olio University Libraries fall 2014 f Engaging with the Future

Fall semester is an exciting time at The to support the inventive and unique Ohio State University. From the first day programs we offer today. Your gift can of classes, our libraries are filled with support the creation of new, dynamic new and returning students diligently library services in the 21st century and conducting research and taking full beyond. advantage of our digital resources, distinctive collections and traditional print We continue to enhance our role as materials. Our librarians and staff not only an “intellectual crossroads,” using our respond to basic reference questions, but spaces and collection to foster lifelong also engage in research consultations as learning. Two very different exhibitions information needs become more complex currently on display at the Thompson and require greater levels of expertise. Library Gallery and the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum mark the 50th We are moving forward with marketing anniversary of the signing of the Civil a suite of services that will eventually be Rights Act and the story of the movement integrated into our Research Commons, throughout our history. opening in the 18th Avenue Library in early 2016. Interdisciplinary collaboration is I want to congratulate my colleagues critically important as the university seeks who are highlighted in this issue as we transformative solutions to the Discovery recognize career milestones as they Themes being addressed across campus— are promoted, awarded tenure, and energy and environment, food production recognized by their peers for a wide and security, and health and wellness. The range of accomplishments. Research Commons will play a unique role by providing services in an environment Finally, my term as president of ARL is that encourages the sharing of ideas coming to a close. It was an exhilarating around emerging research topics. year, and I was honored to have the opportunity to not only serve in a We were honored to host our colleagues leadership role for the profession I from the Association of Research Libraries, cherish so much, but to also have the which held its annual meeting in Columbus means to address many of the issues that this spring. Receptions at both the impact our library system at a national Thompson Library and the Billy Ireland level. And the time I get back from having © Cartoon Library & Museum gave our fulfilled that responsibility? I’m going guests the opportunity to see some of our to be spending a portion of it with the amazing spaces and collections—and to newest addtion to our family! enjoy Ohio State’s finest hospitality.

I am thrilled to announce that the Carol Pitts Diedrichs International Federation of Library Vice Provost and Director of Libraries Associations and Institutions (IFLA) has chosen Columbus for the site of their 2016 Congress. We will be joining with our colleagues at the Columbus Metropolitan Library in preparing to host many of the activities held during the congress, traditionally attended by more than 4,000 librarians from around the globe.

We have been blessed with generous donors who have established endowments enabling us to initiate new programs and provide the resources to sustain existing activities. A new publication, “Legacies,” describes these endowments, the people who established them and how the gifts are used. These gifts—many given decades ago—have provided funds Carol and grand- daughter Kate RESEARCH COMMONS at 18th Avenue Library

