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Beginnings And Endings, Sierra R. Green

Blogging the Library

Before I dedicate the rest of my blog entries to my work with CONTENTdm, I have one more exciting piece of news regarding the manuscript collection I processed... the finding aid for MS-118 Wikoff has been digitized and is now available on the Special Collections website! Here's the link! The photo to the right serves as the cover page to my completed finding aid. The three images in the center of my finding aid are photocopies of the three articles Mr. Wikoff published in the Gettysburg magazine based on the alumni letters that comprise the manuscript collection. [excerpt]

Simon Says (Spring 2011), Paula Adams, Tom Ganzevoort, Michelle Jones, Jacqueline Radebaugh, Roberta Ford

Library Newsletters

In this issue:

• Library 2.0 & CSU Libraries
• Tenth Annual Faculty Research Forums
• Information Commons Move
• Department Spotlight: Reference
• Blog Highlights
• Films on Demand
• National Library Week
• Interlibrary Loan Electronic Article Delivery
• CSU Libraries Offer Two New JSTOR Collections
• Rite of Passage Convocations Return
• New Employees Join the CSU Libraries
• On the Road with CSU Libraries
• African American Read-In
• Faculty Emeritus Designations

Collecting Campus Culture: Collaborations And Collisions, Stephanie Davis-Kahl, Meg Miner

Scholarly Publications

This presentation will discuss the catalyst, development and implementation of The Ames Library's institutional repository and records management programs after strategic planning in the library. The presenters will share their perspectives on the advantage of the parallel programs, and comment on the strengths, knowledge and work style each person brings to the table to make the partnership and programs work. Interwoven throughout the presentation will be examples of how "collisions" were navigated for specific collections. Both librarians will also provide their best practices for outreach and education to campus leaders, offices and departments to create buy-in, commitment to and excitement …

From Stealthy To Burgeoning: Student Curators In The Earl Gregg Swem Library, Amy Schindler

Criss Library Faculty Proceedings & Presentations

Presentation about Swem Library's Special Collections working with student curators as part of class projects presented at the 2011 meeting of the Society of North Carolina Archivists.

Fronts And Backs, Sierra R. Green

Blogging the Library

Hello everyone and happy Wednesday! I come to you with an exciting piece of news- I have completed processing my manuscript collection and it is has joined the ranks of other processed collections in the depths of Special Collections! As you might guess, I felt an immense sense of accomplishment as I completed my finding aid and prepared it for Karen to review. After Karen approved the manner in which I had processed the collection, I put descriptive labels on the manuscript collection boxes and headed back to the temperature controlled shelving area. As I put MS-118 Wikoff on the …

Miscellaneous, Sierra R. Green

Blogging the Library

Miscellaneous. Oftentimes, this word makes me curious and excited. For me, this word is an invitation to discover those things that just don't fit into clear categories. Upon reflection, I think its the unknown that really entices me to the miscellaneous. Miscellaneous boxes, folders, and drawers can be filled with fascinating trinkets that tell pieces of a story from another time... or they could hold little more than old cell phone chargers and spare change. [excerpt]

Au Courant - March 2011, Barbara Tuck

Au Courant

Newsletter of the Thomas G. Carpenter Library

Long Lost Freshmen Traditions: The Infamous Dink, Sierra R. Green

Blogging the Library

Hello and happy Wednesday everyone! This week I have been submerged in a past world in which harassing freshmen was a college sanctioned activity. This chapter in Gettysburg College history finds a voice within my unprocessed collection thanks to the curiosity of Mr. Jerold Wikoff. [excerpt]

Harrison, Elaine (Maher), 1924-2016 (Sc 2418), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2418. "Manual for Processing Manuscript Collections in the Manuscript Division, Kentucky Library," a project submitted by Elaine M. Harrison for a library science class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Ms-018 Wikoff, Sierra R. Green

Blogging the Library

I am pleased to tell all of you that my (partially) processed collection has been given an official manuscript collection number and title: MS-018 Wikoff! With this new technical title has come a number of exciting experiences for me this past week as the Special Collections Intern.

