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This LibGuides contains various types of maps representing different periods in American History.

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Welcome

Welcome to the Bellevue University American History Maps LibGuide. This guide provides various types of historical maps related to different periods in American History. Use the tabs across the top of the page, arranged chronologically, to view or link to maps from various time periods. Many types of maps are represented, including interactive maps, demographic maps, and so on. Click on map to go to source and vew more information.

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Library on the Go

Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025

Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm CST (Central Standard Time, US & Canada)

Campus: Bellevue University Educational Services Building (ESB)Upper Level Lobby

Information: Information HERE

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Stop by our table to browse books, enjoy snacks, hear about Library programming, and be entered into a book raffle! We will be bringing books for the themes of Memoirs, Viva La Resistance, The Cover Was Blue, and New Arrivals.

Find full lists and the online request form at https://libguides.bellevue.edu/libraryonthego

Makerspace Pop-Up: Metal Stamping

Date: Friday, March 28, 2025

Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST (Central Standard Time, US & Canada)

Campus: Bellevue University Freeman/Lozier Library LIB 460

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Registration is required.

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Drop by the library for an open Makerspace session where we'll teach you how to use the metal stamping tools! Attendees will be able to make their own custom keychain or pendant piece. Supplies will be provided.

Common Research Pitfalls - Subject Headings & Cited Sources

Date: Monday, March 31, 2025

Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST (Central Standard Time, US & Canada)

Online: Register HERE

This is an online meeting. Registration is required.

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Learn how to find appropriate Library of Congress headings and use those headings in the catalog to search. Reference Librarian Kyle Williams will teach you search tactics for finding related articles through sources cited in the Discovery Search. With this information, you will be able to utilize the Library's catalog to streamline your search process.

Pressed Flower Bookmarks

Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025

Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST (Central Standard Time, US & Canada)

Campus: Bellevue University Freeman/Lozier Library

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Come join us at the library and design bookmarks that feature pressed flowers! Supplies will be provided.

Online Library Instruction

Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST (Central Standard Time, US & Canada)

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Want to know more about how to navigate the library website and utilize its resources and tools? This instructor-led online library instruction tutorial will walk you through the main functions of the library, and show you how and where to search. This is a great tool for online students who want a more in depth understanding of the library without having to visit the library.

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Do you have reference questions or need help using library resources? Book a Zoom room to chat with one of our librarians! They can walk through the problem with you and even share your screen (if you get stuck).

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