The first of two special events related to the exhibition, “Journeys: Treasures of The Ohio State University Libraries Special Collections,” will be Thursday, November 12 at 4:30 p.m. at the Thompson Library, 1858 Neil Ave.
The exhibition is a collaboration between all of the special collections at Ohio State. More than 100 of the Libraries’ most interesting, rare and unique treasures are on display, from letters to first editions of literature; set designs to scrapbooks; wedding clothes to works of art.
The objects selected for this exhibition symbolize journeys of every category and character–physical journeys, transformative journeys, journeys of the spirit, and journeys of the imagination. Curators representing each of the special collections in the exhibit will tell about the journey that brought a particular object to the display. The following special collections will be represented:
• Byrd Polar Archival Program
• Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum
• Charvat Collection of American Fiction
• Hilandar Research Library of Medieval Slavic Manuscripts
• Historic Costume & Textiles Collection
• Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee Theatre Research Institute
• Medical Heritage Center (part of OSU’s Prior Health Sciences Library)
• Ohio Congressional Archives (including the John Glenn Archives)
• University Archives
• Rare Books and Manuscripts Library
The program will be in the gallery, 125 Thompson Library, and are free and open to the public.
Public hours to view the exhibition are Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, 12-5 p.m.
November 6th, 2009
Hours for access to the special collections located at the Thompson Library, 1858 Neil Avenue, have been extended through the remainder of fall quarter. The extended hours for the Hilandar Library, Rare Books and Manuscripts Collection and the Theatre Research Institute are:
Sundays, 1-5 p.m. (Nov. 8, 15, 22, Dec. 6; closed Nov. 29)
Mondays, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesdays, 9 a.m. -8 p.m.
Wednesdays, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (closed Nov. 11)
Thursdays, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. (closed Nov. 26)
Fridays, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (closed Nov. 27)
It is suggested that appointments be made so that materials can be pulled in advance, since not all collection materials are on site, and not all special collections units will have staff available during extended hours.
November 4th, 2009
OSU head football coach Jim Tressel’s bestselling book makes a terrific holiday gift, and you can pick up autographed copies from the OSU Libraries.
Coach Tressel’s book, The Winners Manual: For the Game of Life, benefits the William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library. The book is an inspiring blend of football stories, spiritual insights, motivational reading and practical application. Prices:
Signed paperback: $25
Unsigned paperback: $10
Signed hard cover: $40
Unsigned hard cover: $25
To order your copies, fill out this order form and send it to the address listed. Proceeds from your purchase will help support the Thompson Library Renovation.
October 29th, 2009
Inside Afghanistan and Pakistan: Political Connections, Pashtun Nationalism and the Taliban
Monday, November 2, 3:30 p.m.
Thompson Library, 11th Floor
1858 Neil Avenue
Richard Herrmann, Director, Mershon Center for International Security Studies and Social and Behavioral Distinguished Professor of Political Science, will discuss the politics of Afghanistan and Pakistan in conjunction with the “Three Cups of Tea” book event. His talk will cover political connections between the two, including analysis of the connections between the Taliban and Pashtun nationalism in both countries.
Dr. Herrmann concentrates on international relations and political psychology. He has written about the role of perception and imagery in foreign policy as well as on the importance of nationalism and identity politics in world affairs. His areas of interests include American foreign policy and the politics of the Middle East and Russia.
The program is free and open to the public. Reservations are not required. “Inside Afghanstan and Pakistan” is sponsored by the OSU Libraries Lecture Committee, the Buckeye Book Community and First Year Experience.
October 28th, 2009
University Libraries, the Office of Academic Affairs, and the Faculty Club will host the 7th annual Faculty Recognition Program reception 3:30-5:30 p.m., on Tuesday, November 10 at the Faculty Club Grand Lounge, 181 S. Oval Dr. The event is to honor all Ohio State University faculty granted tenure or promotion in 2009/10. The reception is open to the university community and guests of the honorees. Welcoming comments will be provided by Provost Joseph Alutto and Raimund Goerler, Interim Director of the Libraries.
The 165 honorees, including regular and clinical faculty from all OSU campuses, can select a book from the University Libraries’ collection to be book-plated in their name in recognition of their accomplishments. Books not owned will be purchased for inclusion into the Libraries. Honorees can also include a statement of why the book was significant to them. A commemorative program listing the honorees, books selected, and personal statements will be available at the reception and upon request and will become part of the University Libraries’ Knowledge Bank.
