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CONNEC IONSı
FEATURES
NEW WEBı RESOURCESı
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NEW PAINT: ı Keck Learning Roomı
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CSULinkı and other newı databasesı
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ERes UPDATE
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CLAREMONT
DISCOURSE
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THAR'S GOLD INı THEM HILLSı
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LIBRARIESı SURVEY RESULTSı
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EXHIBITS
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LIBRARY
COUNCIL
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DENISON
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a newsletterfrom the libraries to the faculty of The Claremont Colleges
FALL 1998 Volume 9 Number 1
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
Over the past several years, the staff of the Libraries have been preparing for a transition to an increasingly electronic environment. Our efforts have been aided by funds from The Colleges' capital campaign that will establish a library to excel in the TwentyFirst
Century. Funds from two $ 1,000,000 grants have allowed us to upgrade the Libraries' technology infrastructure, add electronic resources and services ( such as HarpWeek and the electronic reserves room), and greatly enhance our presence on the World Wide Web by redesigning and supplementing the Libraries homepage. These funds also allowed us to inaugurate a state- of- the- art learning room for instructing students and faculty how best to mine the richness of our resources, both electronic and traditional.
This transition will continue unabated. The desirability of this transition in our modem, electronic world is demonstrated by the responses to a survey last spring when respondents were asked to indicate their priorities for the Libraries. Respondents selected adding full- text electronic journal articles more often than any other choice on the survey. Other popular priorities were more current books, more journal titles, a more logical alTangement of collections in HonnolclJMudd Library, and more group study space in the Libraries. Fortunately, improvements in these non- technology areas are also supported by the Campa, ign. We have just received our third $ 1,000,000 grant. This one, from the Weingart Foundation, will SUpp0l1 the purchase of new library materials, the preservation of our aging collections, and the addition of cataloging records to our online catalog for many of our " hidden" jewels in special collections.
Even with an accelerated transition to an electronic library free from the limits of walls, the four library buildings at Claremont will remain an integral part of campus life. For example, campaign funds are being used to begin a long- term project in HonnolclJMudd Library for improving study space. Progress has already been made with the creation of a new " computer- free" study space on the fourth floor of Honnold; it is already a popular study area for students. Campaign funds are also being used to house our collections more efficiently. We started this process by reorganizing the collections so that the fourth t100r of Honnold now houses books in the call number classifications in alphabetical sequence " A" through " D." Realignment of the remainder of the collections is planned.
During the next few months, you will be able to watch our progress as two other significant projects move forward. First, the purchase of microform cabinets will allow us to move our substantial microform collections into proper storage cabinets on the first floor of the Mudd building. Second, the installation of compact shelving on Honnold tirst floor will provide growth space for our periodical collections. With the exception of periodicals currently designated " storage" and published prior to 1980, all collections will remain accessible during these moves. To the extent possible, we will undertake these moves during academic year breaks in order to keep disruption to a minimum.
While we prepare the Libraries for the Twenty- First Century, we are also making certain that the library buildings remain places for learning, teaching, reflecting, and even the simple enjoyment of reading a good book in a comfortable, pleasant environment.+
Bonnie Clemens Director of Libraries, ext. 18045 bclemens@ rocky. claremont. edu
HONNOLD/ MUDD • SEELEY G. MUDD SCIENCE SPRAGUE
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Improved Online Help, more Subject Research Guides, a new look for Blais ( the online catalog), and a website for Special Collections
are some of the major new resources now available on the Libraries' website.
Online Help
You will notice an expanded and greatly improved Help section on our website. These pages provide help navigating the website, guidance in the library research process, and answers to frequently asked questions. We have included a link to our site map, a glossary of library terms, a map of the Libraries, and a section on technical issues dealing with our new look. We have included extensive help designed for students just starting to write that first paper. Here they will learn how to start the research process, formulate ideas, evaluate information, and use information ethically.
Online Help is now a rich resource for finding quick answers about the Libraries, for assistance in navigating the website, and for indepth
information about library research. You can find a link to Help on every page of our website.
Subject Research Guides
The Libraries' subject specialists have been busy during the summer writing research guides designed specifically to assist students at all levels find resources on their subject. Each guide includes sections on finding books, finding articles in scholarly journals, and finding WWW resources. Many include a list of journals in the field available at the Libraries-- both paper and electronic journals. Each research guide is similar in layout and design but will include particular sections unique to that field. For example, the Psychology guide contains a section on Finding Tests which is an important part of psychology research. The Mathematics and Physics guides contain sections on Finding Handbooks and Tables; again, important in the sciences but maybe not in humanities or social sciences. Other guides include information on Finding Primary Resources and identify co]] ections held at the Libraries ( and other libraries) that will be of interest in that subject. Twelve guides are available now and many more will be added throughout the semester. You can find the Subject Research Guides in the Reference & Instruction section of our website.
Blais
In order to improve the performance of Blais, our online catalog, we have significantly changed the look. Instead of button images on the first page, we provide a table layout. We hope this change will make Blais more usable and reliable for remote users. You can find a link to Blais on each page of our website.
Special Collections Website
The Special Collections website is extensive and informative. It includes sections on Accessing Material, Collections, Publications,
Web Links, Special Collections at Campus Libraries, and Exhibitions and Events. The Collections section is still being developed and will contain information for each collection housed in Special Collections. Access to these resources is available by title and by subject.
The Publications section includes The Honnold Library Record, vol. I no. 2 ( Autumn 1958), a publication of the Honnold Library Society. During its 17 year run, it recorded the history of the Libraries of The Claremont Colleges, the collections,
services and events, and the influence of the Libraries on the scholarly community in Claremont. The Exhibitions and Events section of the website includes information on exhibits mounted in the Libraries and will one day include online exhibits highlighting some of the unique and important primary resource material only found in Special Collections. You can find the Special Collections website in Libraries & Research Centers on the Libraries' homepage.•
Kimberly Mosshart kmosshart@ rocky. claremont. edu
CONNECTIONS is published and Idistributed during the Fall and Spring semcsters.
' Contributors: Jean Beckncr, Bonnic Clcmens, Kimbcrly Franklin, Linda Guntcr, Carric Marsh, Mary Martin, Kimberly Mosshart, Jamcs Otto, Adam
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Editors: Gale Burrow, Glenda Ebersole
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2/ CONNECTIONS a newsletter from the libraries to the faculty of The Claremont Colleges
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New Paint for the Keck Learning Room
" Excerpts from and Extensions to...." is the title of the graphics inswllation recently completed by Professor Nancy Macko, Chair of the Art Department at Scripps College and Director of the Scripps Computer Art Program, and Jan Blair, Los Angeles- based photo artist and videographer, with whom Macko collaborated on the project. The permanent installation can bc viewed in the Libraries' new Keck Learning Room in Honnold/ Mudd Library.