My primary task these past few days has been to think through how to arrange and describe MS-018 Wikoff. This was a really informative and challenging experience for me. Although I had read through an archival manual and had looked at a number of the finding aids already created by others, I still …

Love And War: A Serendipitous Sweetheart Story, Sierra R. Green

Blogging the Library

Let me just say that I love that its my job to read and process the recorded memories of alumni during World War II. It is just so amazing to me that I can take part in the eternal preservation of these pieces of history! As I mentioned in my last post, I am in the midst of processing a collection of letters, papers and photographs compiled by the senior editor of the Gettysburg Magazine, Jerold Wikoff. Last week, I spent the majority of my time simply reading through and getting to know the stories of various Gettysburg alums that …

Acid-Free Paper, Unprocessed Collections, And Some French Farmers, Sierra R. Green

Blogging the Library

Hello everyone! This week as the Special Collections Fortenbaugh Intern I have been ushered from the figurative world of Archival processing methods and principles into the world of acid free paper and unprocessed collections! After having finished reading through the manual I discussed in my last post, Karen (Director of Special Collections) walked me through the unprocessed collections within the college's possession. After having told me a number of quirky stories attached to many of these collections, Karen gave me some time to explore the unprocessed material and see which collection most catches my eye. [excerpt]

Genealogy Gems: Academic Assets, Nancy Richey

SCL Faculty and Staff Publications

No abstract provided.

Pace 9/11 Oral History Project, Maria T. Iacullo-Bird, Ellen Sowchek, Jennifer Thomas

Cornerstone 2 Reports : Community Outreach and Empowerment Through Service Learning and Volunteerism

No abstract provided.

Information-Seeking Behavior Of Novelists In Archives, Cary G. Osborne

Journal of Western Archives

Archives are a frequently untapped resource for novelists. Accounts of daily life, the lives of individuals, details of specific eras, and other minutiae found in the documents and memorabilia housed in archives can be used to fill out the essential scenes and events of the stories. Such facts and personal details help fiction writers make their stories real to readers and keep misconceptions and factual errors out. This study looks at the limited literature on the subject of authors in archives and presents examples of the types of information housed in particular archives to illustrate the kinds of details that …

Sr Visits: The Donald C. & Elizabeth M. Dickinson Research Center At The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Benjamin R. Harris

Library Faculty Research

Situated atop Persimmon Hill on Oklahoma City's northeast side, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Center has spent forty-five years as the crown jewel of the city's attractions. Aside from exhibits featuring world-renowned art works, authentic western memorabilia, and informational displays, researchers and visitors can take advantage of the Donald C. & Elizabeth M. Dickinson Research Center. The archive includes books, serials, films, image collections and more, and curators depend upon this resource in the development of new exhibits. Serials Review learns about the history, materials, and services associated with the Dickinson Research Center.

Au Courant - September 2010, Barbara Tuck

Au Courant

Newsletter of the Thomas G. Carpenter Library

Videos In The Kitchen: The Lesbian Herstory Archives As A Moving-Herstorical-Image, Shawn(Ta) D. Smith

Publications and Research

No abstract provided.

We Started A Digital Collection For Next To Nothing And You Can Too, Adam C. Northam

Velma K. Waters Library Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Au Courant - June 2010, Barbara Tuck

Au Courant

Newsletter of the Thomas G. Carpenter Library

Designing The Born-Digital Archive, Michelle Light

Library Faculty Presentations

Light spoke generally about the major issues facing archivists who manage born digital records and how the UCI Libraries responded when providing access to the Richard Rorty papers. She discussed the challenges, such as dealing with rapid technological change, ensure present and future accessibility of legacy files, managing privacy and copyrights, guaranteeing the authenticity and integrity of files, preventing loss and destruction, and selecting the most important material for preservation. She also discussed numerous decisions archivists make that impact the future archive, such as emulation or preservation of the original computing environment, the organization of files, the migration of materials …