Services and resources supporting university research

The nature of research is evolving at an emerging research topics of interest at associated with their areas of need.” amazing pace. As technology, data-driven Ohio State. research and the need for collaboration Workshop topics include finding and across disciplines changes the approach The Libraries is taking a four-pronged applying for funding, planning for data taken in the search for knowledge and service approach designed to support and management, strategies for digital its practical application, researchers enable researchers at all levels through scholarship, tools for finding collaborators, across the Ohio State campus need new consultations, education and training, navigating copyright and commercialization services and spaces to advance their referrals, and a space to showcase issues, and more. work. University Libraries is enhancing its their research output. The Libraries is support of research at Ohio State with the supporting the research lifecycle by The Research Commons also has a robust addition of the Research Commons at the helping scholars and students plan, web site that links researchers to resources, 18th Avenue Library, coming in early 2016. conduct, publish and increase the impact experts and events, as well as a news of their research. blog highlighting the latest in this evolving Simply put, a research commons is a enterprise. Find out more at: library.osu. space—either physical or virtual—that Joshua Sadvari, the Libraries’ Research edu/researchcommons. provides connections to services and Commons Program Manager and GIS resources supporting research. Commons Specialist, said that the Libraries and its In addition to the workshop series and web models traditionally pair expertise with partners are moving forward with activities site, Libraries staff will be working with technologically enhanced spaces to meet designed to draw awareness to the many the architects to develop a specific design 2 emerging user needs. services, concepts and people connected and layout for the space during the current with the Commons. academic year. Construction will take place Vice Provost and Director of Libraries in 2015, and staff will be added to bolster the Carol Pitts Diedrichs said the Research “We’ve developed a series of workshops services to be offered through the Research Commons will leverage numerous campus with our partners that are being offered Commons when the work is completed in partnerships to provide support services this fall,” Sadvari said. “The workshops early 2016. at each stage of the research lifecycle. provide ‘2-for-1’ experiences to Diedrichs recently updated Women in researchers by pairing library services Philanthropy on the Research Commons with research support services located (see page 9). The organization was an elsewhere across campus. In this way, CRC Copyright Resources Center early supporter of the initiative, awarding we can connect researchers with many DCS Digital Content Services University Libraries a $25,000 grant last different research support services at Ohio DMS Data Management Services year in support of the new technology State, while also addressing specific topics that will exponentially change graduate ILS Interlibrary Services research and data mining in the Research SL Subject Librarians & Commons. Planning Research Special Collections/ Archives Services l Research Consultations SL Researchers have typically been inclined to talk with those near them, the l Author’s Rights Consultations CRC & DCS conversations taking place within the “silo” l Consulting on Management of Research Outputs DCS & DMS of their particular discipline. Faculty and l Data Management Plan Consultations DCS & DMS l Finding Grants SL students turn to the Libraries for research service and support for, and access to, the technology and expertise driving research practices. By Increasing Impact working to support researchers of Research Conducting Research across all disciplines at Ohio State, the Libraries is a natural l Providing Open Access Solutions DCS l Information and Data Literacy SL & DMS l Measuring Citations and Usage SL & DCS l Acquiring Library Resources for Research SL candidate to take a leading role l Strategizing Methods for Maximizing a Research Portfolio SL l Using Databases and Other Library Resources SL in breaking down the “silos” l Data Sharing DCS & DMS l Access to Articles at Other Schools ILS that currently exist and fostering l Citation Management Support SL interdisciplinary connection and collaboration. The Research Publishing Research Commons at the 18th Avenue Library hopes to contribute Rights CRC Where to Publish? SL Access DCS l Copyright l Identifying Appropriate l Journal and Conference heavily to this mission by Publishing l Author’s Rights Journals for providing a suite of services, Publication l Archiving Research in l Permissions the Knowledge Bank in a single location, in an l Open Access Publishing Options l Complying with Funder environment which encourages Mandates for Open Access the sharing of ideas around DCS & CRC Above: A potential design showing an open colloquium area that would will be used for workshops and programming dedicated to showcasing research output. Visibility into the workspaces of the Commons will invite researchers in to brainstorm with colleagues, consult with experts, and draw on the specialized services to be offered in the space. 3

At left: Upon entering the third floor of the 18th Avenue Library, faculty and student researchers will encounter a welcome area that clearly sets the Research Commons apart from other library spaces and showcases the work. Research Commons’ staff will be at the desk to greet researchers, answer questions, and direct faculty and students to the appropriate experts, offices, and spaces according to their research support needs. IFLA coming to Columbus

Columbus, Ohio has been chosen as the site for the 2016 World Library and Information Congress of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA).

Vice Provost and Director of Libraries Carol Pitts Diedrichs and Columbus Metropolitan Library’s (CML) Chief Executive Officer Patrick Losinski attended the 2014 Congress in Lyon, France and announced the selection of Columbus as the host city for the 2016 event. The two also shared a video OSUL retains with the convention attendees highlighting central Ohio.