The concept of having a graphics installation in the Learning Room was the brainchild of Denison librarian CalTie Marsh, a member of the Keck Project Team. Along with Carrie, both Bonnie Clemens, Director of Libraries, and Gale Burrow, Coordinator of Instruction and Keck Project Leader, wcre committed to having artwork as an integral part of the Learning Room. Nancy Macko was invited to make a proposal for a permanent installation.
Professor Macko proposed using the images and text found in
the " alphabet" stained glass window at Denison and extending that interpretation sl ightl y. Portions of the window are already reflected on the Libraries' web site. Drawing from it for the Learning Room extends the familiarity with the images and continues the idea of language as it has formed from notched sticks and early cave paintings to its current digital form. We have experienced the advent of the digital age since the installation of the window almost 35 years ago. Macko and Blair expand upon the window's interpretation of the " alphabet" to include the most current state of language and text by addi ng a font that reflects digital tex t as well as to ex tend the primarily Western text- based languages of the window to include the Chinese character for peace,
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Extrapolating the images and text from the window to an appropriate application within the Learning Room takes into
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consideration the architecture and activities of the space. To that end, a minimal selection of images placed carefully and thoughtfully around the room create a feeling of life and learning without distracting and disturbing those using the room. Since the scale of the room is much larger than any of the actual images, the images from the window have been modified and manipulated to accommodate the difference.
The installation uses a palette that reflects the colors already present in the room- walls, trim, desktops, chairs and carpeting- so that the graphics seem to blend in with the room and, at the same time, add a sense of graphic playfulness and visual movement. Drawing upon the " alphabet" window as the graphic display in the Learning Room continues an already familiar theme that takes the viewer on a conceptual journey reminding one of the development of language and the value of text..
Information provided by Professor Nancy Macko nancy_ macko@ scrippscol. edu
3 / CONNECTIONS a newsletterfrom the libraries to the faculty of The Claremont Colleges Electronic Resources and Databases
CSUlink
Since September, students, faculty, and staff of The Claremont Colleges have been able to borrow books through CSUlink, a cooperative venture of The Claremont Colleges, Occidental College, and seven California State University libraries. CSUlink is a combined catalog and book request service that allows authorized borrowers at all of these institutions to request any of the libraries' available books and have those books delivered to their home institution for check- out at the local library circulation desk.
When you search our online catalog Blais for a book and find that we do not own it, you will be given an option to search CSUlink. If your library account is in good standing, you may borrow books through CSUlink: the system will ask you to enter your College ID number and name for authentication.
CSUlink is easy to LIse and the books arrive quickly. There are no forms to fill out. You can access CSUlink from anywhere that you use Blais; you can monitor the status of your requests through the " View Your Own Record" function on Blais. When you see the status " CSUlink RECVD" by a book you requested, that book is waiting for you to pick it up at the HonnoldlMudd Circulation Desk.
We at the Libraries of The Claremont Colleges are excited about this new service! Please ask at any service desk for more information,
or call ( 909) 607- 3979.•
Linda Gunter 19unter@ rocky. claremont. edu
Harpweek: Electronic Facsimile ofHarper's Weekly
The Libraries have just acquired the first segment of Harpweek, an exciting new electronic resource for research in American Studies. Harpweek is an interactive, digitized edition of Harper's Weekly. One of the most important popular illustrated journals of its day, Harper's Weekly is a rich source for historians of mid- to- Iate nineteenth century American news, culture, and public opinion. The illustrated weekly, which ran from 1857- 1916 featured news about the Civil Wa; and the building of railroads, Matthew Brady's portraits, Thomas Nast's political cartoons, and poetry and novels by American and British writers, some famous, some forgotten.
Harpweek makes Harper's Weekly accessible as never before. It contains five extensive genre indexes: News & Features, Illustrations,
Biography, Literature & Publishing, and Advertising. Each of the genre indexes can be searched individually, in combination,
or by topic, geography, occupation, chrono'iogy, or literary genre. One scholar, for example, was able to search for advertisements
featuring Abraham Lincoln. In addition, many of the indexes have their own special subindexes,
such as a " newspaper index" under literary genre, making it possible to search for quotations and paraphrases from specific American and international newspapers
used by Harper's Weekly as sources for much of its news.
Harpweek is currently available
in its first segment, " The Civil War," which covers 1857- 1865.
The second segment, covering
1866- I871, is scheduled to be released later this year.
Harpweek is on the web at http:// www. harpweek. com. We expect a CD- ROM version offering better capabilities for printing graphics to be available later in the semester.•
Adam Rosenkranz arosenkranz@ rocky. claremont. edu
Chadwyck Healey's African American Biographical Database
The African American Biographical Database ( AABO) provides full- text biographical information about more than 30,000 African Americans from all walks of life. Currently covering 17901950,
the database is a collection of digitized directories, encyclopedias, biographical dictionaries, yearbooks,
newsfile clippings and other sources. lIIustrations or photographs
accompany many entries. This database is available on the Libraries' web site in the Ethnic Studies section of the Subject List of Databases or at http:// aabd. chadwyck. com/.
Based on Chadwyck Healey's
Black Biographical Dictionaries, 1790- 1950, this database is a good resource for locating brief accounts of life as a slave and/ or abolitionist, researching national organizations such as the NAACP, or gaining insight into the life of an African American during this time period. As more source materials are uncovered, they will be added as the database is updated.•
Kimberly Franklin kjranklin@ rocky. claremont. edu
4/ CONNECTIONS a newsletterfrom the libraries to the faculty ofThe Claremont Colleges It. s Official: ERes Is Available for You!
Late last semester you may remember receiving a brochure describing our electronic reserves system, ERes, and the services we can provide with it. This was sent out to announce ERes' graduation from pilot project status to the level of an official service of the Libraries of The Claremont Colleges. You can read the text of the brochure at http:// voxlibris. claremonLedu/ onlineservices/ eres/ online_ broc. html. We would like to take this opportunity to reiterate that message by inviting you to use this service.
