1. THANKS!!!
Thanks from Jay Wilkerson, Chair, LSSC for all the great help received during the recent Bake Sale. It was considered a rousing success-- we made almost $200 ($193.50 at a quick count). Thanks again to all of you for your contributions of food and bodies and give yourselves a big pat on the back on behalf of Shelter, Inc and the Community Kitchen.
Many thanks to the Special Events Committee and February Fest Co-Chairs, Jane VanAuken and Lynn Smith, and all the people who brought foods of diversity to the program. It was a wonderful celebration of ourselves!
David Lewis has been appointed as Associate Executive Director of the IUPUI University Libraries effective February 15, 1996. David has served as Head of Public Services at University Library since August 1993.
Effective February 12 Stephen Ott accepted the Service Center Coordinator position in Library Automation. Stephen received a degree in Telecommunications from I.U. and has been working as an hourly employee in Automation since May of 1995.
3. MARGARET HARTER RECEIVES WHITE AWARD
The IU Libraries 1995-96 White Award Committee is pleased to announce that Margaret Harter, Head of Information Services at the Kinsey Institute, IU Bloomington, is the recipient of this year's Herbert F. and Virginia White Professional Development Award. The $2,500 annual award was established in 1994 to recognize and support the professional development of IU Libraries employees who have earned Masters of Library Science or equivalent degrees. Employees of IU Libraries on all of IU's regional campuses are encouraged to apply for the award. The White Award will enable Maggie to conduct a major revision and update of the only comprehensive thesaurus of sexuality research. It also provides her an opportunity to pursue her long standing interest and involvement in online searching and the creation of controlled vocabularies. In addition to benefiting Maggie's personal professional goals, this reaserch will benefit the Kinsey Institute, and the field of sex research. Congratulations to Maggie!
--Tim Sutherland, Chair, 1995-96 White Award Committee, David Lasocki, Chris Long, Anne McGreer, Phil Bantin, Marilyn Shaver, ex-oficio.
4. WYLIE HOUSE OPENS TOUR SEASON
Wylie House Museum opens its 1996 tour season on Saturday, March 2, from 10 AM to 4 PM with a Seed Sale aimed at inspiring local gardeners to grow heirloom varieties and teaching them to save their own seeds. At 11AM and 2PM, Curator Bonnie Williams will present hour-long classes for adults on how to save seeds. A 30-minute session for kids will start at 1 PM and will present basic ideas about seed saving and biodiversity with fun activities and stories. The sale table will offer seeds from antique flowers and vegetables grown at Wylie House, while the seed swap table will give local seed savers an opportunity to exchange free seeds from their own gardens. (Seed swappers are asked to bring seeds that have been properly stored, labelled, and not more than two years old.) The information table with heirloom gardening books, seed-saving manuals, and catalogs from heirloom seed suppliers will prove helpful to beginning gardeners and veterans alike. Wylie House is located at 307 E. 2nd Street. The museum is handicap accessible from the drive just east of the house. Regular tour hours are Tuesday through Saturday 1-4 PM March through November. For more information, call 855-6224 or e-mail BVWILLIA.
5. IU CYCLOTRON FACILITY LIBRARY
The IUCF Library will begin circulating materials online next semester. In preparation, Graduate Assistant Gail Curran will be spending a large part of her time this semester preparing IUCF Library records. The library at the Indiana University Cyclotron Facility, on Milo Sampson Lane, is a branch of Swain Hall Library. A number of IU Libraries staff have contributed to getting circ to work at IUCF. Thanks go to Ron Hafft, John Pillans, Gary Charbonneau, and Lisa Figg, as well as the staff of Swain Hall Library: Bill Stoddard, Spencer Anspach, and Steve Forrest.
--Jean Poland, Head, Swain Hall Library
6. FINE ARTS LIBRARY HOSTS EXHIBIT
"The Undine Smith Moore Collection of Original Scores and Manuscripts of Black Composers"
An exhibit of original scores and manuscripts by black composers will be on display in the Fine Arts Library lobby. The exhibit features sheet music, photographs, biographies, and other memorabilia from the Archives of African American Music and Culture. The Undine Smith Moore Collection of Original Scores and Manuscripts of Black Composers was established to preserve the artistic and historical importance of music written by composers of African descent. For additional information about the collection and exhibit, please contact: Laura Crain, Archivist, Indiana University Archives of African American Music and Culture Smith Research Center, Room 180, Bloomington, IN 47408 (812) 855-8547; lcrain@indiana.edu; http://www.indiana.edu/~aaamc
7. INFORMATION SESSIONS IN MARCH: E-MAIL AND ERGONOMICS
Two information sessions have been scheduled for early March that are open to all librarians and staff. Registration isn't necessary.
MOVING FROM VMS (VAX) TO SHAKESPEARE: On Tuesday, March 5, 2:00-3:00 p.m., the Faculty/Staff Development Committee is sponsoring a presentation by Spencer Anspach on moving from Vax to other e-mail systems, focusing on Shakespeare. UCS has told us we should be using a system other than VMS by the end of March. In the session on March 5, Spencer will present general information about Shakespeare and answer questions. Mary Popp is preparing a handout to assist with the move to Shakespeare. The location is the Media Showing Room (E174).
