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Fall 2025

ISBN: 9780593716717

Publication Date: 2024-04-02

From Wharton professor and author of the popular One Useful Thing Substack newsletter Ethan Mollick comes the definitive playbook for working, learning, and living in the new age of AI. In Co-Intelligence, Mollick urges us to engage with AI as co-worker, co-teacher, and coach. He assesses its profound impact on business and education, using dozens of real-time examples of AI in action. Co-Intelligence challenges us to utilize AI's enormous power without losing our identity, to learn from it without being misled, and to harness its gifts to create a better human future.

Statistical Abstract of the United States Publisher: ProQuest

Coverage: 1878 – Present

The Statistical Abstract of the United States is a comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. Online it provides 1400+ individually indexed tables with attached spreadsheets. Data sources include the Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and many other federal agencies and private organizations.

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It's National Hispanic Heritage Month!

Cowritten with Karen Pruneda, Library Supervisor for Interlibrary Loan Every year, National Hispanic Heritage Month takes place from September 15 until October 15. It recognizes the richness of Hispanic culture and the vital roles Hispanic Americans have always played and continue to play in the United States of America. National Hispanic Heritage Month coincides with several countries' celebrations of independence from Spain. According to the National Hispanic Heritage Month website hosted by The Library of Congress, the month celebrates the “histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.” National Hispanic Heritage Month is often celebrated with food, festivals, dance performances, and music. Note: “Hispanic” refers to having ties to a country where Spanish is spoken, whereas “Latino” refers to having a background related to the geographical region of Latin America (including Portuguese-speaking Brazil). Learn more by reading the Britannica article “What’s the Difference Between Hispanic and Latino?” Recommended ReadingTorreyson Library has numerous books and eBooks that make for great reads during National Hispanic Heritage Month (or anytime). Here are just a few: LatinoLand by Marie Arana At present, Latinos comprise twenty percent of the US population, a number that is growing. By 2050, census reports project that one in every three Americans will claim Latino heritage. But Latinos are not a monolith. They do not represent a single group. The largest groups are Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, Dominicans, Salvadorans, and Cubans. Each has a different cultural and political background.The Border Reader by Gilberto Rosas (Editor); Mireya Loza (Editor) The Border Reader brings together canonical and cutting-edge humanities and social science scholarship on the US-Mexico border region. Making the Latino South: A History of Racial Formation by Cecilia Márquez The presence of Latinx people in the American South has long confounded the region's persistent racial binaries. Here, Cecilia Márquez uses social and cultural history methods to assess the racial logics that have shaped the Latinx experience in the region since the middle of the twentieth century. Our Migrant Souls by Héctor Tobar In Our Migrant Souls, the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Héctor Tobar delivers a definitive and personal exploration of what it means to be Latino in the United States right now. The Chicano Experience: An Alternative Perspective by Alfredo Mirandé In this foundational text, Mirandé develops a comprehensive framework for Chicano sociology that, in attending closely to Chicano experience, aims to correct the biases and misconceptions that have prevailed in the field. He demonstrates how the conventional immigrant group model of society, with its focus on assimilation into mainstream American culture, does not apply to Chicanos. Our America: A Hispanic History of the United States by Felipe Fernández-Armesto The United States clearly has a Hispanic present and future. And here is its Hispanic past, presented with characteristic insight and wit by one of our greatest historians. From the Jaws of Victory: The Triumph and Tragedy of Cesar Chavez and the Farm Worker Movement by Matthew Garcia From the Jaws of Victory: The Triumph and Tragedy of Cesar Chavez and the Farm Worker Movement is the most comprehensive history ever written on the meteoric rise and precipitous decline of the United Farm Workers, the most successful farm labor union in United States history.Further ReadingThe following webpages are excellent resources for learning more:The Pura Belpré Award is given every year to Latino or Latina writers and illustrators of children’s and young adult literature. Check out the list of winners and honor recipients; many of the books can be found in the Torreyson Library. The American Library Association lists various resources regarding National Hispanic Heritage Month. The United States Census Bureau has compiled the latest statistics about the USA’s Hispanic population. Read more about National Hispanic Heritage Month at the Encyclopedia Britannica. The National Education Association has compiled resources about Hispanic Heritage Month and provides lesson plans for teaching on the subject.The Encyclopedia of Arkansas contains an entry about Latinos in Arkansas. Community EventsThe Central Arkansas Library System in Little Rock is hosting various events throughout National Hispanic Heritage Month.River Market Live! -- Hispanic Heritage Celebration: September 27, 2025, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., in Little Rock – “Immerse yourself in Little Rock's vibrant Hispanic community, as River Market Live, in partnership with Plaza Frida, celebrates with live performances, dancing, food & drinks, local vendors, fun games, and more! Admission is FREE and ALL AGES are invited.”Fiesta en SoMa 2025: October 3, 2025, 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., in Little Rock – “Fiesta en SoMa offers the perfect way to experience the richness of Latin American traditions. From live music to delicious food, cultural dance performances, and interactive activities, this event provides a full day of entertainment for all ages."...