What arc electronic reserves? Well, just as you would place readings and other course materials on reserve in one of the Libraries, our electronic reserves system allows these same items to be accessible over the campus network via web browsers. We will scan journal articles, book chapters, homework notes and other items,
PERSPECTIVE
Old bound journals are often dinged- up from handling by library users, falling to the ground during photocopying, or just sitting exposed to light and air through the decades. But brand new ones just back from the bindery are fresh and pure. After binding, our journals are very carefully and tightly packed in cardboard boxes. When I cut open a box and remove the layer of newsprint protecting the books, I am reminded of the smell of a new car. I love that smell. It is a smell I'll miss when, as is predicted, all scholarly journals will be on- line within ten years. Of course, there will be other pleasures. We won't need an itty- bitty nightlight to enjoy reading in bed. Just a laptop.•
digitizing them as computer files that can be accessed from a page created for your course on ERes. Again, please consult the brochure for more information on technical details of the scanning process. Don't worry, it's really quite easy to make materials available this way.
Among other features, you and your students can use the bulletin board and chat room to continue discussion outside of class. You can make many different kinds of documents available on ERes, including MS Word, HTML, plain text, and web- standard image formats ( JPEG, GIF); you can even place other web sites " on reserve" on your course pages. We can work with you to explore various ways to fulfill your course reserve needs.
For more information, please contact James Otto, ERes Manager, at ext. 77530, via email or come into any of the Libraries and speak with staff at the Reserve desk.•
James Otto jotto@ rocky. claremont. edu
Lecture Series
1998- 99
Spring 1998 marked the inaugural semester for Claremont Discourse, the Libraries' interdisciplinary
lecture series featuring Claremont faculty speaking about their recent research and publication.
Students, faculty, and staff from The Colleges who attended last spring's lectures added to their success by actively participating in follow- up discussions. We have planned three lectures for Fall 1998 and three for Spring 1999. All lectures begin at 4: 15 PM.
Lectures for Fall 1998
On October 7th, Nancy Macko, chair of the Art Department at Scripps and internationally recognized artist, presented a multimedia
lecture in our new Keck Learning Room. In her art, Nancy Macko has helped bridge the gap between Art and Computer Technology. Using examples from recent projects, her lecture, " Applications of Digital Processes: Graphics, Photography and Web Projects," showed how digital methods can be used to approach aesthetic problem solving.
On November 2nd, Janet Brodie, chair of the History Department at the Claremont Graduate University, will speak about her current research on gender and the history of the defense industry in Los Angeles.
On December 9th, three members of the Joint Science Department- Steve Naftilan ( physics), Merri Lynn Lacey- Casem ( biology), and Scot Gould ( physics)- will speak about their research on spider webs. In their lecture, " Spider Webs: Unraveling the Mysteries," Professors Naftilan, Lacey- Casem, and Gould will show what they are learning about the chemical makeup and molecular structure of spider silk and how it relates to the larger scale structure of the spun web.
The Lecture Series in the Spring will feature Audrey Bilger, Associate Professor of English at CMC on Feb. 3rd; Jean Schroedel, Associate Professor of Politics and Pollcy at CGU on Mar. 3rd; and Wendy Martin, Chair of the English Department at CGU on Apr. 14th. Look for the flyer which will give more details about the Spring lectures.•
Adam Rosenkranz arosenkranz@ rocky. claremol1l. edu
5 / CONNECTIONS a newsletter from the libraries to the faculty of The Claremont Colleges " Thar's Gold in Them Hills"
An Exhibit on California Gold Discoveries
The 150th anniversary of the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill, January 24, 1848, is being celebrated at HonnoldMudd Library with an exhibit of books and maps from the Special Collections Department. John Sutter, a Swiss emigrant, held a large land grant which included parts of the American and Sacramento Rivers, northeast of Sacramento in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Sutter hired James Marshall to build a saw mill on the American River. On the 24th, Marshall found a few nuggets while inspecting the mill and, as the saying goes, the rest is history.
Why are the gold rushers called the ' 4gers since gold was found in January of 1848? Because " the ' 4gers" refers to the thousands who headed for California, by land and by ship, in 1849. Though the news of Marshall's gold find became known quite quickly, there was no evidence that it was more than a local and superficial occurrence. Gradually, as hunters took up the quest, the news traveled westward to San Francisco and to other parts of California of their success in gathering gold nuggets resting in stream beds. Other parts of the United States heard about the discovery but paid little attention to it. This changed when President Polk, in a speech before Congress in December 1848, confirmed the stories of plentiful gold. The eastern part of the United States and the rest of the world realized the possibility of fabulous wealth in California.
California history might have been quite different if the news of gold had reached the Mexican government with any speed. Just nine days after Marshall's discovery in January 1848 the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed ending the U. S. war with Mexico, and ceding California to the United States.
There was an earlier gold rush in California. though not in the Sierran foothiJJs. In 1842, gold was found in Placerita Canyon at the northwestern end of the San Gabricl Mountains near Newhall. California
belonged to Mexico then, and many of the miners were veterans of gold mining in Mexico. The find started a rush, but not on the scale of 1849.
Since then, prospecting and mining has continued in the southern California mountains with substantial amounts of gold found, but it has never reached the easy pickings of the first discoveries in 1848, in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
The exhibit is located on the 2nd floor of Honnold/ Mudd Library in the North Study area. It can be viewed during the hours the library is open, and will run until the end of the Fall semester..
Jean Beckner jbeckner@ rocky. claremont. edu
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Library Survey Results Complete
Last April, a Libraries Survey was conducted to determine the satisfaction level of the faculty and students of The Clarcmont Colleges with the Libraries' collections and services. A sample was drawn which included 1456 undergraduate students, 714 graduate students, and approximately 700 faculty that were surveyed. We had a response rate of approximately 15% from each population. Our highest number of responses came from Pomona College ( Thank you, Pomona!) and the graduate students. We appreciated
the high response rate as the survey was sent out at a very busy time of year.
The results are encouraging as they reveal that, overall, library users are more than satisfied ( 2.58) on a scale of I to 6 ( I being " very satisfied" and 6 " not satisfied") with library services and collections. ( See graphic for overall satisfaction ratings.) Some of the areas our users are particularly satisfied with are electronic Interlibrary Loan, ease of book loan renewal, and access to electronic resources provided by the Libraries. Our services at all of our
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service desks rate an average of 2.2. Our collections rate a solid " 3" which is " satisfied," with users indicating that they would like to see more books, journals, and electronic databases ( both bibliographic
and full- text). Printing from electronic databases rated high ( I. 9), bu t our photocopiers and microform reader printers rated 3.0 and 2.9 respectively. The library has relocated the Copy Center to the first floor of Honnold/ Mudd, and is working with our Copy Service contractor to improve our serVIces in this area.
