Graphic Arts Technology Department and ADDYs

Context note: In August 2025, a change was announced for the thematic display area near the entrance of the library. The new display initiative focused on display collaborations and intentional exhibits that highlight the intersection of academic affairs and student life.
 

The newest library display collaboration is with Professors Michael Largent and Emily Bassett of Graphic Arts Technology! This display showcases the Graphic Design students’ Capstone portfolios, including award winners at the American Advertising Awards (ADDYs). ADDY is the advertising industry's largest and most representative competition, attracting more than 25,000 entries every year. The mission of the American Advertising Awards is to recognize and reward the creative spirit of excellence in the art of advertising (American Advertising Federation, aaf.org).

The display shows the ADDYs awarded to ChattState students, books about graphic design, branding, and more. Student portfolios and submissions can also be viewed.

And the very distinguished ADDY awards can be seen. 

 

  

More pictures of this great display collaboration!

 

April 7 Library Newsletter

In this edition
🌜 Late Night at the Library TONIGHT!
🎨 Graphic Design Display
💪 Show Your Work - Important Dates
📙 Author Events
🐶Therapy Dogs in April

Late Night at the Library

 
Late Night at the Library will be held on Tuesday, April 7 from 5pm - 10pm
Fight procrastination and get working on those end-of-semester research papers and studying for exams!
☕ 5pm: Get your snack bag with raffle ticket and a cup of coffee or tea
📢 Set a goal for the evening on our goal-setting board - when you complete it, our library staff will cheer for you!
🐔 6pm: Dinner time! Grab your Chick-fil-a to keep you fueled for the rest of the evening
🎫 7pm: Raffle winners announced
🎤 8pm: Karaoke break in the library classroom
🏆 Celebrate your achievements all night with a spin on the library prize wheel
🖍 Relax with coloring or a puzzle
🐶 Pet a therapy dog
Get the boost you need to finish the semester strong at Late Night at the Library - everything is FREE! 

Graphic Design Display

Check out the newest library collaboration with Professors Michael Largent and Emily Bassett of Graphic Arts Technology! This display showcases the Graphic Design students’ Capstone portfolios, including award winners at the American Advertising Awards (ADDYs). ADDY is the advertising industry's largest and most representative competition, attracting more than 25,000 entries every year. The mission of the American Advertising Awards is to recognize and reward the creative spirit of excellence in the art of advertising (American Advertising Federation, aaf.org).

Show Your Work: Important Dates
When: April 16, 2026, 10:30-noon
Where: Kolwyck Library Mobile Classroom and surrounding areas as needed
What: Poster presentations, speeches, zines — all created and/or presented by ChattState students

Looking for more information? Check out our Canva website for the symposium. 

Once students have finalized their abstract or proposal, EACH STUDENT/GROUP SHOULD SUBMIT the sign-up form. The deadline to register is Monday, April 13.

The library will cover academic poster printing for those students who submit their files by Friday, April 10 at noon. 

Upcoming Author Events at the Library
Following on the heels of the amazing Writers @ Work program with poet Christian Collier, the library is excited to host virtual conversations with two outstanding authors this month. See below for details!

 

 

Wednesday, April 15 at 2 pm:
Author Ben Goldfarb will join Sara Beth in conversation about his 2023 book Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet. Sara Beth's review described it as "one of the defining books of the environmental canon, calling attention to a hugely important and all-too-easily ignored issue" — wildlife migration and the impact of infrastructure. We will also discuss the research he's currently doing for his forthcoming title all about fish! 
​Registration required. 

Tuesday, April 21 at 3 pm:
The Faculty & Staff Book Club enjoyed TN author Eliana's Ramage's debut novel To the Moon and Back, and we are so excited for her to join us in a virtual conversation. This engaging story focuses on Steph, a young Cherokee woman with a mission: to become an astronaut. If you've been all about Artemis, you won't want to miss this incredible chance to hear from the author herself!
Registration required. 

Therapy Dogs in April

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Love on a Leash, 11am - 2pm
April 14, 2026
April 28, 2026
Get some much-needed stress relief to carry you through finals! 

