Oliphant often equated President Bush’s attitudes toward the lives and problems of ordinary citizens as one of a nanny monitoring the needs of her charges. In this watercolor, Bush floats down from the sky like Mary Poppins, complete with umbrella and carpet bag—the detached, magical perspective bespeaks the wealth and privilege that in Bush’s case extended back three generations.
Patrick Oliphant is known for drawing harsh and sometimes hilarious political cartoons. Now, a massive collection of his work has come to Virginia.
Prolific political cartoonist Patrick Oliphant has donated an extensive, well-preserved archive that illustrates six decades of an art form – and history itself.
The University of California's negotiating team responds to Elsevier's claims about the journal contract dispute with UC.
Faculty leaders have issued a statement of renewed support for the UC library system's decision to cancel Elsevier subscription. Libraries recognize they are giving up “instant, easy access,” but believe the decision is boosting the broader goal of moving publishing norms toward open access.
Featuring board, card, and trivia games inspired by literature that celebrate beloved authors, capitalize on the popularity of a particular book at a particular time, allow readers to live in the world of their favorite book, and inspire community in readership.
News article from UNLV Library gives some useful background to the UC-Elsevier dispute and its consequences for researchers at other institutions. Includes a nice general explanation of how journal subscription costs have become unsustainable, and why the Big Deal in particular is problematic.
Haley Gillilan teaches information literacy instructions for general education courses such as COLA 1500 and English Writing. She also coordinates outreach to undergraduate students, provides reference services, and creates cross-programming with student services across campus, such as Orientation, Multicultural Student Center, Housing, Residence Life, and more.