In response to the question, " When thinking about your future research and study needs, which three of the following services or resources would you most like to see the Libraries of The Claremont Colleges improve or enhance'?" the following replies received the most support. The number one choice was that the Libraries provide a greater number of full text online journal articles; second, that we have a greater number of journal titles, and tied for third were that we have a greater number of current books, create more full text online ( electronic) reserves, reorganize the collections in Honnold/ Mudd Library to put them in logical order, and offer a for- credit class in research strategies.
In all, we are very pleased with the results of the survey, the response rate, and the information it gives us for future planning.•
Mary Martin mmartin@ rocky. claremont. edu
The Libraries of The Claremont Colleges
Exhibits Calendar
Thar's Gold iI/ Them Hills September I, 1998 - January 2S, 1999 HonnoldlMudd Library, Special Collections, 607- 3977, 2nd Floor, North Lobby
See article, p. 6
COl/ temporary Chil/ a Exhibit
November 2, 1998 - February I, 1999 Honnold/ Mudd Library, Special Collections 607- 3977, 2nd Floor. ncar Administration
This exhibit curated by Professor Emily Chao, Pitzer College, is presented in two parts. Part One, " Mao Fever," features materials from the Mao cult during the Cultural Revolution and Mao's second apotheosis in the late 1980' s and early 1990' s. It will include a collection of over 100 Mao buttons. taxi amulets, Mao pens, and other " Maorobilia." Part Two. " Renamed Rei ics," features dongba pictographs. a ceremonial vessel. jade buttons, and other articles associated with pre- revolutionary popular practice among the Naxi minority of Southwest China. Thesc articles. once associated with cow- headed serpents and feudal superstition, have been givcn new legitimacy as symbols of Naxi ethnic identity in contemporary China.
The Olive Percival Collectiol/
November 2, 1998 - December 20, 1908, Denison Library 607- 3941
The Olive Percival Collection, bequeathed to Scripps over fifty years ago, is an exuberant collection of dolls, toys and miniatures, doll clothing. paper dolls. photographs, hats. valentines and photographs gathered by this early Los Angeles writer. artist, hostess, office worker, and eolkctor par excellence. Organized and installed by Denison's student staff, this exhibit offers insight into American domestic and social history in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
COfllempOrarl' Russial/ Artist \ Books January 25, 1000 - February 26, 1999, Denison Library 607- 3941
The book arts in contemporary Russia arc on view in this exhibit of artists and their work eurated by Mikhail Karasik, a book artist from St, Petersberg, Russia. On loan from the Chicago Center for Book & Paper Arts, this exhibit offers a rare opportunity to see how Russian artists today arc reinterpreting the book.
YVestem Books 1998
February 8, 1999 - March 12, 1999 Honnold/ Mudd Library. Special Collections 607- 3977, 2nd Floor, North Lobby
The winners of the annual Western Books competition sponsored by the Rounce & Coffin Club will be on view, featuring the best in book design from publishers and printers in the Western United States.
Edens Oil PI/ per: Selectiol/ s from the Special Collectiolls ofthe Libraries of The Claremol/ t Colleges
March I. 1990 - March 31. 1999. Denison Library 607- 3941
Gardens, real and imagined, are beautifully interpreted by the artists, printers and publishers of the books on view. Mounted in honor of the International Association of Word & Image Studies colloquium taking place at Scripps College, March 14- 20. 1999, this exhibit examines the visual and metaphorical image of the garden.
The Slocul1l Awardfor SWdent Libraries
AprilS, 1999 - May 16, 1009, Denison Library, 607- 3941
Established at Scripps in 1936. the Slocum Award is given to the Scripps Senior who, during her four years at college, has formed the most meaningful collection of booh in the field or fields of her interest. Each Scripps Senior is eligible to enter her personal book collection. Subjects of past collections include Irish literature, zoology, censorship, and women poets.
Carrie Marsh cmarsh@ rocky. claremoflt. edu
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LIBRARY HOURS
LIBRARY COUNCIL
1998/ 99
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Wayne Steinmetz, ext. 18447 wsteinmetz@ pomona. edu
Robert Woods, ext. 18927
Iwoods@ pomona, edu
CGU Yi Feng, ext. 18694 yifeng@ cgu, edu
Charles Young ( Chair), ext. 73926
charles, young@ cgu. edu
SCRIPPS Preethi de Silva, ext. 73266 pdesilva@ scrippscol. claremont. edu
Kathleen Royster, ext. 74435
kroyster@ scrippscol. claremont, edu
CMC Judith Merkle, ext. 73231 jmerkle@ mckenna. edu
Susan Murphy, ext. 72933
smurphy@ mckenna. edu
HMC Jeff Groves, ext. 77436/ 18022
je./ f- Rroves@ hmc. edu
HMC ( cont'd,) Richard Parker, ext. 18613 richarc'-. yarker@ hmc. edu
PITZER Steve Glass ( Fall), ext. 72641
steve-$ lass@ pitzer. edu
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echao@ pitzeJ: edu
DEANS Michael D. Lamkin, ext. 18178 mlamkin@ scrippscol. edu
Torrey Sun, ext. 18277
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bclemens@ rocky, claremont, edu
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Title	Connections Volume 9, Number 1, Fall 1998
Event or activity	Publications - Connections
Contributors	Burrow, Gale (editor); Ebersole, Glenda (editor); Mosshart, Kimberly (author); Clemens, Bonnie (author); Beckner, Jean (author); Gunter, Linda (author); Franklin, Kimberly (author); Marsh, Carrie (author). Martin, Mary (author); Otto, James (author); Taylor, Bruce (author); Rosenkranz, Adam (author)
Subjects	Library publications Academic libraries
Coverage - Spatial	Claremont (Calif.)
Description	Featured articles: Message from the Director; New Web Resources; New Paint for the Keck Learning Room; CSULink and other new databases; It's Official: ERes Is Available for You!; Claremont Discourse Lecture Series 1998-99; Thar's Gold in them Hills; Libraries Survery Results; Exhibits; Library Council
Notes	1998-08
Date	1998-09; 1998-10; 1998-11
Language	eng
Source	Born digital, created with Adobe InDesign CS 2 and reformatted in pdf.