March 2026 Library Newsletter

📙 Faculty/Staff Book Club
🌜 Late Night at the Library
💪 Show Your Work(shops)
📚 20 Years of Library Blog
👓 New Magnifiers
🔇 Quiet Zone

Faculty/Staff Book Club: To the Moon and Back

As part of a collaboration with the Employee Giving Campaign and its Space Race Theme, the library is hosting a faculty/staff book club! We are reading Tennessee author Eliana Ramage's To the Moon and Back, and we have a few more copies if there are latecomers who would like to join us. The meeting dates are

• March 25th at 1:30 pm
• April 9th at 3:00 pm

This book club is happening over Zoom, and we are working to arrange one more meeting where the author herself will be joining us! Reach out to Sara Beth Coffman (sara.coffman@chattanoogastate.edu) for more information or to get a book!

Late Night at the Library

Late Night at the Library will be held on Tuesday, April 7 from 5pm - 10pm - please share with your students! 
Fight procrastination and get working on those end-of-semester research papers and studying for exams!
☕ 5pm: Get your snack bag with raffle ticket and a cup of coffee or tea
📢 Set a goal for the evening on our goal-setting board - when you complete it, our library staff will cheer for you!
🐔 6pm: Dinner time! Grab your Chick-fil-a to keep you fueled for the rest of the evening
🎫 7pm: Raffle winners announced
🎤 8pm: Karaoke break in the library classroom
🏆 Celebrate your achievements all night with a spin on the library prize wheel
🖍 Relax with coloring or a puzzle
🐶 Pet a therapy dog
Get the boost you need to finish the semester strong at Late Night at the Library - everything is FREE! 

Show Your Work(shops)
The Library is excited to offer two library workshops to help students prepare for the upcoming research symposium in April. 

Show Your Work(shop): Posters
Tuesday, March 24, 530 pm, Library Mobile Classroom
In this workshop led by Librarian Carla Fulgham, students will learn how to properly format and design an academic poster, with examples and instruction on both traditional scientific-style posters and humanities-focused adaptations.

Show Your Work(shop): Abstracts
Wednesday, March 25, 530 pm, Library Mobile Classroom
In this workshop led by Librarian Amanda Roper, students will learn how to write an abstract for their research project. 

Other important dates: 
Show Your Work Kickoff with Nursing & Allied Health Student Research on April 14 from 9am - 11am, HSC Lobby
Student Research Symposium with Posters, Zines, Presentations & More on April 16 from 10:30am - 12pm, Library

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cheers to 20 Years of the Library Blog!
On October 12, 2005, we hit "publish" for the very first time. Two decades later, the Library Blog remains the heart of our digital community—showcasing staff-curated content, essential resources, and the vibrant collaborations that define our campus.

What’s New?
We’ve introduced a Display Collaboration category! This section highlights the creative partnerships between the library, college departments, and student organizations. Check out our most recent post in this category featuring the Advance Team/Give Day and their stellar "Space Race" theme.

Explore Our Favorites: 

• Featured Events: Relive the best moments from Late Night at the Library and the Edible Book Festival.
• Book Reviews: Discover your next great read.
• Staff Interviews: Get to know the faces behind the stacks.

Want to see your name in print? If you are interested in reviewing a library book or ebook for the blog, please contact Dwight Hunter at dwight.hunter@chattanoogastate.edu

Magnifiers

The library has two magnifiers with built-in LED lights! One is available for checkout, the other for library use only. Magnifiers are great for reading fine print, low-vision users, and even crafting! 

Quiet Zone

Need a quiet, low-distraction place to study? The Library's Quiet Zone is located behind the bookshelves and features a white noise machine to dim noise and distraction. The Quiet Zone is for individual, silent study only. 

See you at the Library!

College Advancement Space Race / Give Day

Context note: In August 2025, a change was announced for the thematic display area near the entrance of the library. The new display initiative focused on display collaborations and intentional exhibits that highlight the intersection of academic affairs and student life. 

ChattState Give Day is set for April 1st, but the Advancement Team is celebrating throughout March with their theme of the Space Race. This collection features fiction and nonfiction centering the history of NASA's space program and key players in space history, including many women!

The College Advancement team campus email ends with "Together, we can win the Space Race to launch more bright futures." ChattState Give Day encourages the college community to support the ChattState Foundation and contributors will be able to receive a space crew t-shirt to wear on Give Day.

The book display highlights space race and the behind-the-scene stories about the space race history including many women. The book club is reading To the Moon and Back by Eliana Ramage.

 

  Check out the display throughout the month of March!