Albertsons Library

Albertsons Library fall beak hours! Closing at noon on Wednesday - November 27, 2024.

Mobile Voting unit parked at 👉2133 W Cesar Chavez Ln👈 Oct 23 and 24

Is AI a futuristic dream or a dystopian nightmare? 🤖 🚨

Maybe somewhere in between? In LIBR 140, we dive into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring its potential, risks, and the ethical questions it raises.

Whether you're an AI enthusiast or a concerned citizen, this course will equip you with the knowledge to navigate the complex landscape of this rapidly evolving technology.

What are your thoughts on AI? Let's discuss in the comments!

LIBR 140
🤖7 week, 1 credit course
🤖Starts week 7
🤖Teaches being a critical and ethical user of generative AI

The Idaho Center for the Book at Albertsons Library is proud to feature “Four Treasures of the Sky” tomorrow August 24 @‌librarycongress National Book Festival in Washington D.C! 🎉

“Four Treasures of the Sky” is a dazzling debut novel inspired by a true event in Idaho’s history. It introduces Daiyu, a fictional heroine who fights to claim her own story after being kidnapped and taken from China to America in the 1880s. Daiyu’s journey unfolds against the backdrop of intense anti-Chinese sentiment following the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act. The book has earned many accolades including being named a New York Times Notable Book and Idaho Book of the Year in 2022.
Author Jenny Tinghui Zhang was born in Changchun, China, and now calls Austin, Texas home. Her work has graced the pages of many notable publications, and “Four Treasures” is her debut novel. Don’t miss this poignant exploration of resilience and the pursuit of one’s own story that Boise Public Radio called “an urgent story to explore.”

Find this Idaho Great Read at your library or your favorite local bookstore! 🤓

Copy paste this URL to learn more:
https://www.boisestate.edu/library/2024/06/05/idaho-books-will-be-featured-at-the-national-book-festival/

The Idaho Center for the Book at Albertsons Library is excited to feature “It’s Her Story: Sacajawea” by Randy’L Teton tomorrow August 24 at the National Book Festival in Washington D.C! 🎉

“It’s Her Story: Sacajawea” is a new children's graphic novel written and illustrated by members of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of Fort Hall, Idaho. Sacajawea was the brilliant Shoshone girl who was the only female member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804-1806. The book brings to life her courage and resilience as she navigates unmapped territories and guides the expedition to the Pacific Ocean.

Author Randy’L Teton served as the model for the Sacajawea U.S. dollar coin that was released in 2000. Now, Teton shares the empowering tale of Sacajawea to inspire and educate young readers about her indomitable spirit. The book is beautifully illustrated by Aly McKnight. 😍

Find this Idaho Great Read at your library or your favorite local bookstore!

Copy paste this URL to learn more: https://www.boisestate.edu/library/2024/06/05/idaho-books-will-be-featured-at-the-national-book-festival/

Heroes in every heartbeat! 🩺💓

Thank you to everyone who stopped by Albertsons Library this week to donate blood, and thank you to the American Red Cross team in Boise. Your generosity has the power to transform lives and touch hearts.

📚 Books have a unique power—they can act as mirrors, reflecting our own experiences, or as windows, offering insights into different perspectives. This week, our Mirrors and Windows book discussion, led by Lisa Phillips, vice provost for community engagement and belonging, delved into "The Color of Law," by Richard Rothstein, a profoundly impactful exploration of housing segregation in the US.

🔍 Laurie Cavey, a faculty member in the Department of Mathematics, recommended this eye-opening read, noting its profound effect on her perspective. She says the book “made a huge impact on me and how I thought about housing segregation in the US.”

As we engage with literature that challenges our understanding and broadens our horizons, we continue to foster a culture of empathy, awareness, and growth.

What books have served as mirrors or windows for you lately? Share your recommendations below!

CALLING ALL BOOKWORMS! 🤓📚

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY join us as we discuss The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein.
The event will take place 👉June 4 at noon in Albertsons Library,👈 and is part of our Mirrors and Windows conversation series where we invite the campus community to share and discuss books that have been personally meaningful as mirrors for self-reflection, or windows providing insight into the lives and experiences of others.

TODAY join author Tomás Baiza to talk about his first novel, DELIVERY! 🍕

WHERE? Albertsons Library

WHEN? 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

DELIVERY follows Daniel Corriente as he approaches college graduation and answers the question ¿Qué tipo de persona quieres ser? What kind of person do you want to be?

What kind of person do you want to be?

Daniel Corriente’s answer to that question involves college, love and…pizza delivery?!

Join us at Albertsons Library May 21 from 1-2p.m. to hear author Tomás Baiza read and discuss his first novel, DELIVERY. Explore themes like identity, belonging, and choosing between a secure future and one that is authentic but uncertain.

We're open and back to our regular hours. Congratulations graduates! 😄

Albertsons Library will close today, May 3, at 2p.m. and remain closed until after commencement.

Happy Friday, and be sure to celebrate the graduates in your life! 😄

What do Miku, Link and Isabelle all have in common? They’re hanging out @‌BoiseStateUniversity as part of our ✨Fanart Exhibit!✨

The Fanart Exhibit is on the first floor of Albertsons Library for the month of April! Stop by during regular hours to check out pieces from fandoms like Death Note, Harry Potter, Homestuck, and more!

POV you’re setting up for the ✨Fanart Exhibit✨

Stop by the Albertsons Library and celebrate fandoms ranging from Dungeons and Dragons to One Piece(and everything in between!) April 2nd, 4-7p.m.

Costumes, cosplay and charismatic dress welcome!

Casper the Friendly Ghost is haunting @‌boisestateuniversity! 👀💙🧡

He’s been spotted in the Albertsons Library, where he’ll be hanging out and making friends for the entire month of April! Come celebrate Casper the Friendly Ghost, (and many other fandoms including Genshin Impact, Jujustu Kaisen, and Dungeons and Dragons,) at the Fanart Exhibit Opening reception April 2nd 4-7p.m.! Stop by for snacks, drinks, and fandom hype.

Wishing you a safe and restful State University spring break ✈️ 🚂 🚗

We will resume regular hours on Sunday, March 24 at 10 am.