Collection	Library Research, Publications and Events at The Claremont Colleges - http://ccdl.libraries.claremont.edu/col/lea
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Transcription	• • • • • • CONNEC IONSı FEATURES NEW WEBı RESOURCESı • ı NEW PAINT: ı Keck Learning Roomı • ı CSULinkı and other newı databasesı • ı ERes UPDATE • ı CLAREMONT DISCOURSE • ı THAR'S GOLD INı THEM HILLSı • ı LIBRARIESı SURVEY RESULTSı • ı EXHIBITS • ı LIBRARY COUNCIL • ı DENISON • a newsletterfrom the libraries to the faculty of The Claremont Colleges FALL 1998 Volume 9 Number 1 MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR Over the past several years, the staff of the Libraries have been preparing for a transition to an increasingly electronic environment. Our efforts have been aided by funds from The Colleges' capital campaign that will establish a library to excel in the TwentyFirst Century. Funds from two $ 1,000,000 grants have allowed us to upgrade the Libraries' technology infrastructure, add electronic resources and services ( such as HarpWeek and the electronic reserves room), and greatly enhance our presence on the World Wide Web by redesigning and supplementing the Libraries homepage. These funds also allowed us to inaugurate a state- of- the- art learning room for instructing students and faculty how best to mine the richness of our resources, both electronic and traditional. This transition will continue unabated. The desirability of this transition in our modem, electronic world is demonstrated by the responses to a survey last spring when respondents were asked to indicate their priorities for the Libraries. Respondents selected adding full- text electronic journal articles more often than any other choice on the survey. Other popular priorities were more current books, more journal titles, a more logical alTangement of collections in HonnolclJMudd Library, and more group study space in the Libraries. Fortunately, improvements in these non- technology areas are also supported by the Campa, ign. We have just received our third $ 1,000,000 grant. This one, from the Weingart Foundation, will SUpp0l1 the purchase of new library materials, the preservation of our aging collections, and the addition of cataloging records to our online catalog for many of our " hidden" jewels in special collections. Even with an accelerated transition to an electronic library free from the limits of walls, the four library buildings at Claremont will remain an integral part of campus life. For example, campaign funds are being used to begin a long- term project in HonnolclJMudd Library for improving study space. Progress has already been made with the creation of a new " computer- free" study space on the fourth floor of Honnold; it is already a popular study area for students. Campaign funds are also being used to house our collections more efficiently. We started this process by reorganizing the collections so that the fourth t100r of Honnold now houses books in the call number classifications in alphabetical sequence " A" through " D." Realignment of the remainder of the collections is planned. During the next few months, you will be able to watch our progress as two other significant projects move forward. First, the purchase of microform cabinets will allow us to move our substantial microform collections into proper storage cabinets on the first floor of the Mudd building. Second, the installation of compact shelving on Honnold tirst floor will provide growth space for our periodical collections. With the exception of periodicals currently designated " storage" and published prior to 1980, all collections will remain accessible during these moves. To the extent possible, we will undertake these moves during academic year breaks in order to keep disruption to a minimum. While we prepare the Libraries for the Twenty- First Century, we are also making certain that the library buildings remain places for learning, teaching, reflecting, and even the simple enjoyment of reading a good book in a comfortable, pleasant environment.+ Bonnie Clemens Director of Libraries, ext. 18045 bclemens@ rocky. claremont. edu HONNOLD/ MUDD • SEELEY G. MUDD SCIENCE SPRAGUE • 2 A~ NewWeb Resources Improved Online Help, more Subject Research Guides, a new look for Blais ( the online catalog), and a website for Special Collections are some of the major new resources now available on the Libraries' website. Online Help You will notice an expanded and greatly improved Help section on our website. These pages provide help navigating the website, guidance in the library research process, and answers to frequently asked questions. We have included a link to our site map, a glossary of library terms, a map of the Libraries, and a section on technical issues dealing with our new look. We have included extensive help designed for students just starting to write that first paper. Here they will learn how to start the research process, formulate ideas, evaluate information, and use information ethically. Online Help is now a rich resource for finding quick answers about the Libraries, for assistance in navigating the website, and for indepth information about library research. You can find a link to Help on every page of our website. Subject Research Guides The Libraries' subject specialists have been busy during the summer writing research guides designed specifically to assist students at all levels find resources on their subject. Each guide includes sections on finding books, finding articles in scholarly journals, and finding WWW resources. Many include a list of journals in the field available at the Libraries-- both paper and electronic journals. Each research guide is similar in layout and design but will include particular sections unique to that field. For example, the Psychology guide contains a section on Finding Tests which is an important part of psychology research. The Mathematics and Physics guides contain sections on Finding Handbooks and Tables; again, important in the sciences but maybe not in humanities or social sciences. Other guides include information on Finding Primary Resources and identify co]] ections held at the Libraries ( and other libraries) that will be of interest in that subject. Twelve guides are available now and many more will be added throughout the semester. You can find the Subject Research Guides in the Reference & Instruction section of our website. Blais In order to improve the performance of Blais, our online catalog, we have significantly changed the look. Instead of button images on the first page, we provide a table layout. We hope this change will make Blais more usable and reliable for remote users. You can find a link to Blais on each page of our website. Special Collections Website The Special Collections website is extensive and informative. It includes sections on Accessing Material, Collections, Publications, Web Links, Special Collections at Campus Libraries, and Exhibitions and Events. The Collections section is still being developed and will contain information for each collection housed in Special Collections. Access to these resources is available by title and by subject. The Publications section includes The Honnold Library Record, vol. I no. 2 ( Autumn 1958), a publication of the Honnold Library Society. During its 17 year run, it recorded the history of the Libraries of The Claremont Colleges, the collections, services and events, and the influence of the Libraries on the scholarly community in Claremont. The Exhibitions and Events section of the website includes information on exhibits mounted in the Libraries and will one day include online exhibits highlighting some of the unique and important primary resource material only found in Special Collections. You can find the Special Collections website in Libraries & Research Centers on the Libraries' homepage.