For details on the Faculty Recognition Program, contact Dana DeRose 614-247-8183 or derose.3@osu.edu
October 12th, 2009
The Thompson Library renovation and expansion is the 2009 James B. Recchie Design Award recipient.
“This is an exceptional project from an architectural and urban design standpoint, “said Nancy Recchie, sister of the late James Recchie for whom the award is named. “With its east/west access, the building is now truly the physical center of campus. The jury was also impressed by the exquisite detailing, including the Ohio white oak paneling and cantilevered staircase,” she added.
The renovation was designed by Acock Associates Architects, LLC, Gund Partnership and MSI Design.
The award is given to projects that promote historic preservation with quality design by the Columbus Landmarks Foundation. Finalists for this year’s award included Grange Insurance Audubon Center, Huntington Park, the Lincoln Theatre and the Buggyworks.
October 10th, 2009
Joseph A. Alutto, Executive Vice President and Provost, has recommended to President Gordon Gee the appointment of Carol Pitts Diedrichs as director of University Libraries. Subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, her appointment will be effective January 5, 2010.
Ms. Diedrichs is currently serving as Dean of Libraries and the William T. Young Endowed Chair at the University of Kentucky (UK). She has vast experience in library administration and at UK provides intellectual leadership for the educational and service programs of 12 libraries; administers a $21+ million budget; and serves as a member of the Provost’s Dean’s Council.
In addition, she served at Ohio State from 1987 to 2003, first as head, Acquisition Department and assistant professor; next, as assistant director for technical services and liaison to regional campuses and associate professor; and then as assistant director for technical services and collections and professor. Carol earned her B. A. in library science at Baylor University and her M.L.I.S. degree in library science at the University of Texas at Austin.
October 8th, 2009
University Libraries and the Prior Health Sciences Library/Center for Knowledge Management are sponsoring “Open Access Day,” a panel discussion, on Wednesday, October 21, from 10:30 a.m. - noon in Room 165 of the Thompson Library, 1858 Neil Ave.
The program includes opening remarks by Jan Weisenberger, senior vice president for the OSU Office of Research. Scheduled panelists include:
*Tom Sanville, OhioLINK Director
*David Huron, OSU Professor of Music and editor of Empirical Musicology Review
*Scot Danforth, OSU Associate Professor of Teaching and Learning and editor of Disability Studies Quarterly
*Deborah Gryzbowski, OSU Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
*Donald Dean, OSU Professor of Biochemistry
*Jack Ochs, American Chemical Society
*Daviess Menefee, Elsevier
October 6th, 2009
Abraham Lincoln Birthday Bicentennial Commemoration 1809/2009: Selected Resources from the Circulating Collection of the Ohio State University Libraries.
Thompson Library
1858 Neil Avenue
Room 240
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, was born on February 12, 1809 in Hardin County, Kentucky. Two hundred years later, communities across the country celebrate his life and remember his great legacy of redefining and initiating a path toward greater freedom and equality for all Americans.
The Ohio State University Libraries recognizes Lincoln in his bicentennial year with a selection of resources from its circulating collection. The exhibit serves as a learning tool that illustrates examples of biographical works from 1865 to recent times, contemporary photographs and political cartoons, paintings and sculpture. Selected primary sources from Lincoln documentary collections are shown, including a facsimile of his handwritten words spoken at Gettysburg and the opening paragraphs of his speech in Columbus, Ohio on September 16, 1859. Each piece is accompanied by brief information to enhance the viewer’s knowledge and enjoyment of the exhibit.
Exhibit curator: David Lincove, Librarian for History, Political Science and Philosophy
More information about the Lincoln bicentennial can be found at a web site created by the Library of Congress: http://www.lincolnbicentennial.gov/ .
October 2nd, 2009
The OSU Libraries ReadAloud program continues in a new location: the Berry Café lounge near the Neil Avenue (west) entrance of Thompson Library. This week’s program, Thursday, October 8, from 3-4 p.m., features Dr. Gordon Gee, President of The Ohio State University, sharing his favorite reading. Maryann Walther-Keisel, Center for East European and Slavic Studies, will read from “Viy” by Nikolai Gogol, a Slavic supernatural tale and possibly other scary tales.
More information about ReadAloud and the complete Fall schedule can be found at http://library.osu.edu/blogs/readaloud/ .
September 28th, 2009
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