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What do you think of when you hear special collections and archives? Old books? Decades old letters? You’d be correct, but there’s so much more that happens on the 4th floor of Ellis Library!Join Ma... more
FAQs about Life Among The Shelves:How many episodes does Life Among The Shelves have?The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.
October 25, 2022Exhibits: The Display WindowOne of the ways that librarians and archivists share their collections with the public is through exhibits. In our final episode, Macy and John Henry explore the considerations and work that go into exhibit design and display. Macy interviews Gary Cox from the University Archives....more33minPlay
October 18, 2022Preservation: Climate ControlPart of keeping rare books and archival materials safe involves keeping temperature and humidity under control. In this episode, Macy and John Henry explore the challenges of maintaining a good environment in the stacks. Macy interviews Michaelle Dorsey from Special Collections and Anselm Huelsbergen from the University Archives....more38minPlay
October 11, 2022Stacks Projects: Everything Has To Go SomewhereRare books and archival materials are kept on shelves in a special area called the stacks. In this episode, Macy and John Henry explore the work that goes on behind the scenes to organize and maintain the stacks. Macy interviews Kelli Hansen from Special Collections and Kris Anstine from the University Archives....more37minPlay
October 04, 2022Acquisitions: How It Gets HereThere are a lot of things in Special Collections and the University Archives. Where do they all come from? In this episode, Macy and John Henry explore how items are acquired and become part of the collection. Macy interviews Kelli Hansen from Special Collections and Anselm Huelsbergen from the University Archives....more39minPlay
September 27, 2022Scanning and Uploading: Digital RepositoriesThanks to the Internet, many people can use rare and archival materials without coming in to see them in person. But how are those digital copies made? In this episode, Macy and John Henry explore the question of digitization. Macy interviews Steven Pryor and Britany Saunders from Digital Services....more38minPlay
September 20, 2022Fixing What’s Broken: Book Repairs and EnclosuresRepairs and maintenance are an important part of preserving rare and archival materials. In this episode, Macy and John Henry explore some of the ways in which librarians and archivists repair and protect books on the shelves. Macy interviews Michaelle Dorsey from Special Collections and Anselm Huelsbergen from the University Archives....more34minPlay
September 13, 2022Pay Attention To The Man Behind The Curtain: Teaching PrepMany patrons first encounter special collections or archival materials in a classroom. In this episode, Macy and John Henry discuss the work that goes into setting up a class session....more29minPlay
September 06, 2022Books and Records Don’t Circulate: Running A Reading RoomPatrons at rare books libraries and archives have to use the materials in special reading rooms. In this episode, Macy and John Henry explore why reading rooms exist and how they are run. Macy interviews Kris Anstine from the University Archives and John Konzal from Special Collections....more37minPlay
August 26, 2022I’d Like Some Information Please: Reference QuestionsA lot of people come to libraries because they have a question they need answered. In this episode, Macy and John Henry explore how librarians and archivists answer reference questions. Macy interviews Kelli Hansen from Special Collections and Gary Cox from the University Archives....more34minPlay
FAQs about Life Among The Shelves:How many episodes does Life Among The Shelves have?The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.