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Conflicting Philosophies: Two Librarians And A Presidential Bibliophile, Meg Miner
Conflicting Philosophies: Two Librarians And A Presidential Bibliophile, Meg Miner
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This case study explores how one personal interest of President Minor Myers, jr.—that of a life-long book collector—influenced the University’s library collections and its leaders. Myers arrived with a desire to make IWU a nationally recognized, Phi Beta Kappa–affiliated institution. As one tactic for achieving these goals, Myers actively engaged in library collection development through practices shaped by his methods of book collecting. Bulk acquisitions—through gifts-in-kind and lot purchases—and a prohibition on weeding aided in his pursuits. His vision for the library challenged the style of the first university librarian (UL) who resigned two years after Myers’ arrival. The actions …
100 Years Of Men's Basketball, Iwu Athletics, Illinois Wesleyan University
100 Years Of Men's Basketball, Iwu Athletics, Illinois Wesleyan University
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This slideshow was presented during an event celebrating this milestone.