REPETITIVE MOTION INJURIES: PREVENTION AND TREATMENT: On Wednesday, March 6, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Christine Haack, physical therapist from the IU Health Center will make a presentation about repetitive motion injuries and other conditions related to computer use. This session is sponsored by the Libraries' Ergonomics Team. The location is the Media Showing Room (E174).
8. NEW EXHIBIT AND RECEPTION ANNOUNCEMENT
The Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis University Libraries, in cooperation with Adaptive Educational Services has announced the presentation of an art exhibit sponsored by Very Special Arts Indiana, a non profit organization dedicated to education through quality arts experiences, advocacy for children with disabilities and their peers in inclusive environments, and access to the arts for all individuals. The exhibit, entitled Colors of the Wild, is available free-of-charge to the public from February 12 through March 8, 1996, in the Level One Lobby of the IUPUI University Library, located at 755 W. Michigan Street.
The Colors of the Wild program was established as a collaborative project of Very Special Arts Indiana and the Indianapolis Zoo, designed to heighten the awareness of children about global environmental concerns, including endangered animal species. The name of the program originated from a painting by California artist Paul Andrew Bean, who joined over 200 students representing 20 schools from throughout Indiana in a variety of arts disciplines for an exhibit and performance at the Indianapolis Zoo in May 1995.
In 1996, the program will be represented through a traveling exhibit, promotional merchandise and educational kits. The exhibit features 20 pieces of artwork created by students from the participating schools and three limited edition prints by Paul Andrew Bean. A selection of the student art is replicated on post cards, note cards and T-shirts which are available for purchase, with all proceeds benefiting Very Special Arts Indiana programs. The learning kits that accompany the exhibit will assist students to explore environmental themes, and teaching materials provide access for children with disabilities.
The IUPUI Adaptive Educational Services program provides assistance to IUPUI students in achieving their educational goals through notetaking, interpreting, reading and technology support for dexterity, visually and hearing impaired students. The University Libraries support these efforts by providing an Adaptive Educational Service Center in its facilities.
On Friday, February 23, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., a public reception will be held at the site of the Colors of the Wild exhibit. While viewing the exhibit, patrons will have access to information about the programs and services of Very Special Arts Indiana and the IUPUI University Library and Adaptive Educational Services.
For further information about the IUPUI University Library exhibit hours, call 278-0232. Additional programs and services information for Very Special Arts Indiana may be received by calling 253-5504, and IUPUI Adaptive Educational Services by calling 274-3241.
9. INDIANA CHAPTER, SPECIAL LIBRARIES ASSOCIATION MEETING NOTICE
3:30 - 5:00 Board Meeting (Wood Room) 5:15 - 6:30 Social time & Tours of the historic Circle Theatre 6:30 - 7:30 Buffet dinner (announcements & any business) 7:30 - 8:30 Program
Let us know how many to expect by returning the form provided below, by phoning (317-262-6560), faxing (317-262-6392) or e-mailing (sjones.asin@incolsa.palni.edu).
Please return this part with your check to Susan Jones, Librarian American States Insurance 500 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46206
You may pay at the door. However, we need a head count for the caterer. Please let us know if you're coming.
10. SERIALS CANCELLATION REQUESTS
The following serials cancellation requests have been received. The titles below are the last copies in the IUB Libraries. Fund managers who wish to assume any of the titles should contact Laura Gabbard, Serials Department (855-4262 or lscurtis@silver.ucs.indiana.edu), within 2 weeks following the date of this newsletter.
Fund 37 (French & Italian) -AUTREMENT. SERIE MUTATIONS (PARIS, FRANCE : 1989) -CONTINUUM (NEW YORK, N.Y.) -DIARIO (PIACENZA, ITALY) -ITALIAN AMERICANA -KOLNER ROMANISTISCHE ARBEITEN -LINGUA NOSTRA -REVUE DE SYNTHESE -SIPARIO -SOCIETE DE LINGUISTIQUE DE PARIS. BULLETIN DE LA SOCIETE DE LINGUISTIQUE DE PARIS -STUDI DI GRAMMATICA ITALIANA -STUDIEN UND DOKUMENTE ZUR GESCHICHTE DER ROMANISCHEN LITERATUREN -STUDIES ON LUCETTE DESVIGNES AND THE TWENTIETH CENTURY -TEATRO IN ITALIA -TEXTES ET ETUDES--DOMAINE FRANCAIS -TRAVAUX DE LITTERATURE -VITA E PENSIERO Fund 49 (Classics) -ARCHIV FUR DIPLOMATIK -ARCHAEOLOGIAI ERTESITO -CODICES MANUSCRIPTI -ETUDES CHYPRIOTES -GAZETTE DU LIVRE MEDIEVAL -NUMISMATIC CHRONICLE -ORPHEUS (CATANIA, ITALY) -REVUE MABILLON -ROMANOBARBARICA -ROYAL SOCIETY OF ANTIQUARIES OF IRELAND. JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF ANTIQUARIES OF IRELAND -SACRIS ERUDIRI -STUDI E TESTI (BIBLIOTECA APOSTOLICA VATICANA) Fund 85 (Rare Books) -BLOOMSBURY BOOK AUCTIONS (FIRM) SALE -PACIFIC BOOK AUCTION GALLERIES. SALE -PRIMARY SOURCES & ORIGINAL WORKS
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