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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
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
