SC State’s Miller F. Whittaker Library to celebrate National Library Week April 24-28

April 18, 2023

For Immediate Release

ORANGEBURG, S.C. – South Carolina State University’s Miller F. Whitaker Library has planned several activities April 24-28 in celebration of National Library Week.

The week’s theme is “There's More to the Story.”

All events are open to the campus community and the public. Some events require registration.

Amnesty Week

Throughout the celebration, the library will offer “Amnesty Week,” allowing students, faculty, staff and the community to return overdue books without paying fines. Fines will be waived. For additional information call Stephanie R. Stokes at 803-516-4508.

Faculty Publication Spotlight

SC State University faculty authors' publications will be displayed on the Miller F. Whittaker Library’s Website. For additional information, call Avery L. Daniels at 803-536-8627.

Opening session, Monday, April 24

11 a.m., Bulldog Lounge, Kirkland W. Green Student Center

Keynote speaker Harriet Hodges-Nelson will discuss and share stories in the form of rhymes with children of diverse ethnicities from her new book, “Voices of the Children.”

Hodges-Nelson is a retired registered nurse and U.S. Airforce captain. A Brooklyn, New York, native, she holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology. She has passion for writing short stories and putting them to rhyme. When her parents began providing foster care to therapeutic children, she desired to learn more about human behavior. Upon retiring from full-time employment, she had the opportunity to spend more time with and understand the many therapeutic foster children that have crossed her path.

For additional information, call Dr. Ruth A. Hodges at 803-536-7045.

Harriet Hodges-Nelson

Mental Health Awareness Panel, Tuesday, April 25

10 a.m.-12 p.m., Barbara A. Vaughan Recital Hall, Fine Arts Building

Panelists will discuss various mental health issues that affect our everyday lives.

Panelists:

Dr. Debbie C. Gideon, psychology instructor, Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College.
DaQuana Mack, licensed social worker and adjunct professor, SC State.
Dr. Natashia Smith, executive director, Orangeburg County Mental Health.
For additional information call Cathi Mack at 803-535-8614.

Library Information Literacy Workshops, Wednesday, April 26

11 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 2-3 p.m., Miller F. Whittaker Library

The presenters will discuss and demonstrate select databases, navigating the library’s website, online catalog and related resources and services provided by the Miller F. Whittaker Library.

· 11-11:15 a.m. and 2-2:15 p.m., Navigating the Miller F. Whittaker Library Website. SMART Classroom, 1st Floor. Presenter: Avery L. Daniels. Learn the tricks and trade of effectively navigating around the library’s new website.

· 11-11:30 a.m. and 2-2:30 p.m. Searching Credo Reference. Conference Room 4, 2nd Floor. Presenter: Dr. Ruth A. Hodges. Use concept mapping and other Credo Reference research tools to clarify your topic and focus the research paper.

· 11:15-11:30 a.m. and 2:15-2:30 p.m. Searching Online Catalog. SMART Classroom, 1st Floor. Presenter: Cathi Mack. Effectively search the library’s new online catalog, find e-books and full-text journal articles and submit requests for interlibrary borrowing when documents are not found in the library.

· 11:30-11:45 p.m. and 2:30-2:45 p.m. Searching Alexander Street – Academic Video Online (A SAVON) Database. SMART Classroom, 1st Floor. Presenter: Ashley L. Till. Effectively search and find videos on your topic.

· 11:45 a.m.-12 p.m. and 2:45-3 p.m. Dissertation Abstract. SMART Classroom, 1st Floor. Presenter: Doris Johnson Felder. Effectively search and find full-text dissertations on your topic. For additional information, call Doris Johnson Felder at 803-378-5213.

Book Discussions and Signing, Thursday, April 27, 2023

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Barbara A. Vaughan Recital Hall, Fine Arts Building.

Authors will discuss their books, articles, or related publications. Individuals will be able to purchase a signed copy of the author’s book following the presentations.

“44 Days of Being Humble.” Author: Jekela S. Burgess.
“Everything Lemonade.” Author: Mrs. Alicia Collins
"The Thompson Family: Untold Stories from the Past" (1830-1960). Author: Dr. Walter B. Curry Jr.
“The Virtual Prison.” Author: Whenda Penelope James.
“Contributions of Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the 21st Century.” Authors: Dr. LaToya N. Johnson and Dr. Frank C. Martin

For additional information, call Cathi Mack at 803-535-8614.

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Founded in 1896 as a land grant institution with a mission of providing service to the citizens of the state, South Carolina State University has evolved from a small teachers’ college into a major University center of learning and research. Located in Orangeburg, S.C., South Carolina State offers more than 50 different fields of study on the undergraduate and graduate levels. South Carolina State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of the Council of Graduate Schools.