Tuesday Times – April 11, 2017
I Scream, You Scream… We Can’t Scream for Ice Cream Because We Work in a Library
Don’t forget! We’re having ice cream TODAY at 2 p.m. in the break room, followed by the announcement of our award winners at 2:30.
3rd Annual Earth Day Poetry Reading
Join English & Communication Librarian Michelle Gibeault on Saturday, April 22, for a poetry reading at 5 p.m. at Mount Sequoyah Gardens Park! This event is co-sponsored by the Fabula Bound RSO and a local poetry group, Open Mouth. (*If anyone is available to take pictures of this event, please call Kelsey at 5-7311!)
Preservation Week: Save Your Stuff and Pass It On
You’re invited to celebrate Preservation Week with the Libraries from April 24-28! Here’s the schedule:
Monday | 4/24 | 2-3 p.m. | MULN 104
Lecture: Digital Preservation Basics, presented by Amy Allen, Mary Leverance, Martha Parker, and Katrina Windon
Tuesday | 4/25 | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | MULN 486
Webinar: “What Is Preservation?” – presented by the Northeast Document Conservation Center
Wednesday | 4/26 | 2-3:30 p.m. | MULN 104
Popcorn and a movie: In 1966, the Arno River flooded Florence, Italy, damaging and destroying millions of books, art, and other cultural materials. Italian director Franco Zeffirelli rushed to Florence and filmed in the city following the flood. His documentary, Florence: Days of Destruction, is narrated by Richard Burton, and gives a first-hand look at the disaster. While devastating, the flood prompted the fields of preservation and conservation in institutions worldwide to develop emergency response plans.
Friday | 4/28 | 10-11 a.m. | MULN 486
Webinar: “Creating Scrapbooks that Last” – presented by the Northeast Document Conservation Center
Meet Director of Development Rachel Krest
Rachel Krest is a development professional who believes successful fundraising on all levels begins with meaningful relationships. She uses her English/creative writing degree every day and is honored to work for the Libraries at her alma mater; but, when she’s not working for higher ed, you can find her serving a higher power as pastor for a small congregation in northern Arkansas, crafting handmade greeting cards at her home in Winslow, or crushing it on the golf course with her husband, Kevin.
Three Weird Questions:
- What is the first concert you attended?
My first concert was, and I can’t believe I’m admitting this, Ronnie Milsap.
- If you could close your eyes and be anywhere on earth when they opened, where would you be?
Please let me go to Neptune Beach, Florida.
- What’s the best live entertainment you’ve ever seen?
Ronnie Milsap. Joke! James Taylor and Carole King, in their first Troubadour Reunion concert, was hands down the best live entertainment I’ve ever seen.
The best thing about being a fundraiser for a university is learning about the amazing projects, programs and research going on, and Rachel can’t wait to broaden her knowledge specifically about the Libraries.
Calendar of Libraries’ Events – mark your personal calendars!
| Date | Event |
| 4/11 | National Library Workers’ Day, 2 PM, break room |
| 4/23-29 | Preservation Week |
| 4/24 | Digital Preservation Basics, 2 PM, MULN 104 |
| 4/25 | What is Preservation? Webinar, 11:30 AM, MULN 486 |
| 4/26 | Animal Themed Group Photo, 1:30 PM, West Lobby |
| 4/26 | Florence: Days of Destruction, 2 PM, MULN 104 |
| 4/28 | Creating Scrapbooks that Last Webinar, 10 AM, MULN 486 |
| 5/24-5/27 | SSA Conference |
Out-of-Office Notices
| Name | Will be Out | Need Anything, Please Contact (479-575-XXXX) |
| Molly Boyd | 4/10-4/14 | Kelsey Lovewell 5-7311 or Martha Guirl-Phillips 5-6702 |
| Trent Garner | 4/12-4/23 | Please call 5-7990 for IT support |
| Kathleen Lehman | 4/13-4/21 | Lynaire Hartsell 5-4103 or Lora Lennertz 5-5545 |
| Debra Cheval | 4/17-4/21 | Brian Curtis 5-3808 (Facilities), Renee Rogers 5-5674 (Business Services) or Marco De Prosperis 5-2592 (everything else) |
| Melody Herr | 4/18-4/23 | Cedar Middleton 5-2041 |