Crocodile Festival in Papua New Guinea

Held annually, the Sepik River Crocodile Festival will be held this year on August 5 - 7, 2019 in Ambunti, East Sepik Province. This celebration honors crocodiles which hold a special significance in Sepik culture where traditions, beliefs, and legends are based around this animal.

There is also a special bond between man and crocodile where crocodiles symbolize strength, power, and manhood.  To emphasis this bond, skin cutting ceremonies are held in this area as a right of passage to manhood. The skin is cut and the scars resemble the back of a crocodile from the shoulders to the hip.

Image from PapuaNewGuinea.Travel

Below is a list of selected resources to help share information on Papua New Guinea and the region:

Aikhenval'd, A. (2008). The Manambu language of East Sepik, Papua New Guinea. [electronic resource] New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

This book is the first comprehensive description of the Manambu language of Papua New Guinea. Spoken by 2,500 people in 5 villages, Manambu is considered to be endangered and have many unusual properties where every noun is gendered and relates to shape of the object. 

Moyle, Richard. (2007). Songs from the second float: a musical ethnography of Taku Atoll, Papua New Guinea. Honolulu, HI: Center for Pacific Island Studies, University of Hawaii Press.

Includes the history and geography of the region, religious context for their music, the process of creating their songs, and nature of Taku dance. 

Stella, Regis. (2007). Imagining the other : the representation of the Papua New Guinean subject. Honolulu, HI: University of Hawaii Press.

Much has been written about Papua New Guinea over the last century and too often in ways that legitimated or served colonial interests through highly pejorative and racist descriptions of Papua New Guineans. Paying special attention to early travel literature, works of fiction, and colonial reports, laws, and legislation, Regis Tove Stella reveals the complex and persistent network of discursive strategies deployed to subjugate the land and its people. - from book description

Quanchi, Max. (2007). Photographic Papua : representation, colonial encounters, and imaging in the public domain. [electronic resource] Newcastle, U.K.: Cambridge Scholars Publishers. 

Photographing Papua switches attention from a few well known prints in museums and archives. It deals instead with thousands of photographs, often used in ways not intended when the photograph was taken, but which editors and publishers (and subsequent photographers) gradually made conform to an iconographic imperative, a sort of abbreviated visual gallery of "natives" and a quick-access pathway to the actual and imagined lives of Papuans in the "last Unknown" as New Guinea was titled.  - from book description 

Bastille Day Reading List

Known in English-speaking countries as Bastille Day, the 14th of July is a very special day in France when celebrations are held to commemorate the storming of the Bastille in 1789 and a major turning point in the French Revolution.

Known legally as le 14 juillet (the 14th of July) and formally as le fete nationale (the National celebration), the day is now celebrated with feasts, musical performances, dances, firework displays, and the oldest and largest military parade along the Champs-Elysees.

Below are some selected titles our librarians wanted to share with you to commemorate Bastille Day:

Desan, Suzanne. (2013). The French Revolution in global perspective. [electronic resource] Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press.

Situating the French Revolution in the context of early modern globalization for the first time, this book offers a new approach to understanding its international origins and worldwide effects. This international approach helps to explain how the Revolution fused immense idealism with territorial ambition and combined the drive for human rights with various forms of exclusion... examines role of smuggling and free trade, entwined nature of feminism and abolitionism, etc.  - from book description

Furet, Francois. (1981).  Interpreting the French Revolution. Cambridge, NY: Cambridge University Press. 

Furet's book is based on the complementary ideas of these two writers in an attempt to cut through the apparent and misleading clarity of various contradictory views of the Revolution, and to help decipher some of the enigmatic problems of revolutionary ideology. It will be of value to historians of modern Europe and their students; to political, social and economic historians; to sociologists; and to students of political thought. - from book description

Mignet, F.A.M. (2012). History of the French Revolution : from 1789 to 1814. [electronic resource] Luton, U.K.: Andrews UK Limited.

François Mignet's 'Histoire de la révolution française' is a study of the events that caused a huge shift of power in France around the turn of the 19th Century.This was primarily a study of the theories and ideologies behind the events, rather than a factual record. - from book description

Miller, Mary. (2011). A natural history of revolution : violence and nature in the French revolutionary imagination, 1789-1794. [electronic resource] Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press. 

In examining a series of tropes that played an important role in the public language of the Revolution, A Natural History of Revolution reveals that understanding the use of this natural imagery is fundamental to our understanding of the Terror. Eighteenth-century natural histories had demonstrated that in the natural world, apparent disorder could lead to a restored equilibrium, or even regeneration. This logic drawn from the natural world offered the revolutionaries a crucial means of explaining and justifying revolutionary transformation. - from book description

4th of July -- Library Closed

The Sullivan Family library will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2019 in observance of the 4th of July holiday. We will re-open on Friday, July 5, 2019 at 9 am.