In 2013, University Libraries and CML submitted an Top 10 status expression of interest to host the 2016 Congress. After a site visit coordinated by OSUL, CML and Experience Columbus, in ARL rankings IFLA chose the city as the location for the meeting. “We are delighted to host IFLA in 2016. Columbus, in particular, is a diverse, innovative and progressive library environment that we want to share with librarians from inside The Ohio State University Libraries (OSUL) and outside the United States” said Diedrichs. remains in the Top 10 among public university libraries, placing #7 in the latest rankings from “It gives our region great pride to have colleagues from the Association of Research Libraries (ARL). This around the globe come to our city and visit our award- is the third consecutive year OSUL has ranked winning libraries,” Losinski said. in the Top 10. The rankings, released every summer, also place OSUL at #15 among all 125 Nearly 4,000 delegates and over 330 volunteers attended ARL member libraries, both public and private. the 2014 IFLA Congress.

Carol Pitts Diedrichs, Vice Provost and Director of University Libraries, credited the university’s support of the Libraries as a significant factor in the top ten ranking. “The ARL ranking in part 44 reflects the investment universities make in their libraries,” Diedrichs said. “We are fortunate to receive the consistent financial support from the university that enables us to build a cost- effective, efficient library system recognized by our peer institutions as one of the best in the country.”

“I believe the ranking also demonstrates the positive impact of our implementation of the Libraries’ strategic plan,” Diedrichs said, “focused on managing the evolution of the Libraries’ services and information resources to match the needs and behaviors of our customers. The dedicated work of the faculty and staff of the University Libraries is also essential to our success.”

Vice Provost and Director of Libraries Carol Pitts Diedrichs and Columbus Metropolitan Library Chief Executive Officer Patrick Losinski announcing 2011 2010 Columbus as the host city for the 2016 IFLA Congress. Top Ranked Public2013 University 2012 Libraries 1 1 1 1 3 2 Michigan 2 2 4 3 California Berkeley 3 3 2 5 Penn State 4 4 11 4 UCLA 5 6 6 7 Texas 6 5 5 12 Illinois 7 7 10 10 Ohio State 8 9 12 8 Washington 9 12 8 6 Texas A&M 10 10 9 9 North Carolina 11 8 7 11 Minnesota 12 11 Wisconsin

Photo by Kim Garreau ARL members tour the Thompson Library

Library directors and deans from the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) met in Columbus in May for their membership meeting, and visited the Thompson Library on the first day of the session. ARL members toured the building and enjoyed a reception in the Buckeye Reading Room. Many of the guests also attended a reception at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum.

The ARL members were generous in their comments after the evening:

“Thank you for hosting us last week. It was a University Libraries’ faculty and staff prepare to greet their ARL colleagues very productive and energizing ARL meeting and spending the evenings on campus in your beautiful spaces made the event even more delightful.” – Alberta Comer, Utah

University Libraries’ associate directors University Libraries’ Associate Director “Once again, many thanks to you and to Beth Warner (center), Alison Armstrong (right) Karla Strieb (right) your library staff for an exceptional event in Thompson Library last night. It was just the right mix of collegiality, hospitality, great food, and great space.” 5 – Jim Cogswell, Missouri

“I want to congratulate you and your staff for hosting such an exquisite ARL reception at the Thompson Library. It was simply splendid with gourmet food, live entertainment and Vice Provost and Director of Libraries, Carol Pitts Diedrichs, the president of ARL, welcomes background music over dinner! Meeting up Association members to Columbus and the Thompson Library with Joe (Steinmetz) was icing on the cake; I hold him in very high regard. You are a lucky dean and he is privileged to have you as the library’s leader at OSU.” – Lorraine Harricombe, Kansas

ARL is a nonprofit organization of 126 research libraries in the US and Canada. ARL’s mission is to influence the changing environment of scholarly communication and the public policies that affect “Buck That,” the Ohio State a capella music group, entertained the guests research libraries and the diverse communities they serve.