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Fall 2025 Co-Intelligence by Ethan Mollick ISBN: 9780593716717Publication Date: 2024-04-02From Wharton professor and author of the popular One Useful Thing Substack newsletter Ethan Mollick comes the definitive playbook for working, learning, and living in the new age of AI. In Co-Intelligence, Mollick urges us to engage with AI as co-worker, co-teacher, and coach. He assesses its profound impact on business and education, using dozens of real-time examples of AI in action. Co-Intelligence challenges us to utilize AI's enormous power without losing our identity, to learn from it without being misled, and to harness its gifts to create a better human future. Statistical Abstract of the United States Publisher: ProQuest Coverage: 1878 – PresentThe Statistical Abstract of the United States is a comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. Online it provides 1400+ individually indexed tables with attached spreadsheets. Data sources include the Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and many other federal agencies and private organizations....

KABLAM! The Library has Graphic Novels!

Are you a fan of comic books, anime, pop culture, and/or cosplay? Arkansas Comic Con 2025 will be coming to the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock from September 12-14. Find out more information at the convention's website.Speaking of comic books, did you know that the UCA Library has a Graphic Novel collection located near Starbucks on the first floor? The Library received a generous donation of over 570 like-new graphic novels in December 2024, bringing our collection to over 1,650 items. The collection includes a wide variety of titles, such as classic superheroes like Superman, Spiderman, and Wonder Woman; adaptations of classic literature such as Pride and Prejudice and 1984; and nonfiction titles on various subjects. While our main Graphic Novel collection is geared toward a mature adult audience, we also have over 2,600 children's and teen manga and graphic novels under the Dewey Decimal call number 741.5 within our Children’s Collection on the 2nd floor. You can learn more about these collections by visiting our Graphic Novel LibGuide. The following are a few of the most popular Graphic Novel collection titles from the past year. Come check out a graphic novel today! Monster by Naoki Urasawa Call Number: PN6790.J34 U73413Johan is a cold and calculating killer with a mysterious past, and brilliant Dr. Kenzo Tenma is the only one who can stop him! Death Note by Tsugumi Ohba; Takeshi Obata (Illustrator) Call Number: PN6790.J34 D4813When Light Yagami finds a notebook giving him power over death, will he use it for good--or evil? Bone by Jeff Smith (Illustrator) Call Number: PN6727.S546 B66 2004Meet the Bone cousins, Fone Bone, Phoney Bone and Smiley Bone, three misfits who are run out of Boneville and find themselves lost in a vast uncharted desert. They make their way into a deep, forested valley filled with wonderful and terrifying creatures. With the help of the mysterious Thorn, her tough-as-nails Gran'ma Ben and the Great Red Dragon, the boys do their best to survive in the middle of brewing trouble between the valley's denizens. It will be the longest - but funniest - year of their lives! The Complete Maus by Art Spiegelman Call Number: D810.J4 S6432 1997Maus recounts the chilling experiences of the author's father during the Holocaust, with Jews drawn as wide-eyed mice and Nazis as menacing cats. Tokyo Ghoul by Sui Ishida Call Number: PN6790.J34 T65413 2015Ghouls live among us, the same as normal people in every way--except their craving for human flesh. Ken Kaneki is an ordinary college student until a violent encounter turns him into the first half-human half-ghoul hybrid. Trapped between two worlds, he must survive Ghoul turf wars, learn more about Ghoul society and master his new powers. Shy Ken Kaneki is thrilled to go on a date with the beautiful Rize. But it turns out that she's only interested in his body--eating it, that is. When a morally questionable rescue transforms him into the first half-human half-Ghoul hybrid, Ken is drawn into the dark and violent world of Ghouls, which exists alongside our own. Anne Frank's Diary: the Graphic Adaptation by Anne Frank (Text by); David Polonsky (Illustrator); Ari Folman (Adapted by) Call Number: DS135.N6 F731865 2018The Diary continues to capture the remarkable spirit of Anne Frank, who for a time survived the worst horror the modern world has seen--and who remained triumphantly and heartbreakingly human throughout her ordeal. ...