Independence Day, or the "4th of July" as it is colloquially known, is celebrated annually on the 4th day of July to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the acknowledgement that the original 13 American colonies were no longer subject to British rule.

The Declaration of Independence underwent multiple revisions until it was agreed upon and signed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by representatives from the 13 newly sovereign states. There were 56 signatures on the Declaration of Independence -- two men who signed the document, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, went on to become Presidents of the United States of America.

Below is a list of selected materials related to the 4th of July, the Declaration of Independence, and American history of the time for you to enjoy:

Thomas, Jefferson. (2018). America's founding documents: the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the United States Constitution, the Federalist papers, and the Bill of Rights. Minneapolis, MN: First Avenue Editions.

These important documents set the foundation for which the United States was built and now you can read each of these documents written by Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison. This collection features unabridged versions of the five most famous and influential documents that founded our nation.


Kersh, Rogan. (2001). Dreams of a more perfect union. [electronic resource]Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press.

With its fascinating and novel approach, Dreams of a More Perfect Union offers valuable insights about American political history, especially the rise of nationalism and federalism. Equally important, the author's close retracing of the religious, institutional, and other themes coloring the development of unionist thought unveils new knowledge about the origination and transmittal of ideas in a polity. - from book description

Purcell, Sarah J. (2010). Sealed with blood: war, sacrifice, and memory in Revolutionary America. [electronic resource] Philadelphia, PA: University of Pennsylvania Press.

Sealed with Blood reveals how public memories & commemorations of Revolutionary War heroes helped Americans form a common bond and create a new national identity. Drawing from extensive research on civic celebrations and commemorative literature that followed the War for Independence, Purcell shows how people invoked memories of their participation in and sacrifices during the war when they wanted to shore up their political interests, make money, argue for racial equality, solidify their class status, or protect their personal reputations. - from book description

Sandefur, Timothy. (2014). The conscience of the constitution : the declaration of independence and the right to liberty. [electronic resource] Washington, D.C.: CATO Institute.

Today, more and more Americans are realizing that their individual freedoms are being threatened by the ever-expanding scope of the government. Americans have always differed over important political issues, but some things should not be settled by majority vote. In The Conscience of the Constitution, Timothy Sandefur presents a dramatic new challenge to the status quo of constitutional law. - from book description

Haulman, Kate. (2011). The politics of fashion in eighteenth-century America. [electronic resource] Chapel Hill, NC: The University of North Carolina Press.

Haulman shows that the elite in cities relied on fashion to present their status and attempted to undercut its ability to do so for others. Disdain for others' fashionability was a means of safeguarding social position in cities where the modes of dress were particularly fluid. Concerns over gendered power expressed through fashion in dress, Haulman reveals, shaped the revolutionary-era struggles of the 1760s and 1770s, influenced national political debates, and helped to secure the exclusions of the new political order. - from book description

6/27/2019 Exhibit and Presentation "Remediating Stevenson's Hawai'i"

There will be a presentation, "Remediating Stevenson's Hawai'i," by Michelle Keown and Solomon Enos, today (6/27) in the Sullivan Family Library at 3PM.  This presentation opens the exhibition by Solomon Enos and is part of the conference Scotland and the South Seas: Writing the Wide Pacific.

"This presentation and exhibit showcase a range of graphic adaptation work by Hawaiian artist Solomon Enos, including a set of preliminary sketches for a planned graphic remediation of two Robert Louis Stevenson stories - 'The Bottle Imp' and 'The Isle of Voices' - set in Hawai'i.  Also on display will be completed graphic adaptations of the two stories produced from the collaboration between students and staff from the Edinburgh University Literature Faculty and Edinburgh College of Art." 

 -- From the conference program, available at https://chaminade2019.wordpress.com/program/

 The exhibit will run through June 29, 9AM-6PM.

Special Exhibition Polyfantastica by Solomon Enos - June 20-29, 2019

A special exhibition, Polyfantastica, by Native Hawaiian artist Solomon Enos is taking place at the Sullivan Family Library.  The exhibit, which runs from June 20 through June 29, 2019, is open to the public, Monday-Saturday from 9AM to 6PM. This exhibition is being held in conjunction with the Science Fiction Research Association Annual Conference 2019, which is being hosted by Chaminade University.  Don't miss this opportunity to stop by the Library to see the amazing drawings and sculptures by this well-known artist.

Summer Reading List

Whether relaxing on the beach or catching a long flight, summer is the perfect time to sit down with a good book and catch up on your reading. Below are some titles selected by our librarians that could potentially become your next summer favorite.

Heller, Joseph. (1955). Catch-22. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster Paperbacks. 453 pages | ISBN: 0671502336

This classic has found new life as actor George Clooney has brought it to television screens as not only an actor in the show but also the Director and Executive Producer. Set in WWII, this satirical novel has often been sited as one of the most significant novels of the 20th-century. The novel mainly follows Captain John Yossarian and the 256th Squadron based on Pianosa in the Mediterranian Sea as the men aim to maintain their sanity while fulfilling their service requirements.