Ohio State Vice Provost and Director of Libraries Carol Pitts Diedrichs has just concluded her term as president of the association. She will remain on the association’s executive committee as past president. Joseph E. Steinmetz, Executive Vice President and Provost, greets ARL members on behalf of The Ohio State University University Libraries’ Legacies

Establishing an Endowment The Libraries’ One of the primary reasons for the success of the University oldest endowment Libraries, now ranked seventh nationwide among public universities, has been the longstanding generosity of our The Libraries’ oldest endowment was established donors. A new book published this fall allows us to honor the in 1897 in honor of William Siebert and is used to legacies that our generous donors have left us through the purchase German history books. establishment of endowments. An endowment is truly a gift that “keeps on giving” as it yields – every year – the interest Siebert was born in Germany in 1821 and his family from the endowment principal. These endowments will go on settled in Columbus in 1832. He was a bookbinder, in perpetuity providing the Libraries with valuable resources farmer and banker during his diverse career. Mr. for its collections, its faculty, its facilities and its programs. Siebert stipulated that his personal library of histori- cal, scientific, religious and other works—in English and German—along with pictures, plates and maps, be donated to Ohio State under the direction of his brothers and nephew, Wilbur. Wilbur was a histo- What Is an Endowment? rian and distinguished scholar who taught history and political science at Ohio State from 1893 to Endowment gifts are invested in perpetuity, and distribution 1935. He published from the invested contributions is used to fund important numerous works on programs and activities. The principal of an endowment gift the U.S. anti-slavery is preserved in perpetuity and 4.25 percent of the average movement and the market value per share during the past seven years—is spent Underground Rail- annually. All endowed fund gifts at Ohio State are pooled road. together with other long-term university assets to form the Long-Term Investment Pool. Within this pool are well- Ohio State’s Siebert diversified U.S. and international investments that include Hall is named after equities, fixed income, real estate/natural resources, private Wilbur’s wife, Annie equity, and absolute return/hedge funds. Ware Sabine Siebert, the first female student to earn a 66 Master’s degree. How Is a Fund Established? New named funds are established by the Board of Trustees upon receipt of a gift of $25,000 or more for an unrestricted endowed fund and $50,000 for a restricted endowed fund. Library endowments may support faculty and or student initiatives, new technologies, collection growth, facilities, University Libraries preservation, and instruction. Unrestricted endowments are of great benefit to the Libraries and provide resources for the Director of Libraries to meet emerging priorities at their discretion.

Endowments are named by the donor. Often they carry the name of the donor or the donor’s family or they honor or memorialize someone loved or respected. Restricted endowments provide support to students, faculty, or programs as specifically determined by the donor. An endowment description is prepared which identifies how funds shall be Legacies used and ensures donors’ wishes are met. Endowments for Gifts are held in a pending endowment fund until the principal the enrichment of The Ohio State balance reaches the minimum funding level. Interest earned during this time becomes available for use or reinvestment University Libraries once the university’s Board of Trustees approves the fund.

To request a copy of the new book, contact the Libraries’ Director of Development, Gay Jackson, at [email protected] or call (614) 688-4313. University Libraries’ Legacies “Tasteful Evening” Big Success

The Libraries JC Hanks and Paul Tingley hosted the “Rare Books Tasteful Evening: youngest donor Hemingway, Faulkner and Thurber” in May and the annual event was sold out for the first time. The Tasteful Evening benefits the Dr. Carl T. Hanks Connor Hanks, a 12 year old student at Endowment for Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts (Fund 482344). Jones Middle School and a 2010 graduate All gifts to the endowment are matched one-for-one by the Hanks family. of the Rare Books Academy, has donated a manuscript he purchased while vacationing with his family this summer. The manuscript is a single leaf on vellum from a Book of Hours produced in northern France or Flanders, ca. 1450-75, featuring text from the second Nocturn of Matins in the Office of the Dead, specifically Psalms 22:3-6 and 24:1-7 and associated antiphons.

Connor is the son of JC and Kim Hanks.

