In This Issue:

• Celebrating Hispanic American Heritage Month
• New Special Collection: Irvin C. “Buzz” Caverly Papers
• Salon: Censorship
• Featured Resource: Reference Sources Guide

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Fogler Library has highlighted some great books and resources on this page. Take a look at the relevant books, videos, articles and so much more that you can access! If you have any questions, contact librarian Lindsay Decker.

The Irvin C. “Buzz” Caverly Papers are now available in Special Collections. The collection includes:

• papers, correspondence, and publications regarding former Governor Percival P. Baxter and Baxter State Park
• papers, ranger logs, monthly planners, and correspondence of Irvin “Buzz” Caverly, Jr.,
• papers, publications, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and legislative documents on the Katahdin Lake Campaign of 2006
• correspondence between Caverly and Frank Trautmann, the donor behind the Baxter Park Wilderness Trust Fund, and papers regarding the Trust’s creation in 2007.

For more information, please contact UMaine Special Collections at 207.581.1686 or um.library.spc@maine.edu

Salon Series: Censorship

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 6:00-8:00pm

Light fare and soft drinks will be served.

Parking: After 4:00pm, all blue and black lots are open for public use and do not require a parking pass. If you are parking earlier than 4:00pm, please request a parking pass by email or by stopping by the Parking Office. For more information, see the Parking Website.

Zoom link (This event will not be recorded)

The Salon Series was made possible by generous contributions from Fogler Library donors and Honors College co-sponsorship.

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Join Maine Association of School Libraries VP Beth Andersen, Maine Library Association President Sonya Durney, Maine State Librarian Lori Fisher, and Bangor Public Library Director Ben Treat for a salon bringing together various perspectives on censorship. Library professionals will discuss the history and legal aspects of book banning, national trends and legislation leading up to Banned Books Week, as well as the experiences of different institutions such as academic, public, school, and state libraries in Maine. Be ready to engage! The salon aims to provide a platform for personal experiences with censorship and encourage attendees to share their thoughts on the way forward. All are welcome.

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