Monday, February 14, 2011

Weekly Review

Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who has been involved in planning a possible move of the Engineering Library into the Science Library. While the timing of the move remains unresolved, your willingness to plan contingencies and to always keep the best interest of UK Libraries users at the top of our agenda is appreciated very much.


UK Phonathon Records Set in 10/11 Fiscal Year:

During the 10/11 fiscal year, new all-time records were set in the following Colleges and Programs for dollars pledged in a phonathon in one fiscal year.
• College of Design $24,425
• College of Business and Economics $154,134
• College of Health Sciences $21,820
• UK Libraries $48,370
• College of Social Work $15,325

UK Libraries Annual Phonathon is an important part of our annual giving efforts. Thanks to everyone who helped make this year a record setting total!


University Press of Kentucky Publishes New Biography of UK President:

The University Press of Kentucky and UK Libraries Special Collections Cordially invite you to a reception in celebration of Frank L. McVey and the University of Kentucky
A Progressive President and the Modernization of a Southern University by Eric Moyen

Monday, February 21, 2011
2:30 pm
Main Building- Lexmark Room

Books available for review and purchase

Refreshments will be served

“Moyen succeeds well, positioning McVey as a significant historical figure not only within the University of Kentucky but also beyond his immediate institution and state as a leader among southern university presidents who was highly regarded nationwide.”—John Thelin, author of A History of American Higher Education

The University Press of Kentucky • 663 South Limestone • Lexington, KY 40508


Terry Birdwhistell
Dean of Libraries

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