We would like to invite you and your students to participate in a unique opportunity this winter term \u2013 The Oregon State University \u201cHuman Library.\u201d A human library functions similarly to a regular library, however, the Books are real, human beings, who teach others about themselves and their experiences through interpersonal dialogue.\u00a0 Experiencing a discussion with a human Book creates an opportunity for constructive interpersonal dialogue and learning between people who may normally not interact.\u00a0 Human Books are those who are members of groups frequently confronted with prejudices and stereotypes, may have experienced or witnessed social exclusion or indifference at some time in their lives, or are those who have participated in unique life experiences.\u00a0\u00a0 The Human Library offers a comfortable environment for diverse people to meet, ask questions, and learn from each other. We would like to encourage students to participate. This could be an opportunity for a student to learn from someone on a topic related to your curriculum, fulfill a diversity requirement, demonstrate an ability to have a thoughtful intercultural dialogue, or earn extra credit for a class.<\/p>\n
On February 9th and 10th, 2016, the Valley Library, University Ombuds Office and Graduate School, are co-hosting Human Library \u201creading\u201d sessions, from 12:00pm-5:00pm on Tuesday, and 10:00am-3:00pm on Wednesday.\u00a0 The event is titled \u201cDon\u2019t Judge a Book by Its Cover.\u201d\u00a0 Participants who wish to \u201ccheck out\u201d a Book can schedule a 45 minute discussion session with a specific Book or drop by the library for a 30 minute discussion with an \u201con call\u201d Book.\u00a0 Light refreshments will be available.<\/p>\n
We look forward to working with you as part of this year\u2019s inaugural event! If you have questions regarding how the Human Library might fit into your curriculum, or any general questions about the event, please contact the University Ombuds Office at 737-4537. University-wide announcements regarding the event will begin in January 2016.<\/p>\n
Sue Theiss, University Ombuds Office & Brenda McComb, Dean of the Graduate School<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
We would like to invite you and your students to participate in a unique opportunity this winter term \u2013 The Oregon State University \u201cHuman Library.\u201d A human library functions similarly to a regular library, however, the Books are real, human beings, who teach others about themselves and their experiences through interpersonal dialogue.\u00a0 Experiencing a discussion… Continue reading