Month: February 2026

African American History Month – Centennial Commemoration Exhibit

February of 2026 marks the 100th observance of Black History Month in the United States. This is an important milestone which commemorates the countless contributions that African Americans have made to our nation and the world.

The University Libraries has setup a display to honor the founder and inspiration behind this tribute. Frederick Douglass (1818-1895) is remembered as a legendary figure in the Civil Rights movement as a social reformer, abolitionist, writer, speaker, and statesman over the course of his lifetime.

Carter G. Woodson (1875-1950) was a historian, author, journalist and journal editor. He founded the Association for the Study of African American Life & History (ASALH). He pioneered the study of the African American diaspora and devised the observation of Black History Week (as a starting point) in 1926 until it expanded to the full month of February decades later. Woodson chose the second month of the year based on the birthday of Frederick Douglass. Douglass never knew when his real day of birth was so he chose Valentine’s Day (February 14th) as a substitute.

When it comes information related to Douglass (Books, Journals), Woodson (Books, Journals), and African America History Month (Books, Journals) among several other topics related to the full Africana (Library Guide) experience,  the University Libraries houses several resources related to these specific topics and several other subject areas of importance.

We welcome you to our information center in the near future, but in the meantime if you need detailed help through the University Libraries. You can book a research appointment here: Research Appointment Site

 

SHUShelf: A Textbook Exchange For Students, By Students

Tired of Buying Expensive Textbooks? We’ve Got You Covered!

Ever find yourself buying a textbook for just one class, only to have it collect dust on your shelf forever? We get it. Textbooks are expensive, and sometimes you only need them for a semester. That’s why we created SHUShelf, a student-led, Buccino-supported initiative that makes textbooks more accessible for the entire Seton Hall community.

What is SHUShelf?

SHUShelf is a textbook exchange program designed to help students access the books they need—without breaking the bank. Whether you’re taking a CORE class, in the Honors Program, or any other specified course, we accept and exchange textbooks across all disciplines. Through student and alumni donations, we’ve built a growing collection of over 300 books (and counting!).

How It Works

Getting a textbook through SHUShelf is easy! Just fill out a simple form here with:

Your Name SHU ID Number The Book(s) You Need

If we have the textbook in our system, we’ll get it to you!

Additionally, we maintain a real-time inventory of available books to ensure a seamless experience. You can view the live list here.

Where to Find Us

Location: 2nd Floor, Walsh Library

Book Exchange: By Appointment

We operate at the beginning and end of each semester for open hours. During the semester, students can access drop boxes for book donations and schedule pick-ups by appointment.

Why SHUShelf?

Despite having no official marketing campaign or funding, we’ve already made a big impact:

300+ books available 25+ students directly helped so far Official partnership with Walsh Library

Join the Movement

SHUShelf isn’t just about books—it’s about students helping students. By donating, exchanging, or spreading the word, you’re making academic resources more accessible for your peers. Whether you need a textbook or want to give one a new home, SHUShelf is here for you.

Looking for a textbook or interested in donating one?

Visit us at Walsh Library or contact our founding members for more information:

Adreanna Dones – adreanna.dones@student.shu.edu Samantha Gizzi – samantha.gizzi@student.shu.edu Edward Vela – edward.vela@student.shu.edu

Africana Studies – Resources Leads Provided By The University Libraries

African American (Black) History Month marks its 100th anniversary in 2026. In honor of this commemoration and offering perpetual support of information discovery all year long, the University Libraries features several different resource leads designed to serve our research community.

When learning more about the African American experience there are various specialized sites to discover including the following examples . . .

We welcome you to our information center in the near future, but in the meantime if you need detailed help through the University Libraries. You can book a research appointment here: Research Appointment Site.

Accessibility by WAH