The SDCC Library hosts displays and exhibits on a variety of topics that may be educational, cultural, civic, charitable or recreational in nature. Some exhibits are free-standing; other displays may be found on bulletin boards, glass cases, and shelving around the building. Come in and take a look during the Library hours of operation!
Displays and exhibits may be curated by SDCC students, faculty, staff, and Library personnel. To arrange for a display or exhibit in the Library, please see our Exhibits & Displays Guidelines at the bottom of this page.
(Re-)Framing the Arab/Muslim: mediating Orientalism in contemporary Arab American life writing by 
Arab-American Faces and Voices: the origins of an immigrant community by 
Arab Voices: what they are saying to us, and why it matters by 
Culture, Class, and Work among Arab-American Women by 
Inclined to Speak: an anthology of contemporary Arab American poetry by 
Letters of Light: Arabic script in calligraphy, print, and digital design by 
Light from the East: how the science of medieval Islam helped to shape the western world by 
A Map Is Only One Story: twenty writers on immigration, family, and the meaning of home by 
Masterpieces from the Department of Islamic Art in the Metropolitan Museum of Art by 
Our Women on the Ground: essays by Arab women reporting from the Arab world by 
Palestine 1936: the great revolt and the roots of the Middle East conflict by 
Palestine Speaks: narratives of life under occupation by 
Ten Arab Filmmakers: political dissent and social critique by 
This Muslim American Life: dispatches from the War on Terror by 
Unsettled Belonging: educating Palestinian American youth after 9/11 by 
We Too Sing America: South Asian, Arab, Muslim, and Sikh immigrants shape our multiracial future by 
Theme: Womxn's Ourstory Month
Featured books and e-books:
'What Happened to You?': Writing by Disabled Women by 
All the Women in My Family Sing: women write the world : essays on equality, justice, and freedom by 
Creating their own image: the history of African-American women artists by 
How and Why I Write: redefining Hispanic women's writing and experience by 
Invisible Visits: Black middle-class women in the American healthcare system by 
Nasty Women: feminism, resistance, and revolution in Trump's America by 
Our Voices, Our Histories: Asian American and Pacific Islander women by Our Women on the Ground: essays by Arab women reporting from the Arab world by 
Pottery by American Indian Women: The Legacy of Generations by 
Proving Ground: the untold story of the six women who programmed the world's first modern computer by 
Women Who Fly: goddesses, witches, mystics, and other airborne females by 
Women Who Run with the Wolves: myths and stories of the wild woman archetype by 
Theme: Black History Month
Featured books and e-books:
I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by 
The Hate U Give by 
The Papers of Martin Luther King, Jr. , Volume Vii by 
Featured books and e-books
Theme: De-stress
Featured books and e-books:
52 Small Changes for the Mind: improve memory, minimize stress, increase productivity, boost happiness by 
Anxiety + Depression: effective treatment of the big two co-occurring disorders by 
The Art and Science of Mindfulness: integrating mindfulness into psychology and the helping professions by 
College Stress Solutions: stress management techniques for beating anxiety, making the grade, and enjoying the full college experience by 
Coping with Anxiety: 10 simple ways to relieve anxiety, fear, & worry by 
The Happy Student: 5 steps to academic fulfillment and success by 
Lyn Marshall's instant stress cure : immediate relief from everyday stress problems by 
Mindfulness for All: the wisdom to transform the world by 
The Person You Mean to Be: How Good People Fight Bias by 
Positively Smarter: science and strategies for increasing happiness, achievement, and well-being by 
The Science of Stress Management: a guide to best practices for better well-being by 
Time Management for Students: the international edition by 
Time Management Ninja: 21 rules for more time and less stress in your life by 
Yoga Basics: an introductory to yoga for health and wellness of mind, body and spirit by 
Theme: Native American Heritage Month Display
Featured Books and e-books:
The Cave Paintings of Baja California: Discovering the Great Murals of an Unknown People by 
Decolonizing Journalism: A Guide to Reporting in Indigenous Communities by 
Defend the Sacred: Native American religious freedom beyond the First Amendment by 
The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee: Native America from 1890 to the Present by 
I Am Where I Come From: Native American College Students and Graduates Tell Their Life Stories by 
Kumeyaay Courses astride la línea : an account of cross-border contacts and collaborations of an indigenous community at the California border by 
Lands of promise and despair: Chronicles of Early California, 1535-1846 by 
Making History: IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts: Institute of American Indian Arts by 
Of Sacred Lands and Strip Malls: the battle for Puvungna by 
Strangers in a Stolen Land Indians in San Diego County from prehistory to the New Deal by 
When I Remember I See Red American Indian art and activism in California by 
Day of the Dead in the USA: The Migration and Transformation of a Cultural Phenomenon by 
Days of Death, Days of Life: Ritual in the Popular Culture of Oaxaca by 
Encyclopedia of Mexico: History, Society & Culture by 
Fiesta: Days of the Dead & Other Mexican Festivals by 
Mestizos Come Home!: Making and Claiming Mexican American Identity by 
Singing for the Dead: The Politics of Indigenous Revival in Mexico by 
This display features books and e-books related to the history of Filipino Americans. Also on display are Filipino heritage items donated by our campus community.
Featured books:
Becoming Mexipino: Multiethnic Identities and Communities in San Diego by 
Beyond the Nation: diasporic Filipino literature and queer reading by 
Building Diaspora: Filipino community formation on the Internet by 
A Different Shade of Justice: Asian American Civil Rights in the South by 
Faith, Family, and Filipino American Community Life by 
Filipino Tapestry: Tagalog language through culture by 
History of the Philippines: From Indios Bravos to Filipinos by 
Home Bound: Filipino American lives across cultures, communities, and countries by 
Importing Care, Faithful Service: Filipino and Indian American Nurses at a Veterans Hospital. by 
In Our Image: America’s Empire in the Philippines by 
The Misrepresented Minority: New Insights on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and the Implications for Higher Education by 
The Third Asiatic Invasion: Migration and Empire in Filipino America, 1898-1946 by 
Theme: Latinx Heritage Month
Featured books
Latino/a Children's and Young Adult Writers on the Art of Storytelling by 
Latinx: the new force in American politics and culture by 
Theme: College student struggles and success
Featured books listed below
The Adult Student's Guide to Survival and Success by 
Diversifying STEM: Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Race and Gender by 
Not Getting Stuck: Success Stories of Being Latina and Transferring from a California Community College by 
Survival of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities by San Diego City College Library welcomes the students, faculty, and staff of San Diego City College to use the various display and exhibit areas in the Library. Space is provided for displays and exhibits of an educational, cultural, civic, charitable or recreational nature. The Library especially encourages exhibition of materials produced by students and faculty, and materials celebrating diverse cultures.
To set up a display/exhibit, you will need to fill out the Exhibit Guidelines and Agreement form below.
