Posted in Fletcher Library on Mar 8th, 2012
It’s the original building on ASU’s West campus, dating to 1988. It’s the campus’s cultural and intellectual focal point. And it’s a great place to head for a delicious cup of coffee! “It” is, of course, Fletcher Library. The Library’s staff members are dedicated to supporting ASU students in their academic endeavors and to creating [...]
Posted in Community partnerships, Faculty and Staff, Fletcher Library, Students on Jul 1st, 2011
Those ASU librarians have really outdone themselves this time. Fletcher Library at the West campus is one of four ASU libraries (along with the Tempe, Downtown Phoenix and Polytechnic campus locations) where ASU students, faculty and staff can check out a Culture Pass offering free admission to a dozen Valley arts and cultural institutions including [...]
Posted in Awards, Faculty and Staff, Fletcher Library on May 16th, 2011
Dennis Isbell and his wife Alika Kumar are keeping the kudos and accolades all in the family these days. Isbell, a familiar face in the West campus’ signature building – and the one with the books, tapes, CDs and more – was recently promoted from his interim director slot to full-blown director of the Fletcher [...]
Posted in Events, Fletcher Library, Students on Apr 28th, 2011
Beginning Wednesday next week, Fletcher Library at the West campus is extending its hours to accommodate students during Finals Week. In fact, it appears the library will be open almost more than it is closed during the week, which begins on ASU Reading Day. During the 8-day study window, Fletcher Library will be open 91 or 192 [...]
Posted in Fletcher Library on Mar 14th, 2011
It’s the original building on ASU’s West campus, dating to 1988. It’s the campus’s cultural and intellectual focal point. And it’s a great place to head for a delicious cup of coffee! “It” is, of course, Fletcher Library. The Library’s staff members are dedicated to supporting ASU students in their academic endeavors and to creating [...]
Posted in Arts events, Diversity, Events, Fletcher Library on Jan 21st, 2011
What happens when civil rights meet human rights? What happens when “natural rights” bump into those rights mandated by law? Hmmm. Where to find the answers? Fletcher Library. Beginning tomorrow (Jan. 22) and running through March 18, the Cultural Arts Coalition, Arizona, brings more than 100 works of art exploring, “Human Rights Meet Civil Rights.” The [...]
Posted in Fletcher Library on Jul 20th, 2010
So, the thermometer’s climb to the dizzying heights of 110 and even 115 degrees got you feeling a little “dewey”? Looking for a place out of the sun, a place that defines cool and comfortable? You want cool and a good book, a nice frap and a place to sit back and chill? It’s not [...]
Posted in Academic Programs, Fletcher Library on Jul 12th, 2010
In this information age, ASU librarians are helping students develop the skills they need to thrive in a university environment. That means not only knowing how to find information, but having the ability to interpret, analyze and critically evaluate ideas. Two grant-funded projects through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) are bringing Valley high [...]
Posted in Fletcher Library, Students on Mar 10th, 2010
How often does someone actually bother to ask for your opinion? The staff of Fletcher Library on the West campus is genuinely interested in obtaining student feedback regarding its programs and services. You can provide your valuable feedback to Dennis Isbell, Fletcher Library’s interim director, on Wednesday, March 31. Here’s an added bonus – you’ll get [...]
Posted in Arts events, Awards, Events, Fletcher Library on Feb 16th, 2010
An exhibit of artwork submitted by Arizona students from kindergarten to 12th grade in celebration of recent ASU Martin Luther King Jr. Day activities is now on display at the Fletcher Library on the West campus. The featured artwork represents the 24 winning submissions in the following school groups: primary, grades K-2; intermediate, grades 3-5; middle, grades 6-8; and [...]