Genre, Database, And The Anatomy Of The Digital Archive, Elizabeth J. Vincelette

English Theses & Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to define shared characteristics of literary digital archives, specifically to explore how conceptual and structural qualities of such archives express generic qualities. In order to describe digital media such as database or digital archives, scholars resort to metaphors, and this study offers the metaphor of anatomy as a generic inscription with historical and methodological implications. The definition of the anatomy genre draws from Northrop Frye's in Anatomy of Criticism, in which Frye describes how anatomies are characterized by proliferating lists, the mixing of prose and non-prose forms, and self-reflexivity--under the guise of knowledge …

Au Courant - March 2010, Barbara Tuck

Au Courant

Newsletter of the Thomas G. Carpenter Library

Renovating And Expanding Special Collections Facilities At Towson University, Nadia Nasr

Staff publications, research, and presentations

In order to provide the university archives at Towson University with more space, the Library undertook a renovation of the archives. This article provides a brief history and overview of the Library and archives and details the renovation project which included some eco-friendly changes.

Building An Archives For Butte, America, Ellen Crain, Donna Mccrea

Mansfield Library Faculty Publications

In 1981 only a few residents and scholars knew about the Butte-Silver Bow Public Archives and even fewer used its services, but by 2006 the archives was providing research assistance to more than 4,000 people each year. In 2007, Butte’s voters, proud of the archives and its role in the preservation of their heritage, approved a $7.5 million bond to support it. This case study outlines how almost twenty years of advocacy by the archives staff, Friends, and board increased access to collections, improved community awareness, and ultimately resulted in a state-of-the-art facility for Butte’s records of enduring value.

“A Long Way From Moscow”: A Collaborative Project Between Archivists, Librarians, And Historians From The Steppes Of Saratov Province And The High Plains Of Colorado, Janet Bishop, Kenneth Rock

Collaborative Librarianship

This article describes the authors interactions with Russian archivists, librarians, and historians during a 2008 delegation visit to Saratov Province, the state of archival holdings and special collections in the Saratov area, and preliminary discussions regarding proposed collaborative digitization and academic research projects. A reciprocal visit by Russian and Ukrainian colleagues the following year to participate in the Inaugural Conference on German-Russian Studies is also detailed. The authors, both members of the Joint Academic Board for the International Center for German-Russian Studies at Colorado State University, discuss outreach strategies and lessons learned regarding a wide-ranging collaborative international project with information …

Au Courant - November 2009, Barbara Tuck

Au Courant

Newsletter of the Thomas G. Carpenter Library

The Status And Future Of Government Documents, James T. Shaw

Criss Library Faculty Proceedings & Presentations

Depository libraries have traditionally enjoyed a pretty sweet deal—we receive free copies of documents in return for space, processing, and staff to help people use them. Depository libraries have served as key players in two areas of public policy: 1) public access to government information for the needs of today; and 2) widespread distribution of documents helps them survive to form a historical record.

Simon Says (Fall 2009), Giselle Remy Bratcher, Paula Adams, Jacqueline Radebaugh, Michelle Jones

Library Newsletters

In this issue:

• Library Renovations
• Now Available for Checkout: The Mary Lisby Folklore and Storytelling Collection
• Milestone CSU Library Service Anniversaries
• Presentation Preparation Practice Area
• New Food Policy for CSU Main Library
• First Year Seminar Project
• Department Spotlight: Cataloging/Periodicals
• Awards
• The 9th Annual University­-Wide Faculty Research Forum Series
• Digital and Mobile at CSU Libraries: Some Exciting New Developments

Au Courant - September 2009, Barbara Tuck

Au Courant

Newsletter of the Thomas G. Carpenter Library