FDU Library News

The Library celebrates Black History Month this year with an exhibition of studio portraits of anonymous African-Americans photographed, ca. 1915, by an anonymous African-American photographer working in Philadelphia in the early twentieth century; and a sampling of books drawn from the Library’s non-circulating collections of works by African-American authors and photographers, all of which are first printings.

These photographs were printed from a group of glass negatives found in the studio of a Philadelphia artist.
They were discovered by Carol Wald (1935-2001), a New York-based artist and graphic designer, who loaned the plates for printing to a Morris County resident who has made these prints available to us for this exhibition.

The photos will be on display in the lobby of the College at Florham Library from January 26 – March 6, 2009 during normal library hours. For more information about this exhibit, please call the College at Florham Library at 973-443-8516 or -8515.

Opening Reception: Monday, February 2, 2009
4 P.M. in the Library Orangérie
All are welcome – light refreshments will be served

Weiner Library is pleased to present the photography of Joel Schilling in its first art exhibition of the spring semester.
The exhibit runs from February 1 – March 7, 2009 on the second floor of Weiner Library on FDU’s Metropolitan Campus.
An opening reception will be held on Sunday, February 1st from 2-4 p.m. in the library. The exhibit is free to the public and can be viewed during normal library hours.

Artist’s website.
Artist’s statement and biography.

 The Kite Runner is the focus of an ongoing exhibit in the College at Florham Library, as well as a presentation at the end of November.

“Afghanistan’s Children: The Next Generation,” an exhibit of selected works by acclaimed photographer Steve McCurry, is on display in the foyer of the library. In addition, seven authentic Afghan kites have been hung from the ceilings of the foyer and the Orangerie. The exhibit runs through Wednesday, December 17 during normal library hours. A display of related texts are also on display in the library’s Reference Room.

“Social Structure: The Islamic Imagination,” a presentation by Professor Kenneth Sammond will be held on Thursday, November 20, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., in the Orangerie.

Both events are free. For more information about the library events call (973) 443-8530.