Blazer Library has gone Mobile!!!

Blazer Library has gone mobile. Now you can check the library's hours, search the catalog, and search select library databases all from your mobile device. Click on the QR code below to access the mobile website or visit http://kysu.kyvl.org/mobile/index.html.

Frank X. Walker is Coming to KSU!

For more information, such as where to park on campus when attending, visit the special site created for the event: http://kysu.kyvl.org/events/frank.html

Inside Scoop on Jason Lewis

Jason Lewis currently serves as Blazer Library’s Circulation Coordinator. Originally hailing from Portsmouth, Virginia, Jason has lived in Frankfort on and off for more than a decade. He is an alumnus of Kentucky State University, having received his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice as well as his Masters in Public Administration with a focus on Human Resource Management here.

While he was a student at KSU, Jason was a member of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. He also played basketball at KSU throughout his undergraduate career and was a member of the 2000-2001 SIAC Championship Basketball Team. Following his senior year, he even played one year of basketball in London, England before coming back to KSU to complete his MPA.

In his spare time, he enjoys making Hip Hop Music, writing, and reading socially and spiritually conscious literature. He currently serves as the Advisor to KYSU’s chapter of Phi Beta Sigma. His motivation in life is his 4yr Princess, Anyssa-Zhi Lewis.

Poetry Slam Pics

On Wednesday, March 2nd, Blazer Library had the honor of hosting some of KSU's finest student writers at its first ever Open Mic Night and Poetry Slam. The Extended Hours Study Room was packed to capacity and the talent flowed freely as we participated in the Kentucky Literacy Celebration, a collaboration between education/literacy institutions and Kentucky First Lady Jane Beshear. The energy was palpable as we celebrated literacy through spoken word!

This poet spoke of the pains and joy of young love.

This young lady eloquently described how we can better understand ourselves as well as celebrate our history, while overcoming its limitations, through reading.


Patrick shared his thoughts on everything from God to sex and in the end tied for second place with Chris, earning $20 for his efforts.

Two of the judges are shown here - new Interlibrary Loan Librarian Raphael Jackson and Library Director Sheila Stuckey

Miesha won first place - an honor worth $50 - for her wry lightening-fast reflections on the intersections between love and pop culture. She had the audience laughing and cheering more than once as they demanded more of her.

Chris was the first poet to speak, and like Miesha, the crowd called him back to the microphone for more. He tied for second place with Patrick and offered a polished and energetic performance that reflected profoundly on his life's path thus far.

All in all, the event was a rousing success and Blazer Library considers itself lucky to have played a part in the first Kentucky Literacy Celebration. We can't wait to see next year's talent!

Poetry Slam Tomorrow Night at Blazer!