Watzek Library has purchased the Gerritsen Collection Online. This resource provides full-text access to the 4700 books, pamphlets and periodicals on women's history spanning four centuries and 15 languages. The collection reflects the revolution of feminist consciousness and the movement for women's rights. At left: Vida Milholland of New York City was arrested at the White House in Washington, D.C., July 4, 1917, while picketing for women's right to vote; she served three days in District Jail.

Lewis & Clark College Special Collections is proud to host the final exhibition of a poetry broadside collection assembled by the Friends of William Stafford. The exhibit runs June 5 - July 15 in Hoffman Gallery. Gallery Hours are Thursday 4-8 pm and Saturday/Sunday 12-4 pm. This is the first of a series of events to celebrate the recent gift of the William Stafford Archives to the College from the Stafford Family. Featured printers and publishers include Karla Elling of Mummy Mountain Press, Sandy Tilcock of lone goose press, John Laursen of Press-22, Carlos Reyes of Trask House Book, Prescott Street Press, and Wang Hui-Ming.

Watzek Library will be open the following hours during the summer interim (end of August): Mondays to Fridays, 8 am-5pm; Saturdays and Sundays, closed . For more information on Library Hours, visit http://library.lclark.edu/lib/hours.htm.

Celebrate Children's Book Week May 12-18 and the wonderful selection of children's literature available for readers of all ages. Watzek Library's juvenile literature collection offers numerous summer reading possibilities for you and your family!