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In order to fully utilize the resources of back-issue to stimulate student's interest in literary creation, WKU Library has decided to host an activity using back-issue. Found poems shatter the fixed arrangement of texts, combining seemingly unrelated images together to liberate expression from rigid language, resulting in unexpected literary effects. Unleash your creativity!!! Create your own poem with separate words, whether it's lyrical, narrative, or philosophical, you can find the perfect e…

Poetry, as a literary genre, expresses emotions and ideals. Reading poetry not only cultivates cultural literacy and shapes the spirit of youth, but also enables students to gain wisdom, contemplate life, and develop character. To enrich campus life and promote a literary atmosphere, the library will organize an event called Gathering Words, Gathering Thoughts.  Before the event begins, students can read this content and explore related poetry collections within the library to learn about poetry…

To create a quiet and comfortable learning environment, and to provide a quality user experience for all WKUers, allowing readers to fully immerse themselves in the ocean of knowledge without being disturbed by phones, WKU Library has installed a phone storage locker near the Library Service Desk for everyone to use. How to use Select a locker by number, place your phone inside, lock the door, and keep the key properly. Retrieve your phone, lock the locker‘s door, and leave the key on the locker…

The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High-Tech World Author: Adam Gazzaley and Larry D. RosenCall Number: BF323. D5 G39 2016 Currently, many people are facing a distracted mind problem, which influences their studying, working, and other aspects of life. If you are experiencing the same situation, this book might help solve your problems. In this book, Dr. Adam Gazzaley and Dr. Larry Rosen scientifically analyze the causes of a distracted mind through a series of experiments and show its im…

WKU Library received 37 applications for the WKU Library Scholarship program by the deadline of March 3, 2024. The Library and the Award Committee appreciate the applicants’ interest in the scholarship program and the well-prepared application packages. Below is the list of applications received. If you submitted an application package and are not on the list below please contact the committee at (library@wku.edu.cn) before March 24, 2024.   Student ID Name Student ID Name 11***33 **S…

Noise: Living and Leading When Nobody can Focus Author: Joseph McCormackCall Number: BF323.D5 M33 2020 This book is a practical manual that explores how to maintain focus in the age of information overload. The author outlines the problem of information interference and its impact, sharing practical and easy-to-implement strategies for "noise elimination" with readers. In addition to the author’s professional research and insights, the book includes illustrations, making it engaging for readers…

The WKU Library has subscribed to SAGE Business Cases. It is listed on the Library’s Database A-Z page.   SAGE Business Cases database provides access to more than 2,000 business case studies, which cover a variety of topics and industries focusing on global brands and companies. The subjects covered include marketing, human resource management, leadership, etc.   Case studies also provide teaching notes, which involve teaching objectives, teaching plans, and many more. These notes are only avai…

How to think about weird things: critical thinking for a new age Author: Theodore Schick Jr., Lewis VaughnCall Number: BC177 .S35 2024 In today's information explosion, we are exposed to a great deal of information every day, choose to believe some of it, and use it as a basis for deciding our behavior. Critical thinking can guide beliefs and actions, so critical thinking is an indispensable way of thinking for contemporary people. This book explores how to analyze and understand various strange…

The Joy Luck Club Author: Amy Tan Call Number: PS3570.A48 T36 1989 The Joy Luck Club is the story of four Chinese immigrant women and their four American-born daughters. Mothers experienced unhappy marriages under the moral oppression of the old Chinese society. They hope the next generation can take control of their lives and pursue self-worth. By describing the conflict and generation gap caused by different values between mothers and daughters, this book reflects the collision and compatibili…

With the deadline of March 3rd, 2024 (Beijing Time) approaching, we encourage interested students to prepare their materials as required and submit the applications on time.   This round Library Scholarship program, distinguishing itself from the previous, opens up four award slots, each for the College of Business & Public Management, College of Liberal Arts, Michael Graves College, and College of Science, Mathematics and Technology.   Please scan the QR code below to get more information,…