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]]> ¹ū¶³APP Seeks to Build Comics, Manga Collection with Give-N-Day /library/2025/03/13/nicholls-seeks-to-build-comics-manga-collection-with-give-n-day/ Thu, 13 Mar 2025 18:26:04 +0000 /library/?p=2145 Students often check out books to read for fun, and they have one consistent request: more comics and manga. Give-N-Day on Tuesday, March 18 will give the Ellender Memorial Library an opportunity to help fulfill that need and also promote our studentsā€™ love of reading.  ā€œGive-N-Day is an opportunity to help us give our students […]

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]]> Help ¹ū¶³APP Library Build Comic Collection with Early Giving /library/2025/02/27/help-nicholls-library-build-comic-collection-with-early-giving/ Thu, 27 Feb 2025 19:17:31 +0000 /library/?p=2123 Comics for many are the foundation of making reading an important part of their lives. On Thursday, March 6, Early Giving through ¹ū¶³APP Give-N-Day will provide students and the community a chance to help the Ellender Memorial Library grow and select its collection of Graphic Novels and Manga. The medium does contribute to people learning […]

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]]> Librarians Win Awards at Louisiana Library Conference /library/2024/10/14/librarians-win-awards-at-louisiana-library-conference/ Mon, 14 Oct 2024 16:35:53 +0000 /library/?p=2044 Two ¹ū¶³APP Librarians have a lot to smile about after this yearsā€™ LOUIS Users Conference (LUC). Ellender Memorial Library Director Brandy Burbante has earned the 2024 Leader in Librarianship award, and Access Services Librarian Andrew Barbier has won the Early Career Librarian Award.  ā€œI think this shows how hard we are working and going above […]

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