Welcome (back) to the Library!

Welcome to the incoming class, and welcome back to our returning students, faculty, and staff! We wanted to share some helpful library resources and updates as we start this new semester: New website! – The UCA Library has a newly redesigned website located at https://library.uca.edu/home. Today’s operating hours are located in the top right hand corner of the site, and you can click on the hours to see a calendar of hours for the current month. The website also includes Help Resources and information about Student Services and Faculty Services. You can provide feedback about the website by filling out this online feedback form. Textbooks – The Library has a Textbook collection located behind the Circulation Desk. This collection includes one copy of the textbooks required for many of the courses offered this semester, and these items can be checked out to use within the library for two hours. Search for your textbook by title using the search box on the Library’s homepage, or view search tips by going to the Textbook Reserve webpage. Keep in mind that this collection is meant to serve as a supplemental service and not a substitute for purchasing classroom materials. Study Rooms – Need a quiet place to study? The Library has both individual and group study rooms available to reserve through the Study Rooms link on the library’s website. Printing – Keep in mind that students have $5 loaded onto their accounts each semester that can be used exclusively to print within the library. Black and white printing is available for 5 cents a page, and color printing is 50 cents per page. If you need additional printing funds, you can add BearBucks to your account by going to your phone’s Transact app or by visiting the BearBucks website. Finding Resources – The UCA Library provides access to a variety of resources! Starting your research on the Library’s website will allow you to efficiently access quality resources. Our databases are always available to use anytime from any location (just log in with your MyUCA credentials if you are off-campus). For more information, check out the FAQ pages How can I find articles for my research? or How do I find a book using the Discovery search tool? If you discover an item that is not available through the Library’s website, you can click on the convenient “Request via Interlibrary Loan” button to request the item from another library. For more details, read our FAQ page How do I request books, DVDs, microfilm, articles, etc., from other libraries through interlibrary loan? Research Help – The Library offers several ways that you can get help with your general library or research questions. Feel free to come by in person or visit our Online Help page (located under “Services & Support” on the Library’s homepage) to learn about our various reference services, including email, 24/7 online chat with a live librarian, and in-person and Zoom research appointments. Archives – Need to view primary source material? The UCA Archives currently operates by appointment only. For help navigating the Archives’ webpage, finding aids, and guides, please schedule a Reference Appointment with a member of the Archives staff (no archival material will be viewed during this type of appointment). To view collection material, please schedule a Research Appointment. Please note that the Collection Name, Identifier, Series, Subseries, Box, and File Number are required information you will need to provide with your research appointment booking. Check out the Archives’ FAQ page for more assistance! Library Survival Guide – Are you working on a research project and unsure of where to begin? The Library Survival Guide provides tips and tricks for how to navigate each step of the research process, from beginning your search to evaluating and citing your sources. Additionally, the Library Survival Guide includes other essential information like how to borrow items, how to read call numbers, how to print, and more. Have a great semester, and remember we are here to help if you have any questions!...

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