The UT Libraries Belonging and Engagement Committee explores and addresses important issues using campus and community resources.  The goal of the Virtual Culture Corner is to encourage education and dialogue on a particular topic by creating an online experience that reaches beyond physical library resources to include music, art, blogs, and many other expressions of information.

Dive Deeper: The 1619 Project – Tracing the Legacy of Slavery (2024-2025)

This guide includes resources that explore the topic of The 1619 Project, which was a group-read of the University of Tennessee Libraries and UT’s School of Information Science in Spring 2024. In addition to books and e-books, selected lists of media resources (DVDs, streaming audio and video), journals, databases, and websites are featured.

Women and Iranian Culture (2023-2024)

This guide includes resources that explore the topic of women and Iranian culture.  For each subject tab, print and e-books are listed.  In addition, selected lists of media resources (DVDs, streaming audio and video), journals, databases, and websites are featured.

The Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Perspective (2022-2023)

This Virtual Culture Corner offers resources and materials that explore the cultures and traditions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and offer perspectives on a variety of AAPI topics and issues.

Round Dance: Learning from Native Stories and Voices (2020-2021)

This Virtual Culture Corner provides an opportunity to learn from and explore Native American culture and traditions.  A variety of resources and materials are provided, from books and streaming media to art, music, and podcasts.

Diversity Action Plan

Learn how the libraries are working to advance access, accountability, an inclusive campus climate, and equity.

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