• Kimberly Mosshart kmosshart@ rocky. claremont. edu CONNECTIONS is published and Idistributed during the Fall and Spring semcsters. ' Contributors: Jean Beckncr, Bonnic Clcmens, Kimbcrly Franklin, Linda Guntcr, Carric Marsh, Mary Martin, Kimberly Mosshart, Jamcs Otto, Adam . Rosenkranz, Brucc Taylor I Editors: Gale Burrow, Glenda Ebersole , URL: : http:// voxlibris. clarcl11onl. cdulNcwsEvents/ I , Suggestions/ comments: ı IGlcnda Ebersole, Graphic Communicationı ! Specialist, HonnoldlMudd Library. ext. ı 173958, gcbersole@ rocky. c1aremont. cdu. ı 2/ CONNECTIONS a newsletter from the libraries to the faculty of The Claremont Colleges L------..----- · ---.---__~ New Paint for the Keck Learning Room " Excerpts from and Extensions to...." is the title of the graphics inswllation recently completed by Professor Nancy Macko, Chair of the Art Department at Scripps College and Director of the Scripps Computer Art Program, and Jan Blair, Los Angeles- based photo artist and videographer, with whom Macko collaborated on the project. The permanent installation can bc viewed in the Libraries' new Keck Learning Room in Honnold/ Mudd Library. The concept of having a graphics installation in the Learning Room was the brainchild of Denison librarian CalTie Marsh, a member of the Keck Project Team. Along with Carrie, both Bonnie Clemens, Director of Libraries, and Gale Burrow, Coordinator of Instruction and Keck Project Leader, wcre committed to having artwork as an integral part of the Learning Room. Nancy Macko was invited to make a proposal for a permanent installation. Professor Macko proposed using the images and text found in the " alphabet" stained glass window at Denison and extending that interpretation sl ightl y. Portions of the window are already reflected on the Libraries' web site. Drawing from it for the Learning Room extends the familiarity with the images and continues the idea of language as it has formed from notched sticks and early cave paintings to its current digital form. We have experienced the advent of the digital age since the installation of the window almost 35 years ago. Macko and Blair expand upon the window's interpretation of the " alphabet" to include the most current state of language and text by addi ng a font that reflects digital tex t as well as to ex tend the primarily Western text- based languages of the window to include the Chinese character for peace, " wa. tt Extrapolating the images and text from the window to an appropriate application within the Learning Room takes into ~ ( jj ~ < J) c -;:: <:( > .. 0 < fl . r::. a. ~ 01 o o . r::. __--- Ie... consideration the architecture and activities of the space. To that end, a minimal selection of images placed carefully and thoughtfully around the room create a feeling of life and learning without distracting and disturbing those using the room. Since the scale of the room is much larger than any of the actual images, the images from the window have been modified and manipulated to accommodate the difference. The installation uses a palette that reflects the colors already present in the room- walls, trim, desktops, chairs and carpeting- so that the graphics seem to blend in with the room and, at the same time, add a sense of graphic playfulness and visual movement. Drawing upon the " alphabet" window as the graphic display in the Learning Room continues an already familiar theme that takes the viewer on a conceptual journey reminding one of the development of language and the value of text.. Information provided by Professor Nancy Macko nancy_ macko@ scrippscol. edu 3 / CONNECTIONS a newsletterfrom the libraries to the faculty of The Claremont Colleges Electronic Resources and Databases CSUlink Since September, students, faculty, and staff of The Claremont Colleges have been able to borrow books through CSUlink, a cooperative venture of The Claremont Colleges, Occidental College, and seven California State University libraries. CSUlink is a combined catalog and book request service that allows authorized borrowers at all of these institutions to request any of the libraries' available books and have those books delivered to their home institution for check- out at the local library circulation desk. When you search our online catalog Blais for a book and find that we do not own it, you will be given an option to search CSUlink. If your library account is in good standing, you may borrow books through CSUlink: the system will ask you to enter your College ID number and name for authentication. CSUlink is easy to LIse and the books arrive quickly. There are no forms to fill out. You can access CSUlink from anywhere that you use Blais; you can monitor the status of your requests through the " View Your Own Record" function on Blais. When you see the status " CSUlink RECVD" by a book you requested, that book is waiting for you to pick it up at the HonnoldlMudd Circulation Desk. We at the Libraries of The Claremont Colleges are excited about this new service! Please ask at any service desk for more information, or call ( 909) 607- 3979.• Linda Gunter 19unter@ rocky. claremont. edu Harpweek: Electronic Facsimile ofHarper's Weekly The Libraries have just acquired the first segment of Harpweek, an exciting new electronic resource for research in American Studies. Harpweek is an interactive, digitized edition of Harper's Weekly. One of the most important popular illustrated journals of its day, Harper's Weekly is a rich source for historians of mid- to- Iate nineteenth century American news, culture, and public opinion. The illustrated weekly, which ran from 1857- 1916 featured news about the Civil Wa; and the building of railroads, Matthew Brady's portraits, Thomas Nast's political cartoons, and poetry and novels by American and British writers, some famous, some forgotten. Harpweek makes Harper's Weekly accessible as never before. It contains five extensive genre indexes: News & Features, Illustrations, Biography, Literature & Publishing, and Advertising. Each of the genre indexes can be searched individually, in combination, or by topic, geography, occupation, chrono'iogy, or literary genre. One scholar, for example, was able to search for advertisements featuring Abraham Lincoln. In addition, many of the indexes have their own special subindexes, such as a " newspaper index" under literary genre, making it possible to search for quotations and paraphrases from specific American and international newspapers used by Harper's Weekly as sources for much of its news. Harpweek is currently available in its first segment, " The Civil War," which covers 1857- 1865. The second segment, covering 1866- I871, is scheduled to be released later this year. Harpweek is on the web at http:// www. harpweek. com. We expect a CD- ROM version offering better capabilities for printing graphics to be available later in the semester.