May - Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Monthly Observations - Central Louisiana Technical Community College Library at Central Louisiana Technical College

About the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage eBook Display

About the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Virtual eBook Display

The CLTCC Library in conjunction with the CLTCC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Taskforce invites you to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month through a curated virtual display of ebooks written by writers of Asian American or Pacific Islander descent.

About Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month commemorates the immigration of the first Japanese to the U.S. on May 7, 1843. It also marks the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. The majority of the workers who laid the tracts were Chinese immigrants.

About the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion eBook Collection

According to LOUIS Libraries, "This perpetual access custom collection of eBooks was created by the Electronic Resources Working Group in conjunction with EBSCO for LOUIS member institutions. This collection enhances the representation of diverse cultures and viewpoints in library collections including Black Americans, LGBTQIA+, religious minorities, Indigenous peoples, Asian Americans, women, and more."

Below is a selection of materials that we've curated to help you learn more about the Black experience in America.

To access the eBooks:

On the "Catalog" tab type your search term(s) in the search bar
Click "Search" or hit "Enter"
When prompted, enter your LoLA username and password
On the left hand side, scroll down, and select "eBooks"
To read an ebook, click on either PDF Full Text or EPUB Full Text

If you cannot remember your LoLA username and password, you can reset it by following the steps on the LoLA homepage.

Recommended eBooks

Library Databases

Academic Search™ Complete
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Academic Search™ Complete (EBSCOhost®) - Multi-disciplinary (social sciences, humanities, education, computer sciences, engineering, physics, chemistry, language and linguistics, arts & literature, medical sciences, ethnic studies, and many more disciplines) full text database of scholarly and peer-reviewed publications.
Biography in Context
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Virtually every course of study — from history to science to literature — is ultimately tied to the study of people. Biography in Context delivers outstanding research support with 600,000+ biographical entries — on more than 528,000 individuals — spanning history and geography. Just like all the new revolutionary Gale In Context products, it’s a curriculum-aligned resource that offers media-rich content in context that's updated daily to meet the needs of today’s user. In it you'll find: Biographies from award-winning Gale reference, Multi-media content like videos, images, magazines and newspapers, Current historical information, and Topic pages covering the highest-interest features.
CQ Researcher
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CQ Press Library - the place to search or browse resources on American government, current affairs, history, politics, public policy, and data analysis for the social sciences.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Custom Perpetual Access Collection 2021 - eBook Collection (EBSCOhost)
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This custom collection of eBooks was created by EBSCO for LOUIS with the directive to enhance the representation of diverse cultures and viewpoints in library collections.
History Reference Center®
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History Reference Center® (EBSCOhost®) - The world's most comprehensive full text history reference database, including historical documents, biographies of historical figures, historical photos and maps and videos.

Additional Resources

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: May 2022
Census facts about for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month from the United States Census Bureau.
History Channel: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Information about Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month from the History Channel.
National Park Service: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
The National Register of Historic Places recognizes the historical contributions of Asian and Pacific peoples in the United States and its associated territories. From the early 1800s to the 21st century, Asian and Pacific peoples have played a vital role in the development of the United States and made lasting contributions in all elements of American society. The month of May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month and this site showcases historic properties listed in the National Register and National Park units highlighting important aspects of the Asian and Pacific experience in America.
PBS: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Documentaries
Documentaries and short films about Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage from PBS.
U.S. Department of State: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
During Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we proudly celebrate Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States and pay tribute to the generations who have enriched and strengthened our nation. The U.S. is home to millions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, representing a diverse array of cultures and traditions. Many serve here at the Department of State and throughout the U.S. government. We celebrate their contributions. In January, 2021, the White House issued a memorandum condemning and combating racism against Asian American and Pacific Islanders and in March, 2021, announced additional actions to respond to Anti-Asian violence, xenophobia, and bias . The Department of State strongly supports these actions. We stand with the AAPI community and are grateful for their talent, contributions, and innovation across our nation.