Eric Johnson, Geoff Smith, Judy Hanks, Brett Tingley, Connor Hanks Kim Hanks, Carol Pitts Diedrichs, JC Hanks and Lisa Carter. 7

The Libraries’ newest endowment

Gary and Helen Kaenzig of Naples, Florida established an endowment for University Oakleys support Mutos continue Libraries in August, 2014. Gary is a retired executive of W. R. Grace & Company where, Branin Endowment Gifts as one of his responsibilities, he led the Baker & Taylor Book division, the largest distributor Rather than establish their own separate Charles and Janet Muto of of American books to all types of libraries and endowment, Bob and Ann Oakley of Toledo have donated a third bookstores. Helen is an active volunteer in Worthington and Naples have chosen to generous charitable gift annuity to Naples and a champion tennis player. contribute to the endowment created by the Libraries. Charles has been a Anita Branin and her family in honor of the lifelong collector of American Gary says that the couple’s shared interest late library director Joseph Branin. literature and the couple frequent- in sports brought them together. Gary (’67) ly travels to book events and grew up in a home with avid Ohio sports Bob is the retired CFO of Nationwide sales throughout the US. enthusiasts. Helen is from South Carolina but Insurance and a member of the Library her family members were Buckeye fans as Campaign Committee. Ann is a former well. member of the Wednesday Literary Club among her many pursuits. The Oakleys Gary describes himself as a “readaholic” and were members of the Campaign for the says, “It is only natural to support the Libraries Thompson Library renovation and named since both of my parents were career teachers the Director’s Conference Room for Bob’s and my mother spent the last several years as father, Bernard H. “Bun” Oakley ‘32. a librarian in the Dayton public school system. We are proud to carry on our family’s interest in Ohio State, education and libraries and glad we are able to make a contribution to the OSU Libraries’ long- term success.”

Bob and Ann Oakley, with granddaughter Julia. Janet and Charles Muto

Gary and Helen Kaenzig IN RECOGNITION Outstanding Faculty Accomplishments

We congratulate the following Libraries’ Kudos to these faculty members faculty members who have been promoted who have attained the rank of to the rank of Professor: Associate Professor with tenure:

Pam Bradigan Florian Diekmann began as a reference librarian manages information, research services and instruction- in the Thompson Library al programs for students, faculty and staff in the College before moving to the Health of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences; the Sciences Library in 1985, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, becoming director in 2009. In and OSU Extension. He is co-investigator on two grant- addition to traditional venues funded projects for a multi-institutional research group in of publication, Bradigan has the Department of Horticulture and Crop Science. been able to reach a wider audience through publications outside traditional medical Deidra Herring, library literature. former Mary P. Key Diversity Resident, worked as the P-12 Outreach specialist and is now in her current role as our Education Subject specialist. Deidra has dedicated significant effort to support the successful transitioning of students from high school to college. Her research interests have grown out of her primary work responsi- Magda El-Sherbini bilities, past teaching experiences, and personal inter- joined University Libraries ests regarding underrepresented/special populations in 1987 as the Middle East/ in P-12 education. General cataloger and became the Cataloging Department head in 1996. Eric Johnson, El-Sherbini is recognized as adjunct professor in Ohio State’s Department of English, an international authority in is Curator of Early Books & Manuscripts. His approaches bibliographic and metadata to teaching range from advising complex individual access and standards. study projects to “scavenger hunts” requiring students to examine primary sources. His appointment to the Folger Shakespeare Library’s Central Executive 8 Committee is significant for Eric and the university.

