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by | September 7, 2008 · 2:30 pm

Several Musicians Performed at Java City Lately

Daniel Glen TimmsLately at the Java City patio several musicians and groups have performed: The Celtic folk duet “Shadowdancer” on September 3, the Nashville alt-country recording artist Daniel Glen Timms on September 8, and WKU student band “Birdswim” on September 10.

These are among the concert series planned for this semester by The University Libraries/Java City Live Entertainment Committee. To get information about future concerts, please visit our Java City Concert Web site.

Photo albums: Shadowdancer | Daniel Glen Timms | Birdswim.

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by | September 4, 2008 · 8:28 am

The KYLM Fall Break Arts Day Camp

Summer CampGoing on from October 13 to 17 at 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., the Arts Day Camp is designed for children in grades 1-6. The cost is $100 per camper. Space is limited, so please register early. You may contact Lynne Ferguson (270-745-2594) or Christy Spurlock (270-745-6082).

Campers will create using a variety of traditional art media. Participants will experience book making, basket making, gourd painting, and more. They will tour Kentucky Museum exhibits including our newest permanent exhibit, “A Star in Each Flag: Conflict in Kentucky” Civil War exhibit. Campers will take a daily snack break with snacks supplied by the Museum.

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by | August 29, 2008 · 10:29 am

WKU Libraries Celebrated College Color Day

College Color Day at the Jump Circle

Some of the WKU Libraries faculty and staff celebrated University Color Day standing on the Jump Circle on the first floor of Helm Library, which used to be the gym of the university.

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by | August 28, 2008 · 1:23 pm

New Video to Introduce Libraries Available

A new video to introduce the WKU Libraries has been released on YouTube, accessible from the Libraries’ web site at www.wku.edu/Library/tour/. Or you may get the video directly from YouTube, which is linked from our Libraries’ home page.

The video is planned by a committee of Libraries’ faculty led by Peggy Wright and produced by Josh Niedwick, Associate Producer/Director for WKYUPBS. It is made available by a Provost’s Initiative for Excellence (PIE) grant in the amount of $4,000 and the support of Mike Binder, Dean of Libraries.

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by | August 22, 2008 · 12:01 pm

WKU Libraries Kicked Off the New Academic Year

Mike Binder, Dean of WKU Libraries, addresses the Libraries' faculty and staff at the kickoff meetingLike every year, WKU Libraries kicked off the 2008-2009 academic year at a meeting in Helm 100 on August 20. Mike Binder, Dean of Libraries, keynoted the meeting with a PowerPoint presentation that highlighted the achievements made by the Libraries’ faculty and staff in the past year (You may download the PowerPoint ). Meanwhile, the department heads briefed the audience on their departments’ personnel changes and introduced their new hires. A sumptuous lunch followed, thanks to the Dean’s graciousness and the hard work done by the staff of his office.

In the afternoon, the department heads took the floor. Brian Coutts, Department Head of Library Public Services, introduced a newly produced video that leads patrons on a tour of the Libraries; Connie Foster, Head of Library Technical Services, introduced SelectedWorks, a web-based platform that allows faculty to present their works of academic research hands down; Timothy Mullin, Head of Library Special Collections, introduced Libraries’ application of Second Life, a virtual environment on the web that promises new services to Libraries’ audiences.

Photo Album of the Events.

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by | · 11:29 am

DLPS 2008 Faculty Retreat

DLPS 2008 Faculty RetreatEvery summer faculty of each of the WKU Libraries’ departments will meet separately to look back into the past and look forward to the future. On August 19 faculty of the Department of Library Public Services (DLPS) met at the Federal Groves Bed & Breakfast as usual to share information about its different units. At noon Dr. Binder, Dean of Libraries, joined them for lunch.

Photos of the Event.

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by | July 2, 2008 · 2:38 pm

DLPS Congratulates Nancy on Her New Position

Nancy MarshallOn Thursday, June 26, 2008, Department of Library Public Services held a party to congratulate Nancy Marshall, Senior Reference Associate, on her new position as the Image Librarian with the Kentucky Library & Museum.

Photo album

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by | June 2, 2008 · 12:31 pm

Retirement Reception for Linda Davis

Linda DavisOn May 29, 2008, the Department of Library Technical Services said farewell to longtime cataloger Linda Davis. Linda retired from WKU with 27 years of service and her expertise and contagious laugh will be missed by all. During her reception Linda was presented with several mementos including a lovely rocking chair where she can sit and enjoy her life of leisure. We wish Linda a long and happy retirement.

Photo album.

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by | May 27, 2008 · 7:15 am

Quilting with an International Flavor

quilts in KHQS showThe KHQS Annual Show has an international flavor in 2008. The quilts and wall hangings included in it will be made in an international style (Hawaiian, Japanese, African), constructed from a worldly pattern (Irish Chain, Dresden Plate, LeMoyne Star, Greek Cross, Mariner’s Compass, reflect a geographic location that lies closer to home- Carolina Lily, Baltimore Album, Kentucky Star) or be made in a worldwide theme. Around the World opens at the Kentucky Library & Museum on May 23 and runs through June 8.

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by | May 2, 2008 · 8:13 am

Strawberry Delight

strawberry crate labelIt’s summertime and that means strawberries on ice cream, strawberry shortcake and other tasty treats. Did you know that Bowling Green once promoted itself as the strawberry capital of the world? Items related to the strawberry industry in Warren County are now on display at the Kentucky Library & Museum through June 30.

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