• Adam Rosenkranz arosenkranz@ rocky. claremont. edu Chadwyck Healey's African American Biographical Database The African American Biographical Database ( AABO) provides full- text biographical information about more than 30,000 African Americans from all walks of life. Currently covering 17901950, the database is a collection of digitized directories, encyclopedias, biographical dictionaries, yearbooks, newsfile clippings and other sources. lIIustrations or photographs accompany many entries. This database is available on the Libraries' web site in the Ethnic Studies section of the Subject List of Databases or at http:// aabd. chadwyck. com/. Based on Chadwyck Healey's Black Biographical Dictionaries, 1790- 1950, this database is a good resource for locating brief accounts of life as a slave and/ or abolitionist, researching national organizations such as the NAACP, or gaining insight into the life of an African American during this time period. As more source materials are uncovered, they will be added as the database is updated.• Kimberly Franklin kjranklin@ rocky. claremont. edu 4/ CONNECTIONS a newsletterfrom the libraries to the faculty ofThe Claremont Colleges It. s Official: ERes Is Available for You! Late last semester you may remember receiving a brochure describing our electronic reserves system, ERes, and the services we can provide with it. This was sent out to announce ERes' graduation from pilot project status to the level of an official service of the Libraries of The Claremont Colleges. You can read the text of the brochure at http:// voxlibris. claremonLedu/ onlineservices/ eres/ online_ broc. html. We would like to take this opportunity to reiterate that message by inviting you to use this service. What arc electronic reserves? Well, just as you would place readings and other course materials on reserve in one of the Libraries, our electronic reserves system allows these same items to be accessible over the campus network via web browsers. We will scan journal articles, book chapters, homework notes and other items, PERSPECTIVE Old bound journals are often dinged- up from handling by library users, falling to the ground during photocopying, or just sitting exposed to light and air through the decades. But brand new ones just back from the bindery are fresh and pure. After binding, our journals are very carefully and tightly packed in cardboard boxes. When I cut open a box and remove the layer of newsprint protecting the books, I am reminded of the smell of a new car. I love that smell. It is a smell I'll miss when, as is predicted, all scholarly journals will be on- line within ten years. Of course, there will be other pleasures. We won't need an itty- bitty nightlight to enjoy reading in bed. Just a laptop.• digitizing them as computer files that can be accessed from a page created for your course on ERes. Again, please consult the brochure for more information on technical details of the scanning process. Don't worry, it's really quite easy to make materials available this way. Among other features, you and your students can use the bulletin board and chat room to continue discussion outside of class. You can make many different kinds of documents available on ERes, including MS Word, HTML, plain text, and web- standard image formats ( JPEG, GIF); you can even place other web sites " on reserve" on your course pages. We can work with you to explore various ways to fulfill your course reserve needs. For more information, please contact James Otto, ERes Manager, at ext. 77530, via email or come into any of the Libraries and speak with staff at the Reserve desk.• James Otto jotto@ rocky. claremont. edu Lecture Series 1998- 99 Spring 1998 marked the inaugural semester for Claremont Discourse, the Libraries' interdisciplinary lecture series featuring Claremont faculty speaking about their recent research and publication. Students, faculty, and staff from The Colleges who attended last spring's lectures added to their success by actively participating in follow- up discussions. We have planned three lectures for Fall 1998 and three for Spring 1999. All lectures begin at 4: 15 PM. Lectures for Fall 1998 On October 7th, Nancy Macko, chair of the Art Department at Scripps and internationally recognized artist, presented a multimedia lecture in our new Keck Learning Room. In her art, Nancy Macko has helped bridge the gap between Art and Computer Technology. Using examples from recent projects, her lecture, " Applications of Digital Processes: Graphics, Photography and Web Projects," showed how digital methods can be used to approach aesthetic problem solving. On November 2nd, Janet Brodie, chair of the History Department at the Claremont Graduate University, will speak about her current research on gender and the history of the defense industry in Los Angeles. On December 9th, three members of the Joint Science Department- Steve Naftilan ( physics), Merri Lynn Lacey- Casem ( biology), and Scot Gould ( physics)- will speak about their research on spider webs. In their lecture, " Spider Webs: Unraveling the Mysteries," Professors Naftilan, Lacey- Casem, and Gould will show what they are learning about the chemical makeup and molecular structure of spider silk and how it relates to the larger scale structure of the spun web. The Lecture Series in the Spring will feature Audrey Bilger, Associate Professor of English at CMC on Feb. 3rd; Jean Schroedel, Associate Professor of Politics and Pollcy at CGU on Mar. 3rd; and Wendy Martin, Chair of the English Department at CGU on Apr. 14th. Look for the flyer which will give more details about the Spring lectures.• Adam Rosenkranz arosenkranz@ rocky. claremol1l. edu 5 / CONNECTIONS a newsletter from the libraries to the faculty of The Claremont Colleges " Thar's Gold in Them Hills" An Exhibit on California Gold Discoveries The 150th anniversary of the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill, January 24, 1848, is being celebrated at HonnoldMudd Library with an exhibit of books and maps from the Special Collections Department. John Sutter, a Swiss emigrant, held a large land grant which included parts of the American and Sacramento Rivers, northeast of Sacramento in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Sutter hired James Marshall to build a saw mill on the American River. On the 24th, Marshall found a few nuggets while inspecting the mill and, as the saying goes, the rest is history. Why are the gold rushers called the ' 4gers since gold was found in January of 1848? Because " the ' 4gers" refers to the thousands who headed for California, by land and by ship, in 1849. Though the news of Marshall's gold find became known quite quickly, there was no evidence that it was more than a local and superficial occurrence. Gradually, as hunters took up the quest, the news traveled westward to San Francisco and to other parts of California of their success in gathering gold nuggets resting in stream beds. Other parts of the United States heard about the discovery but paid little attention to it. This changed when President Polk, in a speech before Congress in December 1848, confirmed the stories of plentiful gold. The eastern part of the United States and the rest of the world realized the possibility of fabulous wealth in California. California history might have been quite different if the news of gold had reached the Mexican government with any speed. Just nine days after Marshall's discovery in January 1848 the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed ending the U. S. war with Mexico, and ceding California to the United States. There was an earlier gold rush in California. though not in the Sierran foothiJJs. In 1842, gold was found in Placerita Canyon at the northwestern end of the San Gabricl Mountains near Newhall. California belonged to Mexico then, and many of the miners were veterans of gold mining in Mexico. The find started a rush, but not on the scale of 1849. Since then, prospecting and mining has