Obama, Michelle. (2018). Becoming. New York, NY: Crown. 426 pages | ISBN: 1524763136

From her years as a little girl growing up on Chicago's South Side to becoming a high-power corporate attorney with a degree from Princeton University, this intimate autobiography captures the grace and humor of one of the most beloved First Ladies in United States history. Also includes never-before-told stories from the first years of her marriage when she and her husband, President Barack Obama, struggled to balance work and family.

Benson, Richard. (2011). F in exams: the very best totally wrong test answers. San Francisco, CA: Chronicle Books. 128 pages | ISBN: 9780811878319

This work is a collection of some of the more creative and hilarious ways that students have tackled challenging exam questions. "F" stands for "Funny" in this perfect book for students or anyone who has ever had to struggle through a test and needs a good laugh. - From publisher.

Jacoby, Henry O. (2012). Game of thrones and philosophy : logic cuts deeper than swords. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. 302 pages | ISBN: 97811186199

Offering philosophical discussions on issues taken from the critically acclaimed book and television series, Game of Thrones, readers will enjoy pondering if it is "good" to usurp a throne and "bad" to keep family secrets. Offering a new perspective on the characters, story lines, and themes, this is a great book for any Game of Thrones fan wanting to deepen their understanding of the book or show.

Levermore, Saul. (2010). The offensive Internet: speech, privacy, and reputation. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. 299 pages | ISBN: 9780674050891

"The Internet has been romanticized as a zone of freedom. The alluring combination of sophisticated technology with low barriers to entry and instantaneous outreach to millions of users has mesmerized libertarians and communicatarians alike... In a field still dominated by a frontier perspective, this book has the potential to be a real game changer." - Book Jacket

** Tuesday, June 11 -- Library Closed **

The library will be closed on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 in observance of Kamehameha Day. The library will reopen on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 9 am.

Library Hiring Student Workers

Currently hiring student workers who are available immediately...

The Library is looking to hire two Chaminade students who are able to work during the summer and beyond. During the summer, the library hours are 9am-6pm M-F and 11am-4pm Sat. Please contact 808-735-4725 or circulation@chaminade.edu for details and the application form. Please be sure to include your fall schedule when applying.

75th Anniversary of D-Day

June 6th marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Invasion of Normandy.

One of the most famous operations of World War II, D-Day marked the beginning of the liberation of the Western Front from Nazi control. Preparations for the invasion began in 1943 with a false invasion code named Operation Bodyguard enacted to deceive and mislead Germany.

On June 6, 1944, nearly 5,000 leading and assault crafts were launched and 160,000 allied troops cross the English Channel. A minimum of 10,000 Allied troops lost their lives that day along with approximately 1,000 German troops.

Below is an annotated bibliography from our librarians at the Sullivan Family Library so you can learn more about this momentous day in world history.

D-Day 360 [Video file]. (2014). Retrieved May 24, 2019, from https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=103281&xtid=131323 



Stripping D-Day to raw data to reveal how the odds of victory, the  greatest gamble in WWII, swung along the 5-mile stretch of French coastline. Blends forensic laser scanning, 3-D computer modeling, and eye-witness accounts to present this major day in world history as it has never been seen before



Lusted, Marcia A. (2014). D-Day: The Normandy Invasion. Minneapolis, MN: ABDO Publishing. 

Explores the planning and espionage prior to the invasion, the events of the Normandy landing, the military equipment used, and the aftermath of the battle. Also discussed is the military context of the invasion, including events in the war that made the landing possible and necessary and the mission's significance in ending the war in Europe. Features include a table of contents, glossary, selected bibliography, Web sites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. 

Tillman, Barrett. (204). D-Day Encyclopedia : Everything you want to know about the Normandy invasion. New York, NY: Regnery History. 

This unique encyclopedia provides detailed entries for everything you ever wanted to know about D-Day, the invasion of Normandy. Organized alphabetically, the entries give detailed descriptions of weapons, equipment, divisions, air and naval units, geography, terminology, personalities, and more. The book also includes entries for related popular culture: GI slang, the best movies about D-Day, and major writers such as Stephen Ambrose and Cornelius Ryan. Cross-references make the book easy to use. With hundreds of entries, The D-Day Encyclopedia is an indispensable reference tool for history buffs and great browsing for readers who want to know more about World War II.


For more information on these books or how you can access similar material, stop by the Sullivan Family Library and ask to speak to a librarian there. 

**SATURDAY, JUNE 1 - LIBRARY CLOSED**

The Library will be closed on Saturday, June 1, due to a campus-wide water outage.  The Library will re-open on Monday, June 3, at 9AM.