I have been remiss in my blogging but vow to be more consistent with announcing important news about the Rare Books and Manuscripts Library.  In particular, our new Associate Curator, Eric Johnson, introduced himself when I should have made such an announcement.  Eric has been with us just over a month and we have had many productive and enlightening talks.  You can see from Eric’s earlier blog, that his education and experience are exceptional.  And, I can emphasize that his personal presence is every bit as impressive as his paper credentials.  Eric is ever thinking and planning.  For instance, he has brought forward the idea of a summer rare books “academy,” which would be offered to Columbus area youth.  We have met with a supporter of Rare Books who would also be interested in launching children’s programming, an activity that Eric has extensvie experience with.  Eric will be working closely with  John King, Distinguished Professor of English and Religious Studies, in his Reformation History class this Fall quarter and will assist Richard Firth Green, Humanities Distinguished Professor of English, in a medieval manuscripts class in the Spring of 2009.   I hope that many of you will meet or contact Eric in the days ahead.