tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49380171631315809052011-11-01T12:51:33.822-04:00A look at life in the UK Libraries.Jessica Castillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08574139786402687754noreply@blogger.comBlogger361100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938017163131580905.post-56897608019103639952010-04-22T13:52:00.033-04:002010-05-03T14:51:22.198-04:00

Many thanks to the Staff Advisory Council members Scott Howard, Cheri Daniels, David Powell, Julene Jones, Daniel Naas, and Interim Dean Birdwhistell.2010 Winners of the Dean's Award for Outstanding Perfomance Front row L to R: Carolyn Sears, Bridgett Kidwell, and Kathryne LeFevrewith Interim Dean Terry Birdwhistell.Service Awards 5 YearsSusan K. SmithJennifer EskewGenia KempsterAdrianne Phillips

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The winter Olympics are back! Special Collections is exhibiting a collection of winter Olympic memorabilia. The exhibit was enhanced with a kick-off program featuring two speakers: Tom Hammond and Jack Kelly.Tom Hammond is a member of the UK Journalism Hall of Fame and sportscaster for nine Olympics. He has covered ice-skating for the last three winter Olympics, and spoke primarily of his

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Renowned Abraham Lincoln historian Carl Howell brought some examples of his extensive collection of rare Lincoln-themed postcards to UK’s Special Collections Library. An opening reception was held on March 25th, with Deidre Scaggs introducing the speakers. First up was UK History Professor Mark Summers who gave an entertaining lecture charting how the Lincoln legacy has evolved through time.

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UK Libraries in collaboration three other ARL partners, UNC, Virginia, and the Ohio State University, will become the official United States archive of traditional (non-email) junk mail. The National Junk Mail Archive Collaborative (NJMAC) is the first focused attempt in the nation to collect, provide access to and preserve the everyday, everyman, ordinary experience of receiving junk mail.In the

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Kazuko Hioki was selected for the Florence Tan Moeson fellowship at the Asian Division of the Library of Congress. The fellowship provides funding to travel to the Library of Congress and also provides unlimited access to the pre-Meiji collection in the Asian Division which will enable Kazuko to continue her research on the Edo period books in the LC collection.Her initial research began in 2003

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Green was the dominant color in the staff lounge as the Hospitality Committee celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with its annual Hot Dog Lunch. Who needs corned beef and cabbage when you can have chili dogs made with Dawn Gaye’s secret chili recipe? The cooks worked hard to keep up with the flow of hungry library staff that seemed to be enjoying both the food and the company. Included among the

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They say Valentine’s Day is a celebration of Love, but it looked like darker emotions were at play at the Hospitality Committee’s annual bake sale. Debbie Sharp and Sarah Vaughn seemed to be doing their best to do away with the “Mild-Mannered Librarian” stereotype. I guess chocolate has that effect on some people.Aside from this isolated incident, the sale seems to have been a great success. The

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Our own Peggy Phillips recently received a UK "Make a Difference" award.Peggy suggested Information Technology add an option that would allow the display of the main academic schedule/calendar on faculty, staff, and students' Outlook calendars. The idea was well liked. Subsequently, President Lee T. Todd wrote Peggy a letter of congratulations for a good idea and to notify her that it will soon

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UK’s mascots – the Wildcat and Scratch – recently made an appearance at W.T. Young Library. They came, with their entourage, to do a little sledding. There’s a lot of pressure on you when you’re the official symbol of a top-ranked team in the country. I guess they need to take a little time to relax and have fun every once in a while.

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Special Collections is just a little bit less special now. After working for 36 years at UK, Bill Marshall is retiring. A well-attended reception in his honor was held in the Great Hall of King Library on January 8th. Many of Bill’s friends from the University of Kentucky – especially the Library and the History Department - as well as the greater Kentucky archives community were in attendance.

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Doug Boyd, Director of the Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, was recently elected to the council of the Oral History Association.The Oral History Association (OHA), established in 1966, seeks to bring together all persons interested in oral history as a way of collecting and interpreting human memories to foster knowledge and human dignity. With an international membership, the OHA serves a

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Where did you come from before working at UK?I came to UK in 1972 as a graduate student and have worked in UK Libraries since January 1973 as a student, staff, and faculty.What are your hobbies and interests?I enjoy reading (of course), sports (now mostly watching), and politics. Tell us an interesting fact about yourself.During my oral history career I interviewed Jacqueline Kenney Onassis (in

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The Annual Holiday Luncheon was held on December 18th this year. Ovid’s was again the location with the Ovid’s staff acting as caterers. Everyone seemed to have a great time. We were honored to have some special guests this year – several of our retired colleagues came back to join us. Here are a few pictures (thanks to Patty Hornback for taking them): (Photos from top to bottom, left to

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Carol Diedrichs’ farewell reception was held in the Great Hall of the King Library Building. The large room was filled to capacity with well-wishers, including many of Carol’s co-workers at the library as well as colleagues from other parts of the university and library supporters from around the state. The food and drink was bountiful and delicious, including roast beef sandwiches, cake, and hot

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Shaver Engineering Library held an Open House on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Barry Holquist, our IEEE representative, was on hand with a display of literature. He answered questions about his products and resources and had giveaways. Four gaming stations, supplied by GameStop (thanks to David Applegate) were popular attractions throughout the day. Our own UK Libraries

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It’s a four-day roundup of all the Ag College’s departments, staff, students and faculty (many of whom come from across the state), as well as related organizations and those who provide support to the college’s endeavors.And who isn’t somehow related to Agriculture? We all make use of food, clothing, and shelter – products of agriculture. Also, many of us cook, raise food, or make clothing,

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UK Library’s Hospitality Committee did not want you to have to wait until dark to start your Halloween celebration so they hosted a potluck breakfast and costume party on October 29th. The staff lounge was definitely scarier than usual with several people dressed-up for the costume contest. The winner was Mary McLaren who came as “Honey” the Beekeeper (thankfully, no one was stung). Second place

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Four UK Librarians were recently promoted. Off the Shelf checked in with them to see what they are up to as they reach these career milestones.Sarah Glassmeyer Sarah joined the law library as a Reference Librarian in December of 2006. She provides research assistance to law students, faculty, and the general public as well as members of the local bench and bar. In addition to her Reference Duties

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UK’s new Science library was dedicated on October 7, 2009 with Jan Carver, head Science Librarian, acting as master of ceremonies. Jan first introduced Dean Carol Diedrichs who began her remarks by thanking the Provost and the science faculty for their work on the project. She also acknowledged the design and construction crews, the Physical Plant, and the architects. In conclusion, the dean

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On November 19, UK will join more than 300 other United States colleges and universities with tobacco-free or smoke-free policies in place for the entire campus, indoors and out, applying to all campus grounds and parking areas. Learn more about the University of Kentucky Tobacco-Free Policy: http://www.uky.edu/TobaccoFree

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Jessica Castillo: Coast Guard Reservist While you are home relaxing on the weekend, perhaps watching a ball game or visiting with your friends, take a minute to think about Jessica Castillo. She might be working to ensure the security of the inland waterways of Sector Ohio Valley (which includes the Ohio, Mississippi, Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers). This is because Jessica is a member of the

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Ed BrownWhere did you come from before working at UK?Before working at UK I lived in Oregon for 6 years and did private computer consulting for a variety of firms across the U.S.What are your hobbies and interests?I'm a regular runner and am working on a B.A. in Psychology. Tell us an interesting fact about yourself.While living in Oregon I taught myself to speak German, though not fluently. I

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At the end of February a set of keys for W.T. Young Library (including Ovid’s) was lost. The loss of the keys necessitated the re-keying of the entire building including private offices, faculty/staff/graduate study rooms and public spaces. This was a daunting task taken on by Mary McLaren, Sherree Osborne, and Jennifer Mattern. It took over three months to complete the project, but because of

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Tuesday, October 13, 2009 Griffin Gate Marriott ResortReception 5:30 - Dinner 6:30 - Celebration 7:30Cocktail Attire"Please join me on Tuesday, October 13th to celebrate the career of legendary broadcaster Claude Sullivan and to launch a new era for the Big Blue Sports Archives. Dating from the 1890s, this priceless collection includes game films, broadcasts, programs, photographs, oral

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Heath MartinWhere did you come from before working at UK?Cullowhee, NC, in the mountains of western North Carolina. Before that we lived in NYC for several years. I’m originally from northwestern Illinois.Do you have any pets?Dos gatos. Mrs. Dashwood and Cleocatra. (Their friends call them Dash and Cleo.)Are you a morning person?Not by nature. Night makes more sense to me. But I like to think I’m

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The dedication will be held on Oct. 7th at 11 a.m. on the 3rd floor of the new Science Library, which is located in the King Building. Refreshments will be provided. For further information contact Toni Greider at 257-0500 ext. 2114 or e-mail Toni.Greider@uky.edu. Please join us!

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Many thanks to the Staff Advisory Council members Scott Howard, Cheri Daniels, Jennifer Mattern, Adrianne Phillips, David Powell, Sherree Osborne, and Dean Diedrichs.Dean's Award for Outstanding PerformanceFrom L to R: Dean Diedrichs, Theresa Yocum, Scott Howard, and Mary SpencerService Awards5 Years - Carol Diedrichs, Carolyn Sears, and Amanda Williams10 Years - Heather Ellis, Bridget Kidwell,

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Many of you may not be aware that the Human Resources department at UK offers many training opportunities that you can (and should!) take advantage of. These classes include diverse topics ranging from “Business Etiquette” to “Understanding Muslim Culture.” Some courses last only a few hours while others span an entire week! In 2008, Jennifer Eskew (Engineering Library) attended “The Humanity

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Nominations for both the Dean's Award for Outstanding Performance and the Outstanding Student Award are now being accepted.We all work with highly talented and innovative people, so if you know a staff member or a student that deserves this honor, please nominate them.Previous year's recipients include:2006 - Cindy Parker and Sharon Stocker2007 - Terri Brown, Judy Fugate, and Mary Geyer2008 -

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UK Libraries archivist Deirdre Scaggs will be signing her book Women in Lexington at the Morris Book Shop in Lexington, Ky.The signing will occur on Saturday, October 11th at 11:00 a.m. The Morris Book Shop is located at 408 Southland Drive. For more information visit: http://www.morrisbookshop.com/events.html

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If you are considering buying a new vehicle during the next year, the Car Guys from that oh so popular Saturday morning PBS talk show, “Car Talk,” have some interesting tips on how you might consider being kind to the universe when you consider what to buy.Check it out at this website:http://www.blogger.com/www.cartalk.com/content/eco/If you are unable to link directly to the site then copy and

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Theresa Yocum recently received a spot bonus in recognition of her "above and beyond" contributions to the Office of the Dean. Theresa's regular assignments are related to accounting support, but when the Payroll & HR person resigned, Theresa's primary responsibility became processing the payroll for the student workers and staff employees. This included time entry, adding and deleting people

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Marie Dale is a Library Tech Sr. for Preservation and Digital Programs. She manages both the very beginning and very ending of the microfilming process. She is also responsible for payroll for the large number of staff and students in Preservation and Digital Programs. During the transition that followed Adrienne Steven’s retirement, Marie played a crucial role in retooling the procedures for

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It’s summertime and thoughts have turned to fresh produce…What are your options? You can always shop at your local grocery store. But there are alternatives!Consider becoming a “locavore” (the New Oxford American Dictionary 2007 Word of the Year). The locavore movement encourages consumers to buy from farmers’ markets or even to grow or pick their own food, arguing that fresh, local products are

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Esther Edwards is the recent recipient of a Spot Bonus Award. Over the last few months she coordinated more than 10 events along with managing her regular daily administrative responsibilities in Special Collections. These events brought state and national attention to the University and to the UK Libraries, and the featured speakers and participants were very complimentary of her professionalism

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Doug Boyd, director of the Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, has found a new way to publicize UK’s extensive collection of recorded interviews – the radio. He has recently started working with WUKY’s Alan Lytle to put together and air short pieces which feature selections from UK’s oral history archives. So far, they’ve run pieces on Happy Chandler and his decision as Commissioner of

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