Jessica Paige, Alan Green head of the Veterinary Medicine Library, manages infor- was appointed head of the mation, research services and instructional programs for Music & Dance Library in 2001. students, faculty and staff. Jessica collaborated with His research and publications faculty in the College of Veterinary Medicine’s profes- are widely cited and his book, sional program to integrate information into the core “Basic Music Reference: A curriculum. Her publications have focused on using Guide for Non-specialist existing data to better understand patrons’ information Librarians, Library Assistants, needs and their approaches to information, and to drive and Student Employees,” is decisions about collection development. considered a vital resource for music reference librarians. Stephanie Schulte transitioned reference services at the Health Sciences Library, and has been heavily involved in instruction and curriculum development, particularly in the College of Nursing. Her expertise with evidence-based practice overlaps her librarianship and scholarship.

Special Acknowledgements

Predrag Matejic, Magda El-Sherbini, curator of the Hilandar Research Library and head of OSUL Collection Description and Access Director of the Resource Center for Medieval Department, received the Outstanding Publication Slavic Studies, had a “festschrift” Award from the Association for Library Collections & published in his honor by the Technical Services for her book, “RDA: Strategies for Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Implementation.” The award honors the author of the this past year. Titled “Scripta & year’s outstanding monograph, article or original paper E-scripta,” a festschrift is a book in the field of technical services, including acquisitions, published as a tribute to respected cataloging, collection management, preservation, scholars. continuing resources and related areas in the library field. Support for the Libraries Faculty Earn Honors Research Commons

Stephanie Schulte, associate professor and Vice Provost and Director of Libraries Carol Pitts Diedrichs was the Education/Reference Service coordinator for the Health speaker at the annual meeting of the Ohio State Women & Philan- Sciences Library, was the recipient of the 2013 University thropy organization. The group provided $25,000 for data visualization Libraries Annual Teaching Award. A leading expert in software for the Research Commons to be located in the 18th Avenue evidence-based practice in medicine and librarianship, Library. Schulte exhibited instruction in all formats: online, group, and individual, as well as varied instructional techniques Women & Philanthropy at The Ohio reaching more than 700 learners. State University is dedicated to edu- cating its members about areas of extraordinary excellence at Ohio State, Karla Strieb, University Libraries’ associate director involving them in the vibrant life of the for Collections, Technical Services and Scholarly university, and helping them to realize Communication, was elected to the board of directors and celebrate their personal philan- of the Association for Library Collections & Technical thropic abilities. Services, a division of the American Library Association. Strieb will serve a three-year term as one of three directors-at-large.

