Lawson State Community College Libraries / Learning Resource Centers

Only a few weeks left! Nominate your librarian for the Award by September 30. Ten librarians from across the U.S. will receive $5,000 and the recognition of a lifetime, and yours could be one of them! Learn more and submit your nomination: https://bit.ly/3EMzHao

The Lawson State Community College Family remembers the terrorist attacks that happened on September 11, 2001. We honor the memory of the 2, 996 lives that were lost on that tragic day.

Fall 2024 ~ Saturday Registration
Come to our Birmingham/West Campus and let us assist you with registering for classes.

Join us tomorrow for some fun, live music, school supplies, and Food Trucks: Hollywood Grille, Dab of This Dab of That, Jolly Cakes, Bruster’s Ice Cream, Moon Pies Dhaved Ice, Corn Cab Roasted Corn!

Short-term courses available. Start now! $125/credit hour before fees

More information coming soon!

HBCU Campaign Fund Founder, President and CEO, Demetrius Johnson Jr., announced the selection of Lawson State Community College President Dr. Cynthia T. Anthony as an honoree of the eighth class of The Ten Most Dominant HBCU Leaders of 2025.
Dr. Anthony along with Clark Atlanta University's Dr. Phyllis Worthy Dawkins are the first two individuals to be named to the eighth class and inducted into the prestigious national recognition for 2025.

Read the full announcement here: https://wp.me/peY4cd-1aK

Mr. Skipper has been supporter Lawson State Community College. He has donated one of his paintings to the college and donated money to Lawson State. Congratulations Mr. Skipper for being recognized!

Celebrate Audiobook Appreciation Month...
Visit Lawson State Community College-Birmingham - OverDrive to find your favorite audiobook!

Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the Lawson State Community College-Birmingham digital collection.

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute hosting Juneteenth celebration June 15 The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, along with Urban Impact, Inc. and CREED63, is hosting its annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 15.

Greetings Lawson State Cougars,



We're delighted to introduce new digital resources designed for your leisurely reading pleasure! The Lawson State Library believes in nurturing not only academic pursuits but also the joy of reading for relaxation, self-enrichment, and entertainment.

Dive into a world of fiction and non-fiction with our expanded collection of e-Books. From best-selling novels to literary classics to hidden gems, there's something for every reader's taste and mood.

Immerse yourself in captivating stories with our selection of audiobooks. Whether you're commuting, exercising, or simply lounging at home, audiobooks offer a convenient and delightful way to enjoy literature on-the-go.

Resources are free and available 24/7 through the Lawson State Library. Click the attachment to see what's new on our virtual shelves!

To access resources:
· On the Lawson State Community College website, click Library at the top of the page then click the Free Reading App icon on the library landing page or visit https://lawsonstate.overdrive.com
· Use your Lawson State email and password to gain access.

To enjoy offline reading, Apple Carplay and Android Auto support, push notifications, and more, download the Libby app. Instructions are available on the Lawson State Library Overdrive website.

Happy reading!

Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the Lawson State Community College-Birmingham digital collection.

Hey library lovers, it's that time of year again
— National Library Week! We need your help spreading some library love by sharing what you appreciate most about the services and resources Lawson State Library provides.

Do you love getting lost in the stories of a good book? When you walk through the library’s doors, are you looking for a quiet nook to study or a computer to complete an assignment? What’s your favorite thing to check out—books, movies, bones of the body for nursing, etc.? Do you attend programs to enrich your mind, meet local authors, or find support from your community?

We want to know how YOU library!

Happy Birthday Dr. Maya Angelou

Dr. Maya Angelou: "Be a Rainbow in Someone Else's Cloud" | Oprah's Master Class | OWN After hearing a 19th-century African-American song, Dr. Maya Angelou has never forgotten one important lyric: God put a rainbow in the clouds. Watch as Dr. A...

Lawson State Community College is always an institution of excellence, higher education and community leadership.

Lawson State Community College welcomes any Birmingham Southern students who want to continue their studies. Freshman and Sophomore students can continue at a fraction of the cost, then transfer to the 4-year institution of your choice! Also consider our wide variety of Career Technical opportunities.

What Are the Ides of March? It’s one of the most famous dates on the calendar: March 15, also known as the Ides of March. Fatefully, it was the last day of Caesar’s life. And it turns o...

International Women’s Day
(March 8, 2024)

The campaign theme for International Women's Day 2024 is Inspire Inclusion. When we inspire others to understand and value women's inclusion, we forge a better world. And when women themselves are inspired to be included, there's a sense of belonging, relevance, and empowerment.

That Little Voice We’ve all experienced times when the voice in our head tells us to stay silent when we’ve seen or have been subjected to non-inclusive behaviour. Instead of ...

Tonight at 9:00pm, on CBS, former FBI agent Kristy Kottis speaks with Special Agents Bill Fleming and Ben Herren, and former U.S. attorney and Alabama Sen. Doug Jones about the bureau’s findings and the continual pursuit of justice decades after the 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing of 1963. During this unimaginable attack, four little girls were killed from the explosion. The story takes a look at the murderous intentions of each of the suspect, each members of the Ku Klux Klan, and how justice for the girls had been blocked for decades.

FBI TRUE FBI TRUE goes behind-the-scenes with real agents telling true stories of their most dangerous and infamous cases.

The Lawson State Community College Libraries / Learning Resource Centers invite you to enjoy our featured movies in observance for Black History Month 2024.

Today marks the first day of Black History Month 2024. In observance of Black History Month, the search engine page for Google created a Google doodle celebrates American writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin, who is widely remembered for his many literary works, which often explored themes of social justice.

James Baldwin James Arthur Baldwin was an American writer and civil rights activist. He garnered acclaim for his work across several forms, including essays, novels, plays, and poems.

In partnership with Microsoft, The King Center’s Coretta Scott King Rose Gallery celebrates the extraordinary life and legacy of Coretta Scott King. As a civil rights activist, peace advocate, author, and wife of Martin Luther King, Jr., Mrs. King played a pivotal role in carrying forth the message of peace, justice and equality. She dedicated her life to human rights advocacy and was a champion for women’s rights, LGBTQ rights, economic justice, and nonviolent social change.

Visitors to the gallery will have the chance to view artifacts from Mrs. King’s remarkable life, from her childhood in Alabama to her college years where she first met Martin Luther King, Jr., to her founding and leadership of The King Center. These artifacts provide an intimate look into her experiences as she stood alongside her husband during the civil rights movement and then continued his work after his death. The exhibit also highlights her leadership in founding The King Center in Atlanta as well as her efforts to establish Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a national holiday.

This gallery honors Coretta Scott King’s courage, compassion, and commitment to creating positive social change. We hope visitors will be inspired by her legacy and motivated to carry on her fight for justice and equality. Please click on the link below to enter the King Center’s Coretta Scott King Rose Gallery.

Coretta Scott King Rose Gallery In partnership with Microsoft, The King Center’s Coretta Scott King Rose Gallery celebrates the extraordinary life and legacy of Coretta Scott King. As a civil rights activist, peace advocate, author, and wife of Martin Luther King, Jr., Mrs. King played a pivotal role in carrying forth the messag...