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The WKU Library successfully held April Book Fair from 15 April to 19 April. During this period, we witnessed the power of knowledge and experienced the allure of reading. More than 500 readers enthusiastically participated in this event, either lingering at the exhibition booths or immersing themselves in a sea of books to savor the charm of literature and absorb the wisdom within. Additionally, we received over 3,500 book recommendations. These diverse books cover…

Many excellent works were completed by the participants in this event. Each work is the result of a collision of souls; each creative canvas bag is a photo given to us by inspiration. Let's take a look at these excellent works together! Work 1 Work 2 Work 3 Work 4 Work 5 Work 6 Work 7 Work 8 Work 9 Work 10 Work 11 Work 12 Work 13 With this, The Lakefront Library Event---Found Poem has successfully concluded. Through this event, we have experienced that poetry has no fixed rules; we can break fre…

Do you often feel lost and anxious in your intimate relationships, unsure of where the future is headed? Do you sometimes lack confidence in these relationships, not knowing how to build self-assurance and reveal your true self? Intimate relationships, as fundamental units of public life, are both enchanting and perplexing. They encompass a wide range, including friendships, romantic relationships, and partnerships in personal growth. We urgently desire to showcase our true selves, open up, and…

We glued the jumping words with inspiration, poured loving tenderness and romance into them, and spelled out a little poem. Here are some works from Section 1 of Found Poem Activity!                      The Found Poems Activity | Section 2 MAKE YOUR OWN CANVAS BAG is approaching. We collect the poems from Section 1 and customize them into canvas bags for participants to do DIY creations. In addition, we will also open up 10 canvas bags for faculty/ staff/ students who were not able to participa…

Dear patrons, To maintain a tidy and orderly environment within our library, we will conduct a comprehensive clearance of unattended items left in SLAC 302. We kindly request that all patrons check and retrieve unattended items left in SLAC 302 by April 23, 2024. Unattended items not claimed by this deadline will be considered lost property and transferred to the Keanu One Stop Student Services Center (SLAC B1F). Please note that SLAC 302 is only for temporary storage of unattended belongings.…

In order to fully utilize the resources of back-issue to stimulate student's interest in literary creation, WKU Library has decided to host an activity using back-issue. Found poems shatter the fixed arrangement of texts, combining seemingly unrelated images together to liberate expression from rigid language, resulting in unexpected literary effects. Unleash your creativity!!! Create your own poem with separate words, whether it's lyrical, narrative, or philosophical, you can find the perfect e…

Poetry, as a literary genre, expresses emotions and ideals. Reading poetry not only cultivates cultural literacy and shapes the spirit of youth, but also enables students to gain wisdom, contemplate life, and develop character. To enrich campus life and promote a literary atmosphere, the library will organize an event called Gathering Words, Gathering Thoughts.  Before the event begins, students can read this content and explore related poetry collections within the library to learn about poetry…

The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High-Tech World Author: Adam Gazzaley and Larry D. RosenCall Number: BF323. D5 G39 2016 Currently, many people are facing a distracted mind problem, which influences their studying, working, and other aspects of life. If you are experiencing the same situation, this book might help solve your problems. In this book, Dr. Adam Gazzaley and Dr. Larry Rosen scientifically analyze the causes of a distracted mind through a series of experiments and show its im…

WKU Library received 37 applications for the WKU Library Scholarship program by the deadline of March 3, 2024. The Library and the Award Committee appreciate the applicants’ interest in the scholarship program and the well-prepared application packages. Below is the list of applications received. If you submitted an application package and are not on the list below please contact the committee at (library@wku.edu.cn) before March 24, 2024.   Student ID Name Student ID Name 11***33 **S…

Noise: Living and Leading When Nobody can Focus Author: Joseph McCormackCall Number: BF323.D5 M33 2020 This book is a practical manual that explores how to maintain focus in the age of information overload. The author outlines the problem of information interference and its impact, sharing practical and easy-to-implement strategies for "noise elimination" with readers. In addition to the author’s professional research and insights, the book includes illustrations, making it engaging for readers…