THE HUB NEWSLETTER WELCOME TO THE OCTOBER 2022 ISSUE |
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| "Hear ye, hear ye! Read all about Freedom of the Press" | |
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After looking at the rights of the reader (see Banned Books Week below), in October the library will focus on the freedom of the press. Freedom of the Press encompasses several issues: - Safety of journalists and reporters - Threats of violence, kidnapping, execution
- Censorship
- Access to information
- Control of the information channels
This year we put a special emphasis on the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation whose mission is "To advocate for the freedom of all Americans held hostage abroad and promote the safety of journalists worldwide." Visit the Foundation's website and Facebook page. We're also planning to have a 5-km walk/run to raise awareness and funds for the Foundation. Pencil in 5 November in the Parc de St-Cloud. Details to be confirmed. Come see our installation of books, videos and statistics. Mario Chioini Maria Colina MS-US Librarian MS-US Library Assistant |
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From our new October books, we're excited to release three titles that are related to the Freedom of the Press. |
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Hunting Season by James Harkim | |
We Want to Negotiate by Joel Simon
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| Free the Press by Brian J. Karem |
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BANNED BOOKS WEEK Our Banned Books Week display in September raised a lot of interest and curiosity among our students - as well as some parents during Back to School night. Books that are (or have been) seen as objectionable can open up new worlds for us. They can change our perspective and give us insight into another's experience. The discussion is open... |
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The book club which was founded last year by three current seniors has taken off and created a community with up to 20 members. We began last year with Words in Deep Blue by Cath Crowley, a heartwarming read. Next was Taylor Jenkins Reid's Daisy Jones and the Six, which had an interview style that was new to most of our members. The last book we read before summer was A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson, a mysterious novel that many adored. After each and every read, the club came together to discuss their favorite scenes, characters, quotes and discussed the plot in depth. This year, we are planning to read the sequel to It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover, which is a novel that has taken everyone by storm. We meet every month on Thursday in room 6308 from 3:30 to 4:20pm. It is a great opportunity to relieve stress and enjoy a novel in the midst of school work and reading Shakespeare in English class. We sincerely encourage any readers or beginners to join us in the club and develop or maintain their passion for reading. We also play book trivia games, hangout with friends you might not see during the school day and of course connect with students from different grades. It is a great way to challenge your point of view, actively listen and learn more about yourself as a reader. Come join us! For further information, please contact Seniors Sophia, Alicia, Lorena |
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| REMINDER - SOME OF OUR TOP DIGITAL RESOURCES EBSCO FAMILY OF DATABASES EBSCO databases give you access to the full text of hundreds of magazines and journal articles which makes it perfect for researching all kinds of topics for your essays, IAs and EEs. JSTOR FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS A specially curated package of over 2,700 archival journals and four primary source collections covering the arts, sciences, and business. JSTOR provides students with a safe and trusted environment to research topics across the curriculum. Login required Sora (Overdrive) Sora is a digital reading and audiobook platform. It is user-friendly and innovative, and will give our students and teachers easy access to e-fiction and e-nonfiction. Europresse Europresse is a press and news base with more than 8000 recognized sources of information in several languages: regional, national and international press, general and specialized resources, websites, television and radio, biographies, etc. In-school use only. To access all our digital resources visit our database page. |
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LIBRARY HOWs THE HUB! LIBRARY WEBSITE We have a large amount of information and resources on our website such as LibGuides (pathfinders) about the research process, citing, and a great collection of databases and book recommendations. Students and teachers can log in via Navigator while parents must go through the school website. To facilitate your access, here is the direct link to the site. We suggest that you bookmark it: https://libraries.asparis.fr/thehub
See Mr. Chioini for help.
CHECKING OUT BOOKS You can check out an unlimited number of books for one month at a time. You'll need your student card. Parents are also welcome to check out books from our collection. ONLINE CATALOG
DESTINY DISCOVER
Once you log in with your school credentials you'll be able to . Put items on hold . Renew your books online . Make a list of favorites . Review books . Access lists of books by topic . Link directly to e-books and videos Discover can be accessed via Navigator or the school website. See us for help. |
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| DISCOUNTED MEMBERSHIP FOR ASP AT THE AMERICAN LIBRARY IN PARIS To all ASP families, students and faculty. ASP has entered into a partnership with the American Library in Paris. Click here to discover the benefits and discounts offered to our community. All the details are here. Click here for details of the membership benefits and the yearly rates. Parents will need to provide their child's school registration, and ASP faculty and staff proof of employment. |
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SHARE YOUR READING Tell us what you read this summer. Fill out this short form and let us know if we can share your reviews with our community. |
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LIT BITS A selection of literary events for the month. Share your news items with us. THE AMERICAN LIBRARY IN PARIS Tue October 11 @ 19 h 30 min - 20 h 30 min (Hybrid) Peter Sokolowski on the DictionaryThe American Library in Paris What's in a name? Merriam-Webster dictionary editor Peter Sokolowski speaks on dictionaries past and present, how language changes, and the complexities of definition. Wed October 12 @ 19 h 30 min - 20 h 30 min (Hybrid) Lindsey Tramuta, Rokhaya Diallo, and Grace Ly on Who Represents FranceThe American Library in Paris Writers Lindsey Tramuta, Rokhaya Diallo, and Grace Ly speak about diversity, representation, the mythology of the Parisienne, and the lived experience of women in France. ENGLISH BOOKSTORES IN PARIS Abbey Bookshop 29 Rue de la Parcheminerie, 75005 Smith & Son 248 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Librairie Galignani 224 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Shakespeare and Co The Red Wheelbarrow Bookstore San Francisco Book Co 17 Rue Monsieur le Prince, 75006 and Amazon. |
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