continued in the southern California mountains with substantial amounts of gold found, but it has never reached the easy pickings of the first discoveries in 1848, in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The exhibit is located on the 2nd floor of Honnold/ Mudd Library in the North Study area. It can be viewed during the hours the library is open, and will run until the end of the Fall semester.. Jean Beckner jbeckner@ rocky. claremont. edu The Zamarano Club, 1980. Overall Satisfaction 60% 40% 20% 0% 65432 1 NOT VERY SAT1SF1ED SATISFIED Library Survey Results Complete Last April, a Libraries Survey was conducted to determine the satisfaction level of the faculty and students of The Clarcmont Colleges with the Libraries' collections and services. A sample was drawn which included 1456 undergraduate students, 714 graduate students, and approximately 700 faculty that were surveyed. We had a response rate of approximately 15% from each population. Our highest number of responses came from Pomona College ( Thank you, Pomona!) and the graduate students. We appreciated the high response rate as the survey was sent out at a very busy time of year. The results are encouraging as they reveal that, overall, library users are more than satisfied ( 2.58) on a scale of I to 6 ( I being " very satisfied" and 6 " not satisfied") with library services and collections. ( See graphic for overall satisfaction ratings.) Some of the areas our users are particularly satisfied with are electronic Interlibrary Loan, ease of book loan renewal, and access to electronic resources provided by the Libraries. Our services at all of our continued on page 7 PAl'ONDG OUT. 6 / CONNECTIONS a newsletter from the libraries to the faculty ofThe Claremont Colleges SURVEY continued from page 6 service desks rate an average of 2.2. Our collections rate a solid " 3" which is " satisfied," with users indicating that they would like to see more books, journals, and electronic databases ( both bibliographic and full- text). Printing from electronic databases rated high ( I. 9), bu t our photocopiers and microform reader printers rated 3.0 and 2.9 respectively. The library has relocated the Copy Center to the first floor of Honnold/ Mudd, and is working with our Copy Service contractor to improve our serVIces in this area. In response to the question, " When thinking about your future research and study needs, which three of the following services or resources would you most like to see the Libraries of The Claremont Colleges improve or enhance'?" the following replies received the most support. The number one choice was that the Libraries provide a greater number of full text online journal articles; second, that we have a greater number of journal titles, and tied for third were that we have a greater number of current books, create more full text online ( electronic) reserves, reorganize the collections in Honnold/ Mudd Library to put them in logical order, and offer a for- credit class in research strategies. In all, we are very pleased with the results of the survey, the response rate, and the information it gives us for future planning.• Mary Martin mmartin@ rocky. claremont. edu The Libraries of The Claremont Colleges Exhibits Calendar Thar's Gold iI/ Them Hills September I, 1998 - January 2S, 1999 HonnoldlMudd Library, Special Collections, 607- 3977, 2nd Floor, North Lobby See article, p. 6 COl/ temporary Chil/ a Exhibit November 2, 1998 - February I, 1999 Honnold/ Mudd Library, Special Collections 607- 3977, 2nd Floor. ncar Administration This exhibit curated by Professor Emily Chao, Pitzer College, is presented in two parts. Part One, " Mao Fever," features materials from the Mao cult during the Cultural Revolution and Mao's second apotheosis in the late 1980' s and early 1990' s. It will include a collection of over 100 Mao buttons. taxi amulets, Mao pens, and other " Maorobilia." Part Two. " Renamed Rei ics," features dongba pictographs. a ceremonial vessel. jade buttons, and other articles associated with pre- revolutionary popular practice among the Naxi minority of Southwest China. Thesc articles. once associated with cow- headed serpents and feudal superstition, have been givcn new legitimacy as symbols of Naxi ethnic identity in contemporary China. The Olive Percival Collectiol/ November 2, 1998 - December 20, 1908, Denison Library 607- 3941 The Olive Percival Collection, bequeathed to Scripps over fifty years ago, is an exuberant collection of dolls, toys and miniatures, doll clothing. paper dolls. photographs, hats. valentines and photographs gathered by this early Los Angeles writer. artist, hostess, office worker, and eolkctor par excellence. Organized and installed by Denison's student staff, this exhibit offers insight into American domestic and social history in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. COfllempOrarl' Russial/ Artist \ Books January 25, 1000 - February 26, 1999, Denison Library 607- 3941 The book arts in contemporary Russia arc on view in this exhibit of artists and their work eurated by Mikhail Karasik, a book artist from St, Petersberg, Russia. On loan from the Chicago Center for Book & Paper Arts, this exhibit offers a rare opportunity to see how Russian artists today arc reinterpreting the book. YVestem Books 1998 February 8, 1999 - March 12, 1999 Honnold/ Mudd Library. Special Collections 607- 3977, 2nd Floor, North Lobby The winners of the annual Western Books competition sponsored by the Rounce & Coffin Club will be on view, featuring the best in book design from publishers and printers in the Western United States. Edens Oil PI/ per: Selectiol/ s from the Special Collectiolls ofthe Libraries of The Claremol/ t Colleges March I. 1990 - March 31. 1999. Denison Library 607- 3941 Gardens, real and imagined, are beautifully interpreted by the artists, printers and publishers of the books on view. Mounted in honor of the International Association of Word & Image Studies colloquium taking place at Scripps College, March 14- 20. 1999, this exhibit examines the visual and metaphorical image of the garden. The Slocul1l Awardfor SWdent Libraries AprilS, 1999 - May 16, 1009, Denison Library, 607- 3941 Established at Scripps in 1936. the Slocum Award is given to the Scripps Senior who, during her four years at college, has formed the most meaningful collection of booh in the field or fields of her interest. Each Scripps Senior is eligible to enter her personal book collection. Subjects of past collections include Irish literature, zoology, censorship, and women poets. Carrie Marsh cmarsh@ rocky. claremoflt. edu 7/ CONNECTIONS a newsletter from the libraries to the faculty of The Claremont Colleges ~--------------. LIBRARY HOURS LIBRARY COUNCIL 1998/ 99 - dIlf{ ftt! a?/ d: lfe~/ 18 POMONA Wayne Steinmetz, ext. 18447 wsteinmetz@ pomona. edu Robert Woods, ext. 18927 Iwoods@ pomona, edu CGU Yi Feng, ext. 18694 yifeng@ cgu, edu Charles Young ( Chair), ext. 73926 charles, young@ cgu. edu SCRIPPS Preethi de Silva, ext. 73266 pdesilva@ scrippscol. claremont. edu Kathleen Royster, ext. 74435 kroyster@ scrippscol. claremont, edu CMC Judith Merkle, ext. 73231 jmerkle@ mckenna. edu Susan Murphy, ext. 72933 smurphy@ mckenna. edu HMC Jeff Groves, ext. 77436/ 18022 je./ f- Rroves@ hmc. edu HMC ( cont'd,) Richard Parker, ext. 18613 richarc'-. yarker@ hmc. edu PITZER Steve Glass ( Fall), ext. 72641 steve-$ lass@ pitzer. edu Sheryl Miller ( Spr), ext. 73152 sheryCmiller@ pitzel: edu Emily Chao, ext. 73645 echao@ pitzeJ: edu DEANS Michael D. 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