Construction Project
Movable shelving will be installed on the lower level of the Library in June. This will provide space to add over 50,000 new books in the coming years. At times noise from the project will be noticeable on the main floor. The quietest study space will be on the third floor. Access to the bound periodical collection may be limited at certain points in the project. If you need a bound periodical you can ask for assistance at the Circulation Desk. We regret any inconvenience this may cause.
American History Donation from John Morton Blum
The Library has received a donation of over 1100 volumes from John Morton Blum, one of America's most prominent historians. His work has focused on the Progressive Era, particularly the administrations of Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson. The books donated are primarily on this period but also include a wide range of topics in history and political science. Most of this collection will be available on the library shelves in the fall.
Art Space
As you may have noticed, a new art exhibit area was added to the third floor of the library in the spring. This area will house rotating displays of art by SMC students and faculty. The first exhibit is two paintings by Sarah Steenbeek, Class of 2009. We thank our colleagues on the Art Committee and in Facilities for their collaboration on this project.
SMC Library Director Inaugurated as VLA President
John Payne, Director of Library & Information Services, has been inaugurated as president of the Vermont Library Association for 2009-10. He will be working with academic, public, and other librarians as well as state officials to enhance library services for all Vermonters.
SMC Librarian Presentations
Laura Crain, Associate Director for Collection Services, gave a talk titled “Do the Math: Usage Drives Content Decisions” at the Association of College & Research Libraries New England Conference, on May 15 at the College of Holy Cross.
John Payne, Director of Library & Information Services, was part of a panel titled "Developing a Library Consortium" at the Vermont Library Conference on May 13.
Maintained by John Payne