Hi everyone in LIS,
We have a preliminary outline of content, otherwise known as Information Architecture or IA, for the new Library web page (aka the new version of http://go.middlebury.edu/lib). We need your feedback.
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Feedback on outline for new library web page
October 15th, 2009 by Carrie Macfarlane5th Anniversary of the opening of the Main Library
October 7th, 2009 by Joseph WatsonFive years ago this week the College community gathered on the front lawn of the Main Library to officially dedicate the new building. We were fortunate to have perfect weather for the event. It was a great day, full of music, dance, speeches, food, etc.
To veiw more photos of the event find them on the server here–
orgs\LIS\LISstaff\Library Dedication photos
The Main Library is a remarkable success. It has greatly enhanced the academic mission of the College by bringing together services that were scattered around campus. It’s clear the students love the place and we compete with the dining halls (yes, with food!) as the place to meet up with friends. Students spend many hours individually and in groups learning, studying, viewing media, and working on projects of all kinds. The Main Library has become the heart of the campus for many students who never knew Starr Library when it was anything other than a tag at the end of the name of the Axinn Center.
An overview of the history of the project can be found here.
http://www.middlebury.edu/academics/lis/about/library_info/newlib/
To take a walk down memory lane check out this press release.
http://www.middlebury.edu/about/pubaff/news_releases/2004/library_dedication.htm
The New Library Eco Book Bags Have Arrived!
October 31st, 2008 by Elin WaagenSubmitted by Elin Waagen
After many months, the new library eco book bags have arrived! We hope to roll them out next week after finalizing a few details. The idea is to replace the use of plastic bags at the Circulation Desks, and to foster re-use of recyclable bags. Borrowers can take a bag when they borrow books and return an empty bag when they return their books.
Bags were funded primarily by an Environmental Council Grant in partnership with LIS.
Last spring we held a contest to solicit design ideas and the winning design was selected in a blind judging by LIS Administration.
Nikhil Ramburn (pictured here holding the new bag) was selected as our winner. He will receive a book bag and a $100 gift certificate to the College Bookstore. Congratulations, Nikhil!
Many thanks to the Environmental Council, Jack Byrne, Carol Peddie and Mary Backus for their support of this project, and to Alyson Bourne ‘08 and Emily Gustavson ‘08 for their help in writing the grant during their busy senior year.