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When I was a girl, books were my teachers, my friends. They gave me hope,
dreams, direction, and eventually power – power to become who I wanted to
be. ~Mary Pipher (Author of Reviving Ophelia)
CLICK HERE TO
SEARCH OUR LIBRARY DATABASE ONLINE:
http://wrc.ua.edu/librarynet
 Frances
S. Summersell – The Library in the Women’s Resource Center was named
in honor of (the late) Mrs. Frances S. Summersell in May of 1997. Mrs. Summersell
provided generous support for the enhancement of the Library. For many
years, Mrs. Summersell was an active supporter of the University of
Alabama and its programs, including establishment of the Charles Grayson
Summersell Memorial Endowed History Award, support for The Other Club,
XXXI, and other University programs. We deeply appreciative Mrs.
Summersell 's generous gift to the Women’s Resource Center.
About the Library
– The Library serves as a valuable resource for the University of Alabama
and the community. The Library has a growing collection of books, videos,
audio-tapes, magazines, journals and resource files on a wide variety of
topics. Examples of subject areas include:
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Women’s History
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Women’s Studies
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Gender Studies
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Psychology
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Fiction
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Biography
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Reference
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Women’s Health
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Race/Class/Culture
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Career/Leadership
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Relationship Violence
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Sexual Assault
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Self Help
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Youth
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Library Usage – Books and videos are available for check-out. Materials
in the Resource files may be copied for a small fee. A large selection of
brochures are available free in limited quantities.
Books on Tape - The Library has a small collection of
books on tape for loan. Check one out to listen to on your next trip!
Faculty Resources - We have a large selection of
documentaries and educational videos that are useful to supplement class
lectures/presentations on gender issues as well as race, class, and culture
issues. Periodically, we are also able to add relevant documentaries to our
collection at faculty request. Check out our collection. If you don't find
what you are looking for, ask us to add it to our Library Wish List.
Internet Access – A computer has been added to the
Library to allow for patron internet access.
Sit and Relax ……… Come by the Library and check out some
of our books on women’s poetry or a biography of a famous woman! Get all the
information you need for that class presentation or paper. There are comfortable
seating areas if you want to just sit and read or browse through the resources.
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The Library in the Women’s Resource Center in
1995--one shelf.
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The Frances S. Summersell Library today with
approximately 2,000 books, 300 videos, and numerous periodicals and
brochures.
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