A few summer reading suggestions from Milner Scholarly Communications

Looking down on the College Avenue overpass from Milner Library

With the semester winding down, some of our readers might find time over the summer to travel and enjoy the company of people from different cultures. For those who don’t have that opportunity, several projects allow readers to experience other countries and life from a variety of perspectives without the need to leave their home or office.

Alex Hodges to deliver Bryant Jackson Lecture

glass sculpture of ISU seal

Illinois State University’s Milner Library will host Alex Hodges as the Bryant Jackson lecturer on Tuesday, April 18, at 10 a.m. on the library’s sixth floor. A reception will follow the lecture. The lecture and reception are free and open to the public.

Women’s History Month online

A black and white vintage photo of a woman sitting in a chair surrounded by books.

As Women’s History Month winds down, we would like to take this opportunity to highlight some of the many resources documenting the critical role women have played in history, society, and the creation of scholarly and creative works.