University Libraries’ Associate Director for Research and Education Alison Armstrong is now vice-chair/ Libraries’ service chair-elect for the Library Leadership & Management Association’s (LLAMA) Public Relations and Marketing supporting MOOC Section. The group works to improve the practice of public relations and marketing of libraries and library One of the Libraries’ areas of focus emphasized in OSUL’s strategic plan services in public, school, college, university, and special is to “engage with faculty and units across campus to integrate library libraries. services and resources to enhance teaching and learning.” One of these resources, net.TUTOR, has proven valuable by guiding students in a Acquisitions Department Head Dracine Hodges Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) in Internet research by offering concluded her participation in the Association of interactive tips and techniques. Research Libraries Leadership & Career Development Program. Hodges’ research focused on issues OSU English Professor Kay Halasek has successfully used the tutorials in surrounding the lack of a simultaneous publishing her English 2367 classes, but was not sure if they would have the same standard across print and electronic formats, and impact for her online course, Writing II: Rhetorical Composition. implications for libraries transitioning to e-preferred 9 collections. “Teaching a course to such a diverse population of learners was daunting, and on occasion, I was not a good judge of what they might Karen Diaz, Head of Teaching and Learning, attended value or find meaningful,” she wrote in her blog. She said it was not the the EDUCAUSE Breakthrough Models Academy this quality of the materials, but the fact that they had been produced with a past summer. Discussion at the Academy was driven by different audience in mind. topics informing the development of new models across today’s higher education landscape, including new “I couldn’t have been more wrong. Our MOOC approaches to problem solving, new perspective on the participants appreciated the opportunity to have business model, changes in the policy environment and access to the material and were enthused about the development and use of technology/data for student its value to them as writers,” she said. success. As a result, Halasek is applying much of what Meris Mandernach, head of Research Services, they did in the MOOC with her English 2367 class participated in the Leading Change Institute offered and has received an Undergraduate Student by the Council on Library and Information Resources Government grant for saving students money by (CLIR) and Educause. The Institute explores numerous placing the course materials online and continuing Prof. Kay Halasek approaches to challenges in today’s higher education to use the net.TUTOR tutorials. environment, exploring ideas for collaboration, collective creativity, and innovation within and across departments, institutions, and local or regional boundaries; the conceptualization of blended positions and organizations; and the importance of community mentorship and advocacy. Forum Heightens Students’ Awareness of Libraries Resources Lisa Carter, Associate Director for Special Collections and Area Studies, participated in the 2014 Senior Fellows When Ohio State students discover the breadth and depth of the Program at UCLA, a professional development program Libraries’ resources, they are impressed. for senior level academic librarians held in August. The program offered a unique combination of management For the first Special Collections Undergraduate Research Forum, the perspectives, strategic thinking, and practical and division collaborated with the Undergraduate Research Office to present theoretical approaches to the issues confronting “Discovering Hidden Resources for Research.” A portion of the program academic institutions and their libraries. Offering a rich focused on the students’ individual interests. environment for debate and discussion, a chance for reflection and study of individual and collective interests, Knowing that “these collections exist and I can take advantage of it” was and time for networking with other participants, the one of the most valuable discoveries for several students. program is recognized for fostering interconnected relationships that can advance issues of collective One student commented, “There is much to learn,” while another interest to libraries. expressed appreciation for discovering the many resources available at the Thompson Library. Rare Books Preview Night Join the October 29 You are invited to one of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Library’s major events of the year – the annual New Acquisitions Preview Night. This year’s event will be Wednesday, October 29, from 6 – 8 p.m. in the Creighton Rare Friends Books Reading Room of the Thompson Library, 1858 Neil Avenue. Dr. Michael Cadwell, Professor and Director of the Knowlton School of Architecture, will make brief remarks on the significance of the Herman J. Albrecht Library of of the Historical Architecture for the research and teaching missions of Ohio State and, particularly, the School. Libraries A reception will follow the preview and be held in the Mortar Board Suite. Please RSVP at [email protected] or (614) 247-6509.

By Bill Evans President, Board of Directors

It’s nice to see that Ohio State students are now back on campus – they are a constant reminder that all of the Friends’ efforts are made in support of their studies here at OSU. I’m looking forward to the fall season and one of my favorite library events – the Rare Books Preview Night set for October 29. The Board is also hosting the Annual Meeting of the Friends of the Libraries soon. All current members will re- ceive invitations later in the academic year.

Two other items to note: • On October 7 the Board sponsored a Thurber House “Evenings with Authors” event and welcomed best-selling writer and historian Simon Winchester to Columbus. See Thurberhouse.org for details. 10 • In addition, our Board Fundraising committee under the leadership of Trenton Manning is busy planning a gala party. You will be hearing a lot more about that in the coming months. If you are not currently a member of Friends, please consider joining us – your membership helps support one of the finest academic research libraries in Albrecht Trustees Visit the world. For book donations from your personal libraries, please call the Libraries at (614) 688-8676 or you can make arrange- University Libraries ments online through the Libraries website: A recent visit by trustees of the Herman J. Albrecht Library of Historical Archi- library.osu.edu. tecture allowed them to meet further with Ohio State faculty members. Dr. Michael Cadwell and trustees Roger Schumaker, Christopher Geiss and Thanks in advance. Darwin Stapleton are seen viewing recent acquisitions to the Albrecht Library.

