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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WKU Libraries Celebrated College Color Day
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WKU Libraries Kicked Off the New Academic Year
Like 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.
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DLPS 2008 Faculty Retreat
Every 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.
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What’s It Worth?
On Saturday, April 16, antique lovers from around South Central Kentucky participated in an Appraisal Day at the Kentucky Library & Museum. Appraisers were on hand to tell them something about their family heirlooms and give them an idea of the value of their treasures.
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DLPS Congratulates Nancy on Her New Position
On 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.
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Cultural Affairs
Participants in the June 23 – June 27 Culture Camp visited four continents in five days by experiencing culture with art, food, dance, games and music of Africa, Asia, Central America, and Europe. Activities included storytelling, weaving, drawing and the construction of totem poles.
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Ceramics 101
Led by South Central Kentucky potter Davie Reneau, participants in the Kentucky Clay Camp learned techniques of hand building with clay pinch pots, coil and slab work.
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Kentucky Library and Museum Summer Camp 2008
Fine art was the theme of the summer camp held the week of June 9th. Kentucky Library & Museum Artist-in-Residence Lynne Ferguson and the summer campers built on their basic drawing, painting, and design skills and used several mediums including watercolor, acrylic paint, collage, and sculpture.
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Hands-on History Camp
From June 2 through June 6, summer campers explored the history of Kentucky through music, food, dance, and much more.
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Retirement Reception for Linda Davis
On 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.
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