The Electa Quinney Institute (EQI) has recently acquired a new room in Holton Hall G79 where a collection of books is stored. The books came from a variety of people, including former EQI director Margaret Noodin in spring of 2023, and a collection already stored by the American Indian Student Center. In addition, there are books in the library that have previously been held in the American Indian Student Lounge and are now housed in the EQI library. The library is the perfect space to study, research, or discover something new to read.
Lit up from a lamp gifted by Professor Emerita Sheila Feay-Shaw, the Holton EQI library database and the room were primarily put together by student employee Slater Gutierrez. The library was cataloged by hand and contains over 1000 books on six bookshelves, ranging from non-fiction, auto-fiction, research surveys, primary sources, and much more.
The EQI Library is more than just a collection of books, it’s a space created by and for students to center Indigenous peoples and studies. In addition to offering a quiet place to read or study, the library supports student research by providing access to materials that may not be available through UWM or other libraries. Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding of Indigenous knowledge systems or supplement your coursework with unique resources, the EQI Library is here to support your journey.
Students can gain access to the library by talking to Breann Clark at clark449@uwm.edu or in person in Merrill 147B. Once students gain access, they can borrow any book in the library via the EQI Digital Library check in and check out system. There is much to be discovered in the EQI Library, so come check it out!
If you have any questions, reach out to Breann Clark at clark449@uwm.edu or Maurina Paradise paradim@uwm.edu