A Conversation with David Eng Paley Library Lecture Hall, 2:30 p.m. David Eng presents his engaging point of view on cinema studies, queer studies and Asian studies. A multi-disciplinary scholar, Eng is a professor in the University of Pennsylvania’s English Department, but his specialties lie within and beyond the written word. Eng is a cutting-edge scholar exploring the inter-connectedness of literature, cinema, ethnic studies, sexuality and theory. He will present his new research on “Queer Space in China” through a discussion of the 2001 film Lan Yu. Please join us in welcoming one of our city’s most engaging academics. This event is co-sponsored by the Center for the Humanities at Temple.

The Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection Presents: In Search Of Knowledge: A Black History Photo Exhibit February 12, 2:30 p.m., Paley Library, Lecture Hall Beatrice Joyner brings her traveling exhibition to Temple University Libraries and presents an important history lesson coupled with an engaging display of original art. Ms. Joyner has lectured around the Philadelphia region. She is also a documentary photographer. Please join us as art and history merge in this engaging afternoon.

Temple Book Club Discussion of The Soloist One Book, One Philadelphia selection January 29, 1:00 p.m., Paley Library, Lecture Hall Join a discussion of the best-selling book, The Soloist, based on the true story of the bond between journalist Steve Lopez, and homeless man. This man, Nathaniel Ayers, turns out to be a musician of extraordinary gifts. He had studied at Julliard, but struggled with mental illness. The book is a journey through a story of second chances, human connections and the power of art and music The One Book, One Philadelphia program is hosting book discussions all across the city—come join us for Temple’s installment. In addition, Lopez will visit the Libraries this March to discuss his book. See the March 19 post for more information.

Special Collections Showcase: The First Two Centuries of Printing December 3, 4:00 p.m., Paley Library, Mezzanine-Special Collections Reading Room 1210 W. Berks Street, Philadelphia, PA Join a discussion on the development of the printed book as we know it led by Special Collections Curator Tom Whitehead. See examples from Temple University Libraries unique special collections. Explore the development and evolution of book illustration techniques, pagination, foliation, cover pages and more hallmarks of the modern book form. While you are at Paley, come check out the exhibition on the history of fine printing.

3 Millionth Volume Lecture A Conversation with Marjorie Garber, the William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of English and of Visual and Environmental Studies, Chair of the Department of Visual and Environmental Studies and Director of the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts at Harvard University November 13, 3:30 p.m., Paley Library, Lecture Hall 1210 W. Berks Street, Philadelphia, PA With interests ranging from sexuality to literary theory, visual studies to popular culture, academics, real estate, politics, Shakespeare and dogs—Marjorie Garber is one of the nation’s foremost, and versatile scholars. Garber has published thirteen books and edited twelve collections of essays covering these topics and more. She is deeply engaged with visual studies, and her dialogue with the topic–characteristically eclectic–includes Patronizing the Arts (2008), Media Spectacles (2003) and a number of interdisciplinary studies, including the groundbreaking Vested Interests: Cross Dressing and Cultural Anxiety (2002). She has also written extensively on Shakespeare (Profiling Shakespeare [2008], Shakespeare After All [2004]) and literary theory (A Manifesto for Literary Studies [2004], Fieldwork: Sites in Literary and Cultural Studies [1996]). Please join the Libraries, Center for the Humanities at Temple (CHAT) and the General Education Program in welcoming Garber for the 3 Millionth Volume Lecture.

Chat in the Stacks November 6, 2:30 p.m. Paley Library Lecture Hall Chat in the Stacks is an on-going series highlighting and promoting excellence in faculty research, creativity and scholarship. Please join us for this cross-disciplinary conversation with professors from across Temple. The Libraries and the Faculty Senate Committee on the Status of Faculty of Color began Chat in the Stacks in the spring of 2008 as a way to engage the Temple community with the latest research taking place across our campuses. The Libraries and the committee are again delighted to bring you a panel discussion with Temple faculty on the latest academic work taking place at our vibrant university. On November 6, this series highlighting and promoting excellence in faculty research will feature Doug Wager, head of the department of directing in the School of Communications and Theater and SFC Michael Woody of the ROTC program at Temple.