Dr. Cadwell will speak briefly at the Rare Books Preview that will highlight the Albrecht Library, which is housed at the Thompson Library. In the Galleries Interactive Exhibit at Thompson Library

Remembering the Act: “The Invisible Library: A Forest of Information,” is a unique site- Archival Reflections on Civil Rights specific exhibit visualizing the research activity that makes University Libraries a vibrant component of the academic ecosys- Through January 4, 2015 tem at Ohio State on display at the Thompson Library, 1858 Neil Avenue. Thompson Library Gallery 1858 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH 43210 Combining projection, data analysis, and experimental media Gallery hours: design, this pilot project highlights staff and faculty research in an Monday-Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. accessible and engaging way for viewers of the exhibit. It visual- Saturday & Sunday: 12 - 6 p.m. izes a subset of library data: journal articles accessed through the online database JSTOR in April 2014. The exhibit uses metadata “Remembering the Act: Archival Reflections (keywords), describing the main points of each article, indicating on Civil Rights,” explores the historical and the disciplines of information accessed. cultural ramifications of the landmark 1964 federal bill that prohibited discrimination based The data is visualized as a dynamic and growing forest of trees, on race, color, religion, sex or national origin. through which users can passively wander. Article metadata The exhibit offers little-known insights about “rains down” as the searches were executed. When visitors Congressman William McCulloch, who was actively engage with the projection, they cause the trees to instrumental in guiding the legislation through bloom, revealing the main disciplines in which articles were Congress. It also provides a frank appraisal of accessed, the total number of accesses, and the subcategories the prevailing racial inequalities in Columbus of access within the disciplines. and at The Ohio State University in the decades prior to the bill’s enactment. This project, devised by faculty and staff from Library Exhibits and Research Services, was funded by a University Libraries Innova- tion grant and developed by Alex Oliszewski, Arnab Nandi, Meris Mandernach, and Erin Fletcher. The exhibit is on display on the The Long March: first floor of the library. Civil Rights in Cartoons and Comics Through November 30, 2014 Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum Sullivant Hall 1813 N. High St., Columbus OH 43210 Gallery hours: Monday: Closed Tuesday-Sunday: 1 - 5 p.m. 11

“The Long March: Civil Rights in Cartoons and Comics,” presents the story of the Civil Rights movement through original editorial cartoons, comic strips, and comic books. The exhibit explores the struggles and victories from multiple perspectives, including mainstream daily newspapers from the North and South, and the Black press. Artwork from Congressman John Lewis’ bestselling graphic memoir, March, about his experiences as a civil rights leader, will also be featured.

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For information about the Friends of the OSU Libraries: “Will Eisner: 75 Years of Graphic Storytelling,” library.osu.edu/about/partners/friends-of-the-libraries/ highlights original works of art from Eisner’s greatest works kept in the library’s holdings, Folio is published by University Libraries including The Spirit, Contract with God, Carol Pitts Diedrichs, Vice Provost and Director of Libraries Dropsie Avenue, Last Day in Vietnam, and University Libraries Administrative Offices The Plot, as well as rarely-seen selections 1858 Neil Ave. from his student days, his early work as a Columbus, OH 43210 commercial artist, and his comics for the 614-292-3887 military. This exhibit explores the range library.osu.edu of Eisner’s work spanning nearly eight decades and documents his impact on the To receive a free copy of Folio, email your development of comics over the past century. name and address to: [email protected] NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE

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Welcome to f olio Welcome to Folio, the newsletter of The Ohio State University Libraries. Each issue will provide you with information on the people, collections, services and exhibits that comprise one of the best academic library systems in the country. Combined with the Libraries website—library.osu.edu—Folio will olio keep you up to date on the wide variety of offerings available from Ohio University Libraries State’s libraries. Thanks to the Friends of the OSU Libraries for their generous support in bringing Folio to you. If you have suggestions on stories you’d like to see, send an email to [email protected]. fall 2014 f

ARL members tour the Thompson Library

Library directors and deans from the Association of Research Libraries met in Columbus in May and visited Ohio State, including receptions at the Thompson Library and the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum.