Monday, April 25, 2005

Antique Purse Collection on Display through May

How many different materials were purses made out of during the past 100 years? Come to the Library in May and see for yourself. Judee Myers of Cumberland, has been kind enough to allow us to display her collection of purses in both the lobby and flat display cases in the Library. The purse made from Lucite just might be your favorite.

Library Hours During Finals Week

The Library will be open until Midnight on Thursday, April 28 and Sunday, May 1. The Library will close at 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 5 and at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 6. The Library will be CLOSED on Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8. Check out the Library Hours page for specific times.

Friday, April 22, 2005

Undergrads: All Library Items Borrowed Are Due On April 27

Just a friendly reminder that ALL items borrowed by undergraduate students from the Library are due Wednesday, April 27, 2005. All Library owned items not returned on April 27 will be treated as lost.

Library charges and fines not paid by 8:00 PM on April 27 will be added to your account in the Business Office. The following costs to replace lost or non-returned items will be added to your account in the Business Office:

---OPAL and OhioLINK items will be billed at the rate of $125.00 each. Items returned within three months of being billed will be given a $75.00 refund for each item. A billing and processing fee of $50.00 per item will not be refunded. No refunds will be made after an item has been billed for three months.

--- Muskingum owned items will be billed at the rate of $100.00 each. Items returned within three months of being billed will be given an $85.00 refund for each item. A billing fee of $15.00 per item will not be refunded. No refunds will be made after an item has been billed for three months.

Exceptions will be made on an individual basis if a request is made directly to Zelda Patterson, Library Circulation Supervisor, prior to April 27. You may send an email to zeldap@muskingum.edu or call extension 740-826-8156. No exceptions can be made after April 27.

Sunday, April 17, 2005

Author Talk on Thursday, April 21 at 3:30 p.m.

Five students from Dr. Varley’s Advanced Poetry Class will read and discuss their poetry during our last author talk of the semester. There will be a free copy of the new issue of First Circle for all in attendance. Our presentation will be framed by Dr. Varley's comments on the "Writing Life". She will have her students respond specifically to this idea. Also featured will be the First Circle editors, Samantha Sibert, Angela Lewis, and Casey Forgrave. They will read some of their work, and then describe the process of making the magazine-- soliciting submissions, selecting work, laying out the manuscript, the relationship with the printer; everything needed to get this poetry collection into the hands of readers. Refreshments will be available. Thanks to all who have attended the author talks this past year. Your participation has made each one a success. We will be continuing our talks in the fall. We already have two exciting authors lined up. Have a great summer and see you in September!

Tuesday, April 12, 2005

April's Issue of Library's Newsletter Available

The April 2005 issue of the Library's newsletter, the Muskie Bookworm, is now available. Highlights of stories in this edition include: April's Author Talk, Library hours during finals week, the Columbus Dispatch on microfilm, and best wishes for the graduating class of 2005. A limited quantity of printed newsletters are available at the Circulation Desk. If you have questions or comments about the newsletter, please contact Andrew Whitis.

Friday, April 01, 2005

Objects from Worldwide Travel on Display

April in Paris! Okay, that might be a stretch since we're in New Concord, but you can get a taste of the world by visiting the Library and taking in our display cases during the month of April. Kara LaSota from the International Programs Office will be displaying some pieces she has collected during her trips abroad. Information about Muskingum's International Programs will also be on display. Objects from Kara's collection will include: a Minoan Snake Goddess (Island of Crete, Greece); a Loving Spoon (Wales, U.K.); a Spirit Knife (Tibet); a Sun carving (Cebu, the Philippines); a Sgian-dubh (Scotland, UK), a Eucharist stamp (Romania); a Rose oil doll (Bulgaria); a Yerba mate cup and straw (Argentina); a pair of Castanets (Spain), and a small box with gemstone painting (India).